The Pearl Hotel
1 Genge St, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
ClosedToday 16:00 – 02:00 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours
A stylish bar in the heart of Canberra's Civic with a near-perfect 4.9 rating — a polished spot for drinks in the city.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 16:00 – 00:00
- Tuesday
- 16:00 – 00:00
- Wednesday
- 16:00 – 00:00
- Thursday
- 16:00 – 00:00
- FridayToday
- 16:00 – 02:00
- Saturday
- 16:00 – 02:00
- Sunday
- 16:00 – 00:00
Why it's worth checking out
The Pearl Hotel sits on Genge Street in the heart of Canberra's Civic, right in the central city precinct. A stylish, well-regarded bar, it's become a popular spot for drinks and a night out in the capital, fitting naturally into the buzz of the city centre with its bars, restaurants and social energy.
The appeal is that combination of a central, easy-to-reach location and a polished, atmospheric setting — somewhere equally suited to after-work drinks, a relaxed evening or the start of a bigger night. In a precinct with plenty of options, earning a near-flawless reputation marks it out as a venue that delivers.
A 4.9 rating from nearly 700 reviews is an excellent result and a strong sign of a venue getting both the atmosphere and the service right. Drinks lists, opening hours, any food offering and pricing change, and a popular Civic venue fills up on weekends and around events, so it's worth checking current details before you go — particularly if you're heading out with a group or planning to settle in on a busy night.
Good to know
- Located on Genge Street, a main hospitality strip in Civic
- Highly reviewed with 4.9/5 from 693 Google reviews
- Operates as both bar and pub
Best for
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 4.9 from 693 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
- 95
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 86
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.
Frequently asked questions
Where is The Pearl Hotel located?+
The Pearl Hotel is located at 1 Genge St, Civic, Canberra ACT 2601.
What is The Pearl Hotel's Google rating?+
The Pearl Hotel has a 4.9 out of 5 Google rating based on 693 customer reviews.
What type of venue is The Pearl Hotel?+
The Pearl Hotel operates as a bar and pub in Canberra's Civic precinct.
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