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Cook’s Hidden Gem - Connecting Canberra for Over 5 Years.

Live sets. Craft brews. Family-sized pizzas with something for everyone.

We’re here for the craft, the music, and the moments that stick with you.

For the musos who deserve an audience, and the kids who just want a reason to dance. Brewers who care more about flavour than profits, and the people - regulars and guests alike - who know a good pub should feel like your living room.

We’re proud to hail from Cook, but we belong to all of Canberra. For over five years, we’ve been pouring cold beer, stretching dough, and making the space for people to connect.

We’re glad you found us - thanks for dropping in. Whenever you’re ready, the door’s open.

  • We’ve made live music a core part of what we do - not just a vibe, but a value.

    Every second Thursday, we host an Open Mic for the community to embrace their talented locals. Just a smiling audience, musos having a crack, and the live music streamed to the big screen, which is pretty cool to see. 

    Open Mic is about giving our local musicians the space to be heard, and giving the crowd something real to connect with.

    If you're an artist, it's a space to grow. If you're not, it's a chance to hear something honest and human. Come early, stay late, and be part of the story.

    Click here to read more about our open mic.

    And while Open Mic is the heartbeat, Fridays and Saturdays often bring longer sets and curated acts - giving Canberra’s musicians a space that sees them, feeds them, and pays them properly.

    Click here to check out some of the recorded sets.

  • We don’t pour just any beer. Every keg and  every can on our extensive list is certified independent - made in Australia and New Zealand, for people, not for profit.

    We live by this rule. It’s a core value. Small-batch beer reflects what we stand for: creativity over conformity, substance over scale. From hazy IPAs to crisp pilsners, rich stouts to fruited sours, our selection rotates often and always tells a uniquely delicious story.

    If you know your way around a tasting paddle, you’ll find something to beer-geek out on. If you're new to the wonderful world of craft beer, we’ll help you discover what you like - without the snobbery. 

    Supporting indie brewers isn’t just about flavour - it’s about backing the passionate people who brew a little bit of themselves into every pint, in the hopes of making something truly special. In a world that keeps rewarding the biggest voice (and the deepest pockets) in the room, that matters. At least we think so. 

    Click here to check out our drinks list.

  • Big, bar-style pizzas that land hot, heavy, and perfect for sharing (or not - we’re not here to judge). Chef T’s menu balances classic comfort with curious creativity. Meaty, veggie, vegan -  we’ve got something for you and your mates, as well as a special menu for the little picky eaters.

    Cheap Tuesday is a weekly ritual, but every night’s a good night for a family-sized pie and a cold beer.

    Click here to check out our menu.

More Than a Bar. A Space Built For All of Us.

We’re not quite a bar or pub. Not really a restaurant. We’re your local, your fallback, your Friday night favourite and your Tuesday night pick-me-up

Come with friends. Come alone. Sit at the bar, spill a secret, read a book, play a gig. Bring your family. Make a memory. Leave your day at the door and take something real with you on the way home.

Weekly Rhythm