Bootleg Bar

Bootleg Bar is a relaxed, unpretentious dive bar in Civic, Canberra, suited to a casual drink, an after-work catch-up or a night out with friends. The venue keeps its offer straightforward, with well-made cocktails, affordable drinks and a short food menu. Music helps carry the atmosphere through the night, giving the bar an easygoing but lively feel.

The standout offering is the Big Kahuna Bottomless Cocktail Session, a 90-minute experience built around rotating tiki-inspired cocktails. It costs $75 and includes tropical drinks served throughout the session, with share-style bites and bar snacks available as add-ons. DJs and upbeat music add to the party setting, making it particularly suited to birthdays, hens and bucks parties, group catch-ups and weekend celebrations. Bookings are essential for this experience.

For a simpler visit, Bootleg promotes its $5 steak and keeps basic drinks at $8, with a $7 price for university students who show valid identification. Thursdays are Uni Night, when those basics are available for $5 to students with a current uni ID. Whether you are dropping in alone for a drink, meeting friends or organising a larger celebration, Bootleg offers a central city setting focused on drinks, music and a sociable bar atmosphere.