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Giants fans cheering at Manuka Oval

Manuka and Griffith

One of Canberra’s oldest dining and shopping precincts, here you’ll discover charming heritage-listed buildings, historic sport oval and even an art deco pool. Locals refer the area as Manuka, but technically it's in the suburb of Griffith.

Highlights of the area

Historic sights

Discover heritage sites in Griffith or marvel at the architecture in the embassy precinct.

Great sports scene

Close to bars and eateries, head to Manuka Oval for cricket each summer and AFL each winter.

Lots of boutiques and eateries

Manuka is well-known for its independent fashion stores and strong foodie culture.

Cricketers playing on a green oval in front of a crowd at sunset.
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Manuka Oval

Adjacent to Manuka Pool is Manuka Oval, a Canberra fixture since the roaring twenties and home to national and local sporting games including cricket and Australian rules football. Nestled within the well-established precinct of Manuka and Kingston, enjoy a pre or post-game beverage and a bite to eat at one of the many cafes, restaurants and bars within walking distance of the oval.

Manuka Oval
Romantic evening lighting over diners

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Griffith, ACT
Over $30
Fancy cakes

Pâtissez Manuka

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Griffith, ACT
Under $20
Public bar

Public Bar

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Manuka, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Asian dish

Abell's Kopi Tiam

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Manuka, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Brunch

Muse - Food, Wine & Books

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Griffith, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Canberra's First Neapolitan Pizzeria

Trecento Restaurant

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Manuka, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Kart Racers

Power Kart Raceway

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Griffith, ACT
Manuka Pool

Manuka Pool

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Manuka, ACT
A group of poeple stand outside eating nibbles and drinking champage

PhotoAccess

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Griffith, ACT
Reed diffuser, towel and lit candles against a white backdrop.

H2O Medi Spa

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Griffith, ACT
Restaurant interior

Urban Pantry

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Griffith, ACT
Between $20 and $30
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Russian Federation, Embassy of The

Griffith, ACT
The exterior of Thor's Hammer

Thor's Hammer

Griffith, ACT
Photo of a colour film roll
20 Jun 2024

C41 Colour Film Developing Workshop

PhotoAccess, Griffith
Next on 20 Jun 2024 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
A photograph of a hand taking film off of a film reel
21 Aug 2024

Film Developing and Scanning Workshop

PhotoAccess, Griffith
Next on 21 Aug 2024 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
OHNO!

OHNO!

Griffith, ACT
Not specified
Typica Manuka

Typica Cafe Manuka

Griffith, ACT
Between $20 and $30
Women's Cricket
23 Jan 2025

CommBank Women’s Ashes 2nd T20I v England

Manuka Oval, Griffith
Next on 23 Jan 2025
A photograph of a hand in a darkroom tray developing a photographic print
13–14 Jul 2024

Introduction to B&W Darkroom Weekend Workshop

PhotoAccess, Griffith
Next on 13 Jul 2024 from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Photograph of "Cancelled" Hong-Kong passport
2 May – 1 Jun 2024

Exhibition: Navigating Histories

PhotoAccess, Griffith
Next on today
GIANTS Team Run Out
2–4 Aug 2024

GIANTS v Hawthorn Hawks - Toyota AFL Premiership

Manuka Oval, Griffith
Next on 2 Aug 2024 from 12:00am to 12:59am
A photograph of dark blue swirls
27–28 Jul 2024

Distorted Chemistry Workshop

PhotoAccess, Griffith
Next on 27 Jul 2024 from 10:00am to 1:00pm
Backlit sign saying 'My Cafe Manuka'

My Café Manuka

Griffith, ACT
Not specified
a photo of a embroidered white fabric with orange text spelling ‘ Wendy Sleeman’ and ‘Amira Moughni’
17 May 2024

Floor Talk | Creating Together, Apart

M16 Artspace, Griffith
Next on 17 May 2024 from 1:00pm to 2:00pm
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