Chifley's Bar & Grill

Name: Chifley's Bar & Grill
Address: 8 National Circuit, Barton, AU-ACT, Australia, 2600
Telephone: (02) 6234 4444
Price range: $41 to $100
Rating: 3.9

3.9

340 Reviews

$41 to $100

Australian

8 National Circuit, Barton, AU-ACT 2600

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2 people

29 Apr 2025

April 2025

9:30 pm

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Charming
Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines

Chifley’s Bar & Grill pays homage to the region’s wineries and boutique food producers with a seasonal, modern menu. Chef Saju Rajappan and his team cater to discerning travellers, diplomats, and businesspeople with classic but inventive dishes that are as delicious as they are gorgeous to look at.

Steaks, seafood, chicken, and other dishes cooked on the grill are a speciality. The menu also features pasta, risotto, a wide range of vegetarian options, dishes designed for sharing, and tempting desserts. A wide range of local and international wines, cocktails, craft beers and ciders are available for your drinking pleasure.

Chifley’s Bar & Grill is named after the 16th Prime Minister of Australia, Ben Chifley, who loved dining here and frequently enjoyed a tipple in the bar. In honour of his favourite drink, the whisky bar has a specially curated menu taking guests on a sensory journey of whiskies around the world.

Additional information

Dining style
Elegant Dining
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Australian, Fine cuts, Wine Bar
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Daily 07:00–10:30 Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00–14:00 Bar Mon–Sat 15:00–21:30 Sun 17:00–20:30 Happy Hour Mon–Thu 16:00–18:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:30–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:30–21:30 Sun 17:30–20:30
Phone number
(02) 6234 4444
Website
http://www.hotelkurrajong.com.au/chifleys-bar-grill/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Saju Rajappan
Private party facilities
Hotel Kurrajong is the perfect venue to host your next event including birthday parties, anniversary dinners, wakes, engagement parties, baby gender reveals, corporate dinners and awards nights.
Private party contact
Pam Sanchez: (02) 6234 4444

Location
8 National Circuit, Barton, AU-ACT 2600
Area
Barton
Cross Street
Blackall Street
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Public transit
Bus stop two minutes walk from Hotel Kurrajong
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Mother’s Day - Take away High Tea
$159.00 per person
Prepaid
11 May 2025 only
9:30 am
Pick-up at Hotel Kurrajong
Spoil Mum this Mother’s Day with a High Tea and indulge where and when you please! Take a slice of Chifley's Bar & Grill home with our takeaway package. Includes: • 1 x High tea stand with sweet and savoury options including salmon sandwiches, sliders, macarons, cupcakes, scones and more* • Laughing Pug coffee pouch x 2 • Premium Tea Drop selection x 4 $159 per High Tea package Available for collection on Sunday 11th of May 2022, between 9:30-11:30am *Serves 2 people **Does not cater any special dietaries except Vegetarians Sunday 11 May 2025 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM (UTC+10)
Mother’s Day Brunch at Hotel Kurrajong 2025
$59.00 - $239.00 per person
Prepaid
11 May 2025 only
12:00 pm
Join us for a memorable Mother’s Day celebration with a delightful brunch experience that’s perfect for the whole family, indulge in a mouthwatering spread, live music, and fun activities for the kids. Start your celebration with a glass of bubbles for adults and a refreshing juice for the little ones with cold items and sweets served on elegant high tea stands on arrival and a freshly made risotto and pasta from our live chef station in the courtyard. Enhance your experience by adding a sparkling wine bottle and let us ensure a wonderful celebration for mum this Mother's Day. $109 per adult $59 per child (12yo + under) * * Includes kids menu & activity pack. Book your tickets today before they’re gone! Sunday 11 May 2025 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Private dining

Let us take you back to the Roaring 1920’s and join our 16th Prime Minister Ben Chifley in his favourite restaurant, for an amazing meal partnered with a selection of local award-winning wines, beers, and cocktails. Our menu has been designed to bring you the best Australian cuisine has to offer, with refreshing comfort for the season. Start your meal with an entrée perfect to share with your loved ones, followed by a mouth-watering selection of prime meats from our famous grill, and cap it off with a sweet finish from our dessert menu. We hope you enjoy your dining experience with us at Chifley’s Bar & Grill, Canberra’s true “Light on the Hill”. Please let one of our team members know if you have any special dietary requirements, food allergies or food intolerances. Whilst all care is taken in the preparation of all food, traces may still be found due to accidental cross contamination. Kindly be informed that a 10% surcharge is applicable on Sundays and a 15% surcharge is applicable on Public Holidays. Additionally, please note that credit card surcharges are applicable.

Uncategorised

Artisan Bread$13.00
Butter Medallion

Small Plates

Roasted Roma Tomato & Red Capsicum Soup$17.00
Toasted Pine Nuts, EVO Oil
Crispy Peri-Peri Loligo Squid$25.00
Chilli, Peri-Peri Mayo
Pan-Seared Scallops$25.00
Caramelised Pineapple Salsa, Mandrin Oil
Quinoa Salad$24.00
Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables, Medley Tomatoes, Pepitas, Sherry Vinegar Dressing, shaved Pecorino
Classic Caesar$24.00
Fresh Romaine Hearts, Bacon, Boiled Egg, Caesar Dressing, Shaved Parmesan
Oriental Beef Salad$29.00
Chilli, Tomato, Cucumber, Capsicum, Coriander, Ginger Lime Dressing
- Grilled King Prawns$9.00
- Grilled Chicken$8.00
- Grilled Halloumi$8.00

FROM THE GRILL

Choice Of Sauce: Creamy Brandy Peppercorn / Red Wine Jus / Béarnaise

300GM SIRLOIN$53.00
Riverina Angus MB2+ (Grain Fed)
200GM TASMANIAN SALMON FILLET$49.00
200GM BARRAMUNDI$49.00
220GM CHICKEN BREAST$48.00
Hazeldene’s Farm (Free Range)
300GM LAMB LOIN BARNSLEY CHOP$49.00
Cowra Free Range (Grass Fed)
200GM BEEF TENDERLOIN$61.00
Pinnacle, MB2+ MSA (Grass Fed)
300GM WAGYU BEEF RUMP$59.00
Rangers Valley, MB5+ MSA (Grass Fed)
300GM PORK CUTLET$59.00
Berkshire, skinless, frenched

CHIFLEY’S SIGNATURE

PASTA SPAGHETTI$35.00
Medley Tomato, Eschalot, Garlic, Butter, Chilli, Chives, Lemon Oil
CARNAROLI RISOTTO$35.00
Asparagus, Baby Spinach Cherry Tomato, Shaved Parmesan Cheese, Evo Oil
Add On Grilled King Prawns$9.00
Add On Grilled Halloumi$8.00
Add On Grilled Smoked Bacon$8.00
Add On Grilled Chicken$8.00

Sides

Roasted Chat Potatoes$13.00
Tasmanian Sea Salt
Charred Broccolini$13.00
Roasted Almonds, EVO Oil
Mixed Garden Salad$11.00
Mixed Leaf, Cherry Tomatoes, Capsicum, Cucumber, Shaved Parmesan, Green Goddess Dressing
Parmesan Fries$12.00
Tasmanian Rosemary Salt, Truffle Aioli

Sweet Finish

Mango Cheesecake$18.00
Mix Berry Compote
Passionfruit Panna Cotta$18.00
Fresh Berries
Kurrajong Cheese Plate$25.00
Selection Of Australian Cheeses, Quince Paste, Crackers & Grissini
Ice Cream Scoop$7.00
Vanilla / Chocolate / Strawberry / English Toffee / Mango sorbet

What 340 people are saying

Chifley's Bar & Grill reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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3.9

3.9 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
3.9Service
4.2Ambience
3.8Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Chifley's Bar & Grill combines "fantastic service, awesome food, and a great location" with a warm ambiance. Guests praise the attentive staff and "excellent service." Celebrations are made special, with personalized touches for events like birthdays and Valentine's Day. While some logistics have faltered, the overall dining experience remains highly recommended.

340 Reviews

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Ray
Sydney1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Celebrated a brunch with family for my wife’s 70th birthday. We had the restaurant to ourselves and the ambiance was just what my wife wanted with an open fire waiting to greet us as all arrived. The staff were magnificent, helping us with the celebrations. So friendly.
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Jenny
Canberra1 review
4.0
Dined on 29 March 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The service was excellent. We enjoyed our meal but thought that the food was expensive and there was an additional cost for sides.
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Les
Canberra1 review
5.0
Dined on 24 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ambience, fantastic service, awesome food and a great location. Two thumbs up 👍🏽 👍🏽
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Lisa
Canberra2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We always have a fabulous experience at the Chiefly bar and grill. The staff were attentive and provided excellent service. The ambience was wonderful and the food was first class. We will back for our celebrations.
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Eric
Canberra1 review
1.0
Dined on 8 March 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Very disappointing. Booked 12 days in advance for our 39th wedding anniversary. When we turned up the Bar & Grill was completely booked by a wedding. At first they didn’t know what to do with us , eventually offering a meeting room with no windows. We asked if we could sit outside but the manager insisted it was booked by the wedding. Apparently our booking was not good enough. We left and ordered take away Chinese instead. Zero customer service. I provided feedback and asked for a call back. Nothing yet.
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Warwick
Canberra1 review
5.0
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding Valentines Day experience. When notified of a seafood allergy in the set menu they provided an excellent alternative without fuss. Very impressed with the staff and the even coordinator.
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Lisa
Canberra2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 21 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful evening. Excellent ambience, decor, and service. Thank you. We will see you again soon. We have already booked our next dining experience. Also used our NRMA membership 25% discount, which made good value even better. Highly recommended.
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Celia
Canberra1 review
4.0
Dined on 5 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We ate early which worked well as restaurant was not too busy. Food excellent. Staff friendly. A few delays in clearing the table. We’ll definitely be back before too long.
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yuri
Canberra1 review
5.0
Dined on 4 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service, the Chef is the best in Canberra. I would recommend Chifley's Bar & Grill.
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Francene
Queensland4 reviews
4.0
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Three of us enjoyed a tasty lunch. We sat outside as a noisy gathering of 16 people were dining inside in the aircon. Service was mediocre for the standard of the hotel. After finishing our food and drinks, the glasses were taken away, but not the empty plates. We then had coffee and chatted for another half hour or so. Still the empty plates were not collected. Appeared to be one person collects the glasses: another the finished plates.
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Chifley's Bar & Grill is rated 3.9 stars by 340 OpenTable diners.

Chifley's Bar & Grill does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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Make a booking

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

8 National Circuit, Barton, AU-ACT 2600

Additional information

Cross Street
Blackall Street
Area
Barton
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Daily 07:00–10:30 Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00–14:00 Bar Mon–Sat 15:00–21:30 Sun 17:00–20:30 Happy Hour Mon–Thu 16:00–18:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:30–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:30–21:30 Sun 17:30–20:30
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Australian, Fine cuts, Wine Bar
Dining style
Elegant Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Public transit
Bus stop two minutes walk from Hotel Kurrajong
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Saju Rajappan
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.hotelkurrajong.com.au/chifleys-bar-grill/
Phone number
(02) 6234 4444
Private party facilities
Hotel Kurrajong is the perfect venue to host your next event including birthday parties, anniversary dinners, wakes, engagement parties, baby gender reveals, corporate dinners and awards nights.
Private party contact
Pam Sanchez: (02) 6234 4444

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Uncategorised

Artisan Bread$13.00

Small Plates

Roasted Roma Tomato & Red Capsicum Soup$17.00

Crispy Peri-Peri Loligo Squid$25.00

Pan-Seared Scallops$25.00

Quinoa Salad$24.00

Classic Caesar$24.00

Oriental Beef Salad$29.00

FROM THE GRILL

300GM SIRLOIN$53.00

200GM TASMANIAN SALMON FILLET$49.00

200GM BARRAMUNDI$49.00

220GM CHICKEN BREAST$48.00

300GM LAMB LOIN BARNSLEY CHOP$49.00

200GM BEEF TENDERLOIN$61.00

300GM WAGYU BEEF RUMP$59.00

300GM PORK CUTLET$59.00

CHIFLEY’S SIGNATURE

PASTA SPAGHETTI$35.00

CARNAROLI RISOTTO$35.00

Add On Grilled King Prawns$9.00

Add On Grilled Halloumi$8.00

Add On Grilled Smoked Bacon$8.00

Add On Grilled Chicken$8.00

Sides

Roasted Chat Potatoes$13.00

Charred Broccolini$13.00

Mixed Garden Salad$11.00

Parmesan Fries$12.00

Sweet Finish

Mango Cheesecake$18.00

Passionfruit Panna Cotta$18.00

Kurrajong Cheese Plate$25.00

Ice Cream Scoop$7.00

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