Leyla Bar

Perched up on the 7th floor of the Burbury Hotel. Leyla Bar dazzles with its gorgeous city views and seriously stylish décor. Granted, the bustling crowds mean service can occasionally drift, and the premium price tags aren't for everyone. But Canberra's sunset-chasers know exactly how to navigate it. Skip the predictable espresso martinis. Snag a stool by the massive open panel windows overlooking Parliament House. Lean into a proper aperitivo hour with charred octopus skewers, crispy calamari, and a dangerously refreshing Sgroppino. The indoor-outdoor flow is seamless. You come for the sweeping, panoramic spectacle of Lake Burley Griffin—and with the right order in hand, the breezy lounge energy makes it completely worth the trip.