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Diplomat Bar & Grill

4.1 (68)
$40 and under
Modern Australian
2 Hely St, Griffith, AU-ACT 2603

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Diplomat Bar & Grill

4.1
$40 and under
Modern Australian
Kingston

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2 people
19:00

About this restaurant

  • Good for business meals
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
Diplomat Bar & Grill specializes in delicious food featuring fresh ingredients and masterful preparation by our culinary team. Whether you’re ordering a multi-course meal or grabbing a drink and snack at the bar, Diplomat Bar & Grill lively, casual yet upscale atmosphere makes it perfect for dining with friends, family, clients and business associates.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Modern Australian, Modern European
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 07:00–10:00 Daily 17:00–21:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Heshan Bandara
  • Catering
    Please visit us on https://diplomat.ramadacanberra.com.au/events/ or email events@ramadacanberra.com.au
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    Katherine: (02) 6295 2277
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Area
    Kingston
  • Cross street
    Corner of Wentworth Avenue and Canberra Avenue.
  • Parking Details
    Hotel Parking
  • Public transport
    Canberra Train Station - Bus Stop
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

Offers

  • Happy Hour 5-7pm Daily

    1 - 12 people

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Sat - 17:00 - 20:30
    Happy hour from 5pm-7pm Daily! $7 Basic spirits, house beers, house wines & $12 cocktails!

    Happy Hour 5-7pm Daily photo

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Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Diplomat Bar & Grill.

4.1

4.1
(68)
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.0Ambience
  • 3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Diplomat Bar and Grill offers a delightful dining experience with a "quiet dining area," "great prices," and "fantastic service." Guests enjoy delicious set menus and a relaxed atmosphere. While some dishes could improve, the "amazing service" and overall value make it a highly recommended spot for a pleasant meal.
68 Reviews
  1. Cassandra Gold

    Canberra34 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 8 October 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice setting in hotel atrium. Kind staff and great prices.

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  2. John

    Sydney1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 24 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We opted for the two course set price menu and we found it was good value. The food was delicious. The staff at the bar and bistro were helpful, friendly and polite.

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  3. Kerry

    New South Wales1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 19 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Quiet dining area in the centre of the hotel. We chose the set menu and it was very good value with lovely food. Happy hour between 5-7pm meant our glasses of wine were good value as well. The waitress was very attentive and friendly. Highly recommend - we'll definitely return.

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  4. Roberto

    Brisbane2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good food and service. Good breakfast and for dinner the duck was really delicious

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  5. Toby

    Canberra1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 24 August 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food took a while to come out, Mains were great, unfortunately the share plates were a big let down. $27 for pork belly that was dry and tiny portions, and $14 for a gluten free sour dough garlic bread which was two slices of GF bread.
    Diplomat Bar & GrillResponded on 28 August 2026
    Dear Toby, Thank you for your feedback. We’re pleased to hear that you enjoyed your main meals, although we’re sorry there was a wait for your food. We would like to clarify that the dishes mentioned are not listed as share plates on our menu. The pork belly and gluten-free garlic bread are both from our Small Plates section, which is intended to offer smaller portions rather than dishes designed for sharing. That said, we have passed this feedback on to our kitchen team. Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience. Diplomat Bar & Grill

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  6. paris

    New South Wales1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 10 July 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    My partner and I arrived for dinner which we booked in for. We were in a corner and over the next 10 minutes multiple tables were sat around us. We had been ready to order 5 minutes in, had our menus on the corner of the table, looking up waiting for our server to come back from when she first sat us. We ended up waiting 15-20 minutes, watching the tables that got sat after us get served before us over and over again (mind you it was relatively quiet). After waiting we felt a little awkward and frankly - ignored? We decided to not order anything and leave. We provided feedback to another server who was very lovely and we could tell she felt bad (which of course wasn’t our intention), it wasn’t her fault. Anyway so my rating is based off of that. Would’ve been curious to try out the food lol
    Diplomat Bar & GrillResponded on 27 July 2026
    Dear Paris, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're genuinely sorry to hear about your visit. and we appreciate you bringing it to the attention of another member of our team before you did. We're pleased to hear that the team member you spoke with was caring and empathetic, but we also recognise that this doesn't make up for the disappointing experience. Your feedback has been shared with our restaurant team so we can review what happened that evening. We hope you'll consider giving us another opportunity in the future. We'd love the chance to provide the warm hospitality and dining experience that so many of our guests have come to expect from Diplomat Bar & Grill. Best regards, The team at Diplomat Bar & Grill

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  7. Mat

    Canberra1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 28 June 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service thank you so much to all the waiters and bar staff. We also appreciated the venue being very quiet
    Diplomat Bar & GrillResponded on 3 July 2026
    Dear Mat, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We were delighted to read your kind comments about our team. Amazing service is exactly what we strive to provide, and we will be sure to pass your thanks on to our waitstaff and bar team, who will be thrilled to know their efforts made such a positive impression. We were also pleased to hear that you enjoyed the quiet atmosphere of the venue and found it suitable for your occasion. Your comments, along with the tags you selected, are greatly appreciated and help future guests understand the experience we aim to deliver. Thank you again for your support. We look forward to welcoming you back to Diplomat Bar & Grill soon.

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  8. JOHN

    New York City4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 26 June 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We had the special Truffle dinner which was delicious in all 6 courses. Service was a bit slow but we were happy chatting with our friends. A relaxed comfortable place to dine with excellent food.
    Diplomat Bar & GrillResponded on 3 July 2026
    Dear John, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback following your recent visit to Diplomat Bar & Grill. We were delighted to hear that you enjoyed our Truffle Dinner and found all six courses delicious. It is wonderful to know that the event provided an enjoyable evening for you and your friends. We also appreciate your comments regarding the service. While we understand that the relaxed pace suited your evening, we recognise the importance of attentive and timely service and will keep your feedback in mind as we continue to improve. Thank you again for your kind words about the food and atmosphere. We look forward to welcoming you back to Diplomat Bar & Grill in the future.

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  9. Dick

    Sydney1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 26 June 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall, the dinner was enjoyable. It would be appreciated if the sharing dishes could be communicated in advance, as it helps set expectations. The truffle flavour was a little too mild for my preference and could be more pronounced. Other than that, everything was good, and we had a pleasant dining experience.
    Diplomat Bar & GrillResponded on 3 July 2026
    Dear Dick, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback following our recent Truffle Dinner. We were pleased to hear that you had an enjoyable evening and that overall your dining experience was a positive one. We appreciate your comments regarding the sharing dishes and agree that setting expectations in advance is important. We will keep this in mind when planning future events. Thank you also for your feedback on the truffle flavour. While tastes can vary, we understand your preference for a more pronounced truffle profile and will share your comments with our culinary team for consideration. Thank you again for joining us and for taking the time to provide your thoughts. We hope to welcome you back to Diplomat Bar & Grill again soon.

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  10. Donna

    Canberra3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 4 June 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Can’t fault it. The service was friendly, the food was good and the prices were very good.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Modern Australian, Modern European
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 07:00–10:00 Daily 17:00–21:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Heshan Bandara
  • Catering
    Please visit us on https://diplomat.ramadacanberra.com.au/events/ or email events@ramadacanberra.com.au
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    Katherine: (02) 6295 2277
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Area
    Kingston
  • Cross street
    Corner of Wentworth Avenue and Canberra Avenue.
  • Parking Details
    Hotel Parking
  • Public transport
    Canberra Train Station - Bus Stop
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Breakfast servings are generous, guests describe the breakfast as "sensational" with "huge portions."

Yes, the menu includes clearly labelled vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free dishes, for example the Pumpkin soup (VG, GFA), Se2ute9ed snow peas (GF, V) and Truffle arancini (V).

Yes, Diplomat Bar and Grill accepts private parties, so you can host private gatherings at the venue.

Yes, Diplomat Bar and Grill is often chosen for special evenings, with guests reporting birthday dinners and a relaxed, warmly lit atmosphere that suits a date night.

Yes, guests report an early-evening Diplomat Hour/happy-hour experience with very affordable cocktails (one guest mentions $12 Margaritas) and complimentary drinks/canapés during that period.

Yes, Diplomat is family-friendly: the menu includes a dedicated Kids Menu and reviewers describe children using the kids’ options and feeling comfortable for breakfast and meals.

For lively early-evening drinks head to Diplomat Bar & Grill around Diplomat Hour (guests report 5–6pm happy-hour-style drinks); for a calm, relaxed meal many reviewers praise quiet dinner evenings.

Yes, Diplomat Bar & Grill offers a full drinks program: cocktails, local and international beers, a broad wine list and a substantial spirits and whiskey selection.

Diplomat Bar & Grill centres on the hotel atrium with a restaurant dining room, a bar/lounge for pre-dinner drinks, and the venue accepts private parties.

Diplomat Bar and Grill sits in the Ramada's central atrium and delivers a relaxed, comfortable vibe, guests often describe it as quiet, softly lit, and easy for conversation.

Diplomat Bar and Grill often fills up for dinner, guests recommend booking, while many other visits are described as quiet and relaxed, with several diners noting easy conversation and a calm setting.

Business casual is the guide at Diplomat Bar and Grill, aim for neat, polished clothing that suits dining with friends, family or business associates.

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Diplomat Bar & Grill

4.1
$40 and under
Modern Australian
Kingston

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
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