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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.

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65 London Circuit, First Floor, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, AustraliaGet Directions

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

TripAdvisor ratingBased on 105 reviews

“An enjoyable experience”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 21h 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 3mos 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 6mos 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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  • Between $20 and $30
  • Dinner
  • Fusion
  • Light Meals
  • Modern Australian
  • Share Plates
  • Fully licensed