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Brisbane's Best Bayside Bars

Updated: Feb 09, 2025

From overwater bars to vintage wine bars, oyster bars and old cobbler's shops, here's 12 of the best bars on Brisbane's bayside:

Full Moon Hotel

The award winning hotel enjoys stunning views of Moreton Island, the Glasshouse Mountains, the city and the harbour

Mr Henderson

Mr Henderson bar, a cool Sandgate drinking hole, inhabits an old cobbler’s shop in the main shopping precinct near the picturesque town square

Cardigan Bar

Cardigan Bar, a cool and quirky drinking establishment, adds an inner-city vibe to seaside Sandgate

The Bench

The Bench is Cleveland’s first small bar, found tucked away in one of the quaint Victorian style terrace cottages

Jumping Goats Bar

Jumping Goats Bar is the first small bar to open in the charming bayside suburb of Margate

Little Bloomfield Cafe & Wine Bar

Little Bloomfield Café & Wine Bar Cleveland

Little Bloomfield Café & Wine Bar, found at the quiet end of Bloomfield Street beside the library, is café by day and cosy wine bar on Saturday nights

Shucks Bar

Shucks Bar is providing a fresh seafood experience, one of the 10% of Australian restaurants that serves freshly shucked oysters

Old Bill’s

Old Bill’s is a premium spirit bar pouring over 100 whiskeys and bespoke gin cocktails, located at the back of Hogan’s Bistro in Wellington Point.

Bluebottle Cocktail & Tapas Bar

A neighbourhood bar made for Manly locals to enjoy inventive cocktails, live music and delicious tapas.

Craft Burgers & Beer

With glimpses of Moreton Bay from the verandah, Craft Burgers and Beer is a great spot to wind down with a drink after a long day

Eclectea

This charming vintage tapas & wine bar is worth a detour if anywhere in the Sandgate region or as a whistle stop on the tourist route to Redcliffe

Sandgate Post Office Hotel

An iconic bayside landmark, built in 1887 as Queensland's third post office, has been transformed into a stylish & elegant gastro-pub

Clown at Halloween Eat Street Northshore

Halloween at Eat Street Northshore

Eat Street Northshore is getting a haunting Halloween makover!

Oct 31 - Nov 2

The Long Sunset

After a massive sellout in 2024, The Long Sunset is back in Boonah!

Oct 31 - Nov 2

Australia Independent Film Festival

Brisbane's big festival of short films is back at Palace Cinemas

Oct 31 - Nov 1

Queensland Superhot Chilli Festival

Two days of superhot spice will be happening at the Queensland Superhot Chilli Festival

Nov 1-2

SIX60 Live

SIX60 are bringing their electrifying live show to Kingston Butter Factory

Nov 2

Melbourne Cup at The Star Brisbane

The Star Brisbane will come alive with colour, bubbles, and dazzling entertainment

Nov 4

Melbourne Cup at Sirromet

Celebrate Melbourne Cup in classic style this year at Sirromet

Nov 4

Supanova 2025

Supanova Comic Con & Gaming Powers Up in Brisbane!

Nov 7-9

Comedy @ The Butter Factory

Get ready to laugh out loud as the Comedy@The Butter Factory series returns

Nov 8

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