Opening hours
| Monday | 11 am – 9 pm |
| Tuesday | 11 am – 9 pm |
| Wednesday | 11 am – 9 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am – 9 pm |
| Friday | 11 am – 9 pm |
| Saturday | 11 am – 9 pm |
| Sunday | 11 am – 9 pm |
Times shown in local time (Sydney). Public holiday hours may differ.
- Address1/14 Childers Street, City ACT
- Phone(02) 6162 1882
- CuisineChinese
1/14 Childers Street, City ACT · 2.9 km from Canberra centre
Popular times
Estimated from typical visit patterns for Chinese venues and this venue's opening hours — not live data.
At a glance
- TypeRestaurant
- CuisineChinese
- AreaCity, Canberra
- StateAustralian Capital Territory
- HoursOpen 7 days
About The Golden Drum
The Golden Drum brings Chinese food to City in Australian Capital Territory. You'll find it at 1/14 Childers Street, City ACT, roughly 2.9 km from the Canberra city centre.
Chinese restaurants are a fixture of every Australian suburb and country town, spanning Cantonese yum cha, fiery Sichuan, Shanghainese dumplings and the classic Aussie-Chinese favourites generations have grown up with. Banquets and share-style dining are the norm.
The Golden Drum is open 7 days; the venue offers dine-in.
Planning a night out in City? 10 other venues are within a short distance, including Stonewall Cafe and As You Like It.
Amenities & services
- 🍽️Dine-in
What to order
Signature Chinese dishes to look out for.
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Closest restaurants to The Golden Drum
The 10 nearest places to eat, with distance and travel time.
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1
Stonewall Cafe ☕ Cafés & Brunch · City30 mNW · 1 min walk
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2
As You Like It ☕ Cafés & Brunch · City100 mNW · 1 min walk
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3
Arabella 🍽️ International · City120 mSE · 1 min walk
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4
The corner market 🥢 Asian Fusion & Filipino · City120 mNE · 1 min walk
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5
Izumi 🍽️ International · City130 mE · 2 min walk
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6
Miss Van's 🍽️ International · City140 mNE · 2 min walk
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7
Two Before Ten ☕ Cafés & Brunch · City160 mE · 2 min walk
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8
Coffee Guru ☕ Cafés & Brunch · City180 mNE · 2 min walk
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9
St Malo 🍽️ International · City190 mSE · 2 min walk
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10
Alia Bar 🫒 Greek & Mediterranean · City190 mSE · 2 min walk
Recommended in the area
Well-documented favourites near City — with photos, opening hours and contact details.
More Chinese near City
Other chinese restaurants if you fancy the same cuisine.
Eating out in City
City is home to 109 places to eat in our guide, part of the wider Canberra area with 253 venues. The local dining scene leans towards cafés & brunch, international restaurants, japanese restaurants. Within 25 km of The Golden Drum there are 1,116 restaurants, cafés and pubs to choose from.
Nearby suburbs worth exploring include Turner (1.2 km), Yukeembruk Village (1.2 km), West Basin (1.2 km), Acton (1.3 km).
Cuisine mix in City
Frequently asked questions
Where is The Golden Drum located?
The Golden Drum is located at 1/14 Childers Street, City ACT. It is about 2.9 km from the centre of Canberra. Tap the map on this page to start turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.
What are the opening hours of The Golden Drum?
The Golden Drum is open 7 days. Today's hours are highlighted in the opening hours table above, which shows whether it is open right now (Australia/Sydney time). Hours can change on public holidays, so it is worth confirming before you visit.
What kind of food does The Golden Drum serve?
The Golden Drum serves Chinese cuisine. Browse our Chinese menu guide for typical dishes and dietary options.
How can I contact The Golden Drum?
You can reach The Golden Drum by phone on (02) 6162 1882.
What is the closest restaurant to The Golden Drum?
The closest venue is Stonewall Cafe, about 30 m to the north-west (1 min walk). Other close options include As You Like It (100 m), Arabella (120 m), The corner market (120 m).
What are some recommended places to eat near The Golden Drum?
Popular, well-documented choices nearby include Courgette Restaurant (International, 380 m), Azima (Middle Eastern & Turkish, 700 m), Blu Ginger (Indian, 700 m).
Where else can I find Chinese food near City?
Other Chinese venues close by include Wild Panda (210 m), Yum Char (310 m), Happy’s Restaurant (650 m).
How many restaurants are there in City?
Our guide lists 109 places to eat in City, most commonly cafés & brunch (37), international restaurants (21), japanese restaurants (11). Within 25 km there are 1,116 venues in total.