Canberra<\/a>\u00a0has been working hard to shrug off some of the more unfortunate stereotypes attached to it, and is now home to a burgeoning food and drink scene. Expedia’s Aussie travellers tend to visit for 1-2 nights and that’s plenty of time to check out a few local hot spots. Our advice? Get there now before the rest of the world wakes up to the bush capital\u2019s considerable charms.<\/p>\nIt\u2019s not all politics<\/h2>\n
Diplomats, government officials and public servants. It\u2019s true \u2013 many of the city\u2019s 380,00 inhabitants have political leanings, and while talk of laws and legislation might not be your idea of fun, that doesn\u2019t mean Canberrans don\u2019t want somewhere great to eat and drink at the end of the day. And that\u2019s where a new generation of enthusiastic restaurateurs come in.<\/p>\n
EightySix in Braddon has no menu \u2013 just a handful of dishes written up on the chalkboard wall \u2013 and has earned a reputation for its service with a side of attitude, thanks to feisty front of house manager and co-owner Sean Royle. Luckily, the rough and ready approach can be forgiven when you taste chef Gus Armstrong\u2019s food. Named the hottest restaurant in the ACT by the Weekend Australian, EightSix\u2019s insanely good popcorn sundae dessert also recently graced the cover of Gourmet Traveller. With a larger-than-life photo of chef Marco Pierre White looming over proceedings in the kitchen, don\u2019t be surprised to hear the odd swear word emanating from behind the pass.<\/p>\n
Canberrans can have fun<\/h2>\n
Looking at a map of the city, you\u2019d be forgiven for thinking this city is all landmarks and history lessons (and a surprisingly high amount of roundabouts). Yes, purpose-built Canberra is home to heaps of museums and galleries \u2013 not to mention the 81-metre flagpole of Parliament House and the imposing Australian War Memorial, but that doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s all learning and no fun. From interactive exhibits at the National Museum Australia and a who\u2019s who of Aussies past and present at the National Portrait Gallery, to the walk on the wild side offered at the National Dinosaur Museum, there\u2019s something for everyone. And when you\u2019re done getting your cultural fix, you can kick back with a beer and a burger at Brodburger. Located next to Canberra Glassworks, this all-day diner serves flame-grilled patties and baskets of fries, and started life as a pop-up caravan. You see? Utterly unpretentious.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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