Cafes Belconnen

Kiln at Belco Arts

118 Emu Bank, Belconnen ACT 2617, Australia

4.4(246)· Google

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Open nowToday 07:00 – 21:00 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours

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A well-regarded cafe at Belco Arts in Belconnen, Canberra, with a 4.4 rating across 246 reviews.

Practical details

118 Emu Bank, Belconnen ACT 2617, Australia

0489 142 916

Opening hours

Open now

Monday: 07:00 – 16:00
Tuesday: 07:00 – 16:00
Wednesday: 07:00 – 16:00
Thursday: 07:00 – 21:00
FridayToday: 07:00 – 21:00
Saturday: 07:00 – 21:00
Sunday: 07:00 – 16:00

Why it's worth checking out

Kiln at Belco Arts is a waterfront café within the Belconnen Arts Centre, overlooking Ginninderra Lake. It offers a setting that connects a meal or coffee with the centre’s creative surroundings, with views across the water and a welcoming atmosphere. The venue is suited to a quiet morning, a relaxed lunch or an evening catch-up by the lakeside.

The café serves breakfast and lunch daily, with coffee, other drinks and food made using quality ingredients. From Thursday to Saturday, it stays open into the evening for dinner, alongside a selection of mainly local fine wines, craft beers and spirits. The website does not list specific dishes, so it is best to check the current menus directly for what is available.

Kiln also works well for visitors attending a performance at Belco Arts. The venue recommends booking 60 to 90 minutes before a show, making it a practical option for pre-performance dining. Reservations are available by phone or email, and the café can be accessed via the Theatre entrance or lakeside café entrance outside the Belco Arts Galleries’ hours.

With daytime dining through the week and dinner from Thursday to Saturday, Kiln suits solo coffee stops, casual lunches and groups meeting before an arts event. It also offers gift vouchers and catering for events at Belconnen Arts Centre. Opening hours listed by the venue are 7am to 4pm from Sunday to Wednesday and 7am to 9pm from Thursday to Saturday.

Spot Score

The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.4 from 246 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.