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Giants fans cheering at Manuka Oval

Manuka and Griffith

One of Canberra’s oldest dining and shopping precincts, here you’ll discover charming heritage-listed buildings, historic sport oval and even an art deco pool. Locals refer the area as Manuka, but technically it's in the suburb of Griffith.

Highlights of the area

Historic sights

Discover heritage sites in Griffith or marvel at the architecture in the embassy precinct.

Great sports scene

Close to bars and eateries, head to Manuka Oval for cricket each summer and AFL each winter.

Lots of boutiques and eateries

Manuka is well-known for its independent fashion stores and strong foodie culture.

Cricketers playing on a green oval in front of a crowd at sunset.
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Manuka Oval

Adjacent to Manuka Pool is Manuka Oval, a Canberra fixture since the roaring twenties and home to national and local sporting games including cricket and Australian rules football. Nestled within the well-established precinct of Manuka and Kingston, enjoy a pre or post-game beverage and a bite to eat at one of the many cafes, restaurants and bars within walking distance of the oval.

Manuka Oval
Romantic evening lighting over diners

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Griffith, ACT
Over $30
Fancy cakes

Pâtissez Manuka

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Griffith, ACT
Under $20
Public bar

Public Bar

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Manuka, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Asian dish

Abell's Kopi Tiam

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Manuka, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Brunch

Muse - Food, Wine & Books

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Griffith, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Canberra's First Neapolitan Pizzeria

Trecento Restaurant

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Manuka, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Kart Racers

Power Kart Raceway

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Griffith, ACT
Manuka Pool

Manuka Pool

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Manuka, ACT
A group of poeple stand outside eating nibbles and drinking champage

PhotoAccess

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Griffith, ACT
Reed diffuser, towel and lit candles against a white backdrop.

H2O Medi Spa

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Griffith, ACT
Restaurant interior

Urban Pantry

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Griffith, ACT
Between $20 and $30
A photograph of a hand taking film off of a film reel
15 May 2024

Film Developing and Scanning Workshop

PhotoAccess, Griffith
Next on 15 May 2024 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
OHNO!

OHNO!

Griffith, ACT
Not specified
Typica Manuka

Typica Cafe Manuka

Griffith, ACT
Between $20 and $30
A photograph of a hand in a darkroom tray developing a photographic print
27–28 Apr 2024

Introduction to B&W Darkroom Weekend Workshop

PhotoAccess, Griffith
Next on 27 Apr 2024 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
A photograph of a half shell filled with small pearls sitting on green moss
20 Mar – 27 Apr 2024

Poison Berries: Janhavi Sharma Exhibition

PhotoAccess, Griffith
Next on today
Anzac Day Commemoration
25 Apr 2024

GIANTS v Brisbane Lions - Toyota AFL Premiership

Manuka Oval, Griffith
Next on tomorrow from 6:30pm to 11:30pm
A photograph scanned of three archival print bundles tied with rubber bands
20 Mar – 27 Apr 2024

Volver (The Return): Judith Martinez Estrada Exhibition

PhotoAccess, Griffith
Next on today
GIANTS Team Run Out
2–4 Aug 2024

GIANTS v Hawthorn Hawks - Toyota AFL Premiership

Manuka Oval, Griffith
Next on 2 Aug 2024 from 12:00am to 12:59am
A black and white photo of a body of water with a dark hole in the centre.
18 Apr – 12 May 2024

The Daylight Moon | Francis Cai

M16 Artspace, Griffith
Next on today from 12:00pm to 5:00pm
Backlit sign saying 'My Cafe Manuka'

My Café Manuka

Griffith, ACT
Not specified
A photo of a 'quilted' tapestry of coloured paint swatches sewn together in small sqaures.
18 Apr – 12 May 2024

Dark Silhouette | Helen Heslop

M16 Artspace, Griffith
Next on today from 12:00pm to 5:00pm
A digital illustrated image of planets in space with three dogs in robes standing on a planet.
18 Apr – 12 May 2024

Everlasting Happiness | Deborah White

M16 Artspace, Griffith
Next on today from 12:00pm to 5:00pm
M16 Artspace

M16 Artspace

Griffith, ACT
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