About
Capitol Bar & Grill is where dining is an experience to savour
Discover Capitol Bar & Grill, home to rustic, seasonal dining where tradition is honoured, without being traditional.
Our menu showcases the best local produce and award-winning wines, with rustic, flavourful dishes that are elegant yet approachable.
Enjoy big-format proteins and lighter alternatives made with the freshest, seasonal produce. The Italian touch of our shared antipasto station is perfectly paired with our diverse selection of wines from Canberra and beyond.
Meet the chef
Executive Chef Josh Smith-Thirkell’s impressive culinary career spans over 15 years. Leading the kitchen brigade in signature and award-winning restaurant, Capitol Bar & Grill. Josh brings an approachable elegance to every dish, ensuring the integrity, flavour, and form of hero ingredients are maintained.
Josh’s passion and dedication to the culinary world have earned him several accolades, including the People’s Choice Modern Restaurant 2023 for WineRoom – Out in Canberra and a mention in the Good Food Guide 2023 for WineRoom.