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Canberra knows how to do seasons properly. Think warm, sun‑drenched summers; crisp winters with a…

At QT Canberra, sustainability isn’t just a buzzword – it’s our promise. Guided by EVT’s…

Chrissie Smith might be fairly new to the Canberra wine scene, but she’s already making…

Loved by locals and travelers alike, the Canberra District wine region is home to over…

At QT Canberra, our playful political playground is as welcoming as it is design‑led. We believe…

You’ve trimmed the tree, finalised the menu and placed an order for QT at Home…

At QT, every rule was made to be broken… the way any guest sees fit….

As pen joins paper, the creative process begins. Akin to any great story, the writing…

Welcome to the House of QT, where an effervescent world of adventure awaits. In fabulous…

What do a bevy of expired EpiPens, an unopened box of floppy discs and a…

It’s time to defrost and slowly peel off those woollen layers, spring has sprung in…

This September QT Canberra is in a full swing of celebration. We bring you Bitter…

Executive Chef Michael Box heroes local and seasonal produce in Capitol Bar & Grill’s winter…

To live a full life is to create chaos, sweet, sweet, stylish chaos. Think hitting…

As Rihanna so aptly sings, “Please don’t stop the music”, and baby – there’s no…

Ken Behrens, we miss you here at QT and can’t wait to open our doors…

A record can take you back to your favourite place, a song can define the…

QTies, you know we’re all about the unexpected – Q The QT Riesling. That’s right,…

Is there anything better than classic and vintage style motorbikes? Well yes, dapperly dressed men…

We caught up with local Canberra Wedding Photographer, Jenny Wu, who captured Melane and Marcus’…

Last month, QT Canberra teamed up with The Social Dog Company to present Barkfest; a…

Though it may be cheesy to admit, at QT we crush on love, big time. We decided to fling open the doors on Valentine’s Day 2021 so lovers could recreate their favourite romantic QT moments and capture their love on camera.

Hands up who needs to add a little Yin to their Yang? Us too! Luckily,…

Sunday 6th of September is Father’s Day (you remembered of course) at QT Hotels, and…

One of the most important days of the year is fast approaching, and it’s time…

QT Canberra’s Josh Smith-Thirkell shares the best way to eat through 24-hours in the Capital. …

Ringtone setting the wrong tone? Guests can now trade WiFi for the hi life at the first ever QT Digital Detox.

Where to play at QT this festive time of year.

Fashion, frolic and fun – and apparently some big horse race? Our favourite moment of Melbourne Cup at QT Canberra.

We sat down with local interior designer Jane Lauinger, the latest artist to showcase their work…

* Disclaimer the below article hosts an egg-stra amount of egg-related puns, continue reading at…

Allow us to introduce a glorious festival of the grape by the name of …Canberra…

Yes, the nights are getting colder but stop! And step away from the TV dinner…

After months of keeping this exciting announcement under wraps, we are thrilled to reveal that…

  View this post on Instagram   Find your nook to get sauced in secret….

When it comes to getting lit, Canberra sure knows how to turn it on, and…

To celebrate the opening of their new standout exhibition Love & Desire, the National Gallery…

With Date Night season in full swing, we couldn’t be more excited to announce that…

Anna has been busy this month, scouring the country for shiny new treasures to add…

We are excited to announce that this week The Ugly Barber will open their doors…

With Canberra’s Best Steak under our belt for the second year running, you can imagine…

Damien is a Canberra-based artist who works across a variety of mediums such as drawing,…

With school holidays almost at a close, we can imagine your grand plans are starting…

With an abundance of striking talent flooding in, the competition proved fierce to select just…

Spring is upon us, and it’s almost time to kick back and let go at…

Do you have an interest in ancient Roman history and artefacts? Stories of Rome and…

The time of year has arrived, where hundreds of eager green thumbs flock to the…

Calling all artists, designers & movers and shakers. Are you waiting for the perfect opportunity…

Snowfall? Check. Killer line up? Check. Squad in tow? Check. With just one week to…

Drawn exclusively from the National Gallery of Australia’s outstanding collection of American art, American Masters…

Stay ahead of the game by taking advantage of the ultimate opportunity to cement your…

When it comes to Chai, it truly has become an art form, and trust us…

Our team at Capitol Bar and Grill have been hard at work perfecting the art…

Tying the knot is no ordinary affair, and it’s only fitting that your special day…

There’s no better way to retreat from the outside world than to cosy up next…

Canberra’s café scene is thriving, with boutique coffee joints popping up all over the capital….

After months of anticipation, the line-up you’ve all been waiting for has hit Canberra like…

An acquired taste to some, an absolute treat to others, the truffle is the humble…

As the weather gets chilly, what better way to seek shelter than roam the streets…

Whether you like it or not, winter is here. But it’s not all bad ……

Do you feel the wonderous need to build a snowman? Well let’s face it, as…

A week dedicated to the infamous Negroni sounds great unto itself, but Negroni Week offers…

For those of you who are a little less game to embrace the forthcoming Winter,…

The cooler months are well and truly upon us, so expect to see your favourite…

Move over tradition, there’s a new sport in town – and it promises to bring…

With Mother’s Day just around the corner, it’s time to start planning your wow move….

With Groovin’ the Moo in sight, it’s time to start prepping for Canberra’s favourite festival….

Think you know Canberra? Think again. The capital is upping its cool factor this weekend…

The cooler months are creepin’, but that’s no reason to hold back on ways to…

If you’re in the mood for drinkin’ wine and feelin’ fine, boy do we have…

We all know that Canberra is home to our nation’s Parliament, The National Gallery of…

With the Easter break in our sights, it’s time to start thinking about what you…

As we press on into March and the greens morph to golden browns, the days…

After months of anticipation, Citi’s inaugural Good Food Month has officially hit Canberra! Take your…

It’s time to celebrate folks because Canberra’s Enlighten Festival 2018 has begun! This 16-day art, music…

It’s no secret that Canberra’s craft beer scene has evolved considerably over the past few…

“Over, under, pull it tight. Make a bow, pull it through to do it right”….

In just a few short weeks, Canberra’s premier race day Black Opal Stakes will be…

If there’s one thing we love more than food and wine, it’s boundless amounts of…

The Groovin The Moo lineup for 2018 has just dropped and festival organisers are calling…

A new year lies ahead, and what perfect way to begin 2018 than to give…

The ‘foodie’ craze that hit the world might’ve taken a little while longer to hit…

If you’re looking for some threads (note to self: research if people are still calling…

It’s that time of the year when many shops, restaurants and cultural hubs are closed….

We know that in the midst of the frantic holiday season, it won’t take much…

There are too many good wines in Australia to count. Anyone who sips adult juice…

Sometimes boys just want to have fun! Grab your mates for some good old-fashioned frivolity or…

As you may or may not know, Lonely Planet recently named our beloved capital as…

With all that’s going on over the silly season, these are but a few of…

Summer has officially hit, which means warm evenings and longer weekends are officially upon us….

When it comes to gift giving, finding the perfect present for your lady (or your…

Have you ever looked at piece of art and felt truly connected? Jess Cochrane has…

Are diamonds really a girl’s best friend? Step into the dazzling world of Maison Cartier and…

It’s time to gather all your dancing queens because when all is said and done,…

The busy period is in our sights, and we’ve got just the thing to make…

Indulge in the ultimate private dining experience with your unique key to the QT Lounge….

And the winner is… Canberra! Mark this one in the history books for the national…

When it comes to hiking, Canberra is stacked full of tracks for you and budding…

What springs to mind when you hear “Canberra markets in November”? If you named one,…

The Canberra International Film Festival is a celebration of the big screen with a focus…

Are you trying to find your true north? Do you seek a journey toward a…

We’ll get to those 33 reasons why you need to head along to the NGA…

Spring has finally sprung, Floriade is in full swing and Canberra, as surfers would say,…

Gents and people buying gifts for gents, this one is for you – ‘Tis the…

Alright, so it’s still just under two months away, but here at QT Canberra, we’re…

One of Shakespeare’s most famous plays, the Merchant of Venice, will soon be gracing the…

Maybe you’re on the fence or you might be so vegan it hurts. You might…

Fashfest 2017 is Canberra’s leading fashion event. An immersive fashion experience spread over three days…

If you find yourself needing to get a run in when you’re next in the…

With Spring well and truly here, the capital is about to be covered from head…

When it comes to FASHFEST and the labels on show, it can become a little loud…

Sometimes Hollywood really misses the whole point. The huge budgets and massive cast and crew…

It’s the most wonderful time of the year There’ll be much Floriade-ing And hearts will…

Here at QT Canberra, we are lucky enough to come across a diverse and eclectic…

Take a long hard look outside. What you see happening out there is a change…

As much as it may seem that all Dad wants this Father’s Day is some…

Would you look at the time, it’s bloody Spring! The coldest months of 2017 have…

Over the last few years, there’s been a buzz permeating Canberra’s creative and design industries….

When you arrive in a new city, I get a little anxious about the food…

Dogs or cats? Where do you sit? It can really split a group. You might…

With a slight change in the season on our preverbal doorstep, it’s probably time to…

Many moons ago, in what almost feels like another lifetime, I owned a vintage clothing…

Alright August, what have you got for us. What winter relief are you going to…

This winter has been a particularly cold one for Canberra. Practically 50% of conversations around…

So you’ve probably heard the whispers about what goes down at the QT Lounge. It’s…

In a land far, far away, there is a rugged wilderness famous for having the…

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words by annie brown Some time ago, roughly 18 months, in fact, the Canberra Centre…

words by ben stephens Do you know more about the string theory or keeping bees? A…

words by annie brown It’s officially cold. Like, coldest-temperatures-in-20-years kind of cold. Despite a very…

words by ben stephens As the Winter temps seem to be stuck below 10 degrees,…

words by annie brown One of the best things about winter is undoubtedly the food…

words by ben stephens As the cold, arctic blasts sweep over the lake and with…

interview by annie brown We all know the feeling of looking in the mirror mid-Winter,…

words by ben stephens The weather outside is a little frightening. In fact, it’s more than…

words by niall roeder Wax your boards and skis, shake off the thermals and submit…

words by ben stephens We were going to write this last week as the lineup…

words by annie brown After a seemingly unseasonably chilly start to winter in our fair…

words by ben stephens  When I think of truffles, a story I was told comes…

words by annie brown It is no revelation to agree that brunch in this town…

words by ben stephens So you know when you go for a drink and then…

interview by annie brown Last week, QT Canberra hosted an evening of men’s style amongst…

words by ben stephens We here at QT Life enjoy all seven days of the…

words by ben stephens With those chilly Canberra days and nights well and truly upon…

words by annie brown Here at QT Canberra, we celebrate gentlemanly style in all its…

words by ben stephens In the need to woo yo’ boo? Maybe start sans that…

words by ben stephens Remember Disco? I fall outside of the magical time of the…

words by annie brown The teacher, chauffeur, cook, cleaner, nurse, magician, confidante, best friend…there is…

words by annie brown How many opportunities in our adult lives do we have to dress…

words by annie brown This weekend unofficially marks the end of ‘Coast season’ in the…

words by ben stephens Short of making the pilgrimage to Gallipoli and to ANZAC Cove,…

words by annie brown Just because the mercury is plummeting (hello, snow on the ranges!),…

words by ben stephens & annie brown Call me naive, but I always thought that, come…

words by annie brown Most things you expect to be where they are; a café…

words by ben stephens As a judge of the National Photographic Portrait Prize, the look…

words by annie brown We are a nation obsessed with food. Not just eating it,…

words by ben stephens When you think about it, when you really ponder the idea,…

words by niall roeder Art-wise, there is plenty going on in Canberra, you just need…

words by annie brown We have a lot to thank the French for. They gave…

interviewed by annie brown You may have noticed the striking floral displays adorning the halls…

words by ben stephens There’s something to be said about that deep tummy laugh. That…

words by ben stephens You can’t fault retro design. There’s something about it that speaks…

Words by ben stephens The art world can be weird sometimes. The Art Gallery of…

words by annie brown We Aussie’s love a good public holiday. And there is one…

words by ben stephens My first experience of the Night Noodle Markets was last year…

words by ben stephens A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away lived…

words by annie brown Adventurer, I am not. Bungee jumping – no way. Skydiving –…

words by ben stephens Keeping your ear to the beat of Canberra’s party scene pays…