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Midtown

South Brisbane

Updated: Sep 23, 2025

Midtown is a swish intimate New York style bar serving top notch food, two-sip martinis and classic cocktails from its cosy abode on the cusp of Fish Lane in South Brisbane.

People sitting at table at Midtown Bar South Brisbane

Stepping inside past the kitchen into the long golden-lit wood panelled space feels just like you've left Brisbane behind and landed right in a midtown New York bar.

People sitting at table at Midtown Bar South Brisbane

Inspired by the small bars in Manhattan, the 40-seater bar, which is the work of hospitality stalwarts Amelia and Daniel Mitelic, is divided into three sections - Uptown, Midtown and Downtown.

Outside bar at Midtown Bar South Brisbane

Patrons can take a seat in the circular atrium garden space out front, at the long bar inside or the cosy booths tucked away at the back

Cocktail at Midtown Bar South Brisbane

Martinis are the signature here, with a choice of ten, including elderflower, apple & rhubarb, olive leaf, French, espresso and a 'your way' martini, while the list of classics includes Daiquiri, Old Fashioned, Negroni, Spritz and Classic or Tommy's Margarita. There's also the option of Flight Martinis (min 2 people).

Cocktails at Midtown Bar South Brisbane

The wine list is a curated selection of mostly Australian boutique wines and French champagne while beer drinkers can choose from Estrella Damm, Australian craft beers and XXXX Gold. 

Seacutuerie platter of oysters, prawn croquettes and salmon sashimi at Midtown Bar South Brisbane

The food menu is top shelf restaurant quality and amongst the best to be found in any bar in Brisbane, starting with the Raw Bar, with oysters natural or oyster shooters (Bloody Mary, gin & tonic or dirty martini), steak tartare cigars and Tasmanian salmon sashimi, while to share there's the highly recommended Seacutuerie platter (oysters, prawn croquettes and salmon sashimi).

Mini lobster croissants at Midtown Bar South Brisbane

Bar snacks include warm olives, roasted spiced nuts, spinach & artichoke dip but not to be missed are the Fancy Bites such as the must-try mini lobster croissants, prawn croquettes and the Balkan Sub (cevapi posr sausage, sauerkraut, eggplant & red pepper relish).

Fraser Isle Spanner crab tortellini at Midtown Bar South Brisbane

Worth saving room for is the Main Attraction (larger share plates), with a choice of 18-hour BBQ bourbon brisket served with warm potato and pickled dill cucumber salad; Fraser Isle Spanner crab tortellini (house-made tortellini, sweet local crab meat, lemon cream reduction & herbs) and Caprese tartlets (roasted cherry tomatoes, Sicilian olive tapenade, bocconcini and basil).

Food on a plate at Midtown Bar South Brisbane

Otherwise there's Caviar (Polanco Oscietra Grand Reserve or Wild Australian Scampi Caviar) served with sourdough crostini and creme fraiche (with the option of a champagne sidecar) and artisan charcuterie or cheese plates.

Yuzu brulee at Midtown Bar South Brisbane

And for something sweet there's Yuzu brulee (served with Dan's mum's walnut biscotti) or Pina Colada tartlet (sweet pastry tart filled with pineapple curd & coconut foam).

Woman walking past circular atrium garden space out front of Midtown Bar South Brisbane

Good to know - There is limited on street metered parking available nearby.

Need to know - Midtown is next to the famed Lune Croissanterie on Manning St, at the end of Fish Lane closest to West End. 

Cocktail and dessert pics courtesy of Midtown Bar.

Still thirsty for more suggestions on where to grab a drink in Brisbane, head to our comprehensive Eat & Drink section HERE! Cheers!

Midtown

15 Manning St

South Brisbane

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