Boffins in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory | Restaurant

Boffins

Locality: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

Phone: +61 2 6125 5285

Address: University House, 1 Balmain Cr 2601 Canberra, ACT, Australia

Website: http://unihouse.anu.edu.au/eat/boffins-restaurant

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25.01.2022 Pssst... We have managed to peak into the Contentious Character Wine Dinner menu. This wine lineup is impressive! 2 days to go to secure your tickets! Link in our bio... 2015 Riesling with Spanish mackerel and scallop sashimi | bonito jelly | shiso | yuzu koshu... 2018 Pinot Gris with ‘Vannella’ stracciatella | persimmon | pistachio | smoked olive oil 2017 Chardonnay with Organic pork neck | hazelnut | burnt butter | raisin 2017 Pinot Noir with Grilled iron steak | braised king brown mushroom | quince jus 2010 Shiraz with Soft bitter chocolate | preserved cherry | almond | coconut

23.01.2022 Preparing walnuts for dinner. Yum! #seasonalproduce #sassafrasnuts #cbrfoodies #outincanberra

22.01.2022 We will be closed tomorrow for Anzac day but are back open from Friday onwards!

21.01.2022 We are stirring things up at the Bar! International Negroni week is coming up and we have something in store for Negroni fans! More to come.... #outincanberra #internationalnegroniweek #timeforadrink #barisopen #cbr #canberralocals

21.01.2022 Kurrajong seeds and sea blight... Just a few of the products featured on our BOFFINS GOES BUSH dinner in recognition of NAIDOC week. Join us on the 11th July and experience a fusion of modern Australian and native food. Tickets are available on eventbrite. Link in the Bio

20.01.2022 persimmons a delicious, sweet fruit perfectly matched with our malt ice cream, local walnuts and olive oil. Yummm! #seasonalfruit #everchangingmenu #dinnertime #welovedessert #cbrlocal #localscbr

20.01.2022 Gearing up for our next Meet the Winemaker Dinner... @madawines is bringing their amazing selection of 2018 & 2019 wines... only 4 tickets left! Booking link in the Bio!

20.01.2022 One table, two winemakers, five wines and dishes and only a few more spaces available! Get your feathers ruffled at our next dinner with the Winemaker event and meet our friends from @contentiouscharacter on 20th June. Link in the bio...

19.01.2022 International Negroni Week! Here is our take on the traditional Italian cocktail. Made with Botanic Australis Bushfire smoked Gin, this version will start off with the usual bittersweet taste, followed by the rich smokey and woody flavour of the gin... there are tooo many native flavours in here to name them all. You just have to come and try it yourself! #negroni #negroniweek2019 #outincanberra #canberralocals #localflavor #cbrfoodies #barisopen #cocktails #gin

19.01.2022 Only 3 weeks to go till our next Meet the Winemaker Dinner. We look forward to welcoming @mallaluka_wines. Their 2018 Riesling was a massive hit. We can’t wait to see what treasures they have in store for the dinner on 17th October. Only a handful of tickets are left! Link is in the bio!

18.01.2022 Don't miss out on our BOFFINS CRAFTABLE SERIES We have teamed up with the brewery to create an exclusive dining experience around five beer tasters matched with our delicious Boffins dishes.... Placed in an intimate setting of our private dining room you get to meet the brewer and talk about turning malt, hops, water and yeast into delicious beer! SPACES ARE EXTREMELY LIMITED ! https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/boffins-craftable-series-wi

18.01.2022 Our wine flights have already sparked some interest! Here is one of our delicious tasters - Contentious Characters 2017 Pinot Noir: dry, with red berry fruit, a peppery nose and a good balance of tannins... one of three amazing wines on offer! Keep your eyes out for some more introductions. . . #loveyourwine #cbrfoodies #cbrlocals #canberrawine #outincanberra #winebar #tasters

17.01.2022 After a venue for your end of year party? We already have a tree ready! This one features special decoration! book your event with our team today and don’t miss out on your preferred date!

17.01.2022 Another beautiful post from Salon Canberra. thank you for the cudos! Boffins is a great venue for private dining room events and a perfect option for upcoming end of years lunches and dinners! The silly season is booking out fast so make sure you secure your group early and we look after the rest! Repost: @salon_canberra Did we mention the beautiful bar and the great service at @boffinsrestaurant @unihouse_anu ? This past week was one of our best #saloncanberra events to date, thanks in large part to these guys. We’re looking forward to going back. Thanks to @razzytee for the wonderful photos too #canberrafood #canberraeats #canberradrinks #canberralocals #canberra

17.01.2022 Thanks to @OutInCanberra for their feature on our upcoming Boffins Goes Bush dinner!

17.01.2022 Only 7 days until our Dinner with the Winemaker starts... this month we welcome @gallagher_wines for a special night in our private dining room. Hurry only 3 tickets are left.... link in the bio

17.01.2022 Have you booked your tickets yet! Lake George Wines will be joining us for our next Meet the Winemaker dinner on 15th August! Counting down the days. Booking link is in the bio...

16.01.2022 A big bunch of paperbark has arrived in time for our Boffins goes Bush dinner on the 11th July. Only 2 days left to secure your tickets! Link in the bio ....

16.01.2022 We are working hard behind the scenes to get ready to welcome you back. Watch this space

15.01.2022 Last chance to secure your tickets for our Paddock to Plate dinner tomorrow night. Join us for an intimate evening with Owen, Sam, and Tobias and join the conversation with @eatcanberra . Ticket sales ends tomorrow morning! Link in the bio. pine mushrooms

13.01.2022 Cone Bay Barramundi on paperbark with sea blight! A little teaser for our BOFFINS GOES BUSH dinner on 11th July in recognition of NAIDOC WEEK... booking link in the bio #bushfood #eatplants #eatcanberra #localscancbr #seasonalproduce #outincanberra #cbrfoodies #canberralocals #cbr #goodfoodcbr #

13.01.2022 Sneak peek for our Dinner with the Winemaker event tonight! Whipped camels milk curd | blood orange | pistachio | grilled bread paired with the amazing 2018 Nick O’Leary Heywood Riesling ...

11.01.2022 #misohungry always trying out new things at Boffins! We can’t wait to release our in-house made selection of miso... 10 more months to. Well worth it!

09.01.2022 Only 7 days until our next meet the winemaker event with @mallaluka_wines ... A great selection of their vintages are on the table! Booking link in the bio! We only have a small amount of seats left.

07.01.2022 Introducing our new wine flights! The perfect way to wind down after a busy day.... we will showcase a selection of 3 wines accompanied by a small bite from our kitchen. Wines will continuously change so you can keep on coming back for new experiences! #winetasting #wineflights #ilovewine #gettoknowyourvino #noreservationsrequired #baroffers #outincanberra #cbrfoodies #canberralocals

07.01.2022 Thank you @salon_canberra for another stunning event and these beautiful photos! The private dining room at Boffins is a perfect setting for talks, celebrations and lunch or dinner!

06.01.2022 Fresh out of the oven in time for dinner service! Come in for a slice! Opening for dinner soon!

05.01.2022 Crispy skin chicken thigh | coffee roasted beetroot | smoked soubise One of our new dishes on our dinner menu!

04.01.2022 Our version of a vegetarian Katsuobushi! Dried, fermented and smoked pumpkin. Traditionally made with tuna it is known as bonito and shaved over dished as flakes! Our pumpkin version will feature on our menu in the next days....

04.01.2022 Only 2 weeks until our next Meet the Winemaker dinner in our private dining room. This time we have @lakegeorgewinery join the table. There are only a few spaces so you need to get in fast to secure a seat at the dining table! Ticket links and info in the bio...

04.01.2022 We started to put the @nickolearywines on ice for tomorrow’s Dinner with the Winemaker event! If you missed out on a ticket don’t worry, we will showcase the wines at Boffins for lunch and dinner over the next week! #makeabooking #winetime #eatcanberra #localscancbr #cbrfoodies #localwine #supportlocalproduce

03.01.2022 We are chuffed to have @eatcanberra join us at our Paddock to Plate dinner next week! An event not to be missed! REPOST @eatcanberra Paddock to plate dinners are all the rage these days, but imagine a dinner where you get to dine in an intimate setting with the producers themselves, all while you dig into their fresh produce expertly cooked up by a top notch chef. That’s what’s happening on May 16 at @boffinsrestaurant Paddock to Plate dinner.... Go to the link in our bio to find out more Photo by Martin Ollman.

03.01.2022 POURING SOON... We’re not quite open yet, but we can’t wait to serve your favourite Canberra Wine next Wednesday.

02.01.2022 SPECIAL: Rockford Basket Press Shiraz 2015. A classic vintage known for its power and intensity. Aged in American and French oak with layers of black fruits, chocolate and spicy characters! Enjoy this bottle at a special price of $150 per bottle. This week only!!!

01.01.2022 Last chance for the remaining 2 tickets to our Sapling Yard Winemaker dinner this Thursday! Ticket sales will close this evening so get in quick to secure a spot to this exclusive event held in our private dining room. Ticket link is in the bio...

01.01.2022 Introducing our newbies for our wine flights... the selection is always evolving so come in and test these beautiful wines before we change it up again!!! Available at Boffins bar every night from Tuesday through to Saturday...