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Canberra boring? Never! The ANU Bar proves that Canberra can seriously rock.

Editorial


You don't have to be a student to enjoy the camaraderie of the ANU Bar. Located deep in the heart of the Australian National University campus, civilians are most welcome to join in on cheap drinks and live music. For a town with a (mostly undeserved) reputation for being dull, I'll say one thing for Canberrans, they certainly know how to party.

The ANU Bar is renowned for its rich live music history, having hosted some of the biggest names in music for over 30 years including, Beastie Boys, Cypress Hill, Black Eyed Peas, Korn, Public Enemy, Sneaky Sound System and grunge legends Nirvana. In the huge concert space holding up to 1,800 punters, you'll also find other genres such as metal, indie, folk, blues and dance music.

Outside there's a vibrant beer garden where you can catch up with the latest gossip. And you don't need to be strictly Gen-Y to enjoy the vibrant atmosphere; there seemed to be quite a few over-30s types in the crowd, and they didn't look out of place at all. Inside there's a plethora of pool tables to prove your worth to your paramour, or just show off in front of your mates.

Don't miss the hugely popular happy hours held between 4pm and 6pm, Monday to Friday, with great low prices on drinks that range from Coopers, Stella, VB, Guinness, Carlton Draught right through to a perfectly respectable cocktail and fine wine list. Food is basic bar food, standard pub fair, but enough to keep you going through the next shout.

For latest Gigs & Events check out the ANU Bar page.

Meri Harli, February 2010

Event Listing

Justin Derrico

ANU Bar Australian National University, North Rd, Acton 2011-08-13

13 - August 2011

2011-08-13

The Panics Majesty Tour

ANU Bar Australian National University, North Rd, Acton 2011-09-21

21 - September 2011

2011-09-21

The Drones with Adalita

ANU Bar Australian National University, North Rd, Acton 2011-10-07

07 - October 2011

2011-10-07

Howling Bells Australian tour

ANU Bar Australian National University, North Rd, Acton 2011-12-08

08 - December 2011

2011-12-08

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Liam
December 15, 2010


closes at crap hours our of term, not great for a place that is on campus that is a research uni meaning that there are heaps of people that would go if it was open more... used to be good... now not so great

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Damo
December 27, 2010


You've got to be joking! Its a freaking great "sticky-floor-skank-bar", but it really REALLY isn't a garden bar.

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