Old Canberra Inn

Name: Old Canberra Inn
Address: 195 Mouat Street, Lyneham, Canberra, ACT, 2602, AU
Telephone: +61261346000
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.6

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Old Canberra Inn

A living piece of Australian history built in 1857. Catering for vegan, gluten free & non-drinkers. OCI has something for everyone!
(745)

We are open 7 days
Kitchen hours
Mon-Thurs 12-9:30pm
Fri-Sat 12-10pm
Sun & PH 12-9pm
We are a family & pet-friendly pub.

25/09/2026

🍻 FRIDAY JUST GOT A WHOLE LOT HAPPIER 🎉

There’s no better way to wrap up the week than Happy Hour at OCI.

Whether you’re clocking off and heading straight to the pub, catching up with friends and family, or kicking off the evening with a few drinks and nibbles - we’ve got you sorted.

⏰ Happy Hour | Monday-Friday | 4-6pm

🍺 $7 DRINKS
• Capital Coast Ale schooners
• Capital Trail Pale Ale schooners
• House wines
• House spirits

🍗 $10 SNACKS
• Crumbed halloumi
• ½ kilo free-range chicken wings + your choice of sauce

So, round up the crew, leave work behind and make those last few hours of the day count. 🍻

Happy Hour at OCI - because you’ve earned it.

📍 See you from 4-6pm, Monday to Friday!

(Public holidays excluded)

24/09/2026

🏆WE’VE DONE IT! BEST CHIP IN THE ACT! 🏆

We’re absolutely thrilled to share that Old Canberra Inn has been awarded BEST CHIP at the 2026 AHA ACT Awards for Excellence! 🎉🙌

A humble chip, a lot of love, and an incredible team behind every serve. ❤️

This recognition means so much to us, and we couldn’t have done it without our amazing staff and, most importantly, our wonderful customers who continue to support us.

From our kitchen to your table, thank you for being part of the OCI family! ❤️

Come down, grab a cold one, and enjoy the award-winning chips at Old Canberra Inn! 🍻

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🏆❤️

23/09/2026

🍗🍆 Schnitzel & Eggplant Parmi Night 🍆🍗

Midweek dinners just got a whole lot better 🙌

Forget the cooking, forget the dishes, and let us handle dinner this Wednesday night 😏

For just $19, choose your fave:
🍗 Free-Range Chicken Schnitzel
🍆 Eggplant Parmi - vego-friendly & seriously delicious

Served with your choice of:
🥗 Fresh salad
🍟 Crispy chips
👉 Or upgrade and get BOTH for just +$2

Golden schnitzels, cheesy parmi goodness, cold drinks, and good vibes all night long 🍻✨

📅 Every Wednesday night

📍Round up your mates and make your midweek easy

22/09/2026

🍻🇩🇪 OKTOBERFEST 2026 IS COMING TO THE OCI! 🇩🇪🍻

Dust off your lederhosen, grab your mates and get ready for a proper German-inspired celebration! 🎉

Join us Saturday 17th October for a day of great beer, delicious food, live music and plenty of Oktoberfest fun.

🍺 8 German-style beers pouring from some of your favourite independent breweries
🥨 Oktoberfest food specials including pork knuckle, kranskis, pretzels & more
🎶 Live music from 2–5pm
🍻 Good times guaranteed!

So dress up in your finest Oktoberfest gear, bring your crew and come on down to the OCI for a day of beer-fuelled fun!

📅 Saturday 17th October 2026 from 12pm

Prost! 🍻🇩🇪

21/09/2026

🍻 Off the beers? We’ve still got you covered. 👀

Not drinking? No worries - our non-alc range is pouring with options. 🙌

From crisp lager, hazy pale ale, XPA & Pacific Ale to two fresh new additions: 🍓 Raspberry Sour and 🌸 Pink Lady Cider.

Perfect for those long, sunny spring days when you want all the good vibes, minus the alcohol. ☀️

Pop in, grab a glass and find your new favourite. 🍺✨

19/09/2026

Somebody’s stolen all our decals!! Can you help us figure out which beer is what? 😳

Guess correctly and win a prize! First reveal at 4pm today!

Next draw at 5pm and then the final draw at 6pm!

Lots of prizes to giveaway! 🏆🍻

18/09/2026

🍺🕵️ MYSTERY BEER EVENT 🕵️🍺

Think you know your beer? Put your palate to the test. 👀

Join us TOMORROW Saturday 19th September from 3-6PM for an afternoon of mystery, craft beer and bragging rights!

🔮 10 MYSTERY BEERS. 1 BIG CHALLENGE.

Can you crack the code and work out:
🍺 The brewery
🎨 The style
👃 2 tasting notes

⏰ TAP REVEALS
Keep your taste buds ready…
4PM - 3 beers revealed
5PM - 3 beers revealed
6PM - The final 4 beers revealed

🏆 PRIZES UP FOR GRABS
Think you’ve got the best beer knowledge in the room?

We’ve got 8 prize boxes ready to go home with our top players. 🍻🎁

Gather your mates, sharpen your senses and get ready to taste, guess & reveal!

📅 Saturday 19th September
⏰ 3-6PM

Will you crack the mystery? 🍺🔍

17/09/2026

🔥 THE NEW CHEF’S SPECIALS HAVE DROPPED! 👇🔥

Fresh from the kitchen and ready to seriously satisfy 🤤

🌿 Spinach & Cheese Puff
Basil pesto sauce

🐷 Pork Bao Buns
Chipotle slaw, pickled cucumber & BBQ sauce

🔥 Roasted Pork Porchetta
Sage butter & prosciutto crumb, served with chips & salad

🍛 Butter Chicken Curry
Extra-long grain rice & warm flatbread

Which one are you ordering first? 👀

📍 Get in, grab a drink and dig in - these specials won’t last forever!

16/09/2026

🍽️ Wednesday Night Done Right! 🍽️

It’s Schnitzel Night, and you’re invited 🙌

Sink your teeth into a crispy golden schnitzel or go for the cheesy, saucy eggplant parmi - both just $19 🤤

Served with your choice of chips or salad
👉 Can’t decide? Get both for just +$2

Round up your crew, grab a drink, and make your Wednesday something to look forward to 🍻

📍 See you tonight!

13/09/2026

🍻 WE’RE CLOSED TODAY! 🎉

We’ll be closed all day today while the team enjoys some well-deserved time together.

But don’t worry - we’ll be back pouring pints, serving smiles and doing what we do best tomorrow! 🍺

Thanks for your understanding, and we’ll see you tomorrow! ❤️

Cheers to our brilliant team! 🥂

Address

195 Mouat Street, Lyneham
Canberra, ACT
2602

Telephone

+61261346000

Website

http://www.oldcanberrainn.com.au/

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