Contentious Character Winery

24/09/2026

YOU'RE IN GOOD COMPANY.

Weekend plans? Sorted.

Come for a w**e tasting, stay for our new Spring menu, then settle in for a drink or two.

Bring your mates, your better half, or that mate who says, “I’ll only stay for one.”

No Riesling To Worry about - unless you’re the one driving.

Good w**e. Good food. Good company.
Sounds like a pretty good weekend to us.

Book now: https://tinyurl.com/8c8nvn8z

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18/09/2026

Spring has sprung!

New menu. Longer hours. Same cheeky attitude.

Pop by for a w**e tasting, long lunch or cheeky dinner by the Kingston Foreshore. Stay for the w**e. Stay a little longer because, well… you’ve had one too many.

NOW OPEN:
Mon (11am–10pm)
Tue (Closed)
Wed (4–10pm)
Thu–Sun (11am–10pm)

Good w**e. Good food. Waterfront views.
No vineyard road trip required.

Book now: https://tinyurl.com/8c8nvn8z

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01/09/2026

YOUR DOG CALLED. THEY WANT LUNCH.

We’re pretty chuffed to be featured in Region Canberra’s “Bone Appetit: Canberra’s most dog-friendly venues.”

A big thank you to for including Contentious Character and our very own Contentious Pooch - made for “good dogs with questionable opinions.”

Because why should humans have all the fun?

Bring your four-legged dining companion down to the Kingston Foreshore. They get their own menu, you get the w**e, and everyone leaves happy.

Read the full article: https://region.com.au/bone-appetit-canberras-most-dog-friendly-venues/993222/

Book your table: https://tinyurl.com/8c8nvn8z

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As a dog owner, I appreciate every dog-friendly venue out there. Businesses that can accommodate pets in their outdoor areas…

25/08/2026

Dad gets a complimentary glass of our W**emaker’s Private Port!

Yes, complimentary!

Every Dad dining with us this Father’s Day gets a complimentary glass of our W**emaker’s Private Port with dessert, available at both lunch and dinner.

We’ve raided the w**emaker’s private stash for this one. It’s not something we normally serve, and there’s only a limited amount available.

So bring Dad down to the Kingston Foreshore, feed him well, pour him something special and let him enjoy the good stuff.

Sunday 6 September | Lunch & Dinner

Limited Port. Limited tables.

Book your Father’s Day table now: https://tinyurl.com/szerurhm

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17/08/2026

FOOD, W**E AND A LITTLE BIT OF FUN!

Kingston Foreshore just got a little more Contentious.

Come by for w**e tastings, a cheeky glass or two, and our modern European share plates made for getting stuck into. Add waterfront views, good company and plenty of w**e, and you’ve got yourself a pretty good day out. We’re open Thursday to Sunday, 11am to 10pm, so there’s plenty of time to pull up a chair, grab a glass and settle in.

A huge thank you to Wendy Johnson for capturing the fun and giving our little Character some love in Canberra CityNews.

Come for the w**e, stay for the food, and leave wondering why you didn’t order another bottle.

Read the full story in CityNews: https://citynews.com.au/2026/a-quirky-character-heads-to-the-foreshore/

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Contentious Character has brought its quirky charm to Kingston Foreshore, pairing playful w**es with an urban w**ery, cellar door, restaurant and bar overlooking the lake, reports dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.

19/06/2026

Kingston Foreshore, cool-climate w**es, waterfront dining, Modern Australian-European share plates and Canberra's only Contentious Character Seafood Pie... now that's a combination worth getting a little contentious about.

A huge thank you to and the team at This Is Canberra for the feature, and to everyone who has dropped by, shared a bottle and helped make our new waterfront home feel so welcome.

Whether you're joining us for a long lunch, a sunset w**e, date night or a catch-up with friends, we'd love to welcome you in and show you around our new waterfront home.

You'll find us at 156/45 Eastlake Parade, Kingston Foreshore ACT 2604, right next to Molto. Follow the waterfront, we'll take care of the rest.

Book your table: https://tinyurl.com/4f6erjre

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03/06/2026

CONTENTIOUS CHARACTER URBAN W**ERY IS NOW OPEN AT KINGSTON FORESHORE FROM THURSDAY 4 JUNE 2026.

Who said w**eries belong in the countryside?

We've packed up from Dairy Road, brought the w**ery into the city, and opened the doors to our brand-new waterfront home in the former Cinnabar site, right next to Molto.

The w**es are still as delicious as ever. The view, however, got a serious upgrade.

Whether you're joining us for a full à la carte lunch, a leisurely dinner, a guided w**e tasting, or simply a glass by the water, we've got a seat waiting for you.

Expect modern European dining, award-winning cool-climate w**es, waterfront views, and the kind of afternoon that starts with one glass and somehow ends with dessert.

Contentious Character Urban W**ery
156/45 Eastlake Parade, Kingston ACT 2604

Open Thursday to Sunday
11am - 10pm

Full À La Carte Dining
W**e Tastings Available Thursday to Sunday

Come and see what happens when Canberra's urban w**ery moves to the Foreshore.

Bookings are now open, so secure your spot and experience our new waterfront home.

Book here: https://tinyurl.com/4f6erjre

Read more about our move from Dairy Road to Kingston Foreshore in HerCanberra:
https://hercanberra.com.au/food-drink/food-w**e/contentious-character-w**ery-kingston-foreshore/

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Contentious Character is opening an urban w**ery at the Kingston Foreshore. We have your first look at the space and the menu.

15/04/2026

VIVA LA VERDELHO!

Ciao amici, this weekend we’re joining the Little Italia Festival in Kingston and we’d love to see you there.

We’ll be pouring our full range of w**es, from crisp whites to bold reds and everything in between, so you can sip your way through your favourites. Delizioso.

What’s flowing
• Our full w**e lineup, taste your way through the range
• W**emaker’s mulled w**e, rich, warm and seriously good
• Aperol Spritz, because it’s always spritz season

Where
• 21 Wentworth Avenue, Kingston ACT (Former Transport Depot)

When
• Saturday 18 April 2026
• 11:00am to 5:30pm

Grab your amici, bring your appetite, and come sip your way through Italy -Contentious Character style.

Salute!

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08/04/2026

Good w**e, good company, and just enough dancing to surprise yourself… sounds like a pretty great night, right?

We’re stepping just outside the cellar door and teaming up with Prestige Dance Company for something a little different, the Prestige Pop Up Party.

Because let’s be honest, the kids have had their turn. This one is for the adults.

Think a relaxed night of great w**e, good music, and a dance floor that is open and welcoming, with zero pressure. Whether you are there for a sip, a swirl, or a spontaneous twirl, we have got you covered.

We will be bringing the w**e. Prestige brings the vibe. You just need to show up.

Event details
• Date: Friday 10 April
• Time: 6.30pm to 8.30pm
• Location: 3A 1 Beaconsfield Street, Fyshwick ACT
• Ticket: $20 per person

What is included
• Complimentary glass on arrival
• Additional w**es available for purchase
• Light refreshments provided

No experience required, no expectations, just a genuinely fun night out. Swing by after work and ease into your evening with us.

Tickets are available now via the link: https://tinyurl.com/fa2vzuz7

Come for the w**e, stay for the dance floor, and leave wondering why you do not do this more often.

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