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About the restaurant

It's perfect for hearty dinners with a side of history and art deco charm
You need to try a premium cut—think David Blackmore wagyu or Cape Grim Black Angus—plus creamy scallops or duck-fat potatoes
Look out for leather booths, mood-lit arches and a whisky collection so good it could be PM-approved

Chifley's Bar and Grill is set in Ben Chifley's former home, the refurbished and charming Kurrajong Hotel in Barton. With its leather chairs, elegant decor, warm interior and large windows overlooking the hotel gardens courtyard, it is really one of Canberra's loveliest venues. The menu is about perfectly grilled steak, chicken and seafood from some of the best producers on Australia's east coast, accompanied by your choice of seasonal vegetables with additional sides like duck fat potatoes and charred broccolini. Wander into the nostalgic bar and enjoy a tipple from some of the finest whisky merchants around the world.

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