Looking for some sunshine sips? Here are seven places to go for a drink with a view
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Is that…sun? Now that we can finally enjoy some daylight hours, why not make the most of golden hour by heading along to a happy hour?
Check out these drinks with a view—your spring and summer sipping is sorted.
The Howling Moon
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Sit back and relax as you watch the sun slip down past Black Mountain during one of their sunset sessions or adventure into the night with their mouth-watering cocktails and bar snacks that’ll make your palate howl with pleasure.
Rex Hotel, Level 6/150 Northbourne Ave, Braddon| thehowlingmoon.com.au
Snapper & Co
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With panoramic views of the lake and delicious food (including a gelato bar right next door), Snapper & Co is the perfect lakeside spot to spend this summer. Serving an expansive drinks menu including local beers from Capital Brewing Co. and local wines from the likes of Lake George Winery and Mount Majura Winery alongside a delightfully summery cocktail menu, sip back and watch the sailboats soar past, taking your worries with them.
Southern Cross Yacht Club, Mariner Pl, Yarralumla | snapperandco.com.au
Leyla Bar
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Be greeted by sweeping skyline views of the leafy city, Lake Burley Griffin and beyond from one of the Inner South’s latest rooftop bars. Enjoy a crafted signature or classic cocktail and watch the sunset behind some of Canberra’s most iconic buildings.
1 Burbury Cl, Barton| leylabar.com.au
The Jetty
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The Jetty beer garden will be back serving groovy tunes, good times and great beer from Saturday 5 November, but don’t wait until then to go and check out this lakeside gem. Located right over the waters of Lake Burley Griffin, enjoy a sunset over the water as you enjoy a delicious meal and get the feeling of a coast trip without leaving Canberra. Oh, and did we mention they’re dog friendly?
Queen Elizabeth Terrace, Parkes| thejettycbr.com.au
Walt and Burley
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The Kingston Foreshore as a whole is a fantastic place to become a local as the weather warms up. One destination not to miss is Walt and Burley, serving up quality pub food. It’s the perfect spot to soak up the hustle and bustle of Kingston Foreshore while you share a meal and a few drinks with your favourite people. From their casual Canal Bar to the more intimate setting of the dining room, there are so many spaces to discover and suit you and your group.
70/17 Eastlake Parade, Kingston | waltandburley.com.au
The Dock
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Whether you want to catch the latest sport with a beer in hand, enjoy a perfectly cooked meal or dance to some live music, The Dock will have you sorted. Big on supporting locally sourced food, drinks and talent, give back to the community and have a great time doing it.
7/81 Giles St, Kingston| thedockkingston.com.au
The Lighthouse
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Live Northside and don’t want an eye-watering Uber bill home? Check out the Lighthouse (aka the Lighty). Looking over Lake Ginninderra test your knowledge at trivia, or kick back and enjoy some local musicians as you enjoy a drink and some delicious food. Catch the latest sport on the big screen and one of the numerous beers on tap.
80 Emu Bank, Belconnen | lighthousepub.com.au
Feature image from The Howling Moon Facebook
