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Neesh
Best Beer Gardens

East Brisbane

Neesh Bar offers a great selection of craft beers, fancy cocktails, cocktail jugs, some  beautiful Australian wines and a connoisseurs range of other premium wines.  The dedicated cocktail team can ...

Claw BBQ
American Sports Bars

Bowen Hills

They're your dirty hands crabshack, BBQ grillin’, sports bar! At Claw BBQ, the drinks are cold and the games are on for a cracking good time. Dive into glorious seafood buckets, savour indulgent bu...

Kickons Bar
Best Hidden Bars

Fortitude Valley

An extremely unique, fun filled bar/nightclub accessed via a laneway in the heart of Fortitude Valley. Kickons officially opened in March 2021, and has since established itself as one of the most popu...

Norman Hotel
Best Beer Garden Bars

Woolloongabba

Norman Hotel’s Garden Bar on a Friday afternoon and throughout the weekend provides the platform for their pop-up theme bars. Espresso martini masterclasses, lemonade ‘Stoli Elit’ and guest craf...

Electric Avenue & Mrs J. Rabbits Speakeasy

Woolloongabba

Rock down to Electric Avenue...and then we'll take it higher! Revel in the lively hustle and bustle of Electric Avenue & Mrs J. Rabbits Speakeasy, a Old world English-style pub where folks are inv...

Frida Kahlo’s Summer House
Best Cocktail Bars

Kangaroo Point

Frida Kahlo's Summer House is serving up Mexican food and delicious cocktails Tuesday - Sunday. They specialize in Margaritas, Mojitos and other Mexican inspired cocktails! And offer the self proclaim...

El Camino Cantina Bowen Hills
Top Tex-Mex Bars

Bowen Hills

El Camino Cantina is an Austin, Texas-inspired Tex-Mex restaurant serving big flavours, bigger margaritas and legendary Tex-Mex food. Unashamedly Tex-Mex in every way located in the heart of Bowen hil...

Steamtrain
Top Bars Brisbane

Auchenflower

Introducing Steamtrain Kitchen & Bar, located conveniently beside Auchenflower train station on Lang Parade. They rotate a couple of beers on tap as well as a tasty selection of craft & easy d...

Gerard’s Bar
Top Brisbane Bars

Fortitude Valley

Hidden away behind the behind the busy St James Street and through the laneways, you can spend time drinking and eating with friends and family as Gerard’s bar is a distinctive and unique experience...

The Cru Bar & Cellar
Top Wine Bars

Fortitude Valley

The Cru Bar is located in the iconic James Street precinct. It is a casual venue with oversized bay windows and lounge chairs – a relaxing atmosphere. They offer an award winning wine list, a carefu...

You Came Again
Best West End Bars

West End

This unique and stylish venue is cool and funky.  It has many layers… so it all depends what your feeling! Whether its during the week, where you want a cool place to hang out, or a Friday, Saturda...

Greaser Bar
American-inspired Bars

Fortitude Valley

Greaser Bar is an American-style bar hidden among Brisbane's buzzing CBD. This bar doubles as an underground hideout, and will take you a journey down a dingy back alley and through the hustle and bus...

Temple Thai & Tuk Tuk Bar
Top Beer Gardens

Milton

If you have ever found yourself dreaming of a trip to Thailand, it’s worth coming to pay this venue a visit at Temple Thai Restaurant & Tuk Tuk Bar. Located on the famous strip of Park road in M...

The Naked Whiskey Bar @ The Morrison Hotel
Best Pubs

Woolloongabba

The Naked Whiskey Bar @ the Morrison Hotel first opened its doors across the road as Hotel Britannia! When that little pub unfortunately went up in flames the Morrison you know today was built. Tradin...

Hope and Anchor
Cool Beer Gardens

Paddington

The Hope & Anchor is arguably Brisbane's most atmospheric bar, especially by night when its golden lights beckon passers-by through the historic sash windows, outside tables flicker invitingly wit...

The Montague Hotel
Good Beer Gardens

West End

The Montague Hotel, nicknamed ‘The Monty’ has become a favourite local hang-out for young and old, a tasty gastropub standing tall on the corner of Montague Road and Kurilpa Street West End. The c...

The Brass Barrel
Great Bars Paddington

Paddington

The Brass Barrel bar is in the stunning suburb of Paddington. They are a casual, laid back bar open from 10am everyday. Thursday to Sunday they trade late into the evening and Monday to Wednesday clos...

Barbossa Bar & Bottle Shop
Unique Themed Bars

South Brisbane

BARBOSSA BAR Located in the heart of the South Bank precinct, Barbossa Bar gives you that island holiday feel without leaving the country.  Owned & managed by the Cafer brothers, the newly built ...

Proud Henry
Outdoor Gin Bars

Fortitude Valley

At Proud Henry. the staff are passionate about two things – wine and gin! Featuring over 130 artisan gins, as well as a selection of boutique wines from Australia and beyond, they have the perfect ...

Grape Therapy
Hidden Wine Bars

Brisbane CBD

Hidden away down a small flight of stairs you’ll find this intimate city wine bar. As you descend you feel yourself leaving the modern world behind and entering a simpler, more elegant era. The at...

The Florist Kitchen & Wine Bar
Top CBD Bars

Brisbane CBD

The Florist is a beautiful venue located in Brisbane's CBD, hidden away under the santos building you will find a lively cocktail and wine bar, open from early morning right through till late at night...

The Mermaid Lounge
Underwater Themed Bar

Petrie Terrace

A hidden fantasy world in the upstairs gallery of Lefty's Old Time Music Hall, The Mermaid Lounge is a secret treasure that you will want to discover. Nautical souvenirs and fishnetted ceilings, this ...

The Chalet Bar
Ski-Themed Bar Brisbane

Spring Hill

A new addition to the Alliance Hotel, this cosy ski bar brings a foreign scene to the sunny city of Brisbane. Serving up hearty pub meals in the Alliance Bistro and delicious cocktails in a cosy envir...

Jungle Bar
Unique Themed Bars

West End

A tiki-themed haven located at Brisbane's West End, Jungle Bar brings a night on a Hawaiian Island straight to you. Setting the scene with a surrounding of tribal decor, bamboo railings, exotic drums ...

Saccharomyces Beer Cafe
Hidden Bars

South Brisbane

Hidden down Fish Lane in South Brisbane, Saccharomyces Beer Café is waiting. A specialist craft beer focused bar offering an extensive range of local and imported craft beers on tap and packaged, th...

The George Bar & Bistro
Best CBD Bars

Brisbane CBD

The George Bar and Bistro, located in the centre of the Brisbane CBD in the iconic 111 Eagle Street building, offers everything you need for post work drinks. Open from Monday to Friday, sit at the ba...

The George Bar & Bistro
After Work Bars

Fortitude Valley

Fortitude Valley’s King Street is more than just a thoroughfare, it is home to Brisbane’s latest food scene and The George Bar and Bistro is located front and centre. Owned and operated by fo...

Embassy Craft Beer Bar
Live Music Bars

Brisbane CBD

A Brisbane Institution. Located in the heart of Brisbane’s CBD, the interiors of Embassy Craft and Beer Bar intimately blend simplicity with a modern rustic style. With ambient lighting, exposed bri...

Malt Dining
Cocktail & Whiskey Bars

Brisbane CBD

Malt Dining’s Cocktail and Whiskey bar is located within the famous 3 level venue and offers a vintage space that is full of character from the 1800’s. Malt Bar, located on the ground floor oozes ...

Story Bridge Hotel
Best Waterfront Bars

Kangaroo Point

Story Bridge Hotel is an iconic, family owned since 1967 Brisbane hotel situated right underneath the Story Bridge. With 5 bars, 4 dining areas, gaming lounge, TAB, detached bottle shop and 9 function...

Brewski Bar
Top CBD Bars

Brisbane City

Hello beery peoples. Introducing Brewski, your new favourite Brisbane bar. They are all about good beer, great food, and even better times! Situated on the popular Caxton Street, Brewski serves up eve...

Estilo Lounge Bar
Unique Bars

Port Douglas

The tropical climate at Estilo Lounge Bar lends itself to many advantages - the feeling of being on permanent holiday being one, but lounging in a luscious lagoon pool followed by specially-crafted tr...

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