Pilot
A 24-seat tasting menu restaurant tucked away in the Ainslie suburban shops, frequently ranked as Canberra's top choice for fine dining.
A small fine-dining restaurant hidden among the Ainslie suburban shops, seating about 24 guests. Helmed by chef Malcolm Hanslow, it exclusively serves a tasting menu paired with all-Australian drinks. The standard menu is AUD 160 per person and takes about 2.5 to 3 hours, with a condensed version available for AUD 120 during weekend lunch. The menu changes seasonally and is announced daily on social media. On Thursdays, guests can bring their own wine for a corkage fee that is donated to charity. With limited seating, booking well in advance is highly recommended. Located about 3 km from the city center, it is most easily reached by taxi.
Opening hours
Thu–Fri 18:00–22:00, Sat 12:00–22:00, Sun 12:00–21:00; Mon–Wed closed
Nearby sights
- Braddon (Lonsdale Street)
- Mount Ainslie Lookout
- Australian War Memorial
- Anzac Parade
- Commonwealth Park & Floriade
- National Film and Sound Archive
- Captain Cook Memorial Jet
- National Carillon