Independent Guide · Canberra, Australian Capital Territory · Wine bars · 2026
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Canberra
Canberra's cool-climate Canberra District wines anchor a small but serious wine-bar scene, with sommelier-led rooms championing local Riesling and Shiraz. This guide ranks the standout wine bars on the public record: editorial best-of lists and public ratings.
The best of the best
5 of Canberra's most celebrated wine bars — recognised by editorial best-of lists, wine-list awards and public ratings. Tap any card to visit.
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Next 5
Ranks 6–10 — more of Canberra's wine bars worth your evening.
The full list
The complete ranked directory, grouped by suburb. Every wine bar links straight to the source. "Recognised by" denotes editorial best-of lists and wine-list awards — not a universal score. Venues without a public rating simply had no citable rating in our research.
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