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So “open late” means near you, not somewhere across the country.

Or a whole state

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

Restaurants for big groups in Canberra

Where groups of eight or more keep turning up in the reviews — long tables, share menus, room to spread out.

How this list is built: Venues whose reviews describe them as good for groups, with a kitchen of their own. Limited to venues in Canberra. Ranked by how well each venue fits, not by payment — MenuMap does not sell placement.

60 venues

Raku

Canberra4 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Restaurant. Open seven days. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions and special occasions and fine dining.

RestaurantGood for groupsUpscale
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 3,779 reviews

The Tasty Hill

Canberra5 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

RestaurantGood for groups
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 334 reviews

Azima Restaurant

Canberra3 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Seafood restaurant, with pastries on the menu.

RestaurantGood for groups

Pastry Filled w/ Minced Meat & Onion$20

Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 604 reviews

Cheesy Moon Restaurant

Canberra3 min walkPrice level 1 of 4

Restaurant, with pizza, bbq and salad on the menu and most dishes $10 to $25.99.

RestaurantGood for groups

S$18.99

Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 138 reviews

Dosa Hut - Indian Restaurant Canberra CBD

Canberra1 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Indian restaurant, with curry, fried chicken and rice bowls on the menu.

RestaurantGood for groups

Indian Masala Tea$5

Google rating 4.2 out of 5 from 4,284 reviews

Yum Cha CBD

Canberra3 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Chinese restaurant, with seafood and steak on the menu and most dishes $32.80 to $65.

RestaurantGood for groups

Steam Egg white with Seafood Combo 海棠豆腐$32.80

Google rating 4.1 out of 5 from 429 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

IORI Japanese Restaurant

Canberra1 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Japanese restaurant, with wine behind the counter. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions.

RestaurantGood for groupsCasual

Grant Burge Corryton Park Cabernet Sauvignon 2$11

Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 896 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

Taki Canberra Centre

Canberra4 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Restaurant. Open seven days. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions.

RestaurantGood for groups
Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 602 reviews

Kinn Thai Canberra

Canberra5 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Thai restaurant. Open seven days.

RestaurantGood for groupsUpscale
Google rating 4.2 out of 5 from 1,773 reviews

Psychedeli

Canberra6 min walkPrice level 1 of 4

Cafe. Open five days a week. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions.

CafeGood for groups

Mon$30

Google rating 4.2 out of 5 from 151 reviews

Carlotta

Canberra5 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

RestaurantGood for groups
Google rating 4.1 out of 5 from 236 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

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

Alia Bar

Canberra5 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

BarGood for groupsUpscale
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 68 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 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

Marvie and Wolfe - Cafe

Canberra4 min walkPrice level 1 of 4

Cafe, with parma and sandwiches on the menu.

CafeLively

Reuben$20

Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 181 reviews

San Churro Canberra City

Canberra1 min walkPrice level 1 of 4

Dessert bar, with cake on the menu.

Dessert barOpen lateLively

See More$15.95

Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 278 reviews

Banana Blossom Canberra

Canberra4 min walkPrice level 1 of 4

Restaurant, with noodles and salad on the menu.

RestaurantLively

Sodium (mg) 1130/1295/1$200.20

Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 40 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

Crispy Prawn Taco$8.50

Google rating 3.5 out of 5 from 490 reviews

Mrs Wang

Canberra4 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Chinese restaurant. Open five days a week.

RestaurantLively
Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 333 reviews

Mad Mex Canberra Centre

Canberra4 min walkPrice level 1 of 4

Restaurant. Open seven days.

RestaurantLively

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Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 239 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

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

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

Nespresso Boutique Canberra

Canberra4 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Cafe. Open seven days.

Cafe
Google rating 4.9 out of 5 from 1,008 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

Amara Indian Restaurant

Canberra2 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Indian restaurant, with curry, share plates and dessert on the menu.

Restaurant

Three mains, shared with rice & naan$58

Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 667 reviews

Flavours of Ethiopia

Canberra7 min walkPrice level 1 of 4

Restaurant. Open five days a week.

Restaurant
Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 411 reviews

Lukumades Canberra

Canberra4 min walkPrice level 1 of 4

Cafe bakery, with ice cream on the menu.

Bakery

1 Scoop$6

Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 387 reviews

INKA Japanese restaurant

Canberra5 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Mexican restaurant, with bbq, seafood and steak on the menu and most dishes $7 to $32.

Restaurant

Pan-fried prawn, creamy yuzu kosho, shiso$20

Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 1,135 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

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

Ethiopian On Northbourne - Restaurant and Bar

Canberra3 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Restaurant, with ice cream, dessert and cake on the menu.

Restaurant

Steam rice$4

Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 175 reviews

Mingle Espresso Bar

Canberra5 min walkPrice level 1 of 4

Cafe, with sandwiches, pastries and roast on the menu and most dishes $4.50 to $9.

Cafe

Tandoori Chicken wrap with lettuce, tomato & raita$9

Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 174 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

The Cupping Room

Canberra6 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Cafe, with chips, eggs and fried chicken on the menu and most dishes $9 to $28.90.

Cafe

Eggs on toast$16.50

Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 2,786 reviews

Vice Restaurant

Canberra2 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Restaurant, with chips, burgers and cake on the menu.

Restaurant

Crisp cut, herb salt, citrus finish$15

Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 113 reviews

Hunter & Barrel Canberra

Canberra4 min walkPrice level 4 of 4

Restaurant, with steak and bbq on the menu.

Restaurant

Wagyu Rump$55

Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 89 reviews

King O'Malley's

Canberra1 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

American pub, with pizza, chips and burgers on the menu and most dishes $11 to $26.

Pub

Gluten Free Base & Extra Toppings$2

Google rating 4.1 out of 5 from 2,477 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

Via Dolce

Canberra3 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Italian dessert bar, with breakfast, burgers and eggs on the menu and most dishes $6 to $27.90.

Dessert bar

Or Gluten Free Toast$29.90

Google rating 4.1 out of 5 from 1,968 reviews

Bleachers Sports Bar

Canberra2 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Seafood pub, with bbq, seafood and salad on the menu and most dishes $16 to $32.

Pub

Lemon Pepper Calamari$18

Google rating 4.1 out of 5 from 338 reviews

Brew and Brew Cafe 2CA

Canberra7 min walkPrice level 1 of 4

Cafe, with ice cream on the menu and coffee and matcha behind the counter. Reviewers mention coming for brunch or breakfast.

Cafe

Iced Matcha$6.50

Google rating 4.2 out of 5 from 110 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

Hero Sushi

Canberra4 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Japanese restaurant, with seafood and fried chicken on the menu.

Restaurant

Calamari RingNot listed

Google rating 3.8 out of 5 from 999 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

Max Brenner - Canberra Centre

Canberra3 min walkPrice level 1 of 4

Dessert bar, with pancakes on the menu and coffee behind the counter.

Dessert bar

Kangaroo Cup: The Coffee and Chocolate Experience Cup$22.99

Google rating 3.6 out of 5 from 136 reviews

Ali Baba

Canberra4 min walkPrice level 1 of 4

Middle Eastern restaurant, with souvlaki, bbq and salad on the menu and most dishes $12.90 to $18.90.

Restaurant

Falafel, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Sauce$12.90

Google rating 3.5 out of 5 from 173 reviews

Ken Behrens Cafe & Burgers

Canberra6 min walkPrice level 1 of 4

Cafe. Open six days a week.

Cafe
Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 348 reviews

Yumko

Canberra2 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Restaurant. Open seven days.

Restaurant
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 1,580 reviews

DOP Canberra

Canberra4 min walkPrice level 1 of 4

Cafe. Open five days a week.

Cafe
Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 274 reviews

Betty's Burgers

Canberra4 min walkPrice level 2 of 4

Restaurant. Open seven days.

Restaurant
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 1,941 reviews