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Best Bars in Canberra (2026)

Looking for the best bars in Canberra? We've rounded up 51 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.

51 spots

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Loquita — Civic, Canberra
69Spot

Loquita

Bars · Civic

Loquita is a highly rated venue in Civic, Canberra, combining dining, drinks, and a brewery atmosphere in the heart of the precinct.

4.8(1,339)View details →
The Pearl Hotel — Civic, Canberra
68Spot

The Pearl Hotel

Bars · Civic

The Pearl Hotel is a highly-rated bar in Civic, Canberra, known for its strong reputation among locals.

4.9(693)View details →
Volstead Repeal — Braddon, Canberra
65Spot

Volstead Repeal

Bars · Braddon

Restaurants in Braddon, Canberra.

4.8(390)View details →
Molly — Barton, Canberra
65Spot

Molly

$$
Bars · Civic

Bars in Civic, Canberra.

4.6(1,005)View details →
Rizla — Braddon, Canberra
65Spot

Rizla

Bars · Braddon

Restaurants in Braddon, Canberra.

4.8(357)View details →
Hippo Co — Tuggeranong, Canberra
64Spot

Hippo Co

$$
Bars · Civic

Lodge-style joint with exposed brick, wood & taxidermy decor for cocktails, whisky & live jazz.

4.6(552)View details →
Devil You Don't — Woden, Canberra
64Spot

Devil You Don't

Bars · Civic

Bars in Civic, Canberra.

4.8(299)View details →
Bar Rochford — Civic, Canberra
64Spot

Bar Rochford

$$
Bars · Civic

Bars in Civic, Canberra.

4.6(572)View details →
Paloma's — Braddon, Canberra
64Spot

Paloma's

Bars · Civic

Bars in Civic, Canberra.

4.8(286)View details →
Blue Eyes — Fyshwick, Canberra
63Spot

Blue Eyes

Bars · Civic

Bars in Civic, Canberra.

4.8(237)View details →
Squeaky Clean — Braddon, Canberra
62Spot

Squeaky Clean

Bars · Civic

Bars in Civic, Canberra.

4.9(107)View details →
Home Brew Cafe & Bar — Tuggeranong, Canberra
61Spot

Home Brew Cafe & Bar

Bars · Tuggeranong

Breweries in Tuggeranong, Canberra.

4.7(150)View details →
The Jetty — Tuggeranong, Canberra
61Spot

The Jetty

$$
Bars · Kingston

Bars in Kingston, Canberra.

4.4(485)View details →
Capital Brewing Co - Airport Taproom — Tuggeranong, Canberra
61Spot

Capital Brewing Co - Airport Taproom

Bars · Civic

Breweries in Civic, Canberra.

4.5(404)View details →
White Rabbit Cocktail Room — Civic, Canberra
61Spot

White Rabbit Cocktail Room

$$$
Bars · Civic

This glamorous cocktail & tapas venue with polished floors & patterned wallpaper hosts DJ nights.

4.5(401)View details →
Highball — Civic, Canberra
60Spot

Highball

$$$
Bars · Civic

Bars in Civic, Canberra.

4.3(604)View details →
88mph — Tuggeranong, Canberra
60Spot

88mph

$$
Bars · Civic

Bars in Civic, Canberra.

4.3(686)View details →
Dickson Taphouse — Dickson, Canberra
60Spot

Dickson Taphouse

$$
Bars · Dickson

Restaurants in Dickson, Canberra.

4.4(359)View details →

Bars in Canberra — FAQs

What are the best bars in Canberra?+

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

We currently feature 51 bars across Canberra and surrounding suburbs, and we add and re-check venues regularly.