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Brisbane Bars With Secret Entrances

Not only are these bars with secret entrances some of Brisbane's best to visit, the fun starts with trying to find them - through antique wardrobes, barber shops, fridge doors, hidden laneways and even down a rabbit hole!:

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Next Episode is a secret laneway hip hop bar with a concealed entrance inside a barber’s shop

Mrs J. Rabbits

Mrs J. Rabbits is a secret 1920s whiskey and jazz speakeasy whose entrance is through an antique wardrobe

The Copacabana Club

At the back of a deli you’ll find a rundown locker room, with uniforms on coat hangers, then behind a secret office door you’ll find an epic NY rooftop style bar

The Rabbit Hole

The Rabbit Hole is a magical Alice In Wonderland themed hidden bar whose entry is via a rabbit hole at the rear of Velveteen Rabbit

Greaser Bar

At the seedy end of Brunswick St is the entry to one of Brisbane's best underground bars - through the red metal gates, turn left into alley past a smokers den and kitchen and then right

Suzie Wong's Good Time Bar

While the entrance is not strictly hidden, you need to open the door of a retro refrigerator to enter this funky Hawaiian-inspired dive bar to see what lies within....

Savile Row

A closed orange door with no signage is the entry to this dazzling old world whisky bar - open the door and you'll find yourself in a darkened foyer with paintings and a black curtain

Barrels & Stills

Take the secret staircase at the back of the bottle shop and gourmet providore to find a vintage lounge bar

The Tailors

A mysterious speakeasy style bar hidden behind Rodrigo & Co tailors shop in the historic antique precinct

1st Edition

Find the secret entrance down the end of California Lane and you'll enter a world of comic heroes, top notch cocktails and delectable Asian-inspired food

Blue

Australasian Dance Collective (ADC) celebrates 40 years of dance with Blue

May 14-17

The Complete Works of Shakespeare

To see or not to see… that is a silly question!

May 15 - Jun 8

AdventureFest

The inaugural Redlands Coast AdventureFest is an exciting 10-day festival

May 16-25

The Music of Hans Zimmer

Relive the Music of Hans Zimmer with Queensland Symphony Orchestra

May 23-24

Brookfield Show 2025

The biggest little country show in Brisbane

May 23-25

Breakfast Creek Lifestyle Precinct Markets

Enjoy the freshest new season produce at the Farm Gate to City Door Market!

May 24

Frankenstein

A thrilling stage adaptation of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein will play at the Playhouse, QPAC

May 24 - Jun 8

Sustainable BNE Festival 2025

Brisbane’s favourite sustainable living festival is back

May 25

TAXIRIDE ft TTSAR live

TAXIRIDE ft TTSAR live are coming to the Kingston Butter Factory Cultural Precinct

May 30

Moreton Bay Food + Wine Festival

South East Queensland’s biggest foodie celebration is back bigger than ever, with more stages, celebrity chef experiences, live music, food & wine

Moreton Bay Food + Wine Festival

THIS WEEKEND

Top Things to Do May 9-11

From Anywhere Festival by the bay, Handmade Expo Market and Mother's Day events to a hot new NY style pizza & cocktail bar, the top things to do this weekend

This Weekend May 9-11

MUST VISIT

Redlands Coast

With the glorious sunshine days of autumn and winter upon us, there's never been a better time to visit the beautiful Redlands Coast

Redlands Coast

THE GUIDE

Mother's Day 2025

Some of the best places to take Mum this Mother's Day, from elegant high teas, vineyard picnics, bush buffets, boujie lunches, and more

Mother's Day Guide 2024

COMING UP

What's on in June in & around Brisbane

From Moreton Bay Pridefest, Comedy at The Butter Factory, a mega career & employment expo and a dedicated arts festival for children to a magical immersive Harry Potter Frobidden Forest experience

What's On in May 2025 around Brisbane

Mother's Day Gifts

Rosalie Gourmet Market

This gourmet market is a one-stop shop for Mother's Day, with an array of gifts for mums from beautiful blooms & boutique chocolates to unique wares

Rosalie Gourmet Market

MUST DO FAMILY HOLIDAY

Big4 Gold Coast Holiday Park

Experience the ultimate winter vibe at BIG4 Gold Coast Holiday Resort with their new ceiling-hung fireplace, stone-fired pizza oven, and booth seating – perfect for relaxing with family and friends!

BIG4 Gold Coast Holiday Park

ADC celebrates 40 years of dance