I had an overnight stopover in Canberra. It was the night of the budget release by the liberal…read morenational coalition so all the hotel rooms in the capital were booked. There was a post budget media event next morning. Just couldn't find a room. Then got the YHA room with en-suite. It was a good deal with 2 bunk beds, a double bed and a sleep out on the floor. There was a tv and a clean and hot shower. Worked really well. There was some kinda work site next door that got me up early with machine tools and other mechanical noises. Still managed to get the badly needed 7 hours to revive the muddle mind. May have put a holiday maker off but I had a 730 meeting at the private dining room in parliament for a media event so that helped. Tea & coffee facilities. No fridge or safe in room but cooking facilities and large refrigerators downstairs for food storage. You can't stay longer than 14 days though without manager saying it's ok! Good for back packers & groups traveling to Canberra!

This review is for the Bbytes internet cafe, not the actual hostel. Breakfast here was excellent,…read moreand I am led to believe that one could access the internet here if one was so inclined. Minus one star for being so damn hard to find so I could write a review--what kind of internet cafe doesn't have an internet presence?!

This is basically another one of those random places that we ended up at while making a trek from…read moreAdelaide to Brisbane (via other capital cities). Checking in was pretty straight forward, especially since we didn't quite have a reservation. The rooms were also rather comfortable as well. Yeah, as a place to stay it certainly wasn't bad, and wasn't that pricey either.

I used to come here regularly when I did drink. The caterpillars are pretty good if you're a…read moredrinker. There's plenty of space and cushion lounges if you book. My friends and I had a great new years 2021 here. Service is very friendly and they recognise your face if you are a regular. We've also had a few work functions here over the years and the nibbles are tasty. All my reviews are standardised to the following star ratings: 1. Customer service I.e. friendly, easy to book, etc. 2. Accessibility I.e. location, decor and scenery, easily assessable or flexible, etc. 3. Work, health and safety I.e. clean, safe, etc. 4. Quality of goods and/or services I.e. good food, good movers, etc. 5. Comparison to similar for location - I.e. would I recommend this above other places

Canberra is a boring public service-inspired grey wasteland of nothingness! NOT!…read more This little hidden gem is precisely what the doctor ordered. I and her majesty went there for our wedding anniversary last Christmas Eve and today for a get together pre-Mothers day. It's a spectacularly cozy cocktail lounge with superb staff, premium drinks menu, awesome 'light' food menu and quirky Alice in Wonderland-inspired decor. Staff are always ready with excellent advice on drink choices. My favourite is the Diplomatico Reserva Rum Old Fashioned. "Tipsy Tea" is a high tea with a cocktail twist served every Saturday afternoon. Awesome couple of cocktails served with a course of savoury nibbles then a course of sweets (oh, so sweet). All for a very reasonable per person price. Suits a more mature clientele. In a hidden but nice position right in the centre of town.

Pretty quiet on a rainy Sunday but the music is chilled and the staff are friendly. Drinks are…read morestandard price for Canberra. The rigmarole to start a tab makes you want to have more than one drink to make it worth the effort. The only negative is that the floors and table surfaces are very sticky, could warrant some hot water and a scrubbing brush.

Got pulled in by a band they had one evening... bar was pretty standard. I did not sample any food…read more Tacos in Australia.. ha! Not for this guy. Good crowd of birds milling about. Friendly bar staff. Good music. Decent selection of beer (for Canberra). I could spend a few more hours there... Outside seating is decent if it's warm.

So I'm writing this in context of what it is. It is a pub. They have several sitting areas many TVs…read moregreat selection of beers open till late great atmosphere and even if you're having a bite to eat they have great food. There's a pub. They are awesome. I definitely recommend it.

Had a family gathering so we used their outdoor seating for the occasion and had one area to…read moreourselves. Love the "secret garden" ambiance! The ordering and paying via QR code was convenient and service was prompt. I enjoyed their calamari and was surprised it was cut like fillets rather than the usual calamari rings. The kids ordered steak (lol) which were huge and were thoroughly enjoyed by the young ones. Didnt get to try a lot but heard the drinks were good as well as their beef curry! Parking could be a challenge so it was good we had shared cars coming here. Dog-friendly! (they offer steak for the pups)

Super cool hidden speakeasy. It is almost impossible to find, but worth it once you get there. Long…read morecopper bar, nice lighting and well made drinks.

Nice smooth drinks as welcoming as the atmosphere, which can be romantic, fun, raucous or relaxed…read moredepending on your mood. Dim lighting, comfortable seating and just as nice by the bar as it is on the tables near the small stage. A great place for an old fashioned and a good long talk with your date or your friends.

THE TIPSY BULL. CANBERRA we stopped here for a…read moredrink after a day of sightseeing. Had read about it and it had good reviews. I see why. Hard to describe as it appeared more likely to be a BBQ/Burger/ Beer venue. We found that outdoor ambiance on a Friday, after work, happy hour type time.. But we found tons and tons of Gins. Who would ever believe there could be so many! Seems Gin distilleries are the new Brew Pubs of Australia At any rate, how do you choose from 50/60 gins? Well, you have one of the incredibly knowledgeable staff ask what you usually drink, suggest similar choices and some different tastes you might like. I chose one for its shock value. It was made with ants only found in one place in the world, Northern Australia, of course. I was told the ants tasted like lime. Yeah right, but damn if they didn't. As a snack we had some incredible Sourdough Bread with a whipped concoction of Ricotta Cheese. Really great. The place was filling up with others coming for early dinner so we left, quite satisfied, happy with our find. Can't address the actual food here, but judging by the increasing crowd it must be good. Strongly suggest making a reservation. I do have a question, though. Just how cold does it have to get in .Australia for you guys to actually light all those outdoor heaters you have?

There are a bunch of folks already complaining about customer service here -- let me add to that…read more Back in Canberra for dinner with my mum, book an outdoor table -- get there, told that's not what I booked, that couldn't tell you when, but that we can't leave because we pre-paid. It's clear they're using this mechanism not to make sure people turn up, but rather, to hold them hostage when they let them down.

Great place to have a beer on a Friday night! The beer range is broad and changing every week,…read moreencouraging you to have a try and break out of your comfort zone. The live music is always easy listening and there is room to have a dance if you so feel the need. Also great range of meals and share plater options!