Dickson Taphouse
30 Woolley St, Dickson ACT 2602, Australia
Open nowToday 11:30 – 22:30 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours





A well-regarded taphouse at Dickson in Canberra with a 4.4 rating across 359 reviews.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- 11:30 – 22:30
- Tuesday
- 11:30 – 22:30
- Wednesday
- 11:30 – 22:30
- ThursdayToday
- 11:30 – 22:30
- Friday
- 11:30 – 00:00
- Saturday
- 11:30 – 00:00
- Sunday
- 11:30 – 22:00
Menu
Menu link from the venue's own website. Prices and items can change — the venue's page is the source of truth.
Open menuWhy it's worth checking out
Dickson Taphouse is a corner pub in the centre of Dickson, set on Woolley Street and designed for a range of visits. The space includes a lounge area, booths, bar seating and a restaurant, so you can settle in for a drink, share a meal or book a table. Its central Dickson location makes it a straightforward option for meeting friends, while the different seating areas give groups and solo visitors some flexibility.
Drinks are a major focus, with 18 taps pouring a changing selection that includes local craft beer. The venue says it offers more than 100 beers overall, alongside signature cocktails. There is also an extensive range of non-alcoholic drinks and signature mocktails, making the list broader than beer and cocktails alone. For a more structured outing, Happy Hour runs from Monday to Saturday between 4pm and 6pm, with a separate cocktail Happy Hour on Friday and Saturday evenings from 8pm to 10pm.
The kitchen works around a seasonal menu, covering pub staples while adding a gourmet angle. The website highlights fresh seasonal produce, house-made pasta and gluten-free options, with free-range chicken and pork used in the kitchen. A designated gluten-free menu and kids menu make it a practical choice for families and diners with specific requirements. The menu information also includes dine-in lunch specials, a wine and spirits list, cocktails and a note that the venue uses imported seafood in line with seafood labelling requirements.
There is plenty happening beyond the regular food and drink offering. Friday nights feature DJs, Sunday afternoons bring live music, Tuesday includes Spin the Wheel and Wednesday is the venue’s weekly trivia night. Dickson Taphouse also takes private event and function bookings, with the team able to discuss available spaces and seasonal menus. Overall, it suits casual catch-ups, family meals, trivia groups and larger gatherings, with enough seating and drink variety to support a relaxed visit or a more event-focused occasion.
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.4 from 359 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 75
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 77
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 30
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 18 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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