
Bar Rochford
An acclaimed wine bar in the heart of Canberra's Civic, rated 4.6 across more than 550 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Bar Rochford sits on London Circuit in the heart of Canberra's Civic, in a characterful upstairs space in the central city. An acclaimed, much-loved wine bar, it's become a genuine destination — renowned for its excellent, thoughtfully chosen wine list, quality, flavour-packed food and a relaxed, characterful atmosphere, the kind of celebrated spot that's earned a stellar reputation.
The appeal is that combination of an outstanding wine offering, accomplished food and a warm, characterful setting in a great central location, ideal for a glass of wine and a bite, a relaxed dinner or a special evening. Its acclaim and quality have made it a standout of the Canberra dining-and-drinking scene, the kind of place people seek out.
With a 4.6 rating from more than 550 reviews, it's clearly delighting its visitors. Menus, wine lists, opening hours and pricing change with the seasons, and a sought-after, acclaimed wine bar fills up, so it's well worth checking current details and booking directly before you go — particularly for a weekend, a group, or a table at a peak time in Civic.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- MondayToday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 17:00 – 23:00
- Wednesday
- 17:00 – 23:00
- Thursday
- 17:00 – 00:00
- Friday
- 17:00 – 01:00
- Saturday
- 17:00 – 01:00
- Sunday
- Closed
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 83
- Popularity
- 84
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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