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brisbane inner city bars

A curated up to the minute guide to the very best bars and microbreweries in Brisbane’s inner city neighbourhoods.

Exterior of Grape & Grazing New Farm
New Farm
Grape and Grazing
Grape and Grazing is a boutique deli, providore, wine and cheese bar that also sells beautiful unique picnic wares located in New Farm.
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Bar inside Henleys Bar Teneriffe
Teneriffe
Henley's Cocktail Bar & Kitchen
Henley's Cocktail Bar & Kitchen is a whimsical Wes Anderson-inspired cocktail bar and Pan Asian eatery in Teneriffe
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Exterior of Alfred St Bar & Bottlo
Fortitude Valley
Alfred St Bar & Bottlo
Alfred St Bar & Bottlo is half bar, half bottle shop by the savvy ex-owners of Brewski, who have brought their considerable flair and nous
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Goros Brisbane Fortitude Valley
Fortitude Valley
Goros Brisbane
An exciting new multi-level Japanese Izakaya-style bar is bringing the essence of Tokyo's vibrant drinking dens and karaoke bars to the heart of Fortitude Valley next year
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Barry Parade Public House Fortitude Valley
Fortitude Valley
Barry Parade Public House
Barry Parade Public House is a neighbourhood bar and eatery serving Louisiana-inspired bar snacks, top notch cocktails and vintage spirits in Fortitude Valley
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Seating outside at Velveteen Rabbit Petrie Terrace
Petrie Terrace
Velveteen Rabbit
A whimsical old world restaurant and bar unlike anything else in Brisbane, with a two-hatted chef in the kitchen and a storybook-themed food and drinks menu
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People at picnic tables Officer's Mess New Farm
New Farm
Officers Mess
Officers Mess is a all-day riverfront diner located in a former naval base dating back to 1943
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Illusion by no.5 Fortitude Valley
Fortitude Valley
Illusion by no.5
An extraordinary 2D laneway bar and cafe that literally feels like you've stepped into an optical illusion
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Justin Lane Fortitude Valley
Fortitude Valley
Justin Lane
A stunning pizzeria and rooftop bar occupying two adjoining heritage-listed Queenslander cottages on a Fortitude Valley corner
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X-Golf South Bank
South Bank
X-Golf
X-Golf is a fully immersive indoor golf experience, where you can enjoy treats and themed tipples while you tee off with friends
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Hive Newstead
Newstead
Hive
A unique and funky warehouse cafe, bar and eatery tucked away in a Newstead side street
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Midtown bar South Brisbane
South Brisbane
Midtown
Midtown is a swish intimate New York style bar serving top notch food, boutique wine and two-sip martinis
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The Tax Office GPO, Fortitude Valley
GPO, Fortitude Valley
The Tax Office
The stunning 'casual' ground floor bar in Fortitude Valley's refurbished historic landmark GPO building
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The Gatsby GPO, Fortitude Valley
GPO, Fortitude Valley
The Gatsby
A jaw-dropping opulent cocktail and wine bar evoking the splendour and glamour of the 1920's
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Mr Vain Fortitude Valley
Fortitude Valley
Mr Vain
A stunning 90's themed laneway bar and eatery in the basement of a heritage-listed building
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Newstead Bar Crawl

The former industrial neighbourhood is how home to some of Brisbane's coolest bars, all within easy walking distance
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