Assembly

Assembly is a large, all-day pub on Lonsdale Street in Braddon, Canberra, with breakfast, lunch and dinner covered. The venue serves barista coffee and breakfast in the morning, then shifts easily into long lunches, after-work drinks, live sport and late-night cocktails. Its full bistro and bar make it a practical choice when a group wants different ways to spend the day in one place.

The food offering includes regular pub-style specials alongside the broader menu. On weekdays, the rotating $20 Pub Lunch is designed for either a quick office escape or a more leisurely meal. The current example listed on the site is a red curry with woodfired chicken thigh, jasmine rice, crispy curry leaves, coriander and papadams. Sundays bring a changing roast special with potatoes, seasonal vegetables, gravy and traditional trimmings. Weekend brunch is also available through a package that includes a welcome cocktail, two hours of unlimited mimosas and a choice of breakfast.

Space is a major part of Assembly’s appeal. There is a sizeable beer garden, a sports bar, a bistro and room for families, friends and larger groups. The venue accepts bookings for groups of 10 or more, while its functions offering covers birthdays, private events and larger celebrations. The beer garden, sports bar or a section of the bistro can be booked, with the venue able to host up to 150 guests across the space. That makes it better suited to social gatherings and group occasions than a quiet, intimate meal.

Assembly is the flagship venue of Rabble Hospitality Group and is positioned as a central meeting place for Braddon locals and visitors. Its Friday Knock-offs offer runs from 4pm until late, with $15 espresso martinis, margaritas and Aperol spritzes, while Saturday night programming includes House Party Saturdays. Whether you are meeting friends for a casual meal, taking the family out, settling in for sport or organising a larger event, Assembly offers several distinct settings under one roof. It is located at 11 Lonsdale Street, Braddon ACT 2612, and bookings can be made online.