Braddon (Lonsdale Street)
Braddon
A trendy neighbourhood just north of the city centre, where cafés, craft breweries and restaurants fill former car repair workshops.
Braddon was once a car repair and warehouse district, but in recent years it has been transformed into Canberra's liveliest dining precinct. Centred on Lonsdale Street, it has specialty coffee, brunch spots, craft beer bars, international restaurants and independent design shops. Queuing for brunch on weekend mornings is a local ritual, and at night it becomes a hangout for young people. It is an easy walk from Civic in the city centre, and there is a light rail stop nearby.
Opening hours
Open all day; shops approx. 07:00–23:00
Nearby sights
- National Film and Sound Archive
- Commonwealth Park & Floriade
- Australian War Memorial
- Anzac Parade
- Captain Cook Memorial Jet
- Mount Ainslie Lookout
- Australian National Botanic Gardens
- National Museum of Australia