Blackbird bar
A well-regarded bar in central Canberra with a 4.4 rating across 237 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Blackbird Bar is a cocktail-focused venue in Civic, Canberra, built around a lively night out rather than a quiet drink. Its offering centres on hand-crafted cocktails, with the bar highlighting specialty drinks made with carefully selected ingredients. A table can be booked for a casual evening with friends or a celebration.
Entertainment is a major part of the venue’s identity. Thursdays are dedicated to karaoke, while Fridays and Saturdays feature live music and DJs, giving the week a different feel depending on when you visit. Blackbird also provides an events and functions guide for people planning a larger gathering. With its cocktail menu, regular entertainment and upbeat atmosphere, it appears best suited to groups, celebrations and social nights out in central Canberra.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- MondayToday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 18:00 – 01:30
- Friday
- 18:00 – 03:00
- Saturday
- 18:00 – 03:00
- Sunday
- Closed
Menu
View the latest menu directly from the venue.
Open menuSpot Score
- Reputation
- 74
- Popularity
- 72
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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