Bookplate: At the National Library
From the bar they offer fresh pressed juices, fruit smoothies, classic and craft beers and local wines. Stop by and have a chat with their highly skilled baristas who can create outstanding quality coffee and tea.
Located within the National Library of Australia, Bookplate has a warm and inviting indoor dining space as well as an outdoor terrace with magnificent panoramic views of Lake Burley Griffin.
Bookplate has received numerous awards, most recently the Restaurant & Catering Awards, as winners for both Best Cafe Restaurant and Cafe of the Year in 2016.
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DETAILS
WEBSITE
OPENING HOURS
Monday to Thursday: 7.30am - 5pm. Friday: 7.30am-4pm. Weekends: 9am - 4pm; Closed Christmas Day and Easter Monday
TYPE OF SERVICE
- Breakfast
- Lunch
LIQUOR LICENSING
Fully licensed
ACCESSIBILITY
Disabled access available, contact operator for details
Location
Bookplate: At the National Library
Parkes Place West, National Library of Australia, Parkes, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Features
Bar
Carpark
Outdoor Dining Area
Reviews
TripAdvisor traveller rating
Ranked #134 of 1,505 Places to Eat in Canberra on TripAdvisor
© TripAdvisor 2016
“Delightful find tucked away in library”
Came with some friends as we were walking in the area. An impromptu meal and it turned out superb.
Elegant atmosphere, attentive staff, busy with customers and top notch food. Would definitely come...
Ellie C
“Good view & coffee”
Lovely space to sit outside and enjoy the surroundings.
Coffee was beaut & a refreshing watermelon juice.
Visited twice on our recent visit to Canberra, one male waiting staff member unnecessarily...
Bro-lipsAU
“Nice place for coffee”
I drop in here every so often while studying at the Library. It is usually humming as it is generally packed, so I get take away and go downstairs to the lounge. Coffee is good, and the Leonard...
Mandy B
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