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Queenies, Canberra, AU-ACT

Queenies

4.3
4.3
181 Reviews
$40 and under
Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
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Queenies—a true local

Serving a wide variety of Australian and Canberra Region wines, selected spirits and a rotating selection of craft beers from independently owned breweries.

Seasonal and free range produce with a uniquely native twist. Meals to share with friends, your special person or in splendid solitude and of course late night suppers of cheese and chocolate.

Take a seat at the bar, snuggle into a cozy carriage or snag a spot by the DJ and gaze into the eyes of the mesmerising Liliokalani - Queen of the belly dancers and enjoy a feast for the senses.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 4 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Australian

  • Hours of Operation

    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (02) 6174 4096

  • Website

    http://www.queeniesatkingston.com.au/

  • Payment Options

    MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Business Casual

  • Executive Chef

    Matt Standen

  • Private party facilities

    Whether it be a cocktail event, corporate function, birthday, fundraiser or just catching up with friends, we’ve got you covered. We have an amazing team of bartenders, chefs and floor staff to cater to your needs. All that’s left to do is to decide what style of event you would like to have. Function terms and conditions and packages can be found on our website. For all function inquiries please email manager@queeniesatkingston.com.au

  • Location

    Block 7, Section 21, 24 Giles Street Canberra, AU-ACT 2604

  • Area

    Kingston

  • Cross Street

    Corner of Giles & Kennedy Street, Kingston, ACT

  • Parking Details

    Street Parking

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • Weekday Happy Hour 4-6pm

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Fri - 4:00 pm - 5:45 pm
    Join us for our weekday happy hour from 4-6pm, Monday-Friday with $6 schooners of larger and pale ale, $8 glasses of prosecco & $12 Happy Hour cocktails + 3 Tacos for $16

What 181 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Moderate

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    Healthy

  • Canberra

    Neighbourhood Gem

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    Special Occasions

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  1. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Beautiful food in a spacious room with lots of atmosphere
  2. C

    Craig

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 June 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Nice place with a good vibe and very friendly staff.
  3. RS

    RachaelS

    Canberra

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 June 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing gf food options, everything was delicious. Staff are attentive and friendly.
  4. AM

    AnneM

    Canberra

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 13 June 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I’ve been to Queenies a few times now for Tapas. It’s very relaxing if you go early say 4:30pm and then it gets busy 7pm onwards. Food and service great!
  5. RS

    RobS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 June 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, ambiance, decor, service and drinks and I loved the dj who was spinning 45s!
  6. T

    Tada

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 June 2022

    overall3food5service3ambience4
    Food was delicious, as were drinks from the eye-catching bar but staff were a little scattered and interrupted more often than necessary. Food came before drinks so timing was all just a bit off. Our table was mistaken for another’s anniversary… Love the decor though.
  7. SY

    SophieY

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 May 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely atmosphere and good service. I like the drinks selection
  8. M

    Misty

    Canberra

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 28 May 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Great customer service, food and drinks. Only main issue, we were placed near the bar and found people lining up at bar was knocking into us. Staff need to be more vigilant of space and movement of customers. Otherwise had a great night.
  9. LA

    LeeA

    Richmond

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 May 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Fantastic share plates to support a funky bar atmosphere. Well done
  10. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Canberra

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 May 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We booked a table of 10 for a birthday celebration and the food,staff and atmosphere was amazing! My friend is a coeliac and Queenies were able to accomodate our party with delicious food without issue. It’s so refreshing to go to restaurant where staff “get it and get it right “. The staff also organised the whole restaurant to sing Happy Birthday when they brought out the birthday cake which they happily stored for us. Our whole table just had such a lovely night and we will definitely be coming more often! Amazing - Queenies don’t stop what you are doing!!
  11. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 May 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a friend (vegan) visit from Melbourne, and had to go somewhere that catered for his dietary requirement, plus my partner’s allergies (peanuts, tree nuts, shellfish, eggs). Thanks queenies for being so flexible!!
  12. L

    Lily

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 May 2022

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    Didn’t appreciate being called to say we didn’t pay the bill when we paid the entire bill before we left
  13. MA

    MiriamA

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 May 2022

    overall4food5service2ambience5
    Beautiful ambiance with a great wine & cocktail list. Food was delicious and arrived quickly, however our waitress was very slow to take our order, we asked for the bill which never came.
  14. SK

    SusanK

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 May 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Fabulous share plates beautifully presented. Would like more vegan options in shared plates and mains.
  15. A

    Allie

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 May 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We shared the small plates of halloumi in honey and lemon, eggplant chips in a light tempura batter and miso-glazed eggplant. The service was exquisite and the ambiance is warm and welcoming. We’ll be back.
  16. HA

    HelenA

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 May 2022

    overall2food3service1ambience4
    Lovely cocktails but terrible service. Was like they are doing you a favour to get you a drink. People desperate to spend $20 on a cocktail but having to virtually beg. Ludicrous
  17. DC

    DamoC

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 May 2022

    overall2food1service2ambience3
    Nice enough place. Staff were pleasant but we didn't receive three if the dishes we ordered - we were a table of 3 people Food was average at best, terrible for at least one dish.
  18. VV

    V1ntageV1xen

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 April 2022

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    Queenies has a fun art deco vibe with vintage mirrors, smoky glass, wood panels and plush finishes. We sat at a booth with green velvet and enjoyed sparkling Rose, hand cut chips and tacos. The service was a little slow even though they weren't busy.
  19. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Canberra

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 24 April 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Friendly service. The food was delicious. Would definitely recommend.
  20. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 April 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience2
    Terrible service. Waited 40 minutes for a glass of wine to arrive at the table. Food was overpriced and very underwhelming. Overall, a disappointing dining experience.
  21. F

    Foodie

    Canberra

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 April 2022

    overall3food5service3ambience5
    Food was great. Service was slow and very forgetful. Ended up cancelling the rest of our drink orders and going elsewhere. They took some $ off the bill for the inconveniences over the night.
  22. KF

    KylieF

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 April 2022

    overall1food2service1ambience2
    Terrible service and average food. Will not be back
  23. RC

    RCJC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 April 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Vegetarian set menu was delicious, each course was amazing. Staff were very friendly and accommodated a peanut allergy without a problem. We'll be back to taste the rest of the menu!
  24. SM

    SallyM

    Canberra

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 April 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Table for 4 outside so quiet. Service was good but became sporadic as the venue became busier. Food was very tasty but fairly small portions (we all shared 5 dishes). Great drinks selection. Overall good experience, would definitely go back.
  25. ST

    ScotT

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 22 April 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food. Lots of GF options. Quick service and food was well prepared
  26. AT

    AttentionToDetail

    Melbourne

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 15 April 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    A place with a great vibe in Canberra .... at last!!!!! Great space for drinkies in South Canberra - a place like Queenies is SO NEEDED in this area - great interior, friendly staff, fab food - at last a place with a cool vibe in Kingston and surrounds, please stay!!!!
  27. P

    Pete

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 April 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    We had the set menu and there wasn't a bad course. Barramundi and Waygu were the standouts. Ambience was nice inside and waiter was friendly and responsive after apolgising for delay serving us. Thick cut chips need to be a little crunchier on the outside and soft and fluffy in the middle. Will definitely come back again.
  28. SA

    SallyA

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 April 2022

    overall1food3service1ambience4
    Overpriced set menu, tiny portions, slow service and not at the standard of a fine dining experience . Only one wait staff knew the food and wines, the others were clueless.. wines that sell at bottle shops for $20 are $70+ per bottle and we asked for a Shiraz as our menu was gone and the waitress said “is that red or white?” maybe covid has regular staff off sick.. you could see many customers leaving or asking staff multiple times to order or where drinks were.. from sitting down to completing dessert took 3 hours so not for the time poor or hungry! Maybe shared plates are better value and less pretentious but I won’t be back to find out.
  29. MD

    MichaelD

    Gold Coast

    7 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 10 April 2022

    overall3food2service4ambience5
    Nice setting, good service and drinks but food was disappointing
  30. A

    Ange

    Canberra

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 April 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome atmosphere, wonderful service!! Highly recommend for Friday cocktails:)
  31. MA

    MABQueen

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 April 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a lovely lunch with friends in a fabulous venue. Food was interesting and delicious.
  32. JB

    JessicaB

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 April 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Great spot for our second date. Friendly staff and great attention to our needs. Definitely a romantic date night location. Very memorable! All seating options could be explained on the app, for example how do we book the leather lounges?
  33. NA

    NeverAgain

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 April 2022

    overall2food2service1ambience2
    2 very rude waitresses. An absolute disorganised mess of service and lack of attention to customers. Witnessed a customer go up to the counter to order since table service was non-existent only to have the waitress roll her eyes as he walked off and mouth the words "f#$k off".. unbelievable! Do Not Recommend!.
  34. A

    Anon

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 April 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Very busy, with some wait times but everything that we ordered was worth the wait. Staff were welcoming, good vibe and an overall good experience!
  35. GW

    GrantW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 April 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, vibe and service was very quick. The venue also looks fantastic and is well located in Kingston.
  36. TG

    ToniG

    Canberra

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 29 March 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Great atmosphere, new staff learning the ropes but very helpful. menu interesting but didn't want the banquet option, so only really share plates available or tacos. It would be a great venue for a group
  37. NJ

    NannaJ

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 March 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely venue this time of year with the doors open. Friendly staff and relaxing busy vibe.
  38. CP

    CassandraP

    Exclusive

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 March 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We took some visitors to Canberra and they loved it as much as we do. Emma is an amazing mixologist and her banter is awesome. Highly recommend a visit and we will be back!
  39. R

    Rhikocmar22

    Canberra

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 19 March 2022

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    The food was amazing, especially the eggplant! Service was a little average seeing the amount of staff on the floor, food came before drinks which was a little frustrating. Will definitely be back soon!
  40. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Canberra

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 March 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and lovely service

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available

  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Queenies offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (02) 6174 4096.

Queenies is rated 4.3 stars by 181 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for Queenies

Block 7, Section 21, 24 Giles Street Canberra, AU-ACT 2604

Additional information

  • Cross Street

    Corner of Giles & Kennedy Street, Kingston, ACT

  • Area

    Kingston

  • Hours of Operation

    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Australian

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress Code

    Business Casual

  • Parking Details

    Street Parking

  • Payment Options

    MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive Chef

    Matt Standen

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Website

    http://www.queeniesatkingston.com.au/

  • Phone number

    (02) 6174 4096

  • Private party facilities

    Whether it be a cocktail event, corporate function, birthday, fundraiser or just catching up with friends, we’ve got you covered. We have an amazing team of bartenders, chefs and floor staff to cater to your needs. All that’s left to do is to decide what style of event you would like to have. Function terms and conditions and packages can be found on our website. For all function inquiries please email manager@queeniesatkingston.com.au

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