ANZAC Day in Canberra for most means an early morning start and a visit to the Australian War Memorial, followed by a get-together with family and friends. If you’re looking for breakfast after The Dawn Service, where to play the famous two-up, or where to watch the major events happening around Australia and other activities celebrating the historical day, these are our top picks for those who really get around the commemorative day.
Hopscotch
Opening their doors early to mark ANZAC Day, Hopscotch is running their annual two-up! From 9am, head into the pub with your mates and enjoy their usual great food, drinks, live music, and even better vibes.
Assembly
Open from dawn till late, head into Assembly this ANZAC Day. Kicking off from 6am for those going to The Dawn Service, enjoy hot coffee and brekky before the two-up begins. They will also be screening the footy live all day.
The Jetty
Opposite the War Memorial on the lake, The Jetty will be open from 10am and you can expect rounds of two-up, a feed from Fricken Chicken and Hem&Co Pizza, and some shopping with Arch&Ode. They’re also partnering with Soldier On and all house bets on the day will be donated to charity.
The Pedlar
Rise early with The Pedlar. Doing four breakfast sittings for ANZAC Day at 6:30am, 8am, 9:30am and 11am, they are only around a 15-minute walk from the War Memorial and fill up quick! Bookings are essential.
Public
For the first time, Public are hosting two-up this ANZAC Day to commemorate our soldiers. Join them from 12pm for rounds of the famous annual game and drink specials.
Edgars Inn
Open for your post-Dawn Service brekky, head into Edgar’s Inn from 6am. Only one suburb over from the War Memorial, enjoy a crisp morning walk or 5 minute drive to your morning coffee and breakfast at one of Canberra’s best neighbourhood pubs.
The Dock
One of their biggest days of the year, ANZAC Day at The Dock kicks off from 5:30am. Broadcasting The Dawn Service, there will be coffee followed by breakfast from 6am. Two-up will then begin at 12pm, with the AFL and NRL on the big screens and live music from 6pm.
Frankies at Forde
If you’re located in the north and looking for somewhere local to stream the Dawn Service, join Frankies at Forde where they’ll be open from 5am for the service and a breakfast BBQ and coffee. From 7am, they’ll have a full breakfast, lunch and super specials menu available with live music kicking off from midday.
The Duxton
Hosting their annual two-up, get amongst the action upstairs at The Duxton. Opening their doors early at 11am, the famous ANZAC Day game will start from 12pm at The Terrace.
Olims Bar & Bistro
Located just over 500 metres from the War Memorial, Olims Bar & Bistro at the Mercure will be open from 6am with a gunfire breakfast at Olims, buffet breakfast in the courtyard restaurant and a coffee, pie and bacon rolls food stall at the front of the hotel. They’ll also have Canberra’s largest outdoor two-up competition from 12pm, followed by live music at 6pm in the beer garden.
Walt + Burley
Join Walt & Burley this ANZAC Day as they honour and pay tribute to our heroes. Open from 6am, start the day with an egg and bacon roll and coffee, and then get stuck into a game or two of two-up from 12pm. Live music will also be on from 3pm.
