[2025 Canberra Restaurant] Travel Guide for The Cupping Room (Updated Sep)

Nestled among gentle hills and glistening lakes, Canberra is a city where grace meets tranquility—a capital that softly murmurs romance 🥰 at every turn. 🏛️ Explore National Icons (With 🆓 Entry) 1️⃣ Parliament House Take a free guided tour, watch live parliamentary debates (when in session), and enjoy views from the rooftop terrace. Tip: Visit early for fewer crowds. 2️⃣ Australian War Memorial A powerful tribute with free galleries and exhibitions. Don’t miss the Last Post Ceremony at 4:45 PM daily. 3️⃣ National Gallery of Australia (NGA) 🆓 general admission. Explore Australian, Aboriginal, and international art. Bonus: Don’t miss the Sculpture Garden by Lake Burley Griffin. 4️⃣ National Portrait Gallery 🆓 to enter and view portraits of notable Australians in politics, sport, and the arts. 5️⃣ Museum of Australian Democracy (Old Parliament House) Entry is 🆓 for kids 👧🏻 and by donation for adults. Learn about Australia’s political journey. 🛍️ Markets and Local Life 🛒 Old Bus Depot Markets (Sunday): Handmade crafts, food, and live music. 🧑🌾 Capital Region Farmers Market (Saturday): Fresh local produce and gourmet food. ☕️ Lonsdale Street, Braddon: Trendy cafes, boutiques, and street art. 🌳 Nature and Outdoor Activities 🌱 Australian National Botanic Gardens Entry is 🆓. Explore native flora, walking trails, and peaceful garden spaces. Great for photography and birdwatching. ☘️ National Arboretum Canberra 🆓 to enter and walk around. Enjoy 94 forests of rare trees, fantastic views, and free discovery trails. 🍃 Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve (🆓 entry on select days) Although normally ticketed, it often has 🆓 entry days on public holidays or weekends—worth checking online before you go. 🥨 Cafés & Brunch Spots 🍞 The Cupping Room (CBD) A local favourite for expertly roasted beans and a buzzing brunch atmosphere. Perfect for a flat white and seasonal granola bowl. ☕ Barrio Collective Coffee (Kingston) Renowned for its specialty coffee, healthy bowls, and vibrant community vibe. Coffee lovers often rate it among Canberra’s best. 🧡 I hope this travel guide becomes a trusted companion for uncovering Canberra’s many hidden treasures and sparks a deeper appreciation for this often-overlooked destination. May your journey begin with wonder in the heart of Australia’s capital 🦘🐨 #travel #couplestrip #staycation #thingstodo #familytravel #museums #citydaytours

This brunch spot is one of the highest rated in Canberra, and is always bustling with crowds every time I go there. It’s called the Cupping Room, and it serves delicious brunch, lunch items as well as the famous ONA coffee. You can choose your choice of coffee beans curated by the ONA brand. We tried the Avocado Toast and French Toast! Both were under $25 AUD each. Portions were decent and taste was great. The ambience was clean, fresh and cozy! Address: 1/1-13 University Ave, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia #canberra #australia #celebratewithtrip #foodie #mytripvlog #urbanexplorer #awesomepic #cafe #passionpassport #2023travelwish

The vibe is amazing. The layout of the cafe is unique and very comfortable. The food and coffee! What can I say! The eggs Benedict with both salmon and bacon was unreal. The salmon is very high quality and the bacon is so tasty. This is honestly up there with being the best eggs Benedict I have had in a very long time. I would recommend to go here early in the morning otherwise it may get busier and end up waiting in a long queue. Well done to this cafe!! A must visit if you are in Canberra! #australiatrip #thingstodo #travel