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Independent Guide · Canberra, Australian Capital Territory · Wine bars · 2026

Canberra's standout wine bars.

An independent voice for the rooms we love.

Canberra

Capital country, cool-climate lists.

Canberra's cool-climate Canberra District wines anchor a small but serious wine-bar scene, with sommelier-led rooms championing local Riesling and Shiraz. This guide ranks the standout wine bars on the public record: editorial best-of lists and public ratings.

11
Wine bars listed
4
With public rating
28
Editorial mentions
5
Neighbourhoods

The best of the best

Standout wine bars

5 of Canberra's most celebrated wine bars — recognised by editorial best-of lists, wine-list awards and public ratings. Tap any card to visit.

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The full list

All 11 — by neighbourhood.

The complete ranked directory, grouped by suburb. Every wine bar links straight to the source. "Recognised by" denotes editorial best-of lists and wine-list awards — not a universal score. Venues without a public rating simply had no citable rating in our research.

Canberra City

Bar Rochford

Canberra City
small producers, European list, Australian focus & more

Such and Such

Canberra City
small producers, emerging producers, eclectic list

Capitol Bar & Grill

Canberra City
Canberra District, local ACT wines, Australian focus

Dear Prudence

Canberra City
European list, small producers, local undiscovered wines & more

Amici Wine Bar & Deli

Canberra City
Italian wine, deli / charcuterie pairing, by the glass

Braddon

Rizla

Braddon
Riesling, Canberra District, small producers & more

Romanée Wine Bar

Braddon
sommelier-selected, boutique wines, back-vintage cellar & more

Italian and Sons

Braddon
Italian wine, regional Italian, Australian focus

Campbell

Paranormal Wines

Campbell
natural wine, low-intervention, organic & more

Acton

Parlour Wine Room

Acton
extensive wine list, European list, cocktails

Ainslie

Wakefield's Bar & Wine Room

Ainslie
Australian focus, local Canberra wines, over 100 Australian wines

About this guide

Independent — and honest about it.

Editorial note. Rankings reflect an evidence-weighted editorial assessment based on publicly available information — editorial best-of lists, wine-list awards and public ratings — and are subject to change. "Recognised by" or "reviewed by" denotes editorial inclusion, not an objective score. Inclusion is not a commercial endorsement; where we earn a commission on affiliate links, it is disclosed. Always check the venue's own site for current hours and bookings. 18+ only. Drink responsibly.
Image disclaimer. Unless specifically credited, hero and listing images on this site are AI-generated illustrative scenes. They are not actual photographs of the named wine bar, venue, interior, premises, labels, products, staff or trade dress. Business names and trademarks are used only to identify the businesses covered editorially; inclusion, links, rankings or imagery do not imply affiliation, sponsorship, endorsement, permission or approval by the listed business. If you represent a listed business and would like an image corrected, removed or replaced with an approved image, contact editorial@theaustralianwineman.com.au.