The event is a 3 days annual festival, that has food/drinks and performances from different parts…read moreof the world. However, based on FB comments at the Festival page, this year was not the best year of the festival.. People were complaining about the lack of variety of stalls and higher prices. Now, my impression...It was my first year in the event and I loved the concept of the festival to bring all cultures together. However, it was a bit disappointed to didn't find a stall with food/drink from my country while I saw three stalls from the same country. In addition, there was stalls from big brands in Canberra, which were not multicultural institutions, so space was not a issue! I believe that If it is designed to be a multicultural festival, all the countries should be represented! I loved the presentations, music and performances from different cultures and ethnicities!

I have a huge soft spot for Tilley's. Even though it opened doors only in the early 1980s, it is a…read more1950s piano bar kind of vibe. Think plush carpet, dark wood paneling, brass and mirrors, thick velvety drapes. I know this isn't quite a fair comparison, but it feels very old school LA to me (a la The Dresden, even). Yes yes, I know; I just compared a venue in Canberra to an iconic LA institution and that is crazy talk, but it's the best that I can do. This is a great place to sit and sip, with a friend or alone, at any time of the day. There is a huge variety of people here, betraying any attempt to cast it as a "scene" -- old couples, young couples, guys, gals, families, hipsters, tradies, lawyers, students working on laptops -- you name it. It's the kind of place where you'd run into people you know, and probably make new friends (at least with the bartenders). I know I'd be a regular if I lived here. Bottom line: we all know Canberra can't compete with Melbourne or Sydney in the restaurant and nightlife departments, so why bother trying to reproduce a night out in either of those two cities? A couple glasses of red wine at Tilley's will help you embrace the Canberra experience as its own thing.

Best eggs on sourdough in Canberra that I've tried and I've lived here my while life. The coffee is…read morepretty really good too.

Cool event! Most of the people wear costumes and keep the good vibe. However, I think the structure…read moreshould be better. More food stalls with typical German food and more attractions/activities would be much apreciate considering the price of the ticket. In addition, thye should have more drink stalls as well... loooong queue to get beer/drinks.

A nice friendly club that supports local interest groups…read more Well appointed and you will be made to fell welcome even if you are just visiting.

I was here to see some acts during the Australian Blues Music Festival. It was a decent venue for…read morethis. They've got a modern ID system for guests: just pop your drivers license onto the card reader machine screen and it verifies you're not from 'round here, and are automatically registered and let in with a day ticket. I was only in the lounge - not the bistro or gambling rooms - but it was nice for its type. There were a couple of areas, with a variety of seating: stools at high tables, lounge-y chairs at low tables, normal chairs at normal tables which make eating easier. These areas are at different levels so that when there's an act on at the stage at the far end everyone gets a good view. Toilets were very recently refurbished, and done to a very good standard. There's a sandwich/snack counter for those who don't want the full restaurant. The regular beers and spirits are on. They had a range of wines by the glass and bottle, some of which were exceedingly cheap (for good reason, but if that's OK with your palate, it makes drinking here economical). They let kids in, but they have to start in the family-friendly part.