Pretty young things and politicians party side by side here. Cocktails, live music and DJs often keep the atmosphere beating until 4am. Tuesday nights serve up free tapas.
If you're on Canberra's south side and looking for a good drink spot, don't fret. B Bar in Kingston is just a short scamper from popular Manuka and Narrabundah.
This place attracts a crowd aged of 20 and 30-somethings. Expect to find a glammed-up party set of drinkers mixing after dark, as well a few Parliament House pollie types.
Smooth funk, house and dance sounds flow from Thursday to Saturday nights, with DJs often spinning tracks until 4am. The first Sunday of each month is marked with live band acts performing from the late afternoon onwards.
The interiors, designed by Sue Harrington, feature plenty of dark charcoal tones, accented with stainless steel edges and light wooden finishes.
Oak-coloured lattice shelving house the bar's extensive range of spirits. However cocktail lovers can also pore over a range of 38 different concoctions. The Vanilla Passion is one popular choice - melding vanilla vodka together with passion fruit and muddled limes.
B Bar's wine list is broad, offering drops sourced from vineyards across Australia, New Zealand and France. Free tapas are served every Tuesday evening from 6pm to 8pm.
Scott Murray
