Canberra
Bearded barmen concentrate earnestly on their cocktail constructions and wine recommendations at this sophisticated but unstuffy bar in the Melbourne…
Must-see nightlife in Canberra
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Canberra
Out in industrial Fyshwick are straight-from-the-tap local craft beers served in a stylishly fitted-out taproom. Get your bearings with a tasting paddle…
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Canberra
Colourful glass and draped metal beads add to the glitzy boho ambience at this attractive Italian wine bar attached to the East Hotel. The extensive…
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Canberra
The doorway to this little gem, hidden away down quiet Odgers Lane, is illuminated only by a light bulb. It may take some courage to push through the…
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Canberra
In a little courtyard just off Lonsdale St, achingly hip Kyō serves coffee just as good as its slick, minimalist fit-out promises. Options are limited to…
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Canberra
Locally owned and roasted Ona coffee beans are the drawcard at this excellent cafe on the pedestrian mall in Manuka. Coffee-lovers should make a beeline…
Canberra
This cosy upstairs lounge-bar is popular with young whisky and cocktail slurpers who file in for Wednesday-night jazz – the turntable rules other evenings…
Canberra
You'll need all your travel nouse to find this louche tropical take on a 1920s Cuban rum bar. Among the barrels and the palms are Canberra's smoothest…
Canberra
Smith's is an arty cafe-bar and performance space, with a makeshift stage in one corner and cakes in the cabinet. In the evenings, expect to be bemused by…
Canberra
In trendy Braddon, this grungy-chic cafe serves up damn fine coffee along with tasty pastries and paninis. Head upstairs for a spacious, light-filled…
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Canberra
Hidden inside the Tradies complex (enter via the Quality Hotel reception) you'll find this small, sleek wine bar that feels more Brooklyn than Dickson…
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Canberra
Party like it's 1985 at 88mph (named for the speed the DeLorean had to reach to time travel in Back to the Future). A neon pulsing dance floor, cocktails…
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Canberra
Coming and going a few times over the last 160 years, Canberra's oldest pub is once again thriving. Today it pours a changing roster of craft beers in…
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Canberra
In the bottom of Little National Hotel (but entered through a separate door) this sleek cafe does a roaring trade with local public servants and office…
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Canberra
Tucked around the back of Hotel Realm, superchill Ostani has quickly become a favourite gathering spot for Barton residents. Drop by for an end-of-day…
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Canberra
An upmarket pub at the centre of Braddon's growing fine-dining strip. The front beer garden is the place to be on summer nights, where regular live-music…
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Canberra
Tired shoppers seeking a caffeine fix near the Canberra Centre should look no further than Coffee Lab, where smooth brews are dispensed to clamouring…
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Canberra
Hanging ferns and potted plants make this airy corner pub feel more oasis-like than its busy Manuka location would suggest. Street-side tables brim with…
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Canberra
The 'Kingo' is an old Labor Party stalwart and an easy place near leafy Manuka to have a few frothies either in a neat, busy beer garden or among the…
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Canberra
Modern banquettes share the polished wooden floor with well-stuffed chesterfield lounges at this contemporary take on a Victorian smoking lounge. Stop in…
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Canberra
Descend in the lift to the basement below Parlour to find Black Market, a dimly lit and atmospheric basement bar with killer cocktails and a speakeasy…
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Canberra
Bike-themed BentSpoke is one of Australia's best craft brewers, with some 18 excellent beers and ciders on tap. For a crisp refreshment, go for the Mort's…
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Canberra
Fabulous coffee is just the beginning at this lush foreshore cafe. Hanging plants and nautical decor bring the outside in, while fabulous veggie-heavy…
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Canberra
Small but mighty, this wood-and-concrete space is a favourite with locals, who duck in at all times of day for a caffeine hit. The toasted sandwiches are…
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Canberra
The studenty Phoenix is a staunch supporter of local music, with bands playing around four nights a week. On other nights you might strike a comedian, a…
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Canberra
Just behind the main Braddon strip, this quirky place offers good DJs, excellent cocktails and a mellow ambience. Come on Fridays before 8pm for 'Happy…
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Canberra
The interior might look a bit stark (some might say modern) but this friendly bar has nine local beers on tap and many more in cans and bottles besides,…
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Canberra
This popular foreshore pub is packed to the brim with locals during happy hour (5pm to 6pm Monday to Thursday). There's a big screen for sports fans and…
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Canberra
Electronic music lovers gather here late around a thumping sound system in this dark and wonderful corner of Civic.
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Canberra
Fuel your shopping with an ubersmooth espresso from Piccolo, a new coffee outlet in the Niche Market.
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Canberra
At the northern tip of the Kingston foreshore precinct, this cosy pub is a popular spot for an afternoon drink. The wood-burning fireplace is a hit in…
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Canberra
People of all ages breeze in and out of Tilley's old-fashioned, darkened interior, with its scuffed furniture, dusky mirror glass and eclectic roster of…
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Canberra
Canberra's one and only gay club has been lurking in this basement for practically forever. These days it seems to attract as many straight women as gay…
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Canberra
Out the front of the NGA main entrance, this little coffee stand pumps out excellent coffee as well as sandwiches and other portable snacks. Grab a flat…
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Canberra
Tucked away at the side of the Australian National University's School of Music, this long-standing Canberra brewpub is a little atmosphere-deficient…
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Canberra
Tucked under the YHA hostel, this bar hosts regular events including trivia, karaoke and live music. Look forward to a good range of Aussie craft beers.
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Canberra
A cosy village-pub wannabe in the middle of cafe-filled Kingston, the Durham is known for its craft beer, competitive Tuesday-night quiz and live music on…
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Canberra
A surprisingly swish-looking pub with a wide range of beers on tap, including many local brews. The food can be hit and miss. Head upstairs for slightly…
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Canberra
Canberra's compadres meet here to eat tacos, drink margaritas and listen to eclectic sets from the DJ. It's loads of fun.
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Canberra
For a Guinness and some Irish-themed schmaltz head to PJ O’Reilly’s, endearingly referred to by the locals as Plastic McPaddy’s.
