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Australian Capital Territory

Cocktail bars in Australian Capital Territory

Proper cocktail programs, from martini specialists to frozen margaritas.

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

60 venues

The Meat & Wine Co Canberra

CanberraPrice 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

Public

GriffithPrice level 2 of 4

Cocktail bar, with burgers, pasta and rice bowls on the menu.

Cocktail bar

Whisky Sour$15

Google rating 4.2 out of 5 from 847 reviews

Cornerstone Pub

GungahlinPrice level 2 of 4

Cocktail bar, with pizza and bbq on the menu.

Cocktail bar

Cocktail of the week$10

Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 159 reviews

The Duxton

O'ConnorPrice level 3 of 4

Cocktail bar, with salad, seafood and chips on the menu and most dishes $13 to $30.

Cocktail barCasualLively

& Walnut salad (V)$24

Google rating 4.1 out of 5 from 1,869 reviews

Canberra Bar & Grill

GreenwayPrice level 2 of 4

Seafood cocktail bar, with breakfast, eggs and seafood on the menu and most dishes $4 to $5.50.

Cocktail barLively

Smoked Salmon$5.50

Google rating 4.0 out of 5 from 269 reviews

Loquita

CanberraPrice 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

Wakefield's Bar

AinsliePrice level 4 of 4

Dessert bar, with beer, craft beer and wine behind the counter. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions.

BarGood for groups

Stone & Wood Pacific Ale$13

Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 53 reviews

Mul Chowk Kitchen, Canberra

MawsonPrice level 2 of 4

Bar, with curry, dumplings and noodles on the menu.

Bar

Wild Honey HunterNot listed

Google rating 4.2 out of 5 from 1,125 reviews

The Alby

PhillipPrice level 2 of 4

Cafe bar, with beer, cocktails and wine behind the counter.

BarRomanticOutdoor seating

Cocktail Special$12

Google rating 4.1 out of 5 from 478 reviews

No.10 Restaurant + Bar Belconnen

BelconnenPrice level 3 of 4

Bar, with beer and wine behind the counter.

Bar

James Boag Light /$9

Google rating 4.1 out of 5 from 162 reviews

The Durham Castle Arms Pub

KingstonPrice level 2 of 4

Seafood pub, with small plates, parma and seafood on the menu and most dishes $10 to $29.

PubCasualOutdoor seating

Chicken Wings$14

Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 1,044 reviews

The Dock

KingstonPrice level 2 of 4

Pub, with chips, parma and seafood on the menu and most dishes $10 to $25.

PubLivelyFamily friendly

Fish ’n’ Chips$14

Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 1,830 reviews

Rubicon Restaurant

GriffithPrice level 4 of 4

Restaurant, with wine, beer and cocktails behind the counter.

RestaurantRomanticUpscale

Beer Cider Cocktails Non Alcholic$3

Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 444 reviews

Hello Harry The Burger Joint (Dickson)

DicksonPrice level 2 of 4

Mexican restaurant, with sandwiches, salad and bbq on the menu and most dishes $14.90 to $19.75.

Restaurant

Smashed Beef$13.95

Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 862 reviews

Zaab

BraddonPrice level 4 of 4

Restaurant, with cocktails, spritz and tea behind the counter.

Restaurant

Sweet Vermouth, Herbal Bitters$24

Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 1,038 reviews

Chairman & Yip

BartonPrice level 4 of 4

Restaurant, with cocktails, mocktails and tea behind the counter.

Restaurant

Cognac/Almond Sryup/Citrus/Bitters$26

Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 429 reviews

Courgette Restaurant

CanberraPrice 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

Saffron Restaurant

KingstonPrice level 3 of 4

Cafe restaurant, with cocktails, smoothies and coffee behind the counter. Reviewers mention how quiet it is.

RestaurantQuietFamily friendly

Lebanese Espresso Martini$22

Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 555 reviews

Eightysix Restaurant

BraddonPrice level 4 of 4

Italian restaurant, with cocktails and spritz behind the counter.

RestaurantLivelyUpscale

Banana Old Fashioned$24

Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 775 reviews

Barbeque Nation

WanniassaPrice level 2 of 4

Indian restaurant, with seafood and curry on the menu.

Restaurant

Virgin Mojito$27.90

Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 614 reviews

Lamshed's

YarralumlaPrice level 4 of 4

Seafood restaurant, with wine, beer and cocktails behind the counter.

RestaurantUpscale

Aperitif & Cocktails$3

Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 203 reviews

Rakkas

KingstonPrice level 4 of 4

Cafe restaurant, with seafood, small plates and steak on the menu. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions.

RestaurantGood for groups

Trio Dips and Hot Turkish Bread$28

Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 273 reviews

Mínima

YarralumlaPrice level 4 of 4

Restaurant, with cocktails, beer and wine behind the counter. Reviewers mention date nights.

RestaurantRomantic

Apple & jalapeño soda$10

Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 117 reviews

Belco Halal Kebabs & Pizzeria

BelconnenPrice level 2 of 4

Middle Eastern restaurant, with pastries and souvlaki on the menu and most dishes $15 to $18.

Restaurant

Borek$17

Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 598 reviews

Locale Sourdough Pizzeria

DeakinPrice level 2 of 4

Italian restaurant, with sandwiches, pizza and chips on the menu and most dishes $16 to $28.

Restaurant

Sea Salt Wood Fired Focaccia$16

Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 582 reviews

Hunter & Barrel Canberra

CanberraPrice 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

Pizza Arte

KingstonPrice level 2 of 4

Restaurant, with pizza on the menu.

RestaurantCasual

Capricciosa$33

Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 208 reviews

Incrust pizzeria

BrucePrice level 1 of 4

Greek restaurant, with pizza, chips and bbq on the menu and most dishes $19.99 to $74.99.

Restaurant

Medium 11"$19.99

Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 58 reviews

Little Theo's Takeaway Food & Pizza Bar

KambahPrice level 2 of 4

Restaurant, with steak and seafood on the menu and most dishes $2.30 to $13.80.

Restaurant

Battered Fish Cocktails$4

Google rating 4.2 out of 5 from 563 reviews

Golden King Chinese Restaurant

PhillipPrice level 2 of 4

Chinese restaurant, with dumplings and seafood on the menu and most dishes $5.90 to $16.90.

Restaurant

Steamed Prawn Dumpling (8 pieces)$16.10

Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 215 reviews

Kaleen Pizza & Snack Bar

KaleenPrice level 2 of 4

Italian restaurant, with pizza, bbq and seafood on the menu and most dishes $16 to $25.

Restaurant

Tomato Base, Cheese, Garlic$18

Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 205 reviews

Bella Vista Restaurant

BelconnenPrice level 3 of 4

Italian restaurant, with sandwiches, pasta and rice bowls on the menu and most dishes $6 to $34.

RestaurantUpscale

Plain, Herb, OR Garlic DF V VG$6

Google rating 4.1 out of 5 from 743 reviews

Bistro Nguyen's

CanberraPrice 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

Snapper & Co.

YarralumlaPrice level 2 of 4

Seafood restaurant, with wine behind the counter.

RestaurantOutdoor seatingQuiet

De Bortoli King Valley Prosecco (King Valley, VIC)Not listed

Google rating 4.0 out of 5 from 1,421 reviews

Mr Pasta

GungahlinPrice level 1 of 4

Italian restaurant, with pasta and curry on the menu and most dishes $16.50 to $19.50.

Restaurant

Carbonara$17.50

Google rating 4.1 out of 5 from 136 reviews

Diplomat Bar & Grill

GriffithPrice level 4 of 4

Restaurant, with chips, salad and parma on the menu.

RestaurantQuiet

Cocktail Special$12

Google rating 3.8 out of 5 from 36 reviews

Rosa's

ParkesPrice level 2 of 4

Italian restaurant, with oysters, pasta and salad on the menu and most dishes $12 to $36.

Restaurant

Woodfired Puff Bread (V)(VG)(DF)(NF)$12

Google rating 3.7 out of 5 from 212 reviews

Wilma

CanberraPrice 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

First Edition Canberra

CanberraPrice 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

Akiba

CanberraPrice 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

Naadam Mongolian Restaurant

PhillipPrice level 4 of 4

Bar. Open six days a week.

Bar
Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 518 reviews

Onzieme

KingstonPrice level 4 of 4

Wine bar
Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 456 reviews

Rizla

BraddonPrice level 4 of 4

Wine bar, with chips, curry and oysters on the menu. Reviewers mention how casual and unfussy it is.

Wine barCasualCosy

Biji Chicken Skewers, Banana Ketchup, Curry Leaf, Bhel$17

Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 375 reviews

Restaurant 203

NarrabundahPrice level 2 of 4

Restaurant, with brunch, dessert and salad on the menu.

RestaurantQuiet

Maximum capacity for banquets$145

Google rating 3.2 out of 5 from 14 reviews

Fonda Mexican Canberra

CanberraPrice 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

Bar Beirut

CanberraPrice 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

To All My Friends

CookPrice level 2 of 4

Pub. Open six days a week.

PubGood for groups
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 573 reviews

Yakitori 38

CanberraPrice 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

BentSpoke Brewing Co.

BraddonPrice level 2 of 4

Brewery. Open seven days, until 11pm on Sundays.

BreweryLively
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 1,254 reviews

Tbone Coombs

CoombsPrice level 2 of 4

Pub. Open six days a week, until 10pm on Sundays.

PubGood for groupsCasual
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 389 reviews

Wine Room

BraddonPrice level 4 of 4

Wine bar. Open six days a week, until 10pm on Tuesdays.

Wine bar
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 284 reviews

Caribou Kingston

KingstonPrice level 2 of 4

Cocktail bar, with chips, bbq and fried chicken on the menu and most dishes $6 to $22.

Cocktail barOutdoor seating

Classic Poutine V$22

Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 956 reviews

White Rabbit Cocktail Room

CanberraPrice 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

The Old Canberra Inn

LynehamPrice level 2 of 4

Pub. Open seven days, until midnight on Friday nights.

PubCosyOutdoor seating
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 2,398 reviews

Himalayan BBQ

GreenwayPrice level 2 of 4

Pub, with sandwiches, small plates and tacos on the menu.

PubLively

Mexican - Tacos & Bowls | 8.59 Km$5

Google rating 4.9 out of 5 from 114 reviews

Kivotos

BraddonPrice level 4 of 4

Greek wine bar, with seafood, salad and small plates on the menu.

Wine bar

Taramosalata$14

Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 197 reviews

Clover Dining

CanberraPrice level 4 of 4

Cocktail bar. Open seven days.

Cocktail bar
Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 118 reviews

Ambrosia Distillery

Fyshwick

BreweryLively

Loved by thousands of Australians (and counting)$5

Google rating 5.0 out of 5 from 19 reviews

Lunetta Trattoria

Red HillPrice level 4 of 4

Italian cocktail bar. Open five days a week, until 10pm on Sundays.

Cocktail bar
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 166 reviews