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Barman lighting a cocktail on the bar
Couple with food and wine on tall stools by a fire place
Barman lighting a cocktail on the bar
Couple with food and wine on tall stools by a fire place

Overview

Bar Rochford, winner of Gourmet Traveller’s 2018 Bar of the Year, is hidden upstairs in one of the capital’s oldest buildings – the Melbourne Building. They're all about fine food, exciting wine producers and good jams. They pull records, sharp spirits and love good service.

With a menu that's constantly changing you'll never tire of the offerings here.

Bar Rochford takes dinner reservations for tables of four or more. Please email or call them with your request.

Map of the venue locationMap of the venue location
65 London Circuit, First Floor, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, AustraliaGet Directions

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

TripAdvisor ratingBased on 106 reviews

“An enjoyable experience”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 3mos ago by JasonEdwardPollock

If you're after a buzzing, moody hideaway in the city centre, Bar Rochford is the place to go. With an inventive menu and heedful service, you're sure to be guaranteed a good time. The food was good...

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“Great music and great vibe.”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 7mos ago by Orla T

We really enjoyed our night out tonight. The jazz musicians were wonderful and created a great relaxing cool vibe. The staff were great and super helpful. Wine and food we totally loved. Will be back...

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“Never again!”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 10mos ago by Resort59339374170

Ambience was good and food tasted great but shocked that this restaurant passes you the POS machine to pay with a page giving you 3 options to tip - 1. 10% 2. 20% 3. 30%. Is that even legal? There...

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Restaurant Prices
  • Between $20 and $30
Meal Types
  • Dinner
Cuisines
  • Fusion
  • Light Meals
  • Modern Australian
  • Share Plates
BYO Licences
  • Fully licensed