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

Bar Rochford

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.

65 London Circuit, First Floor, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

TripAdvisor ratingBased on 113 reviews

“Came in for culture, left oddly improved”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 2w ago by Gavan B

Let me be upfront: I am a Guinness man. My only concession to sophistication is Sicilian wine, because Sicily, like me, doesn't apologise for being robust, a little volcanic,or slightly too intense...

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“Loved this place”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 1mo ago by cherylbL8333WH

We loved our time at Bar Rochford. The room has a great vibe, the staff are great and the food and drinks were delicious. We especially enjoyed the sweetcorn and smoked cheddar croquettes and the...

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“Impeccable food and service!”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 3mos ago by Justelle C

A must visit if you are in Canberra - incredible food and wine with even better service. Thank you Bar Rochford!

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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