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Best Bars in Canberra (2026)

Looking for the best bars in Canberra? We've rounded up 51 of the city's standout spots — from neighbourhood favourites to buzzy new openings. Every venue is ranked by our Spot Score, which weighs reputation, popularity and freshness, so you can book with confidence. Filter by suburb, price or what's open now to find your next go-to.

Editor's pick12 Best Bars in Canberra

51 spots

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Blackbird bar — Fyshwick, Canberra
59Spot

Blackbird bar

Bars · Civic

Bars in Civic, Canberra.

4.4(237)View details →
Public — Manuka, Canberra
59Spot

Public

$$
Restaurants · Manuka

Cafes in Manuka, Canberra.

4.2(813)View details →
Luna — Tuggeranong, Canberra
59Spot

Luna

Bars · Civic

Bars in Civic, Canberra.

4.5(184)View details →
Ambrosia Lounge — Fyshwick, Canberra
58Spot

Ambrosia Lounge

Bars · Fyshwick

Bars in Fyshwick, Canberra.

5.0(45)View details →
Hopscotch — Braddon, Canberra
58Spot

Hopscotch

$$
Restaurants · Braddon

Creative pub grub and a broad whiskey range, in a big, industrial-chic locale with a courtyard.

4.0(1,355)View details →
Kodiak Bar — Kingston, Canberra
58Spot

Kodiak Bar

Bars · Kingston

Bars in Kingston, Canberra.

4.6(102)View details →
Leyla Bar — Barton, Canberra
58Spot

Leyla Bar

Bars · Kingston

Bars in Kingston, Canberra.

4.3(260)View details →
Brew Nation — Tuggeranong, Canberra
57Spot

Brew Nation

$$
Bars · Civic

Breweries in Civic, Canberra.

4.3(185)View details →
10 Yards — Belconnen, Canberra
57Spot

10 Yards

$$
Bars · Belconnen

Bars in Belconnen, Canberra.

4.2(312)View details →
The Alby — Woden, Canberra
57Spot

The Alby

$$
Bars · Woden

Restaurants in Woden, Canberra.

4.1(461)View details →
Page Tavern — Belconnen, Canberra
56Spot

Page Tavern

$
Bars · Belconnen

Bars in Belconnen, Canberra.

4.4(99)View details →
One22 — Tuggeranong, Canberra
56Spot

One22

Bars · Braddon

Bars in Braddon, Canberra.

4.4(119)View details →
Midnight Bar — Braddon, Canberra
56Spot

Midnight Bar

Bars · Braddon

Bars in Braddon, Canberra.

4.4(114)View details →
Joe's Bar — Manuka, Canberra
56Spot

Joe's Bar

$
Bars · Kingston

Bars in Kingston, Canberra.

4.4(103)View details →
Fiction Club — Fyshwick, Canberra
55Spot

Fiction Club

Bars · Civic

Live Music in Civic, Canberra.

4.1(258)View details →
The Howling Moon — Braddon, Canberra
55Spot

The Howling Moon

$$
Bars · Braddon

Bars in Braddon, Canberra.

4.2(161)View details →
Ostani — Barton, Canberra
55Spot

Ostani

$$
Bars · Barton

Stylish hotel setting for wood-fired pizza and tapas, with warm colours and leather lounges.

3.9(827)View details →
Fun Time Pony — Tuggeranong, Canberra
54Spot

Fun Time Pony

Bars · Civic

Bars in Civic, Canberra.

4.4(64)View details →

Bars in Canberra — FAQs

What are the best bars in Canberra?+

Our top-rated bars in Canberra are ranked by our Spot Score, which combines Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear at the top of this page.

How is the Canberra bars ranking decided?+

We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the quality of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It's an editorial score, not a paid placement.

Can I filter bars by suburb or price?+

Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum rating, price level, whether a place is open now, and features like dog-friendly or outdoor seating.

How many bars are listed in Canberra?+

We currently feature 51 bars across Canberra and surrounding suburbs, and we add and re-check venues regularly.