The silly season is well and truly in full swing, and there’s nothing better than a few drinks and nibbles with your friends and dancing the night away. 

Throw on your dancing shoes and check out these places next time you’re in the mood for a good boogie. 

Hopscotch 

If you like: easy-going, upbeat vibes, classic nibbles, pop music and staying in the same place all night. 

As voted by you, the People’s Choice Awards Best Nightlife venue of 2022, Hopscotch always brings a good time. You’ll find classic house tunes and an upbeat, lively bar with either alfresco or indoor seating. As the night goes on, watch as the bar seamlessly opens up into an awesome dance floor, playing the classics that guarantees a raspy voice in the morning. 

 

88mph

If you like: everything 80’s music, light up dance floors, a bubbly crowd, pinball machines and ABBA. 

If you’ve never been to 88mph you’re missing out. The vibes are as fun as the venue, with bright, eye-catching décor and endless bangers that you somehow remember all of the words too. You’re also bound to find someone in an awesome 80’s costume. Bust out the moonwalk, the running man and sprinkler and a good time is guaranteed.  

 

Sideway

If you like: local sounds, underground music, an exciting bar menu, hypnotic lights and visuals.  

An almost hidden staircase will lead you up into the intimate but certainly contagious rave-cave that is Sideway. Mixing electronic music all night long (and into the morning), conversation takes a back seat to getting your groove on. However, keep an eye on their socials for when local producers, singers, bands and artists take the floor to display the best of Canberra’s creatives. 

Highball

If you like: swinging your hips, the cha-cha, zombie cocktails, Latin and pina coladas.  

Perched in the gorgeous Melbourne Building, Highball exudes plush luxury with a tropical resort style buzz. The venue itself is intoxicating enough, yet their range of beachy cocktails, exotic spirits and vibrant bites will have you forgetting that you’re encased in a concrete Canberra jungle.  

HeyShow Karaoke

If you like: singing at the top of your voice, funny moments with friends and Lady Gaga. 

When your poor legs have had enough bopping, HeyShow Karaoke is the coolest venue for you to show off that Mariah Carey talent you’ve been hiding all these years. With over 200,000 songs and private rooms that fit up to 20 people, these guys are open late and often take walk-ins (bookings recommended).  

 

Happy holidays, and happy partying! If you’re not feeling too stellar in the morning, check out our top hangover cures. (Link to other articles)