Highball

Highball is a cocktail bar in Civic, Canberra, set above London Circuit with a tropical, greenery-filled interior and a strong focus on rum. Its drinks offering includes an extensive rum menu, tropical cocktails and house punch bowls, alongside a food selection described as vibrant bites. The setting is designed to feel separate from the city below, with plush furnishings and a lush, resort-like atmosphere.

It is particularly suited to an evening built around drinks and entertainment. DJs play every Friday and Saturday night, with dancing continuing until 3am, while the regular programme also includes Latin-themed nights, fortnightly Latino karaoke and themed bottomless brunch events. The venue also runs recurring drink promotions, including mojitos on Tuesdays, frozen cocktails on Thursdays, a daily Caribbean Cooler and an early-evening two-for-one daiquiri offer. Promotions and events may change, so checking the current listings before visiting is sensible.

For groups, Highball has a dedicated private space called the Casita Bar. This greenery-filled area includes access to a covered terrace overlooking London Circuit and City Hill, as well as its own bar. It can be hired exclusively for groups of up to 100 guests, with the venue also offering private and group cocktail classes, corporate events and other functions.

Highball is a natural fit for groups looking for a lively night out, celebrations, cocktail-focused gatherings and visitors who enjoy themed events or dancing. Couples and solo guests may prefer an earlier visit for the drinks and atmosphere, before the weekend DJs take over. With its Civic location, rum-led drinks list, terrace space and late-night programme, it offers a more event-focused bar experience than a quiet stop for a single drink.