Beer is great, lots to choose from. Nice setting. Great atmosphere and music. Will go there again. read more

We made reservations on NYE for 5:00pm for 7 people. Our table was ready when we arrived. This was our first time here and we really enjoyed it! The decor inside was very cool & unique. There were heaps of beers to choose from. We ordered the fish tacos. They were DELICIOUS & full of flavor. read more

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First off there is lots of seating at this place so check upstairs if it looks full at first. There is a treat selection of beers and also a few wines and non alcoholic bevvies so everyone should be able to find a nice drink. There weren't a ton of veggie options but I did really enjoyed the mushroom and beet sandwich-solid choice! The fries were nice and crispy on the outside/softer inside. Quick simple service and nice food. A good choice for a relaxing time. That said it can be a bit loud so maybe not best for deep conversation at a busy time! read more

Great little micro brewery a short walk from our hotel. I had 2 sample bars which let me select from any of the beers. A massive selection. I wanted to keep on trying more but I had to be responsible. Be had some wings and chips and the portions were large. Well worth a visit! I'll be back read more

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Great food, cold beer (get the Crankshaft!) and love the outdoor seating! Staff is friendly. We'll be back!

My only nit is the noise. The good news is its nearly impossible to talk so you must drink but you drink because you cannot hear anything without yelling! So we drink! That said, what a GREAT spot! Not only is the robust beverage menu crafty but the food here is delish too. There were several things on the menu sure to please any palate or interest! Service was well above my expectations. Everyone is friendly, knowledgeable about their offerings (that doesn't happen everywhere!) and on top of customer needs - no question! If you're in this part of town, Bentspoke needs to be on your short list of places to get to! read more

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Fun fact. Australia Day is also Triple J's Hottest 100 countdown, and in the craft beer world, it's the announcement of GABS Hottest 100 beers. Which came first? Music obviously. Located smack on the corner of in the Braddon hub of things; Bentspoke knows how to put on a party. For GABS Hot 100, they throw a massive event. Decorations are draped all over the venue, patrons fill the venue and it gets better. When they announce that one of their beers made the Hot 100 list, free shouts to all. First come, first serve of course. The beer is beautiful with so many choices. There's the standard pale ales and IPA's, but for the adventurous, they do have some fun experimental ones as well. Their food is pretty bomb as well. The space is beautiful to enjoy as the sun shines. It's very open, outside tables, "inside" is just their walls open to the chaos of the outside world. What is more to life than good beer and good food? read more

Great pigs ear burger. The beer list isn't as extensive as I thought, but it is cold, fresh and pairs well with their yummy chips (fries in US-speak). No wifi, but the outdoor seating on a warm day makes up for it, along with the cheery staff. read more

This gem of a meeting place is awesome. Great brewed beers, fantastic food and THE BEST staff in the capital. Yeah it gets noisy & crowded, yet kids, pets & patrons are always happy. Drop in and support this wonderful establishment. Cheers crew!! read more

Bentspoke Brewing Co - Bars Near Me - Braddon, ACT

Very amenable and knowledgeable service, again. Always enjoy at least 2 visits to Bentspoke when we are visiting from Somerville, Vic. Really appreciated the two 10 packs deal too. read more

Good vibe great beer selection menu good food A place to go with friends for a few drinks after work or on a weekday read more

I highly recommend this restaurant...and if you like beer it's a 'must go' in Canberra. I went with a large group. We each ordered the pre-set $30 aud menu. We were served more than eight dishes from fries and fish taco to calamari and chicken on a stick. Delicious!!! There was so much food! I stopped at the chicken on a skewer. And ladies, when it's time for you to go..... six stalls, for real read more

This is my go to brewery and when I come to Canberra. By far crankshaft is one of the best IPAs that I've ever had! Ryan is one of the great people that work here. The staff is extra friendly and the beer is amazing. Great outdoor seating, perfect for a socializing! read more

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This place is AMAZING! They make a dozen or so beers IN HOUSE behind the bar and they're mostly amazing (I only tried four). The food was also excellent and the staff and vibe just excellent. One of my favourite Canberra drinking spots so far. read more

I'm a huge fan of beer. I'm a huge fan of cycling. I'm a massive fan of Bentspoke, every trip to the nation's capital I return with a case of tinnies safely tucked away in the boot & more often than not I'll drop into their pub to sample some of their beers that aren't available in cans or elsewhere. The food is perfectly matched for beer drinking. Mac n cheese balls have become a bit of a Canberra thing but Bentspoke's are the business. Only warning is it regularly gets very crowded & noisy but hey it's a pub what do you expect. read more

Serious beer brewed right here. Tasty food and great atmosphere. I love the beer sampler carrier. The chicken burger was great. For a Tuesday night, the place was hopping. read more

Bentspoke Brewing Co - What a heavy duty beer carrier! - Bars Near Me - Braddon, ACT

Great vibe, top notch food and beer, and super friendly service. What else can you ask for? I'll defn be coming back!

A Canberra classic, I think. Nice staff, great beers brewed on site and decent food to go with it. In terms of atmosphere it's probably more of a place for larger groups and loud conversations than anything intimate. read more

So many options!!! All kinds of beer and some cider and ginger beer too! Warm cider was perfect for the vil weather. These guys have put a creative spin on your everyday microbrew. The place was hopping tonight, was hard to find a table, but if you post up at the bar you can get lucky. read more

Nothing ordinary about the food. Nothing ordinary about the beer. Nothing ordinary about the staff and their friendliness and dedication to what they are selling. Nothing ordinary about the venue and it's decor. A wonderful place to while away an hour or full day. read more

I didn't stand a chance with Bentspoke. C'mon, a brew pub that serves nothing but its own beers on 12 different taps? This place was made for me. And Bentspoke may have been a large factor in my decision to visit Canberra. A very large factor. The beer was impressive in variety and taste. I sampled four all together, from a farmhouse ale, to a pale ale, to a Belgium inspired red, to a raspberry infused wheat beer. I love that they use the beer (or beer ingredients) in their food menu, but that's also where this place stumbled for me. While the food was all good, the flavour combinations just didn't meld well for me. The grain crusted hot wings (giant "small" order $12) tasted too much like grain, and the tomato sauce coating (pasta like, not ketchup like) was a bit strange. Despite seeing tons of chili flakes, I also didn't feel much heat. The B-Ten brisket burger ($19) was let down by the barbecue sauce made from their own Braddon Bitter beer. Despite this, Bentspoke is a standout pub with a great vibe, knowledgable and friendly staff, and is definitely worth a visit for anyone who enjoys craft beer. read more

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Beer is outstanding, had six different beers and no complaints about any. As for the food, highly recommend the chips and wings. Both outstanding. read more

I didn't have any food here so the five stars is basically on the strength of how damn awesome the beer and staff are. One of the best brew bars I have been to hands down, indeed so good we visited twice in one day! With 18 beers and ciders on offer there is something for everyone and the staff will happily help you out and give you a taster to find the perfect something for you to settle down to nurse. There is also a raft of info on each beer on the menu and boards. The best thing about the place though was it seemed to be a pretentious and dickhead free zone. Craft and micro brewing is somewhat becoming tedious due to the people involved who seem to turn their nose up at anything that doesn't have the latest hops from Outer Mongolia grown by blind monks and give your Pale Ale an IBU of 20 billion. At Bentspoke you won't find this. It's simply great beer that's kept simple and cherished by the brewers. read more

Bentspoke Brewing Co - Bars Near Me - Braddon, ACT

Great beer. Excellent service. Can't hear a word anyone is saying. So incredibly loud. Even sitting outside. Not a place to have a conversation with your fellow "diners". read more

Bentspoke has become a Canberra institution and with good reason. Great place for Friday and Saturday nights out. Their in-house brews are the best in Canberra and the grill always hits the spot. read more

Brewpub on the sidewalk with good food in Canberra near CBD. Extensive list of beers brewed on site, and decent menu of good food. Great find. Be warned, they're run out of stuff, both certain beers and food items. Come with an open mind and ask to the staff for alternatives, if your first choice doesn't work out. read more

Only downside is when it gets busy it can be hard to hold any level of conversation below shouting Good food, good drinks - my go to place to take out-of-towners read more

Great beers, great location, great food. I love this place, and it is my go to for drinks with friends. Most of the beers I really enjoy, and the vibe of the place is awesome. Much better food than places in Kingston Foreshore. Bought a traveller which ensures I keep coming back for more and more beverages! read more

Decent beer with a good selection, typically pub food, loud enough you can't hold a conversation. What else do you need.

Very Good selection of good beer n food was good! fills up n seems popular with the locals- i would go there again if i go back to Canberra read more

Very pleased with our experience here. The ginger beer is to die for and our group of four shared a number of appetisers and the wings- delicious food and so filling. Highly recommend for a laid back atmosphere and value for money. read more

My friend has a black pepper allergy. They were completely unwilling to accommodate. We were told everything on the menu contained black pepper including the cheese platter and the steaks they pull straight from the refrigerator without any seasoning. This is the only place I've been to that was unwilling to clean a pan so the food wasn't contaminated with pepper. read more

Great local beer & gourmet pub food in the city centre. It's in the new Habitat building. They sell beer brewed on location. Week one they had a limited menu but I can't wait to go back and try the full menu. Well done on opening a brave new venture in this location. read more

Nothing else to say but absolutely sensational beers, fantastic atmosphere, and fun, friendly staff. Do yourself a favour and get down here!

Great atmosphere. Had the mulled apple ginger which was great for a cold winter evening. The food was good too as the lamb burger was delicious. We dined upstairs and I enjoyed reading the posters there. One of them read "Beer! Because no great conversation ever started with salad.". read more

Wow wow this place is amazing service is great friendly and fast great atmosphere and location is situated close to the city which is good for post dinner drinks read more

Superb ever-changing beer selection on tap. They have a take home 2l exchange plan or they even sell packs of cans (smaller selection). Oh, they do superb wings amongst other bar food! read more

Food, service and atmosphere was awesome, but the home brew is outstanding. An excellent variety of beers, plus a cider and ginger beer, made on the premises. Catered to large groups with fast service of food. Highly recommend. Will be back again. read more

Very interesting brewpub in Canberra, fortunately for us, since it seems like the only opportunity for craft beer in the capital!

Known for their beer but the food is also outstanding. Almost 20 beers to choose from and extensive food menu with lots of options. Funky vibe in Braddon, close to the cbd with a nice outside patio. Well worth the visit. read more