Contentious Character Winery

30/10/2026

RAINY WEEKEND AHEAD? WE’LL W**E ABOUT IT.

Grey skies, wet weather and hair doing its own thing? We say, bring it on!

At Contentious Character, a little rain never spoiled a good time. With our spacious, cosy indoor dining area, you can leave the umbrellas at the door and settle in for good food, great w**e and even better company.

Whether you're looking to unwind with a glass of w**e, catch up with your favourite troublemakers or tuck into our crowd-favourite salami crisps (yes, they're that good), we've got you covered.

Don't let the weather rain on your parade. Come on in, get cosy and let us take care of the rest.

Make a date with us this weekend. Book your table via the link in our bio.

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21/10/2026

Work hard. Party contentiously.

Survived another year of meetings that could’ve been emails? Sounds like your team deserves a little celebration.

From cocktail-style canapés and private dining to sit-down feasts and à la carte dining, we have something for every kind of end-of-year celebration.

Waterfront views, elegant indoor dining or a courtyard party? We’ve got the spaces, packages, food and, of course, the w**e to make it a memorable occasion.

You bring the people. We’ll take care of the rest.

Our end-of-year dates are filling fast, and availability is becoming limited. Don’t miss out on your preferred date!

Ready to celebrate? Contact us now via the link in our bio to secure your date and start planning a party worth raising a glass to.

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19/10/2026

CIT x Contentious Character: The next generation is cooking up a storm!

At Contentious Character, we love nurturing young talent and giving the next generation a chance to shine. That’s why we’re teaming up with CIT to support Canberra’s future hospitality and culinary stars!

Join us for a delicious journey through four unique tasting stations:

Bubbles | From the Sea | From the Land | Fruit & Spice.

Enjoy Contentious Character w**es paired with substantial canapés, thoughtfully created and prepared by CIT students under the guidance of their chef educators.

All for just $60 per person. That's a steal!

Come hungry, drink curiously, and help us give these rising stars the spotlight they deserve.

Tickets are selling fast, so don't muck about. Grab yours before they're gone!

Book now via the link in our bio!

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08/10/2026

OYSTERS. CHARDY. CHAOS.

Ever tried your oysters with a Chardonnay sauce?

Not just any Chardonnay sauce. Our homemade Chardy Party sauce, made especially for your oyster-slurping pleasure.

Fresh oysters + Chardy Party sauce = a match we’re not keeping secret.

And the best part? You’ll only find this little troublemaker at Contentious Character.

So shuck the excuses, grab a glass of Chardy and get stuck in.

Oysters are waiting. Chardy Party is ready.

Book your table now. Link in bio.

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06/10/2026

BOOK YOUR END OF YEAR FUNCTION

Another year survived. Another excuse to open a bottle.

From office Christmas parties and long lunches to client events, birthdays, team celebrations and everything in between, we’ve got a space for it.

Private dining? Yep.
Indoor celebration? Absolutely.
Courtyard drinks? Even better.

Big group, small gathering or somewhere in between, there’s something for everyone.

Come for the w**e. Stay for the questionable decisions.

End of year bookings are now open.

Raise a glass and ruffle some feathers.

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02/10/2026

Labour Day long weekend: the perfect excuse to let the dog pick the lunch spot.

We’re dog-friendly, and there’s a menu for your mate too. So bring the whole crew, settle in for a delicious feed and raise a glass of Bubbly Smugglers Prosecco. Your dog can supervise the snacks. They’re very good at that.

Good food, good company, happy dog. Sounds like a pretty strong argument to us.

Book your spot before the best table gets claimed.

Reserve your spot: https://tinyurl.com/szerurhm

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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…

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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