
The Civic Pub
A much-loved pub in Canberra's Braddon, rated 4.3 across more than 2,000 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
The Civic Pub sits on Lonsdale Street in Braddon, Canberra's busiest eating-and-drinking precinct in the inner north. A much-loved pub, it's a genuine local fixture — combining a relaxed, characterful pub atmosphere with quality food, good drinks and a lively, welcoming feel, the kind of crowd-pleasing local that's right at home on one of the capital's best strips.
The appeal is that combination of a great pub atmosphere, quality food and drinks and a prime Braddon location, ideal for a relaxed meal, a drink, a catch-up or a night out. Braddon's vibrant mood pairs perfectly with a characterful pub that does its food and drinks well, and the Civic Pub has clearly won over a big, loyal following.
With a 4.3 rating from more than 2,000 reviews, it's clearly a popular, well-loved spot. Menus, drinks lists, opening hours and any events vary, so it's worth checking current details before you go — though for a meal, a drink or a relaxed night out in a characterful pub, it's often just a matter of dropping in at the Civic Pub in Braddon.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 10:30 – 23:30
- TuesdayToday
- 10:30 – 23:30
- Wednesday
- 10:30 – 23:30
- Thursday
- 10:30 – 23:30
- Friday
- 10:30 – 01:00
- Saturday
- 10:30 – 01:00
- Sunday
- 10:30 – 23:30
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 72
- Popularity
- 100
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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