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A guide to the best bars in South Brisbane, from historic pubs to laneway bars and elegant wine bars, all independently reviewed by Must Do Brisbane.

Lina Rooftop, South Brisbane
South Brisbane
Lina Rooftop
Lina Rooftop is a jaw-dropping beach club style rooftop bar/restaurant with infinity pool and sweeping views
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The Rose & Crown South Brisbane
South Brisbane
The Rose & Crown
The Rose & Crown brings a cool London pub vibe to a landmark heritage-listed Queenslander
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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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Bar Rosa South Brisbane
South Brisbane
Bar Rosa
A buzzy elegant Italian bar and eatery serving wine and outstanding food and opposite the Queensland Museum
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It's Still a Secret South Brisbane
South Brisbane
It's Still a Secret
An exquisite 1970's style vintage bar occupying the ground floor of 130 year old heritage-listed Coronation Hotel
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Bar Brutus Fish Lane South Brisbane
South Brisbane
Bar Brutus
This tiny 8-seater laneway bar brings an elegant touch of Italy to Fish Lane
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Maeve Wine Bar
South Brisbane
Maeve Wine Bar
Maeve is an art deco Euro-style wine bar occupying the top floor of a heritage-listed bank in South Brisbane
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Fish Lane Next Episode
South Brisbane
Next Episode
Next Episode is a secret laneway hip hop bar with a concealed entrance inside a barber’s shop
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The Terrace Hotel Emporium South Bank
South Bank
The Terrace
The Terrace is Brisbane’s most luxurious rooftop bar, encased in glass with jaw-dropping 180 degree views all the way out to Moreton island
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South Brisbane
The Doll House
The Doll House is shaking up delicious cocktails in their ambient and edgy cocktail bar, located on the ground floor of Chu The Phat in South Brisbane.
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La Lune Wine Co Fish Lane
South Brisbane
La Lune Wine Co
La Lune Wine Co is a classy little French-style wine bar tucked away in South Brisbane's Fish Lane
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Maker South Brisbane
South Brisbane
Maker
Maker is a chic and intimate hole-in-the-wall bar reminiscent of those found in Barcelona’s back alleys, tucked away in Fish Lane, South Brisbane.
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The Charming Squire South Bank
South Brisbane
The Charming Squire
The Charming Squire opens its floor-to-ceiling glass doors to a microbrewery and casual and up-market dining
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