12 December 2023

Take 3: Canberra's classiest venues to wine-down after work

| Morgan Kenyon
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guests at Leyla Bar sitting on chairs around a table and laughing

Whether there’s wine involved or not, there’s nothing like a casual wie-down after work. Photo: Leyla.

After-work drinks are a great chance to lighten the load, nurture important relationships and catch up on some good old-fashioned gossip.

Lounging in a high-class atmosphere with refreshments prepared by experts is hard to beat, too, so here are three of Region‘s favourite classy venues to unwind in after a hard day in the office.

Louis Terrace

The Terrace at Louis offers luxe outdoor drinks and dining, complete with a gorgeous custom fireplace. Photo: Romello Pereira.

Louis’ Terrace

Opening hours: Open from 5 pm, Monday to Saturday.

Where: Louis, Hotel Realm (ground floor), 18 National Circuit, Barton.

It doesn’t get much classier than Canberra’s Parliamentary Triangle, where critically acclaimed chef Ben Willis leverages three decades of experience to bring classical European dining to the capital.

The perfect spot for a gentle catch-up or longer, more exclusive booking, Louis’ Terrace is a lush hideaway open all year round.

With an extensive bar menu with far too many wines, whiskeys and cocktails to list, patrons are certainly spoiled in both choice and ambience.

Book here.

Bonus mention: Just across the street from Louis, on top of Burbury Hotel, is the bougie rooftop lounge and bar, Leyla. Open Tuesday to Sunday, 3 pm till late.

People lounging in courtyard with food and drinks

Fyshwick’s Capital Brewing Co will team up with Old Parliament House on selected Fridays to finish 2023 and start 2024 with a bang. Photos: Functions at OPH.

Old Parliament House

Opening hours: 5 pm until late, 15 December 2023, 23 February and 22 March 2024.

Where: Old Parliament House, 18 King George Terrace, Parkes.

Old Parliament House opens its Courtyard Café and House of Representatives Courtyard after hours this December, February and March for Friday Night Drinks.

Canberra nightlife veteran and ‘gentleman of disco’ DJ Ashely Feraude will be on the decks all night with smooth house, soulful electronica and more.

Local favourites Capital Brewing Co will also be centre stage, serving classic brews, wine and cocktails.

Courtyard entry via Queen Victoria Terrace. Find out more here.

Hyatt Hotel - The Garden

Hyatt Hotel Canberra has partnered with Canberra Distillery and BentSpoke this summer to offer a “carefree oasis in the heart of the capital”. Photo: Hyatt Hotel.

Hyatt Hotel Canberra

Opening hours: Open from 4 pm until late, Tuesday to Saturday. Canberra Distillery Gin & Tonic Garden is open until 31 December, and BentSpoke Beer Garden is open through January.

Where: Courtyard Gardens, Hyatt Hotel Canberra, 120 Commonwealth Avenue, Yarralumla.

Hyatt Hotel Canberra brings back its popular Courtyard Gardens this summer thanks to Canberra Distillery and BentSpoke Brewing Co.

This luxurious, floral outdoor setting complements a polished cocktail menu and thoughtfully prepared eats.

Reservations are recommended. Contact 6269 8901 or canbe.dining@hyatt.com.

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