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Canberra Nightlife

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  • By tiabunna on April 20, 2006
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  • Canberra has its own casino, located in the city area. I suspect that either you are, or are not, ‘a casino person’. While I have no objection to casinos, I am in the ‘not’ group and happily confess to never having visited this one. Their tag line that Casino Canberra is the heart and soul of the city, with … all the thrills of casino gaming seems to me just a little overstated, but should you be attracted to casinos there is quite a range of games available.

    12 noon through the night to 0600.

  • Theme: Casino
  • Phone: (02) 6257 7074
  • Directions: 21 Binara St, Canberra City, alongside the Crowne Plaza Hotel.
  • Website: www.casinocanberra.com.au

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    Dining Out: Nightlife on the Southside
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  • By fellman01 on August 28, 2003
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  • Kingston - Canberra
    Kingston
    by fellman01
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    Both Manuka and Kingston are two of the best spots to get something to eat and catch some music. Plenty of streetside dining choices for all tastes and budgets. Manuka is a bit more upmarket but neither area will break the bank if you check out the prices.

    Casual works well

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  • Theme: Eating and Drinking
  • Address: Canberra Avenue and Captain Cook Crescent
  • Directions: Just a few blocks south of Parliament House off of Canberra Avenue. Take an immediate right on Captain Cook crescent for Manuka or a left at Manuka Oval for Kingston. Both are marked by street signs so you will not miss them

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  • By Ronald_T on September 12, 2002
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    by Ronald_T
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    It was only 10 months ago when I last visited Canberra and I was now really surprised that the nightlife had changed so much. Before it was a dead city during the week, now it is a sparkling centre during the evenings. Although it just youth you see at the first sight, other pubs with adults are full as well. Its still so if you go to a disco (most they call them 'clubs') is that you have to be a member or pay entry fee between A$ 5 and A$ 15. Especially on special days like New Years Eve you have to pay in almost every bar and mostly not cheap. They do this to keep the very young people (with just a little money) outside. Drinking and partying in the streets is then also not a strange sight; and it is really sad to see how this youth make a mess out of town. On the other hand the city cleaning do a great job that you don't see anything from it anymore in the morning. I think one of the reasons why it has become so busy and bustling with life is that new bars and eateries with outdoor seating's have opened up. The most popular one is King O'Malley's (see further). Also young prostitutes showing up in the street scene. As in the most Capital cities, also here you find a lot of snobs. Don't have sense for drinking? There is still the cinema in the centre (and also one in Manuka) and even going to the theatre is an option.

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  • By Ronald_T on September 12, 2002
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  • Canberra Nightlife
    by Ronald_T
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    My favorite pub is an Irish one. 'Café Phoenix' and of course they have great Guinness. I always ask a pint or 6 of it ;-)


    Almost everyday they play live music, most of the time by the clients, but at the weekends there is always a band playing.




    As long you're not nude is everything fine ;-) Only rules: no bare feet's because of glass on the ground.

  • Theme: Eating and Drinking
  • Directions: The Phoenix 21 East Row Canberra City (02)

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  • By Ronald_T on September 12, 2002
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    by Ronald_T
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    The Canberra Casino if you think you are a lucky person ;-) For me it was a good spot when it was really hot to cool down a little and looking at the sports. Gambling give me always a hole in my pocket ;-)


    Canberra Casino offers you games such as Blackjack, Baccarat, Sic Bo, Money Wheel, Pai Gow and American Roulette. Entertainment during the evening ranges from cabaret performances, karaoke, comedy and nightclub for over 25's.



    During the day you can get in without special dress code. Of course not in swimming pants ;-) In the evening from about 7 - 8 pm they ask you to be neat, but a costume is not required.

  • Theme: Eating and Drinking
  • Directions: Casino Canberra 21 Binara Street Canberra City ACT 2601 Tel: 02 6257 7074

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    Pubs/Clubs/Bars: PJ O'Reilly's. PJ's is one of...
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  • By Ronald_T on September 12, 2002
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    PJ O'Reilly's. PJ's is one of the Irish theme pubs Canberra has to offer for those feeling nostalgic or just keen to experience that Irish atmosphere. Of course, PJ's is the place to go if you feel like a pint of Guinness (what I always want) but they have also other Irish beers on tap. You can grab a meal and catch some live, often Irish-flavoured, music. O'Reilly's is big on theme nights and St Patrick's Day at PJ's is one of the most crowded sites in Canberra.


    Two separated bars, a smokers and no smokers place, make it enjoyable for all of us. The staff is also much nicer here then in King O'Malley Irish pub.




    Casual but neat.

  • Theme: Live Music
  • Directions: PJ O'Reilly's West Row (Cnr Alinga St) Canbe

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  • By Ronald_T on September 12, 2002
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    by Ronald_T
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    King O'Malley Irish Pub. In my eyes it is not a real Irish pub because its only popular music they play. Only the outlook is Irish. But it's a very nice place to sit outside on the terrace during the day. In the evening you will find more snobs like doctors, lawyers and diplomats. All serious people till they get drunk and do much crazier then average people ;-)


    King O'Malley's has a wide range of imported & locally brewed beers to choose from, including Guinness, Harp, Kilkenny, Caffreys, James Squire, Hahn Premium Light, Carlton Draught, Tooheys Old & New, and VB on tap. The pub also has a selection of meals and light snacks to choose from - day or night; from simple tempters such as Wicklow Wedges with sweet chili sauce, Beef & Guinness pies (yes - you can taste the Guinness!) or Tiperary Fillet Steaks - just to name a few.




    I don't know, and neither do they I guess. There is no dress code during the day, but in the evening they may. The problem is that from the one security guard your clothes are fine and by another not. Very strange when you are with friends and one of you have to go out for something and you can't get in anymore because of your clothing. They don't have a sign with dress code outside either. I just guess they don't know themselves ;-)

  • Theme: Live Music
  • Directions: King O'Malley Irish pub 131 City Walk Canberra City ACT 2601

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  • Updated By keeweechic on September 11, 2006
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    Casino Canberra is an stylish European styled casino. It provides all the main international games including baccarat, roulette, blackjack and keno.

    Canberra has a lively theatre scene which offers a selection of top quality shows and concerts. There are also nightclubs and discos plus numerous cinemas.

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  • Theme: Adult Spot
  • Directions: Within walking distance from City Interchange. Open: 12 noon - 6 am daily

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  • By RamSter on September 12, 2002
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    These people asked that i took a photo of them, what a lovely bunch, they told me that they are part of a waterpolo team or something........they told me to come..thing is i cant swim too well :(

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    Pubs/Clubs/Bars: All Saints
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  • Updated By Sweetberry1 on July 17, 2004
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  • City Scene - Canberra
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    by Sweetberry1
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    All Saints Wine Bar, in 36 Alourere st. Braddon.

    All Bar Nun, 1 McPherson st. O'Connor.

    I personally haven't been to any nightspots in Canberra, but I have been told by friends that these are popular.

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  • Theme: Eating and Drinking
  • Address: 36 Alourere st. Braddon

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