8 late-night venues that really serve
Published 27 September 2023
Are you a night owl, a dedicated shift worker, or simply someone who loves to keep the party going after dark? Look no further because we've curated a list of 8 late-night venues across Australia that truly know how to serve. Whether you're craving mouthwatering midnight munchies, in search of the perfect late-night cocktail, or just need a place to unwind during the wee hours these venues are sure to be a delight.
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Expect an abundance of good vibes and aromatic food by ex-Rockpool chef Graeme Hunt, while your rose-infused vodka cocktail will have you dancing the night away on the downstairs dancefloor.Read more -
Be transported to the Big Easy in this exposed-brick smokehouse saloon, featuring moody jazz and a New Orleans-inspired menu. After dinner, sink into a velvet Chesterfield for a Sazerac nightcap in the cosy Absinthe Room.Read more -
Hidden down a laneway, it’s not easy to find this sultry late-night speak-easy and 80-seat restaurant – but its decadent decor and boujee French fare are well worth the effort. Order anything until 1am on some weekdays and 3am on weekends.Read more -
Join Canberra’s artsy crowd for alternative wines, vinyls, and vibey after-dark dining (the anchovy on toast with sauce Gribiche is a must) at this small bar housed in a 1920s heritage building.Read more -
Got a late-night burger hankering but bored of cheese and pickles? Here you can find burgers featuring soft-shell crab, roasted bone marrow, or pico de gallo. Downstairs, sister bar Maybe Mae serves up botanical-infused cocktails.Read more -
Cocktails, Italian fine dining, and hip hop? Somehow, it works – and the crammed leather booths at Big Poppa’s are proof. You can tuck into dinner until 3am any night of the week, while Biggie blasts from the speakers.Read more -
This subterranean honky-tonk is all bourbon, taxidermy, and cans of beer straight from the esky. Smack your lips on fried chicken and American cheeseburgers, and burn your throat with a bourbon off the venue’s 130-strong whiskey list.Read more -
This upscale Asian fusion restaurant sprawls on the historic Finger Wharf, and it's hard to say what's better: the knockout views or the punchy flavours from acclaimed chef Frank Shek. While most kitchens shut at 9pm, here you can eat and drink until 11.30pm.Read more
