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Bars & Nightclubs
Since opening in January 2004, Academy has cemented its position as the ACT's leading nightclub venue, hosting high profile guest acts and DJs and introducing exciting new event concepts. With multiple trendy environments including Candybar and Pod, by far Canberra 's best and clearest sound system, a full size cinema screen and advanced lighting, the venue has set a new standard for Canberra clubbing. More»
Bars & Nightclubs, Bistro, Function Venues, Licensed Clubs
The RUC is Canberra's most awarded small club, with a modern bistro, a stylish fitout and a great range of beers on tap and wines by the glass. Conveniently situated in Blackall Street Barton, the RUC has a relaxed pub-style atmosphere and is just a short walk to Kingston and the Parliamentary triangle. More»
Dining Venues, Entertainment, Function Venues, Pub
Opened in 1996, All Bar Nun proudly plays host to a diverse range of people from university students to professionals and all between. Renowned for its affiliations across many sporting fields, All Bar Nun provides large screen viewing of the big sporting events. The innovative design has continued to grow and develop its own unique culture, including its most recent development of a beer garden. The beer garden has it's own bar with 8 beers on tap complimented by an excellent wine list. More»
Bars & Nightclubs, Entertainment, Function Venues
The unique atmosphere of the ANU Bar makes it a very popular venue for both students and outsiders alike. Take a break outside in the afternoon sun on the outdoor seating or make a night of it and attend one of ANU Bar’s concerts. The team host a fun for all Happy Hour every Monday – Friday from 4pm-6pm, offering great low prices on basics, cocktails and more. More»
Bars & Nightclubs
This winter promises warm nights perfect for sipping seductive cocktails with friends in B Bar's warm and cosy newly renovated courtyard. Perfect for after work drinks and tapas, work functions or to meet that special person... B Bar is a premier locale in the trendy suburb of Kingston. It has a mature and inviting aesthetic, complimented by metallic and olive tones, comfortable couches and a leafy courtyard. Owner John Barone presides a team of swift, friendly and competent staff. More»
Bars & Nightclubs, Modern Australian
Tucked away at the Hotel Realm Complex, Bacchus Bar is a refreshing and intimate cocktail and wine bar. Located in the upmarket suburb of Barton, you can enjoy the sophistication and good company of Bacchus Bar, while being secluded away from the ruckus of the city and noise of unfavourable surrounding establishments. Bacchus Bar is the ideal location to slip into a Sauvignon Blanc on the sunny outdoor patio after a day at the office, or indulge in glass of Cabernet Sauvignon and hearty gourmet tapas to complete a winter evening. More»
Bars & Nightclubs, Function Venues
Bar 32 is Canberra's home of Alternative music. Across the week Bar 32 plays Indie, Pop, Rock, Dance and much more. Bar 32 is located on Northbourne Avenue in the heart of Canberra City. Every Thursday, enjoy live bands from 8.00pm then a pumping DJ until 2.00am. Friday is REV Club night featuring Indie-Pop Rock Alternative music. Request your own songs on the video jukebox from 8.00pm - 10.00pm. Saturday night Shakedown sees an awesome combination of Indie, Alternative and Dance music. VIP card holders enjoy two for one entry on Saturday night. More»
Cafe, Function Venues, Pub
The Belgian Beer Café is one of Canberra's most unique venues. Offering an a la carte restaurant, a classic Belgian style bar and an emphasis on service, it is sure to be a meeting place for all occasions. With its classic mahogany stained solid oak interior, etched glass, engraved bar stools and unique blue stone bar tops, The Belgian Beer Café exudes sophistication, style and European charm. More»
Bars & Nightclubs, Function Venues
Binara one, located in Canberra’s prestigious Crowne Plaza Hotel, is a popular choice for business lunches, after work drinks or even a big night out. Whatever the occasion, the team posses a talent and charm that’s sure to make your experience entertaining. Their brilliance was awarded when Binara one earned the title ‘Best Bar in a Hotel’ at the prestigious AHA Awards for Excellence this year. More»
Bars & Nightclubs, Function Venues
One of Canberra's most fascinating bars, Cahoots invite guests to enjoy their great selection of top shelf liqueur and political memorabilia. Lining the walls of this historical bar is an excellent collection of interesting memorabilia that tracks Australia's colourful political history. Fitted with rich mahogany timber and lush leather lounges reminiscent of a 50’s lounge bar, Cahoots is the perfect location for after work drinks or lazy Sunday afternoons. More»
Bars & Nightclubs, Cafe, Function Venues, Pub
More than a Pub, more than a Café! Debacle is hard to categorise unless there is a special name for places where you just love passing time over a drink or a meal. It's the kind of place you would stumble across in Newtown or St Kilda. It's casual, it's funky and it is understated. Apart from serving over 120 premium Australian and imported beers it also has an impressive list of wines by the glass. The kitchen produces some of the best Modern Australian food in town, and the emphasis is on fresh produce. Debacle does not own a freezer! More»
Bars & Nightclubs
For those of us who can remember the eighties, Galaxy Nightclub is the 'special night out' for everyone who wants a nightclub featuring the soundtrack of their lives. Meet your friends at Galaxy, for a big 80's themed Saturday night, every week! Galaxy also hosts an array of special events on other nights, so stay tuned to our what's on guide. Conveniently located within the Casino Canberra complex, Galaxy Nightclub is also the perfect venue for that hens night, birthday party or celebration. More»
Casual Dining, Function Venues, Pub
The George Harcourt Inn (opposite Cockington Green) was built in 1980 and named after a local landowner, George Harcourt. George was a bit of a lad in his time. He was a good businessman, a keen sportsman and, generally, an all round man’s man – and an Englishman to boot. More recently, The George was taken over by a couple of Canberra folk and as a result, underwent a face lift that has recharged this cosy meeting place for years to come. More»
Dining Venues, Pub
The Gold Creek Tavern, formally known as the Federation Inn, is now under new management. Located in Federation Square, the Tavern rests in the quaint surroundings of Gold Creek. The perfect setting for a Sunday in the beer garden, especially with the introduction of a family day of a jazz or blues band every Sunday during the summer period. The Tavern boasts a family friendly environment with a vast bistro menu that caters for all. The pool facilities and well-serviced bar makes the tavern a wonderful place to chill with friends or spend quality time with the family. More»
Bars & Nightclubs, Dining Venues, Modern Australian
Experience Canberra's latest addition in Belconnen, come for a drink, stay for the tapas. Haha Bar offers a tasteful addition to Belconnen's bar and restaurant scene. Polished timber floors outline a cosy mezzanine lounge area, lit by soft pendant lights and furnished with slick ottomans. The minimalist lines of the dining area are elegantly offset by the fresh illustrations from Canberra based design studio Inklab. Meanwhile wide picture windows overlooking Lake Ginninderra lead out to a deck where you can watch the sun slip away over another working day. More»
Bars & Nightclubs, Function Venues
Experience the pub like atmosphere of Canberra's ICBM Bar while still being able to rage the night away on the dance floor. You can spend your time in the newly refurbished players bar, great for hanging out with your friends over a game of pool, it is fully decked out with LCD screen TV’s and it’s own private bar. With Thirsty Thursday every Thursday night, $3 basic spirits til 2am is the best value around. Local DJ’s spin out your favourite top 40 party music and drinking tunes every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night. More»
Bars & Nightclubs
Inbargo is the place to meet for that after work drink, or to start off that special evening. The outside terrace is a great way to laze away a sunny afternoon, whilst the smart décor of the split level bar area provides a comfortable way to entertain.
Challenge our staff to make your favourite cocktail, or come in and enjoy the current special. Light meals are available. Open from 5 pm till late, Monday through to Saturday. First floor, Rydges Capital Hill.
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Bars & Nightclubs, Casual Dining, Entertainment, Pub
Civic’s award winning King O’Malley’s is reminiscent of the traditional Irish pub, offering a vast array of traditional and local beers on tap, and the heartiest beef and Guinness pie around. Live entertainment adds to the feel of this lively pub, with local bands and musicians performing at King O'Malley's five days a week, injecting life and excitement into an otherwise dining focused Garema place. The dance floor is always packed with an energetic bunch dancing the day or night away to good time classics, 7 days a week. More»
Bars & Nightclubs, Function Venues
It's one of the hippest bars in Canberra - always fun with fabulous music and great people - Knightsbridge Penthouse.
It's décor is funky, warm and inviting with an array of couches and room at the bar to lean and have a drink or a comfy outside area for summer.
The mixers behind the bar are amongst the best makers of a martini or cocktail around. The Knightsbridge Penthouse also has an extensive wine list and prides itself on being able to offer an excellent choice of wines from the region – and around the country.
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Bars & Nightclubs, Function Venues
Step back in time to the mysterious era of the iron curtain, propaganda and sexy spies. Draped in rich red velvet, black granite, gold leaf, crystal chandeliers and deep wooden floors, the Kremlin Bar is your premier Soviet era lounge-bar in Canberra. Relax in the plush surroundings and enjoy the company of your friends with funky music and familiar tunes. The Kremlin Bar is your ultimate destination for after work or uni drinks. Sample the extensive cocktail and vodka menu during Wednesday night cocktail hour or Friday night happy hour (both from 5pm to 8pm). More»
Bars & Nightclubs, Pub
Located on the waters edge of Lake Ginnindera, the lighthouse is the perfect venue for all your summertime festivities. From business lunches to a few quiet after-work ales or pumping late night parties the lighty covers all tastes. Relax in the waterfront beer garden on lazy summer afternoons and let the stresses of the rat race be washed away by our refreshing local and boutique beers. More»
Bars & Nightclubs, Function Venues
Since opening in April 2006, Meche has been a hot spot for the late night tribes of Canberra. With a hip mix of Asian graffiti art and candy stripes, Meche uniquely combines the attributes of a funky lounge bar with those of a warehouse dance club. Serviced by two distinct bars (one cocktail the other churn and burn) the nightclub incorporates three large privately draped booths, a VIP area and a marvellous dance floor. Meche has a tempting light food menu available as well. This includes Sushi, cheese platters and golden wedges. More»
Bars & Nightclubs, Function Venues
Minqué's cool surroundings and high quality of service is what makes our establishment popular with Canberra 's party scene. Located in the heart of Manuka it has hosted some of the best Dj's which are guaranteed to make your night a fun one! Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at Minqué have a laid back atmosphere, a perfect feel for a few evening 'drinques'. As the week draws to a close well reputed and respected Dj's bring in the weekend. Friday nights feature the RnB sounds of Canberra's all star DJ's Daz, J, Rush, Adam and guests plus regular interstate DJ's. More»
Bars & Nightclubs, Function Venues
Mooseheads was established in September of 1990, was lost to fire on July 19 th 2002, and then re-opened on July 22 nd 2004. The name was derived in conversation by the original owners whilst enjoying a couple of Canadian Moosehead Beers. The top two floors plays host to an impressive nightclub with one of Canberra’s premiere sound-systems and all the visual and lighting entertainment you would expect. More»
Bars & Nightclubs, Function Venues
Since being completely refurbished at the end of 2006 North Bar has positioned itself as one of Canberra’s premier lounge and cocktail bars. Located on Northbourne Avenue, North Bar specialises in a premium liquor selection, fine cocktails, Absolut vodka infusions (all made in house!) and a new light food and canapés selection cooked by their resident chef. With resident DJ’s every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night pumping out smooth tunes, North Bar is the ideal place to relax and catch up with friends More»
Bars & Nightclubs, Cafe, Function Venues
Ojo Café and Bar is the best kept secret in the Valley! Located in The Courtyard outside the Target entrance to the Hyperdome (around from Good Guys), Ojo Cafe and Bar offers a unique blend of great food, cocktails, wine, beer, coffee and entertainment. There is something for everyone without being crowded. Ranging from the terrace to the Stella lounge, to the main dining area, to the games room with pool tables and pub golf. This venue is perfect for a group, a couple or just to fill in some time while your other half goes shopping. More»
Bars & Nightclubs, Casual Dining, Function Venues, Pub
The historical Old Canberra Inn, situated in Mouat Street , Lyneham, was first licensed in 1876 and is the oldest pub in Canberra . The venue offers ample parking and a safe, relaxing atmosphere that caters to everyone.Enjoy Tuesday night trivia, Thursday night karaoke, Friday night blues bands, and live music each Sunday afternoon. Entry is free. The Old Canberra Inn is now a place for all seasons. When the cooler weather closes in, sit by the slow combustion log fires in the Homestead Room or enjoy the function room, which is also available for hire. More»
Dining Venues, Entertainment, Function Venues, Pub
The Olims Hotel Canberra has been entertaining its patrons since 1927, with dining, drinking, entertainment and gaming facilities, in a relaxed and friendly environment. Located minutes from the Canberra City Centre and local attractions, Olims boasts a landscaped courtyard, combining the grandeur of yesteryear with the comfort and convenience of today. More»
Bars & Nightclubs
Indulgent cocktails aplenty, the smooth buzz of lounge music and the soft chatter of Canberra's elite…the stylish rendezvous at Paparazzi Niteclub & Bar. Located along the infamously buzzing Franklin Street in the heart of Manuka, Paparazzi Niteclub & Bar is the newest sensation to hit Canberra. Through a narrow doorway and up a flight of stairs, Paparazzi Nightclub & Bar is well tucked away, but once experienced; you'll feel like a star. More»
Bars & Nightclubs, Pub
Pendo’s Pool Room is a friendly meeting place for all serious pool players, karaoke lovers and sociable drinkers. The pool hall has eight tables, meticulously cared for by the owners, who themselves are very competitive pool players. Pendo’s has a variety of entertainment such as; six different types of games from the good old pin ball machine to exciting rally car games. More»
Bars & Nightclubs, Pub
Now a Canberra institution, the Phoenix has been an integral part of Canberra's grass-roots theatre, music and performance for over a decade. The early days of Canberra ’s original speakeasy are now the stuff of local legend. It seems everyone from John Bell to Jeff Buckley has planted their elbows on the well worn counter for a jar of the best Guinness in town. Forget your built-to-order Irish pubs which litter most large cities – this is the real deal, as anyone who has travelled the back streets of Dublin will attest. More»
Bars & Nightclubs, Cafe
The venue has been open since the early 70's and is conveniently located between the Commonwealth Bank and Post Office in Woden Square behind Westfield. The venue has undergone a recent ownership change but still maintains the original feel of the Soul Bar. The venue is a non smoking bar with indoor and outdoor seating with a boutique beer range on tap and extensive wine list ensuring the Soul Bar can cater for the most discerning drinker. A large beer garden at the rear is the perfect environment to listen to live music whilst enjoying your favourite beer or wine. More»
Bars & Nightclubs, Function Venues
Sultan’s nightclub has been the home of Canberra’s RnB, HipHop and Rap scene for many years now, providing locals with more then just your top forty radio edits. With a great layout and friendly atmosphere Sultans continues to provide quality urban nightlife. Weekly drink specials and regular events provide the perfect mix to party the night away! Home to some of Canberra’s most popular RnB DJs playing the newest tracks as well as classic hits. More»
Bars & Nightclubs, Dining Venues, Entertainment, Pub
Locally owned and operated, the Durham is a charming old-style pub in the heart of Canberra's leafy suburb of Kingston. The prefect spot to let your hair down, the Durham boasts a flurry of live music and activities to keep you entertained every week. Delicious pub style food is available, along with an extensive selection of beer including Carlton Draught, Stella Artois, VB, Zierholz Hopmeister, Guiness, Little Creatures Pale Ale, Coopers Pale Ale, Pure Blonde, Kilkenny, James Squire Golden Ale, Cascade Premium Light and the soon to be released Boags Draught. More»
Bars & Nightclubs, Casual Dining, Entertainment, Function Venues
The Venue in Erindale is the bringing together of four different types of night life culture, pool hall, cocktail lounge, nightclub and restaurant. The first of its kind in Canberra and a gem on the south side, The Venue offers a large space with loads of entertaining options, what ever you desire, at any time of day. The classic pool hall offers 15 pool tables, ensuring you can always enjoy the game in this laid back environment. Pool-players can also enjoy the convenience of having their very own bar in the room. More»
Bars & Nightclubs
Tucked tightly under the YHA hostel on Akuna St in the City, the Transit Bar has emerged from the rubble of the former Church bar offering a fresh and vibrant atmosphere. Taking the better elements of the Aussie Pub and lounge bar styles Transit Bar has been described as an effective fusion of both. A diverse range of draught and bottled beers, wines and spirits from both around Australia and the world are available. Transit Bar stocks eighteen international bottle beers ranging from Asahi (Japan) to Staropramen (Czech). More»
Bars & Nightclubs, Function Venues
Since opening six years ago, (trinity) bar has established itself as one of Canberra ’s premier drinking establishments. During this time the venue and staff have been recognised in almost every boutique magazine in Australia from Gourmet Traveller to Instyle Magazine. Tucked away in a sun bathed corner of Dickson you will find this cosy hub of cocktail creativity and conversation. Offering live jazz Tuesdays, acoustic sessions Thursdays followed by DJ’s Thursday, Friday and Saturday there is always something to groove to at (trinity). More»
Bars & Nightclubs, Entertainment, Pub
Located in the heart of the University of Canberra, the UCU Bar has existed for close to 30 years. With a predominantly student based clientele, but catering for all vistors, the UCU Bar is fast becoming the place to be for live bands and late night entertainment. With a capacity of 825 the UCU Bar is a fully serviced bar with pool tables, huge outdoor beer garden as well as a ticketek facility. It’s a fantastic place to meet between lectures, after work or late at night at an infamous bar night. More»
Chisholm Family Tavern The
Chisholm Shopping Cntr, Chisholm 2905
Ph: (02) 6292 2447
Cube Nightclub
33 Petrie Plz, Canberra City 2601
Ph: Ph: (02) 6257 1110
Das Kapital
Unit 1/ 16 Iluka St, Narrabundah 2604
Ph: Phone: (02) 6232 6482
Hippo Lounge Bar
17 Garema Pl, Canberra City 2601
Ph: (02) 6257 9090
Mercurcy Bar
38 Northbourne Ave, Canberra City 2600
Ph: (02) 6257 5376
Montego's on Corinna
28- 30 Corinna St, Woden 2606
Ph: (02) 6282 0337
Muddle Bar
West Row, City 2601
Ph: (02) 6262 7898
O'Neill's Pub
Unit 30-36 Woolley St, Dickson 2602
Ph: (02) 6262 8253
O'Sheas
11 Altree Crt Phillip, Woden 2606
Ph: (02) 6281 3459
P.J. O'Reillys
West Rw (cnr Alinga St) Civic Square, City 2608
Ph: (02) 6230 4752
Platform 3
Lifestyle Centre, Greenway 2900
Ph: (02) 6293 2029
Statesman Hotel
Theodore St, Curtin 2605
Ph: (02) 6281 1777
Tonic Bar
65 Northbourne Ave Canberra, City 2600
Ph: (02) 6245 5000