Wakefield's Bar & Wine Room

Wakefield's Bar & Wine Room

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Posted 2021-07-01 by Nadine Cresswell-Myattfollow


Ainslie's Edgar's Inn, a laidback gastro-pub in the heart of the leafy suburb of Ainslie, is a second home to many locals and one of Canberra's best-kept secrets away from the bustling CBD.

Now Edgar's Inn has opened a wine bar by the name of Wakefield's to add to the local experience.



Upstairs at Ainslie Shops, Wakefield's has a wine list with more than 100 Australian wines including local favourites like Eden Road, Mada and Helm.

provides an intimate, warm-lit space with a focus on Australian wines, local produce and suppliers, and live entertainment from across Canberra.

Enjoy Australian craft beers and cocktails galore. The bespoke cocktail menu will feature delicious creations including Wakefield's take on an Old Fashioned with Woodford Reserve, black walnut bitters and demerara syrup; a smoked take on a 'Charlie Chaplin' with mezcal to complement the apricot brandy, sloe gin and lime; and a Caramel Espresso Martini using Canberra's own Underground spirits caramel vodka.



Owner Frank Condi believes "The opening marks the final piece of looking at Edgar's as one big home, with a room for every mood and occasion. Our ultimate goal is to create personalised experiences for locals and travellers and be surrounded by good food and wine as they create lasting memories together."



Head chef Steven Jacomos (ex- Fitzroy Town Hall Hotel Melbourne, Saint Crispin/Lupo and Qualia Resort), has created dishes that champion Australia's best seasonal produce. Think chargrilled lamb riblets, crumpets with smoked trout and bottarga, hand-rolled pasta, and finished off with apple tarte tatin for dessert.



Designed by local design firm Capezio Copeland, the interior combines industrial cues with a vintage feel, creating a chic and entertaining space with character. Natural surfaces, warm timbers and accents of burgundy and jade provide contrast to the raw and industrial building interior.

There's a large walk-in wine room with a variety of areas to eat, drink and socialise with the venue seating 50 guests, along with a private dining room for 20 guests.

Guests should walk-in expecting the unexpected, as Wakefield's becomes centre stage for local talent, from jazz, blues and soul to burlesque throughout the week.

With international travel off the cards for the foreseeable future, Edgar's seeks to provide an experience worthy of a trip to Canberra encourages visitors to stay longer and explore the capital and all it has to offer.

It is also home to Mama Dough, firing up freshly-made pizza in a cosy strip next door to the pub, The Inn, a refined extension of the laidback Edgar's vibe, serving paddock-to-plate shared style dining inspired by seasonal fresh produce and herbs grown in their soon-to-be new vegetable garden opposite Edgar's. It's all happening. So make sure to check it out.



is open Wednesday through to Saturday evenings from 5:30pm to late.

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