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Canberra Theatre Centre | The Link Bar
Relax in the unmistakable atmosphere of the theatre, in anticipation of a fantastic performance!
For a pre-show drink, look no further than The Link Bar. Located centrally between the Canberra Theatre and Playhouse auditoriums, The Link Bar serves a sensational selection of quality beverages and light refreshments.
When? The Link Bar is open prior to and during every performance taking place in the Canberra Theatre or Playhouse venues.
Canberra Theatre Centre | The Terrace Bar
Bask in the glow of our beautiful terrace while you sip on a refreshing drink!
Take advantage of Canberra’s loveliest weather, enjoying a pre-show refreshment at The Terrace Bar. Join us as we open our doors and let the revelry spill into Civic Square.
When? The Terrace Bar is open only during select periods throughout the year.
Canberra’s CBD is also alive with a wide selection of dining options, ranging from fast bites to multi-course experiences. Take advantage of these special offers:
Central Social Club
You know what goes well with a performance? A meal at the Central Social Club – in the heart of the City of course… For our friends at the Canberra Theatre Centre, we are offering a complimentary glass of house wine (large), beer (schooner), soft drink or tea/coffee for each person with your meal purchase when you show your ticket! Bookings are essential, so call 02 6230 0404 or book online to avoid disappointment.
Where? 202-212 City Walk Canberra City (right next to the Merry-Go-Round)
Special Offer! We are very pleased to be able to offer Canberra Theatre Centre audiences a complimentary drink for each person when dining at the Central Social Club before or after the theatre. Just show your Canberra Theatre Centre tickets or booking confirmation when ordering a meal, and a drink of choice will be provided free of charge. Drinks include large glass of house wine, schooner of beer, large soft drink or tea & coffee. Offer only valid on the date of your theatre ticket.
Cicada Bar
Refined drinks in a quietly dapper and moody small bar. Enjoy quality and exclusively sourced spirits paired with seasonal ingredients to create reimagined classics.
Where? Unit 3&4, Constitution Place, 1 Constitution Avenue
Special Offer! Show your Canberra Theatre Centre tickets / booking confirmation at Cicada Bar to receive a 10% discount on the bill.
Crowne Plaza Hotel – Redsalt Restaurant + LUME Bar
Crowne Plaza Canberra, located only a 5-minute walk from Canberra Theatre Centre, is the perfect location for pre-show drinks and dinner. The hotel is home to LUME Bar by Estate and Redsalt Restaurant. Enjoy a wide selection of mouthwatering classics on the Redsalt menu which will ensure you head off to your show satisfied. Regardless of your drink of choice, LUME Bar has you covered! Make your theatre night even more special with a delicious pre-show dining experience at Redsalt Restaurant. Enjoy a thoughtfully curated menu designed to complement your evening.
Where? 1 Binara St, Canberra
Special Offer! Indulge in a 2-course meal for $55 or 3 courses for $65, featuring a selection of entrees, mains, and desserts crafted with fresh, seasonal ingredients. Plus receive complimentary parking, when you dine with us pre-show. Simply present your show tickets upon arrival to unlock these exclusive perks. Limited spots available – see the full menu and book your table here.
Dosa Hut Canberra
Just a short stroll from the Canberra Theatre, Dosa Hut Canberra is where bold flavours meet modern Indian dining. Think golden, crispy dosas, spicy street food, rich biryanis, and indulgent curries — all made fresh, fast, and full of flavour. Whether you’re grabbing a quick pre-show bite or lingering after the curtain call, Dosa Hut is the perfect way to spice up your theatre night.
Where? 140/180 City Walk, Canberra,
Special Offer! Make your theatre night even better with 10% off your meal at Dosa Hut Canberra — just show your ticket/booking confirmation when you dine in.
First Edition
Live like a local and explore First Edition Restaurant and Bar’s mouthwatering menu, local wines or specialty cocktails located around the corner on Northbourne Ave. Just minutes to or from your favourite show, it is the perfect place to meet family and friends.
Where? Located inside Novotel Canberra on Level 1, 65 Northbourne Ave
Special Offer! Enjoy 15% discount off your pre-show dinner or drinks bill when you present your Canberra Theatre Centre ticket or booking confirmation for that night on arrival. (Not available with any other offers or promotions. Bookings preferred, walk-ins accepted (strictly based on availability).
Inka
A Japanese-Peruvian bar and restaurant in the heart of Canberra’s bustling Bunda St. Serving contemporary Nikkei-style sushi, sashimi and robata-grilled meats.
Where? Shop B11A/148 Bunda St, Canberra
Special Offer! Show your Canberra Theatre Centre tickets / booking confirmation upon arrival at the restaurant to receive a 10% discount on the total bill.
Luna
Get into your pre-theatre mood at Luna. Whether you start or end your night with us, we’ve got you covered. Devour elevated street food and indulgent cocktails while listening to your favourite tracks – we’ll hit play.
Where? 99 London Cct, Canberra City (3 minute walk from Canberra Theatre)
Special offer! Simply present your Canberra Theatre Centre ticket or booking confirmation for that night to enjoy 10% off your bill.
Mu
An intimate and crafted Japanese Robatayaki dining experience, offering premium seasonal ingredients prepared over the charcoal grill and served in a set tasting menu. Bookings essential.
Where? Unit 3&4, Constitution Place, 1 Constitution Avenue
Special Offer! Show your Canberra Theatre Centre tickets / booking confirmation at Mu to receive a 10% discount on the bill.
Tenkomori
Serving up authentic Japanese Ramen and other tasty delights in truly original surroundings right in the heart of the city.
Where? 7/220 London Circuit
Special Offer! Show your Canberra Theatre Centre tickets / booking confirmation at Tenkomori to EITHER receive a 10% discount on the bill (dine-in only) OR enjoy happy hour $8 Asahi tap beer.
Verity Lane Market
Verity Lane Market honours the history of the iconic Sydney Building while adding a healthy injection of urban comfort. Featuring an expansive food hall and outdoor seating, Verity Lane Market is a riot of flavour and aromas with meal options galore.
Where? Sydney Building, 50 Northbourne Avenue
Special Offer! From Tuesday – Thursday, show your Canberra Theatre Centre tickets / booking confirmation at the Verity Lane Market bar to receive a free Red Wine, White Wine or Prosecco before or after the show.
Explore all that the city has to offer, next time you come to a show:
Azima
A Lebanese restaurant in Canberra’s city – from day to night, from big group celebrations to casual family-friendly dining, we invite you to Azima.
Where? 222 City Walk
Banana Leaf
Enjoy the delicious multi-cultural delights of Sri Lanka, with meals that feature a vibrant blend of Sinhalese, Tamil, Moor, Dutch and Malay tastes and textures.
Where? 2 Akuna Street
Bar Rochford
Bar Rochford is a wine and cocktail bar hidden away in the iconic Melbourne Building. We’re all about fine food, exciting wine producers and good jams.
Where? First Floor, 65 London Circuit
Carlotta
Catching a bite before the show? Discover Carlotta’s Express Dinner pre-theatre menu.
For $55pp, enjoy a table full of seasonal Mediterranean plates, starting with the likes of Rosemary & Sea Salt Focaccia and Whipped Ricotta with Chilli and Herb Oil, then moving onto your choice of signature handmade pasta paired with shared sides. Enjoy Carlotta’s ‘Express Dinner’ before the show for $55pp. Click here to learn more and make a reservation.
Where? 20 Scotts Crossing, Canberra.
CBD Dumpling House
CBD Dumpling House downstairs in the Canberra Centre offers simplicity and freshness. Packed every night of the week, the menu has an extensive array of choices so there’s something to suit everyone. Trying the delicious array of dumplings is a must!
Where? Shop FG13C, 148 Bunda Street
Civic Asian Noodle House
Civic Asian Noodle House is an unpretentious, warm dining room for stir-fries, laksas and mains from Thailand, Laos and China.
Where? 49 Northbourne Avenue
IORI Japanese Restaurant
IORI offers refined dishes in a casual setting lit by paper lanterns, with Western and Japanese-style seating. Here at IORI, we provide an enjoyable and relaxing dining atmosphere, you will feel as if you are dining at a restaurant in Japan.
Where? 41 East Row
Lemon Grass Thai
Classic curries, stir-fries, noodle dishes and banquet menus, offered in a sleek dining room.
Where? 65 London Circuit
RAKU Japanese Restaurant
RAKU is a sleek, modern Japanese bar & restaurant offering a unique dining experience. RAKU combines the precision and artfulness of Japanese culinary history with the vibrant energy of modern Australian dining. Our sushi team crafts beautiful plates of sashimi, nigiri and maki rolls, whilst the robata grill produces meat, seafood and vegetable dishes that sing with the flavours of the flames.
Where? 148 Bunda Street
Such and Such
An easy stroll from the Canberra Theatre, bookings are encouraged but walk-ins are always welcome for a sit down meal or a drink both pre and post show. A contemporary take on nostalgic classics, the menu twists and turns through a series of snacks, share plates and larger portions. For those looking to dine pre theatre you can now book in for the ‘Here and There’ Menu at $80pp. This can be booked from 5pm – 7pm and includes 6 courses in 1.5 hours.
Where? 8/220 London Cct
Terra Canberra
Easygoing hangout specialising in substantial portions of BBQ & chicken specialties.
Where? No Name Lane, g2/40 Marcus Clarke Street
The Meat & Wine Co
When you want top-graded steak, fine wines, a mouth-watering a la carte menu, and an Afro-centric restaurant design, there’s only one steakhouse in Canberra worth mentioning. Designed from paddock to plate through a multi-channel monitored program to ensure only the most top graded products are served, and pairing with Australia’s most unique wines from favourites and award winners to under-rated and boutique, we are sure to tantalize even the most discerning guests.
Where? 1 Constitution Avenue