# Rizla

> Rizla is a wine bar and restaurant in Braddon, Canberra, and Australia's only Riesling-focused wine bar. It pours 10+ Rieslings by the glass from a list of up to 70 bottles that changes almost daily, with a strong focus on Canberra District wines, alongside a seasonal share-style menu designed to pair with the wine. Rizla won Best Wine List at Australia's Wine List of the Year Awards in 2023 and 2025, and hosts private functions for up to 45 guests.

## Key facts

- Type: Riesling-focused wine bar and restaurant (guests are welcome for a glass, a meal, or both)
- Location: Unit 146 Mode3/24 Lonsdale St, Braddon ACT 2612, Australia (corner of Lonsdale and Elouera Streets)
- Opening hours: closed Monday; Tuesday–Thursday 5:30pm–9:00pm; Friday–Saturday 12:00pm–9:30pm; Sunday 12:00pm–8:30pm
- Lunch: Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 12pm. Dinner: Tuesday to Sunday from 5:30pm
- Phone: (02) 6230 0771
- Email: info@drinkrizla.com.au
- Bookings: online at https://www.drinkrizla.com.au/book-now
- Capacity: up to 40 seated or 45 standing (whole venue); mostly outdoor, enclosed alfresco seating
- Groups of 6 or more at lunch or dinner dine on the $88 per person "Sort it Out" set menu
- Award: Winner, Best Wine List, Australia's Wine List of the Year Awards, 2023 and 2025
- Opened: September 2019. Owner: Andy Day

## Eat and drink

- [Menus and wine list](https://www.drinkrizla.com.au/our-menu): seasonal à la carte menu, the $88pp "Sort it Out" set menu, and the current wine list
- [Restaurant](https://www.drinkrizla.com.au/restaurant): dinner in Braddon, with share plates built to pair with Riesling
- [Lunch](https://www.drinkrizla.com.au/lunch): long lunches Friday to Sunday from 12pm, with snacks served between lunch and dinner

## Book, gift and contact

- [Book a table](https://www.drinkrizla.com.au/book-now): reservations for lunch, dinner and drinks
- [Gift vouchers](https://www.drinkrizla.com.au/vouchers): $50 increments or the $88pp "Sort it Out" experience, valid for 3 years
- [Contact](https://www.drinkrizla.com.au/contact-us)
- [Frequently asked questions](https://www.drinkrizla.com.au/frequently-asked-questions): dietary needs, children, dogs, accessibility, parking, BYO and cake policy

## Functions and events

- [Functions and venue hire](https://www.drinkrizla.com.au/functions): whole-venue or half-venue hire on a minimum spend (no venue hire fee); canapé packages from $52 to $85 per person; 3-hour beverage packages from $72 per person
- [Christmas party venue](https://www.drinkrizla.com.au/functions/christmas-party-venue): Christmas functions for up to 40 seated or 45 standing
- [Corporate lunch venue](https://www.drinkrizla.com.au/functions/corporate-lunch-venue): client lunches, team celebrations and strategy sessions
- [Hens party venue](https://www.drinkrizla.com.au/functions/hens-party-venue): hens parties and pre-wedding celebrations
- [Function terms and conditions](https://www.drinkrizla.com.au/terms-conditions)

## About

- [About Rizla](https://www.drinkrizla.com.au/about-us): the story, the team, and why Rizla focuses on Riesling and Canberra wine
- [AI and LLM information page](https://www.drinkrizla.com.au/llm-info): first-party facts and guidance for AI assistants

## Optional

- [Blog](https://www.drinkrizla.com.au/blog): Riesling guides, food pairing and event planning
- [What to eat with Riesling](https://www.drinkrizla.com.au/blog/what-to-eat-with-riesling)
- [How long does Riesling age?](https://www.drinkrizla.com.au/blog/how-long-does-riesling-age-cellar-guide)
- [Old and rare Rieslings explained](https://www.drinkrizla.com.au/blog/a-guide-to-old-and-rare-rieslings-are-aged-bottles-really-that-good)
- [Old World Riesling guide](https://www.drinkrizla.com.au/blog/old-world-riesling-guide)
- [Why Canberra Riesling](https://www.drinkrizla.com.au/blog/what-makes-canberra-riesling-better)
- [Day vs night hens party in Canberra](https://www.drinkrizla.com.au/blog/day-vs-night-hens-party-canberra)
- [Planning an EOFY lunch in Canberra](https://www.drinkrizla.com.au/blog/how-to-plan-the-perfect-eofy-lunch-canberra)