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28 Challis St, Dickson

Lauded by experts from various boozehound publications, Trinity looks nothing special to ignorant passers-by, but hidden inside is a fancy-schmancy architecture-designed interior (ooh, pretty!) and a truly brain cell-melting array of cocktails.

Novotel Hotel, 65 Northbourne Ave, Canberra

Indulge your mile high fantasies at Tonic Bar in the Novotel Hotel. You may not actually take off, but with its extensive list of liqueur coffees, cocktails and drinks, you could get close.

17 Garema Pl, Canberra

Winner of the 2007 AHA Excellence Awards for Best Entertainment Venue and for Bartender of the Year, this Asian-inspired den of cool and sophistication is just the kind of place James Bond might frequent - without being pretentious and intimidating. Enjoy live jazz, classic cocktails and, most importantly, a place to call your own all night.

Shop 8, West Row, Canberra

Skirting the bounds of insanely delicious cocktails and insanely priced cocktails, Muddle Bar is the kind of place you go when you don't want everyone to know your name. Discreet, delicious and divine all under the one roof.

Unit 1, 16 Iluka St, Narrabundah

Bar the Socialist overtones, this bar offers any comrade a welcome beer and a decent meal, regardless of their political stance.

65 Northbourne Ave, Canberra

Seeing red has never been more pleasurable than at the Kremlin Bar.

7 Akuna St, Canberra

Transit Bar, unlike train stations, is safe, comfortable and clean. And unlike train stations, offers a diverse wine, beer and spirit selection AND live music. How d'ya like them apples?

21 Kennedy St, Kingston

The state where all things are legal celebrates luxury and debauchery at B Bar. Settle in for an evening of trust-funded elegance ... and that's just the clientele!

121 London Cct (Cnr East Row), Canberra

Popular for after-work drinks, this bar offers a nice alternative to other drinking establishments hell bent on marketing to a younger crowd.

Lvl 1, Lvl 1, 8 Franklin St, Manuka

Step through the doors and find yourself in 1920's Paris, where you can sip old school cocktails, shaken not stirred, order some tapas and recline in a luxurious chaise lounge.