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Bar Rochford
Canberra, Australia · Wine and cocktail bar · Australia & Pacific
Provisional Kinda Decent 2026 1-star — Kinda Decent
provisional 2026 rating
★ Currently qualifies as Kinda Decent in the Kinda Decent Index 2026.
A standout in Canberra, judged against the size of its scene, not just the size of the city. See the full class →
This live rating may change until the incorporated world’s 50 best bars 2026 results and remaining accepted 2026 inputs are locked in a reviewed, committed snapshot and the edition is frozen.
Bar Rochford is a Canberra wine and cocktail bar upstairs in the Melbourne Building, pairing changing food and wine lists with records, sharp spirits and a service-led room.
Description source · Checked 2026-09-20
Plan Your Visit
1st/65 London Cct, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
- Style
- Wine and cocktail barChecked 2026-09-20 · Source
- Hours (partial)
- Tuesday–Saturday, from 17:00 until late.Exact closing times and Monday and Sunday hours are not stated.Source checked 2026-10-02 · Source
- Booking
- Dinner reservations are offered for groups of up to seven, with walk-in space also available.Checked 2026-09-20 · Source
- Menu
- The venue publishes a frequently changing food and wine menu.Checked 2026-09-20 · Source
Hours and menus can change. Check the venue’s latest details before visiting.
The score & its evidence
Seven signals. One score.
41.0 / 100
The composite combines the seven weighted signals and the published adjustments. The chart shows each signal before weighting.
Read the full calculation- Guest ratings
- 76.9
- World's 50 Best
- —None found · Checked; no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Top 500 Bars
- —None found · Checked; no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Spirited Awards
- —None found · Checked; no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Regional Recognition
- 74.8
- Serious press
- 12.2
- Social Vibes
- 57.4
Weights: Guest ratings 23% · World's 50 Best 12% · Top 500 Bars 10% · Spirited 12% · Regional Recognition 18% · Press 10% · Social Vibes 15%
Missing evidence, confirmed none and evidence outside a scoring window each contribute zero. We do not redistribute their fixed weight to other signals.
Social Vibes
Score read updated:
Sentiment score
82/ 100
Score context
Dated 2025–26 guest reviews repeatedly praise the wine selection, informed staff and warm atmosphere; a pre-dinner visit also singled out the margaritas. An older 2023 account found the room noisy and expensive, so peak-night expectations may differ.
Guest score details
What guests like
- well-chosen wine by the glass
- knowledgeable and friendly staff
- comfortable, lively room
- balanced cocktails
What to know
- can be busy
- older review flagged noise and value
Review & discussion links
Crowd signal
Google 4.7★ across 591 reviews.
View on Google · Checked . Ratings and review counts can change.
Awards
Results from the three global systems scored separately in our formula.
No recorded global awards in the scored window.
Regional Recognition
Regional and national lists, local awards and bartender peer picks considered for this room's Regional Recognition score. The strongest result from each program and year scores; assessed guides use the latest accepted dated status once.