The Duxton

The Duxton is a Canberra pub built around flexible dining and drinking. Downstairs, it combines relaxed dining with an entertainment-focused sports bar, making it suitable for an after-work drink, a casual meal with friends or keeping up with a game in a lively setting. Its menu runs from lunch through dinner and into late nights, with traditional pub food alongside seasonal modern Australian options.

The food offering includes the venue’s award-winning steaks, burgers and classic chicken schnitty, as well as broader pub meals and a kids menu. The drinks list is equally broad, with more than 25 beers on tap, including support for local breweries and beers featured in the GABS Hottest 100. Wine selections draw from regions including the Canberra area, Hunter Valley, Adelaide Hills, McLaren Vale, Barossa and Provence, while the cocktail list covers familiar classics as well as newer creations.

For larger gatherings, The Duxton has a range of upstairs spaces. Private events can use the rooftop terrace, where the venue says guests can take in the setting sun, or book The Oak Room, Living Room or The Loft, each described as offering expansive suburban views. Event packages are available for special occasions, giving groups more options than the downstairs pub setting alone.

With casual dining, sports-bar entertainment, a substantial drinks selection and dedicated event rooms, The Duxton suits friends, work groups, families and people organising a private function. It is also a practical choice for an easy meal or drink when you want a venue that can accommodate different tastes and levels of formality.