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

We made reservations on NYE for 5:00pm for 7 people. Our table was ready when we arrived. This was…read moreour 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.

Fun restaurant with very friendly staff with great decor for a Pub. Wood sticky tables and mostly…read morestools for seats. Both of us had the ribeye steak and both thought the steaks were just ok, lots of gristle and not super flavorful.

My wife and I found this place during a weeklong stay in Canberra. It is near the Central Bus Stop…read moreand City Central, surrounded by many other eateries, shops, etc. This is your typical Irish bar, featuring Giuness beer, but they have plenty of other beers on tap including our favorite: BentSpoke Crankshaft. Food is good and the seating, inside and out, is pleasant. One thing to watch for are the homeless and beggers. During one afternoon we saw several people trying to beg for money; one woman was brazen enough to ask specifically for A$2, then proceeded to walk throughout the outside eating area, drinking what was left in abandoned glasses and eating what food was left behind. This is a minor annoyance but something to be aware of and expect. If we ever make it back to Canberra you can expect us to visit this pub again.

Although I am sure most Americans seek this place out because of its name, this was actually a…read more"find" for a sports bar and burger restaurant. Really good food, reasonably priced, Friendly boisterous wait staff who seem to enjoy working here. Good place to unwind. Parking is a bit of a challenge but then again it is all over Canberra!

Good food - bar snacks work really well to share, and the Peking Duck fries are a winner…read more Happy Hour 4-6pm every day. Trivia on Monday nights and different specials each night. Gastro-pub meets Sports bar, but definitely also family friendly. The staff are lovely.

I've stopped in here a couple of times for a pint while wandering around the Civic area. It's a…read moresolid place for a pint! Never a long line for the bar even at peak Friday after-work drinks time. I've always been able to find a table to sit or stand, again even at peak times. The beer selection is also good, with a rotating draft selection featuring some local, local-ish, and not-so-local beers. The beer always tastes fresh and the service at the bar is always friendly. The place has a classic pub feel to it, with exposed brick walls and a fireplace, nicely lightened up by the backlit bar with its white subway tiles. Good vibes all around!

Had a $17 bangers and mash and it hit the spot just right. The gravy was a really great…read moreconsistency. It was nothing fancy, but the meal came out fast and was what you expect. The pub itself is great, I've had many a fun night here, and I'm sure I'll have many more. Anyplace that has a pint of Guinness to offer, is a place that earns 3 stars minimum from me.

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!

A true gem in Canberra. Great whiskey selection, friendly staff, I love the warm atmosphere of this…read moresmall upstairs speakeasy. I spent an evening drinking whisky, eating cheese and listening to jazz. Hard to beat. If you like whiskey or mixed drinks, this is the place to go. I'm an American and I arrived in Canberra on a Wednesday afternoon. The first thing I did when I got to my hotel was Google "Canberra jazz" and Hippo Bar was the top hit. It's located right in the heart of the city center, but its vibe is very different than the touristy stuff around it. It was dark and cozy with a film noir atmosphere. If a complex murder mystery had erupted in front of me, I would not have been surprised. They are skilled mixologists too. One bartender made a drink where he filled a rocks glass to the brim with water. Then half-filled a small brandy glass with some brown liquor, lit it on fire, began spinning the brandy glass on top of the water glass, then started shaking in something from what looked like a pepper shaker, causing sparks to fly within the brandy glass. He did this for a lot longer than I expected. It was quite a show. He finished by pouring the singed brown liquor into a new glass and grating what smelled like cinnamon on top. I was impressed. The only disappointments were the wine. I had two glasses to start and both choices were mediocre. They are clearly focused on mixed drinks and whiskey. The food choices were minimal as well. I enjoyed a cheese platter, but it wasn't a meal.

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.

1st star - I had the chicken thigh special and it was acceptably tasty…read more2nd star - designated smoking area for smokers to keep away from children 3rd star - activities outdoors for families No 4th star - we waited a very very very long time for food and those served first at the table finished their meal before half the meals even came out No 5th star - kids menu could be better for picky eaters, even if it's just nuggets. The chips also weren't good. Kids hated them chips, and they usually love chips! 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

Awesome little old school pub just north of main Sydney zone. We stopped for some pints and lunch…read morebefore heading to Sydney and it was a great recommendation. Fish and chips were excellent t, staff were friendly, great beers, and various outdoor areas. Great spot.

Been coming here for trivia on Wednesdays and have been having a great time! The service is mostly…read morequick, the atmosphere is fun and the food, especially the pizza, we have been really enjoying. My one complaint is that for being a bar with "hops" in the name and a beer centric venue, there really aren't that many options for beer on tap and they don't seem to have rotating options either. Otherwise totally love it

They do have some of the best Buffalo chicken wings in Canberra, and I do appreciate that they…read moreserve them with a BLUE cheese dip (I'm strongly opinionated it's blue cheese dip or nothing). The service is always nice and the decorations and activities around are fun and give off good vibes. The menu is slightly overpriced for what you get in my opinion, to explain why it's not 5 stars. Please keep your Buffalo wings with BLUE cheese sauce on the menu. However they make the wings and Buffalo sauce is tasty and stands out to other Buffalo wings in Canberra. 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

Been here a few times. I'm not a vegan, but I love their vegan dishes. It's so nice having actual…read morevegetables rather than plant based meat. It's nice food that happens to be vegan, not "trying" to be vegan. I love how they update their menu seasonally, so pictured is pumpkin from one season, and eggplant from another. They are nourishing and filling. Service times for tables/ tickets if people order consecutively to split bills rather than as a whole table is a bit inconsistent even if your tickets are one after the other. But otherwise the staff are lovely and the vibes are good. I'm not a dog owner but I love how people can bring their dogs. If you come here and are a dog owner, please bring your dog (obviously outside). 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

One of my fav little pubs in Canberra. Friendly atmosphere in a beautiful suburb with plenty of…read moretasty food on offer. I usually go for a steak or schnitzel with a pint. During the week they usually have specials on as well like beer and steak for $12 etc etc If you are after somewhere easy, casual and relaxed. Edgar's is it.

Okay, so I'm drinking gin, eating popcorn chicken and listening to James Brown. Life is very good…read morefor me. What you need to do is walk through QT's in-hotel barber shop, let your eyes adjust to the VERY dark venue and then make your way to bar. YaY! I suggest you look at the cocktail menu, laugh at the hilarious names and then choose a Cucumber Dill Collins. I then suggest you buy a bowl of popcorn chicken, high five your best mate and sit yourself down on one of the comfy couches. The staff are friendly and beautiful. The soundtrack is all types of good. Everything tastes delicious. Hooray for Lucky's Bar!

Awesome bar!! Held a function here great bartenders,…read moredelicious appletinis and great music nothing to complain about!! Love the decor, love entering through the barber shop and love all the fancy glassware in the cabinets!