Ginsights at Olims

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Ginsights Literary Events at Olims Bar & Bistro

Presented in partnership with Canberra Writers Festival, Big River Distilling Co, Paperchain Bookstore, and Marion – Elevating Writers and their Art.

Ginsights is an informal literary event held regularly in the Carlton Lounge at Olims Bar and Bistro.  Guest authors from Canberra, our region and other parts of Australia share conversation and cocktails with the keen readers of Canberra. Paperchain bookstore staff come along to sell copies of the authors books. Olims Bar and Bistro will be serving a cocktail of the night featuring Big River spirits and a Big River G&T, in addition to their usual selection of drinks and dining options.

Ginsights is a ticketed event and bookings are required: GINSIGHTS Tickets 25 March 2026

Next Event

Wednesday 25 March J.P. Pomare

Join us for an evening of crime fiction, cocktails and conversation as Olims Bar & Bistro hosts Ginsights in the Carlton Lounge, featuring bestselling author JP Pomare in conversation about his gripping new novel, The Gambler. JP Pomare is a proud Māori (Ngāpuhi) writer who grew up in Aotearoa and now lives in Melbourne. With seven novels to his name, he’s widely regarded as your favourite crime author’s favourite crime author, earning praise from literary heavyweights including Dervla McTiernan, Ian Rankin, Michael Robotham and Benjamin Stevenson.

The evening will feature a formal Q&A, followed by relaxed, informal conversations over drinks. Our event bookseller Paperchain Bookstore will have copies of JP’s books available for purchase and signing. Olims Bar & Bistro will offer a cocktail of the night featuring Big River spirits, alongside a Big River G&T and their full menu of drinks and dining options.

All are welcome to come along to join this informal reader/writer conversation co-sponsored by Big River Distilling Co, Canberra Writers Festival and MARION.

Tickets are $12 and bookings are required.

Upcoming Events
  • Wednesday 25 March JP Pomare – TICKETS
  • Thursday 16 April Anne Buist & Graeme Simsion – TICKETS
  • Thursday 7 May Natasha Lester
  • Thursday 25 June Jane Rawson
  • Thursday 9 July Emma Grey