Bar Rochford
Canberra3 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Bar, with bbq, ice cream and oysters on the menu.
BarLively
Orecchiette, Pumpkin, Ricotta, Chilli, Amaretti$34
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 592 reviews
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Busy, lively bars in Canberra
Full rooms, loud music and a queue at the bar — the places with an actual atmosphere.
How this list is built: Bars, wine bars and cocktail bars whose reviews describe a lively room. Limited to venues in Canberra. Ranked by how well each venue fits, not by payment — MenuMap does not sell placement.
25 venues
Hippo Co
Canberra2 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Cocktail bar, with wine and whisky behind the counter.
Cocktail barLively
Sparkling$12
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 556 reviews
Akiba
Canberra2 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Seafood cocktail bar, with small plates, bbq and dumplings on the menu.
Cocktail barLively
Charcoal Roasted Edamame$9
Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 15,638 reviews
Highball
Canberra2 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Cocktail bar. Open five days a week, until 3am on Friday nights.
Cocktail barLively
Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 627 reviews
Chop Chop Dining Japanese Restaurant
Canberra2 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Japanese bar. Open seven days.
BarLively
Google rating 4.1 out of 5 from 196 reviews
Loquita
Canberra2 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Bar, with bbq, chips and seafood on the menu.
Bar
0% Tommy’s Margarita$16
Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 1,353 reviews
Amici Wine Bar & Deli
Canberra2 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Cafe wine bar, with pizza, chips and salad on the menu and most dishes $4 to $26. Reviewers mention coming for brunch or breakfast.
Wine bar
Margherita (V)$22
Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 475 reviews
Wilma
Canberra3 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Cocktail bar. Open seven days, until 1am on Saturday nights.
Cocktail bar
Google rating 4.9 out of 5 from 12,052 reviews
White Rabbit Cocktail Room
Canberra3 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Cocktail bar, with chips, dessert and sandwiches on the menu.
Cocktail bar
W/ Aioli$14
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 407 reviews
Clover Dining
Canberra4 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Cocktail bar. Open seven days.
Cocktail bar
Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 118 reviews
88mph
Canberra5 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Cocktail bar. Open four days a week, until 4am on Wednesday nights.
Cocktail bar
Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 696 reviews
Luna
Canberra1 min walkPrice level 3 of 4
Bar. Open four days a week, until 3am on Sunday nights.
Bar
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 194 reviews
Blackbird bar
Canberra1 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Cocktail bar. Open three days a week, until 3am on Friday nights.
Cocktail bar
Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 244 reviews
Mezzalira Italian Restaurant
Canberra3 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Italian wine bar. Open five days a week, until 10pm on Saturdays.
Wine bar
Google rating 4.2 out of 5 from 404 reviews
CURIOSA Wine Bar
Canberra4 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Wine bar. Open five days a week, until 10pm on Sundays.
Wine bar
Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 161 reviews
Brew Nation
Canberra1 min walkPrice level 1 of 4
Bar. Open six days a week, until midnight on Friday nights.
Bar
Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 189 reviews
The Meat & Wine Co Canberra
Canberra6 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Cocktail bar, with cocktails, whisky and spritz behind the counter. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions.
Cocktail barGood for groupsUpscale
Rose & Lychee Spritz$21
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 1,414 reviews
Bar Beirut
Canberra2 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Cocktail bar. Open five days a week, until 2am on Tuesday nights.
Cocktail barGood for groups
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 520 reviews
Yakitori 38
Canberra1 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Japanese bar. Open six days a week, until 2am on Friday nights.
BarCasualCosy
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 343 reviews
Alia Bar
Canberra5 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
BarGood for groupsUpscale
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 68 reviews
Bicicletta Restaurant
Canberra11 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
BarOutdoor seating
Google rating 3.9 out of 5 from 729 reviews
Bootleg Bar
Canberra2 min walkPrice level 1 of 4
Bar. Open four days a week, until midnight on Wednesday nights.
BarCasual
Google rating 4.0 out of 5 from 58 reviews