We asked Canberrans on the WeAreCBR Instagram page to let us know where their favourite places to hang out with friends in the city centre. If you are on the lookout for the next best place to hang here are the best of the best!

You reel-y love movies

Whether you love a rom-com, fancy a thrilling drama, or want to have a good chuckle, there is a movie around for everyone! City favourites include:

• Dendy in the Canberra Centre
• Palace electric cinema in the Nishi Building

Looking to have a yummy drink or two?

Summer time is the perfect time to catch-up with friends and try out new bars, and the CBD has no shortage of amazing places to head to! Local favourites include:

• Highball Express in the Melbourne Building
• Reload Bar and Games in the Sydney Building
• Assembly on Lonsdale Street

Coffee and friends make the perfect blend

Cafes, patisseries and restaurants are Canberra's speciality, we have an abundance of different places to test out and try and offer a wide variety of selections, so why not head over to some fan favourites like:

• The Cupping room on University Ave
• Via Dolce on Bunda Street
• Intra LNSD on Lonsdale Steet
• Chez Kimchi on Bunda Street

Needing to have a shopping trip with your pals?

The Canberra Centre is home to a wide variety of shops that will cater to all! From everything from fashion, beauty, homewares, food and more! It's the perfect place to head to too ensure everyone can have a look at their favourite things!

Check out some outdoor beauty too!

This city centre also has some beautiful artwork, sculptures and public art surrounding the town! From murals, to fountains, to wacky and quirky sculptures. Find the whole list here: https://www.arts.act.gov.au/public-art

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