The Most Romantic Bars in Canberra for Date Night 

Sometimes your average bar just doesn't cut the mustard. Next time you're looking to impress your date, hit up one of the most romantic bars in Canberra instead.

High Jinks

Snagged yourself a hot date? Canberra may be small, but it’s bursting at the seams with bars, wineries and cocktail havens. Whether your style is more fine dining or sneakers on a sticky dance floor, there’s something for everyone in the nation’s capital. Read on for the best romantic bars in Canberra.

Bar Beirut

Bar Beirut 

If you and your date are suckers for good Lebanese food, look no further than Bar Beirut in Canberra’s CBD. Belly dancers bring the vibe every weekend, and regular Burlesque shows are sure to spice up the evening. 

25 Garema Place, Canberra

Hopscotch

Hopscotch

Not sure where to take your date on a sunny afternoon? The beer garden at Hopscotch is the perfect venue for an afternoon date. Live music makes for a relaxed backdrop. Indulge in pub grub classics or flex your skills with a round of trivia. 

5 Lonsdale Street, Braddon

White Rabbit Cocktail Room

White Rabbit Cocktail Room

Fancy a fancy tipple? White Rabbit Cocktail Room serves cocktails fit for a mad hatter, and its Tipsy Teapots are sure to delight. If you’d rather stay in with your date, simply order White Rabbit’s signature cocktails and a scrumptious charcuterie board for pick up or delivery. 

65 Northbourne Avenue, Canberra

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Raku

Raku

Raku delights in bringing the very freshest seafood to its diners. The sushi creations here are next level, with the option to choose from several set menu options or a la carte. The menu has been designed with sharing in mind, so get ready to nibble your way through some of the best Japanese fare Canberra has to offer together. Pair your meal with a wine, Sake, or Japanese Whisky. 

148 Bunda Street, Canberra

The Howling Moon

The Howling Moon 

Nothing screams romantic like a rooftop bar with a view, and that’s precisely what you’ll get at The Howling Moon. Come early and watch the sunset, cocktail in hand. Open seven days, The Howling Moon has happy hour and sunset sessions, perfect for date night. 

150 Northbourne Avenue, Braddon

Wine Room

Wine Room 

Know the difference between a Gewürztraminer and a Grauburgunder? Show off your wine knowledge at Wine Room, a cosy nook on Mort Street. Dine under otherworldly floral installations by creative studio Wiluna at this unique wine bar. 

24 Mort Street, Canberra 

High Jinks

High Jinks 

Plan your date for a Saturday afternoon and book a cocktail-making class at High Jinks, a basement cocktail bar that knows its stuff. With over 50 cocktails on the menu, the staff here know what they’re doing and will teach you how to mix a delectable drop of your very own. Impress your date with your concoction, then stay for a professionally shaken one and a bite to eat. 

15 Edinburgh Avenue, New Acton

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