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Bentspoke Brewing Co

4.3 (46 reviews)
ModerateBars, Breweries, Pub Food
Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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What's the vibe?
Loud
Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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David H.

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

Love the detailed beer menu too.
Wink B.

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!

Sean A.

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!!

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Ken L.

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!

What a heavy duty beer carrier!
Tom T.

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.

Grain crusted chicken wings. Small order $12

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.

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2 years ago

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

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

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

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9 years ago

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

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

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Great food, cold beer (get the Crankshaft!) and love the outdoor seating!

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Tipsy Bull

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Tipsy Bull - This is how they bring your gin.  You make the drink yourself.

This is how they bring your gin. You make the drink yourself.

Tipsy Bull - My own gin DIY paddle

My own gin DIY paddle

Tipsy Bull - I chose the one with the ants only found on the North Coast of AU.  .....And there were crunchy and really did taste like lime.

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I chose the one with the ants only found on the North Coast of AU. .....And there were crunchy and really did taste like lime.

Hippo Bar - That's the picture of my bartender

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4.3(6 reviews)
0.6 km

Pretty cool and trendy pub in Canberra. Came here for the weekend with some friends, two of which…read morehad been and raved about the cocktails. The cocktail menu was pretty extensive and every drink sounded amazing. They all cost $15 which isn't bad compared to drinks in Sydney. For my first round, I got the So Ho Lychee flavored drink - YUMMO! And the thing with the cocktails are, you can actually taste the alcohol, they don't skip. I tried my friend's Cherry Blossom drink, very yum and very strong! My next drink with the Japanese Geisha Drink which had midori and sparkling champagne - very tasty as well. Later in the evening, an R&B singer started performing and she was really talented. This is a very cool place to hang out and have a cocktail!

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Hippo Bar - Is it fun or just work?

Is it fun or just work?

Hippo Bar - Whiskey selection at Hippo Bar

Whiskey selection at Hippo Bar

Hippo Bar - Rustic wall decorations.

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Rustic wall decorations.

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5.0(2 reviews)
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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.

Bentspoke Brewing Co - bars - Updated May 2026

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