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Name: High Jinks
Address: B 2 15 Edinburgh Ave, Canberra, AU-ACT, Australia, 2601
Telephone: (02) 6152 0718
Price range: $40 and under
Rating: 4.8

High Jinks

4.8 (91)

$40 and under

Cocktail Bar

B 2 15 Edinburgh Ave, Canberra, AU-ACT 2601

About this restaurant

Romantic
Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails

Discover High Jinks, your friendly neighbourhood bar. Stroll through the garden opposite the Nishi building or up Kendall Ln to find us in the basement. Take the elevator, or the stairs between Ily and Parlour. Feel a true neighbourhood vibe with a warm atmosphere, rockabilly tunes and good old fashioned hospitality from a passionate and creative team. Select from a range of tap beers, local wines, choice spirits and signature cocktails. And nibble on tasty bar fare and antipasto platters to nourish the soul. Whether you live, work, visit or dine in the area, High Jinks is your local.

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Additional information

Dining style
Home Style
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Cocktail Bar, Wine Bar, Speakeasy
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–2:00 am Sun 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(02) 6152 0718
Website
http://www.highjinks.bar/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
B 2 15 Edinburgh Ave, Canberra, AU-ACT 2601
Neighborhood
Canberra City
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 91 people are saying

High Jinks reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.8

4.8 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

91 Reviews

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DanE
Canberra2 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 4, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great night out celebrating a 21st. Staff were amazing. The menu though limited had some very delicious options. Have been numerous times and it never disappoints.
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Deefer
Canberra1 review
5.0
Dined on October 17, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I've chosen Fair for food as I didn't order any, and I need to choose something for the review. Everything else was wonderful
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Taylah
Sydney1 review
5.0
Dined on October 7, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing!! Loved the atmosphere and service was incredible
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LauraT
Melbourne1 review
4.0
Dined on September 29, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Nice overall but I was disappointed that the staff wouldn't turn the music down a little. We were virtually the only customers in the bar and we had trouble hearing each other. When I asked if the music could be turned down, the waiter said no.
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Daniel
Canberra1 review
5.0
Dined on September 6, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cosy atmosphere and great service
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Heather
Canberra1 review
3.0
Dined on August 26, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
This is a fabulous little venue and the cocktail list is stellar. Unfortunately, we only stayed for one drink (had planned the whole evening there) because the music volume was so loud we were shouting at each other to be heard. Such a shame because the cocktail I had was amazing and the list was so tempting … might try again in the afternoon.
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Nikolaas
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on August 26, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best cocktails in Canberra. Beat service in Canberra. Best night out with friends! Always enjoy my time at High Jinks!
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Tran
Canberra1 review
5.0
Dined on August 12, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome vibes and music without being too in your face. Very homey and comfortable, easy to have a chat in. The bartenders were very knowledgeable with great recommendations
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I777
Sydney1 review
5.0
Dined on July 26, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing service, bar staff were attentive and friendly!
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AmyJ
Canberra1 review
4.0
Dined on July 14, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Great food, fantastic drinks and wonderful service. Music was a bit too loud to be a speakeasy, did have to almost yell.
High JinksResponded on July 19, 2023
Hi Amy, We're chuffed by your feedback and hope have you visit again...although we are located in a basement we don't promote ourselves as a 'speakeasy'. We aim for our guests to have "Silly goose times" hence the decision to play rock-a-billy tunes but perhaps the music was played too loud - we will revise the volume at which it may be played. Kind regards,
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High Jinks is rated 4.8 stars by 91 OpenTable diners.