Devil You Don't

Devil You Don't sits in a basement on Edinburgh Avenue in the central New Acton area of Canberra. A characterful underground bar, it's earned a strong reputation — the kind of atmospheric, in-the-know spot that rewards seeking out, descending below street level into a moody, characterful space devoted to expertly made drinks.

The appeal is that combination of quality, creative cocktails, a genuinely atmospheric basement setting and the sense of discovery that comes with a hidden city bar, ideal for a special drink, a date or settling in for the evening. Its distinctive character and serious approach to drinks have made it a genuine favourite for those in the know.

With a 4.8 rating from nearly 300 reviews, it's clearly delivering on both the drinks and the atmosphere. Cocktail lists, any food, opening hours and any events vary, and a popular bar fills up on weekends, so it's worth checking current details before you go — though for an expertly made cocktail in a characterful underground setting, it's often just a matter of finding your way down to Devil You Don't in central Canberra.