A group of friends dining at Rizla, a restaurant in Braddon.

Braddon

From a grungy strip of car yards to the hippest city precinct within a mere decade, Braddon has undergone a renaissance to house everything Canberrans hold dear to their hearts—good coffee, fine food and boutique shopping.

Highlights of the area

Best brunch in Canberra

Refuel over brunch and award-winning coffee or explore the strip of bars and eateries after dark.

Home to creatives and boutiques

Browse fashion and homeware stores showcasing local makers and creatives as you stroll along Lonsdale Street.

Walking distance of CBD

Located just off the CBD, visitors can easily explore Braddon by foot or by e-scooter.

Person carrying beers at Bentspoke Brewing Co
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BentSpoke Brewing Co

Sample Australia's number one craft beer at BentSpoke. The Crankshaft IPA took out the GABS hottest 100 craft beer two years in a row, as voted by beer drinkers. At this Braddon brewpub you will find 18 varieties of beer available as well as a modern take on classic pub meals. 

Perfect Sunday in Braddon

9am: Coffee at Barrio Collective Coffee

10am: Breakfast at B-Side

11am:  Haig Park Village Markets (every Sunday)

1pm: Lunch at BentSpoke Brewing Co

3pm: Shop along Lonsdale St

5pm: Cocktails at Peacemaker Saloon 

7pm: Dinner at Corella Restaurant and Bar

Discover Braddon's popular cafes, restaurants, bars, shops, and tours below to create your own ultimate day out.

Corner seating inside restaurant

B-Side

Braddon, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Cyclonats logo and cyclists
27 Feb 2026 – 7 Mar 2027

Cyclonats Festival of Cycling Culture

Haig Park and venues across Canberra, Braddon
Next on 5 Mar 2027
Photos with Santa
6–20 Dec 2026

The Haig Park Christmas Markets

Haig Park, Braddon
Next on 6 Dec 2026 from 8:00am to 2:00pm
front side

Jarochos

Braddon, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Tacos, Burgers & Wings!

Taco Boi

Braddon, ACT
Under $20
A group of social dancers dressed in for a photo following a dance workshop
17 Oct – 12 Dec 2026

Salsa on Saturday

Ainslie Arts Centre, Braddon
Next on 12 Dec 2026 from 7:00pm to 11:30pm
A vibrant storefront of POP Canberra with three smiling staff members outside, promoting local goods

POP Canberra

Braddon, ACT
Haig Park

Haig Park

Braddon, ACT
Funk & Soul Under the Stars at the Mercure Canberra Courtyard Concert
14 Nov 2026

Funk & Soul Under the Stars Courtyard Concert

The Courtyard Gardens at Mercure Canberra, Braddon
Next on 14 Nov 2026 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Assembly

Assembly The People's Pub

Braddon, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Patrons in an ice cream store

Gelato Messina Braddon

Braddon, ACT
Not specified
photo of Vietnamese egg coffee, filtered coffee, salted cream coffee and lemon iced tea on stools

Monster Phin and Street Bites

Braddon, ACT
Between $20 and $30
BentSpoke food and drink

BentSpoke Brewing Co.

Braddon, ACT
Between $20 and $30
People relaxing in the coffee bar

Barrio Collective Coffee

Braddon, ACT
Under $20
Braddon Merchant Dining

Braddon Merchant

Braddon, ACT
Between $20 and $30
shopfront

Bar Outro

Braddon, ACT
Not specified
Night street view of Corella Bar

Corella Restaurant and Bar

Braddon, ACT
Over $30
Eightysix bar

Eightysix

Braddon, ACT
Over $30
Beer tour participants in front of the Dave's Brewery Tour bus

Dave's Tours - Canberra

Braddon, ACT
Dark building exterior in front of a sunset

Grease Monkey

Braddon, ACT
Not specified
A hand touching some ceramic vessels on a market stall display
13–15 Nov 2026

Craft + Design Canberra Undercurrent Design Market

Ainslie Arts Centre, Braddon
Next on 13 Nov 2026 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm
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