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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.

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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Fortitude Valley

Greaser Bar

Greaser is a secret subterranean bar of retro American-style cool found in the cellar of a 130-year-old heritage Fortitude Valley building

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Fortitude Valley

Press Club

Press Club has a lavish interior and the hunter’s club meets opium den décor of this spacious long-established lounge bar

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New Farm

The Junk Bar

The Junk Bar is a swoon-worthy, retro drinking den and live music bar in a landmark historic building in New Farm

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New Farm

Gertie's Bar & Restaurant

A stalwart on the New Farm bar scene, this rustic art deco cocktail joint behind the chrome and oak doors is the spot for a cosy tete a tete.

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Fortitude Valley

Cru Bar

Since the day it first drew open its sheer curtains, Cru Bar and Cellar has been a magnet for drinkers of all ages

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Fortitude Valley

Black Bear Lodge

Upstairs above the old Cosmo Coffee Shop is this Twin Peaks meets Blue Velvet bar

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Fortitude Valley

Cloudland

Cloudland is a one of the Valley's most stunning venues, complete with hanging gardens, luxury booths and

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