66Spot Score
The Boat House
$$$Restaurants · Barton
An acclaimed lakeside fine-dining restaurant on Lake Burley Griffin, rated 4.7 across more than 800 reviews.
4.7(845)· GoogleView details →
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Barton
Barton is one of Canberra's most rewarding pockets to explore. With 33 spots on our radar, you'll find a mix of local favourites and standout new openings — from morning coffee to long lunches and after-dark drinks. It's a particularly strong spot for restaurants, cafes and bars. Below you'll find our top picks in Barton, ranked by Spot Score, plus the best categories to dive into and a map to help you plan your visit.
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63Spot Score
Little National Hotel Canberra
Where to Stay · Barton
Contemporary, compact rooms with free Wi-Fi & smart TVs in a hip property offering an airy lounge.
4.4(1,045)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Hale Gym & Day Spa
Wellness · Barton
A much-loved gym and day spa at Barton near Manuka in Canberra, rated 4.7 across more than 280 reviews.
4.7(286)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Bowen Park
Parks · Barton
A lovely lakeside park near Lake Burley Griffin in central Canberra, rated 4.5 across more than 600 reviews.
4.5(620)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Hotel Realm
Where to Stay · Barton
Ritzy rooms, suites and apartments, plus restaurants, a posh spa and an indoor pool.
4.3(1,947)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Chairman & Yip
$$$Restaurants · Barton
Inventive East-meets-West dishes and fine wines in an unfussy dining room with sweeping staircase.
4.6(426)· GoogleView details →
62Spot Score
Ottoman Cuisine
$$$Restaurants · Barton
Gourmet Turkish meze & mains in a swanky art deco pavilion with views of courtyard gardens & scenic fountains.
4.5(610)· GoogleView details →
61Spot Score
Little Bird
$$Cafes · Barton
Little Bird is a Canberra cafe offering daily meals made with local, seasonal ingredients for dine-in or takeaway.
4.4(601)· GoogleView details →
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Barton — FAQs
What is Barton known for?+
Barton is one of Canberra's go-to neighbourhoods for going out, and it's especially good for restaurants, cafes and bars — all within easy reach of each other.
Where should I eat in Barton?+
Start with our top-rated picks above — they're ranked by Spot Score. For something specific, browse the best cafes, restaurants or things to do in Barton using the category links on this page.
Is Barton good for a day out?+
Yes. Barton packs plenty into a small area, so it's easy to string together coffee, a meal and an activity. Use the map to see what's close by.
How do I get around Barton?+
Barton is best explored on foot once you arrive — most spots are close together. Each venue page shows the nearest public-transport stops, and our Getting Around guide covers tickets and fares for Canberra.
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