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Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

Cocktail bars in Canberra

Proper cocktail programs, from martini specialists to frozen margaritas.

How this list is built: Venues with a cocktail list. Limited to venues in Canberra. Ranked by how well each venue fits, not by payment — MenuMap does not sell placement.

33 venues

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

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

Peanut Butter Old Fashioned$25

Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 1,414 reviews

Courgette Restaurant

Canberra6 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Restaurant, with beer and wine behind the counter. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions and special occasions and fine dining.

RestaurantGood for groupsUpscale

Heaps Normal 0.5$10

Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 1,122 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

Hunter & Barrel Canberra

Canberra4 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Restaurant, with steak and bbq on the menu.

Restaurant

Wagyu Fat Washed Whisky 30ml$14

Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 89 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

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

Bistro Nguyen's

Canberra2 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Vietnamese restaurant, with noodles, bbq and seafood on the menu and most dishes $12 to $23.50.

Restaurant

Beef Tenderloin wok tossed in peppery sauce$23.50

Google rating 4.1 out of 5 from 897 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

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

Kokomo's

Canberra3 min walk

Cocktail bar
Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 1,514 reviews

Sideway

Canberra1 min walk

Bar
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 110 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

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

Alia Bar

Canberra5 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

BarGood for groupsUpscale
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 68 reviews

First Edition Canberra

Canberra3 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Middle Eastern restaurant, with salad, bbq and pasta on the menu and most dishes $22 to $42.

Restaurant

Chef Elna’s Homemade Chicken Tandoori$28

Google rating 3.6 out of 5 from 166 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

PJs in the City

Canberra3 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Pub. Open six days a week, until 2am on Friday nights.

PubLivelyCasual
Google rating 4.1 out of 5 from 965 reviews

Fonda Mexican Canberra

Canberra3 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Mexican restaurant, with tacos, chips and fried chicken on the menu and most dishes $7.50 to $19.50.

RestaurantLivelyCosy

Tequila, Triple Sec, lime, salt rim$22

Google rating 3.5 out of 5 from 490 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

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

Tikka Take

Canberra5 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Pub
Google rating 3.8 out of 5 from 3,477 reviews

Mooseheads Canberra

Canberra1 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Pub, with parma and steak on the menu.

PubGood for groupsLively

Thursday Schnitty Sessions$15

Google rating 3.7 out of 5 from 527 reviews

Muddle Bar

Canberra3 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Bar
Google rating 3.8 out of 5 from 9 reviews

Outback Jacks

Canberra1 min walk

Pub
Google rating 3.2 out of 5 from 376 reviews

Roy Jr.

Canberra8 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Bakery cafe, with eggs, salad and seafood on the menu and most dishes $16.90 to $32.

Cafe

& Honey Pannacotta$19.90

Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 350 reviews

Monster Kitchen and Bar

Canberra13 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Cafe, with dessert on the menu and cocktails, smoothies and coffee behind the counter.

Cafe

Salted Caramel Espresso Martini$24

Google rating 3.9 out of 5 from 970 reviews