Canberra is an often underrated tourist destination. Canberra is a place where nature meets urban; all forms of entertainment can be found in Canberra, ranging from wildlife reserves and natural sceneries to nightlife and amazing skylines. Canberra is where you need to be, especially if you are travelling as a couple or with friends. Are you interested in showing off your dance moves to your friends or do you plan to just have some drinks with them? Either way, Canberra Nightlife is the perfect place to be this season.
Enjoying Canberra Nightlife: Top 10 Places
Here are the top 10 places to enjoy Canberra Nightlife and make sure its you who calls the shots for your next awesome trip:
1. Hippo Co
This is one of Australia’s longest-running and most sought out nightclub. The Hippo Co boasts a collection of over 200 choices of Whiskey. It is an amazing location to chat, share a couple of drinks and listen to some of the best Jazz music in Australia.
Location: Garema Place, Canberra (900 m from Canberra Central)
Cost: Varies
Best time to visit: Every Wednesday (for Live Jazz)
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2. The Basement Canberra
Feast your eyes on the Basement Canberra, one of Canberra’s finest nightclubs. The Basement Canberra caters for various types of music and hosts various local and international performances. This is the ultimate place to truly get into the groove and boogie while chugging down some cocktails or beer. The Basement Canberra has a beer garden and pool tables inside it.
Location: Belconnen, Australian Capital Territory (9.6 km from Canberra Central)
Cost: Varies (cost for drinks is separate from the cost of attending music performances)
Best time to visit: Keep visiting the official website to see when your favourite Australian band is playing
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3. Shorty’s
Do you want to hang out someplace that is not too fancy? A place that serves great food and amazing cocktails? Then head over to Shorty’s. Shorty’s is an amazing pub where one can enjoy the best cocktails, delicious burgers and incredible milkshakes. Shorty’s is a fun place to be at, that is beautifully decorated with various bright lights. It does not operate on Sundays.
Location: Garema Place, Canberra (900 m from Canberra Central)
Cost: Varies
Best time to visit: Keep visiting the official website to check for special events
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4. Reload Bar and Games
Reload Bar and Games is the ultimate Canberra nightlife club for gamers. It is one of the rare places where gaming meets nightlife. Play your favourite video games or board games with friends all night long, while chugging down some amazing cocktails. Reload Bar and Games hosts various amazing competitions and events.
Place: Northbourne Avenue, Canberra (600 m from Canberra Central)
Cost: Varies
Best time to visit: Keep visiting the official website to check for special events
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5. Mooseheads Pub & Nightclub
Are you up for some R&B music? Then head on over to Mooseheads Pub & Nightclub. You can choose to go to a nightclub if you are in the mind of partying. But if you just wish to have a few silent drinks or chat with someone, then head on over to the pub.
Location: London Circuit, Canberra (1.4 km from Canberra Central)
Cost: Varies
Best time to visit: Keep visiting the official website to check for special events
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6. Mr Wolf
Drinking and dancing all night long, only at Mr Wolf. Mr Wolf is an establishment that hosts various events. Mr Wolf is open only on Thursday, Friday and Saturday (between 10 PM to 5 AM).
Location: Alinga Street, Canberra (600 m from Canberra Central)
Cost: Varies
Best time to visit: Keep visiting the official website to check for special events
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7. Honkytonks
Honkytonks is a bar cum restaurant. Honkytonks’ bar operates at night. Honkytonks specializes in Mexican and American fusion cuisine. It is one of the hip places in town to be at. It operates on all days (except Sunday and Monday).
Location: Garema Place, Canberra (950 m from Canberra Central)
Cost: Varies
Best time to visit: Keep visiting the official website to check for special events
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8. 88mph
Are you a person who misses the 80’s or is just looking for a brand new experience? Then head on over to 88mph, an 80’s themed bar. Travel back in time to when things were simple, enjoy a few drinks and bring out your groove to 80’s music. The 88mph serves freshly baked pizzas. The 88mph is a reference to the blockbuster movie with a cult following, ‘Back to the Future’.
Location: Hobart Place, Canberra (600 m from Canberra Central)
Cost: Varies
Best time to visit: Keep visiting the official website to check for special events
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9. Akiba
Akiba is an East Asia themed BBQ and bar place. One can taste Asian style cuisine and enjoy amazing cocktails in a simple but homely and comfortable bar. Akiba is one of the very few bars that operate on all days (between 11.30 AM to midnight).
Location: Bunda Street, Canberra (850 m from Canberra Central)
Cost: Varies
Best time to visit: Keep visiting the official website to check for special events
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10. Kokomo’s
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Kokomo’s is a lively joint to hang out with friends over food and drinks. It is very spacious and is constructed in two storeys. Taste amazing trans-pacific cuisine food and amazing cocktails only at Kokomo’s.
Location: Genge Street, Canberra (950 m from Canberra Central)
Cost: Varies
Best time to visit: All year
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After a hard day of work, you might find the need to relax and just have some fun to take off the stress. Sharing a few drinks or partying with friends, or a few silent cocktails are sure to keep you rejuvenated for the next day at work. So head on over to Canberra for some of the most amazing party places to enjoy Canberra nightlife!
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Frequently Asked Questions About Canberra Nightlife
What is the best time to go to a nightclub or pub in Canberra?
The best time to go to a nightclub or pub in Canberra would be at 9 PM, unless you want to attend special events (for which one needs to check the nightclub or pub’s website for event timings).
Where can one find amazing food in Canberra?
Most nightclubs and bars in Canberra, like Shorty’s and Akiba, serve some amazing food.
Are all nightclubs open on all days of the week in Canberra?
No, most nightclubs in Canberra are closed on Sundays. A few are open only on selective days of the week (like Mr Wolf) while some are open on all days of the week (like Kokomo’s).
Is Canberra a safe place to visit?
Canberra is a safe place for tourists to visit as it has a low crime rate.
What is Canberra famous for?
Canberra is most famously known for the Floriade Festival, a flower and entertainment festival during spring (September to October).
What is the legal age for drinking in Canberra?
The legal age for drinking in Canberra is 18 years.
What is a typical Canberra nightlife?
A typical Canberra nightlife includes dancing till midnight, cocktails, loud music (generally) and some of the most amazing food. But various nightclubs in Canberra have veered away from the usual to come up with their own unique Canberra nightlife experiences (like Reload Bar and Games and Hippo Co).
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