14 January 2015

Best of Canberra - Cocktails

| Sophia Carlini
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Anyone that knows me, knows that my favourite Thursday night activity is drinking cocktails with friends. Actually, it doesn’t even have to be a Thursday night, it’s just a thing I love to do. There is something so sexy and cool about putting on red lipstick and your new favourite dress and just sitting at the bar with a friend or two, gossiping over margaritas.

I tend to frequent the same venues, so often, the bartenders know my name … they even give me extra cherries without me having to ask.

It’s probably time to shake it up a little, so this week I want to know, where can I find Canberra’s best cocktails?

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New bar in Belco – 54 Benjamin – has pretty awesome house cocktails and a great welcoming vibe.

Mary Jane Liddicoat2:54 pm 12 Jan 15

Polit Bar here. Many thanks to y’all! And yes, we do Harvey Wallbangers and even Fluffy Ducks (very out of fashion, we know, but lots of fun…)

While not a habitual ‘rager’, I did enjoy few cocktails and mocktails at Jamie’s (Civic) at a special night out recently . . . the blueberry and basil smash was a highlight.

http://www.jamieoliver.com/italian/australia/restaurants/canberra/menu/drinks

C’mon Sophie, keep it real: Best of Canberra – Underpasses to drink goon in.

I’ve noticed the Chisholm Vikings have a cocktail menu up. Regret canna remember what types, but I know Harvey Wallbangers weren’t on it.

Has anyone seen a place making Harvey Wallbangers ? I seem to remember they were in a few places in the early 80’s. The Lakeside Friday evening joint used to knock em up.

pink little birdie4:19 pm 06 Jan 15

Kremlin Bar.
They do a very good range of cocktails.
If I going for cheap Hellenic clubs do good basics

James McMahon3:40 pm 06 Jan 15

Polit Bar Manuka the girls can make some really tatsy cocktails, and its a really good vibe.

Polit bar indeed

Muddle Bar is always good. Try the Mango Weiss Bar.

Holden Caulfield11:03 am 06 Jan 15

Yes, Polit Bar is very good too.

Holden Caulfield10:49 am 06 Jan 15

1. Molly (Civic)
2. The Rum Bar (Kingston Foreshore)

Amy Birchall10:49 am 06 Jan 15

Good topic! I rate the basement bar at A. Baker and Polit in Manuka. They know their stuff.

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