PJs in the City
52 Alinga St, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
ClosedToday 15:00 – 02:00 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours
A popular Irish pub in central Canberra with a 4.0 rating across 943 reviews.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 11:00 – 00:00
- Tuesday
- 11:00 – 00:00
- Wednesday
- 11:00 – 00:00
- Thursday
- 11:00 – 00:00
- Friday
- 11:00 – 02:00
- SaturdayToday
- 15:00 – 02:00
- Sunday
- Closed
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
PJs in the City is a pub in Civic, Canberra, positioned in the heart of the city just off Northbourne Avenue. It presents itself as a local meeting place, with a warm, friendly interior and a straightforward focus on good food, drinks and time with friends.
The food offering centres on Australian favourites, supported by an everyday menu and a separate late-night menu. Drinks include craft beer on tap, with a broader drinks menu available for those looking beyond beer. The website also invites guests to book a table, making the venue suited to casual catch-ups and planned gatherings alike.
There is a regular entertainment and late-night schedule, with live music on Friday and Saturday nights from 8.30pm. On those nights, the kitchen stays available for late feeds until midnight. With its central Civic location, pub-style food, drinks and live music, PJs in the City is a practical option for mates meeting in Canberra, whether they are dropping in for a pint or staying on for the evening.
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 4.0 from 943 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
- 60
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 90
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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