Kingston Hotel

The Kingston Hotel — affectionately known as 'The Kingo' — sits on Canberra Avenue in the Kingston area of Canberra's inner south. A much-loved pub, it's a genuine local institution — famous for its long-standing cook-your-own-steak offering, a relaxed pub atmosphere, good drinks and a warm, welcoming feel, the kind of beloved hotel that generations of Canberrans have returned to.

The appeal is that combination of a great pub atmosphere, the fun and value of its renowned cook-your-own grill, good drinks and a convenient Kingston location, ideal for a relaxed meal, a drink, a catch-up or a fun night out. Its distinctive cook-your-own offering and genuine character have made it a real institution, and the Kingo has clearly kept its big, loyal following happy over the years.

With a 4.3 rating from more than 2,200 reviews, it's clearly a popular, well-loved spot. The cook-your-own offering, menus, drinks, opening hours and any events vary, so it's worth checking current details before you go — though for a fun, hands-on grill, a drink and a characterful pub atmosphere, it's often just a matter of dropping in at the Kingo in Kingston.