Best Pubs in Canberra (2026)
Looking for the best pubs in Canberra? We've rounded up 32 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.
32 spots
The Old Canberra Inn
$$Craft beer pub in Lyneham with live music and hearty meals, popular with locals and families.
Caribou Kingston
$$Rustic pub with a terrace offering Canadian-inspired comfort food & a take-out option.
The George Harcourt Inn
$$Pot pies and char-grilled steaks in a classic English pub featuring eclectic live-music shows.
The Civic Pub
$$Familiar bistro dining in a comfy pub with a large pool room & a tree-shaded street terrace.
Kingston Hotel
$$Big, casual joint with sport, pub grub and a cook-your-own steakhouse, plus a spacious beer garden.
The Dock
$$Restaurants in Kingston, Canberra.
Himalayan BBQ
Restaurants in Tuggeranong, Canberra.
Casey Jones Pub
$$Bars in Gungahlin, Canberra.
The Durham Castle Arms Pub
$$Relaxed, British-style tavern with outdoor seats & trivia, serving pub grub & craft beer on tap.
Assembly
$$Sprawling, vibrant venue with a bistro, 2 bars & a beer garden offering pub grub, TV sports & DJs.
The Pot Belly
$$Trendy locale with rugged vintage decor offering regular live music, craft brews & pub grub.
King O'Malley's
$$Bistro meals in an old-timey Irish tavern with wood-&-stone decor, plus events & live music.
The Pedlar
$$Bars in Fyshwick, Canberra.
Rose Cottage
Pubs in Tuggeranong, Canberra.
Lager House by Capital Brewing Co
Pubs in Barton, Canberra.
Gryphons Caffe & Bar
$$Breakfast, pizza and a hearty international menu, in an airy space with bar stools and sports on TV.
Lighthouse Pub
$$Steak, burgers & cocktails at a waterfront venue with big-screen sports & live music.
The Duxton
$$Buzzy, contemporary locale with streetside seats featuring eclectic pub food and live music.
Pubs in Canberra — FAQs
What are the best pubs in Canberra?+
Our top-rated pubs 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 pubs 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 pubs 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 pubs are listed in Canberra?+
We currently feature 32 pubs across Canberra and surrounding suburbs, and we add and re-check venues regularly.