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Best Pubs in Canberra (2026)

Looking for the best pubs in Canberra? We've rounded up 32 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 Great Pubs Around Canberra for a Night Out

32 spots

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The District Bar & Restaurant — Gungahlin, Canberra
58Spot

The District Bar & Restaurant

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Pubs · Gungahlin

Bars in Gungahlin, Canberra.

4.1(699)View details →
Stonehouse Cafe & Pub - Amaroo — Gungahlin, Canberra
58Spot

Stonehouse Cafe & Pub - Amaroo

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Pubs · Gungahlin

Bars in Gungahlin, Canberra.

4.3(359)View details →
The Southern Pub — Tuggeranong, Canberra
57Spot

The Southern Pub

Pubs · Woden

Bars in Woden, Canberra.

4.3(198)View details →
PJ O'Reilly's Tuggeranong — Tuggeranong, Canberra
57Spot

PJ O'Reilly's Tuggeranong

$$
Pubs · Tuggeranong

Restaurants in Tuggeranong, Canberra.

4.1(582)View details →
PJs in the City — Civic, Canberra
57Spot

PJs in the City

$$
Pubs · Civic

Casual local pub offering dining & outdoor tables, along with live bands & trivia.

4.0(943)View details →
Cornerstone Pub — Gungahlin, Canberra
56Spot

Cornerstone Pub

$$
Pubs · Gungahlin

Bars in Gungahlin, Canberra.

4.3(159)View details →
The Jamison Hub — Belconnen, Canberra
56Spot

The Jamison Hub

Pubs · Belconnen

Bars in Belconnen, Canberra.

4.6(68)View details →
The Valley Pub — Tuggeranong, Canberra
55Spot

The Valley Pub

Pubs · Tuggeranong

Bars in Tuggeranong, Canberra.

4.5(69)View details →
By Chance Bar & Bistro — Tuggeranong, Canberra
55Spot

By Chance Bar & Bistro

Pubs · Tuggeranong

Bars in Tuggeranong, Canberra.

4.6(46)View details →
Monaro Tavern — Fyshwick, Canberra
54Spot

Monaro Tavern

Pubs · Fyshwick

Pubs in Fyshwick, Canberra.

4.6(148)View details →
Walt & Burley — Manuka, Canberra
54Spot

Walt & Burley

$$$
Pubs · Kingston

Steaks, burgers & global tapas served in a sizable lakeside gastropub with modern decor & a patio.

3.7(1,372)View details →
Dolly's All Day Venue — Fyshwick, Canberra
53Spot

Dolly's All Day Venue

Pubs · Civic

Pubs in Civic, Canberra.

4.0(178)View details →
Mooseheads Canberra — Dickson, Canberra
52Spot

Mooseheads Canberra

$
Pubs · Civic

Lively bar with 4 levels, a pub grub menu, and a slick nightclub with DJs playing R&B.

3.7(520)View details →
Palmers — Gungahlin, Canberra
50Spot

Palmers

Pubs · Gungahlin

Bars in Gungahlin, Canberra.

4.8(13)View details →

Pubs in Canberra — FAQs

What are the best pubs in Canberra?+

Our top-rated pubs 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 pubs 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 pubs 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 pubs are listed in Canberra?+

We currently feature 32 pubs across Canberra and surrounding suburbs, and we add and re-check venues regularly.