Looking for a bar with an intimate setting? Where you will be completely uninterrupted nestled up in a cosy space, allowing for conversation to carry through, supported by exceptional food and drink? Share a special moment with someone and choose the perfect romantic destination.

Bar Rochford

Pulling from their impressive record collection, serving exceptional food and wine varieties, Bar Rochford’s art deco, vintage space is perfect for those cosy nights together, uninterrupted and hidden away. Slide into one of the booths and talk under candlelight with a bottle of wine and share plates.

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Cicada Bar

Showcasing local produce and innovative techniques, join Cicada Bar for uninterrupted conversation amongst their intimate red furnishing, moody music and bespoke Japanese inspired cocktail and snacks menu.

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Monster Kitchen & Bar

Sit back, relax and get comfortable at Monster’s bar area. Spaciously set up with lounge chairs and cosy corners for long chats amongst great wine and company, let the romantic setting take the night away.

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Hippo Co 

Embracing mid twentieth-century American vibes with art deco furnishing, chat over whisky and pretzels at Hippo Co. Setting the mood, join them for live blues every Monday and jazz on Wednesday, and even try your hand at a whisky tasting from the team that live and breath it.

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Wakefield’s Bar and Wine

An intimate, warm-lit space matched with local produce, suppliers and entertainment, share a few plates and sample excellent Canberra wines at Wakefield’s. Under art deco lighting, get cosy in the lounge areas, get close facing views of Mount Ainslie or keep it casual on their high stool benches.

 

 
 
 
 
 
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High Jinks

High Jinks is your favourite neighbourhood bar; perfectly cosy, small, dark and intimate with an impressive selection of cocktails, spirits and wine. Boasting excellent expertise and regular alcoholic tastings, share a special moment together.

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Inka

Sit off to the side, away from the hustle and bustle of the restaurant and enjoy a drink together at Inka, whether it be pre drinks or a night cap. With a hand-crafted and specialised cocktail menu, along with an impressive wine list, share a lounge seat away from the crowd.

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Lanterne Botanicals

For cosy weeknight chats and a highball or two, join Lanterne Botanical, where intimate and warm dining is matched with a small, specialised drinks and Asian snacks menu.

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Parlour

An experience made for sharing, sip on wine and delicious tapas together at Parlour and let the relaxing ambiance carry conversation. Known for their comfy lounges and hidden nooks, it’s the perfect spot to go and be alone.

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Molly

Transporting you to another era, where art deco and jazz reigned strong and bars were lined with plush emerald leather booths under candlelight and hard liquor was being poured at the bar, Molly’s ambiance projects class and romance.

 

 
 
 
 
 
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