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Brisbane's Tiniest Bars

Last updated: Feb 15, 2025

Dotted around Brisbane are a number of blink-and-you'll-miss-them tiny bars, a few so small that they can only seat 10. From bars in bottle shops and laneways to one bar that is a providore deli by day and a wine bar by night, a guide to the smallest bars in Brisbane:

Nok Nok BNE

A tiny elegant tropical-themed bar tucked away behind an arched green door with brass knocker

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.

Wine Experience Bar

Wine Experience Bar is a tiny 12 seat bar in the entrance to the Wine Experience bottle shop in Rosalie Village

+81 Aizome Bar

Bar tenders standing behind bar in +81 Aziome Bar

+81 Aizome Bar is a glamorous 10-seater Japanese bar unlike anything else to be found in Brisbane, hidden behind bkue curtains

Hellbound

Hellbound is serving exclusive spirits, craft beers and American-inspired dishes in their edgy New Farm bar.

1st Edition

A pocket-sized Marvel comic-book inspired bar hidden away off California Lane

Dark Red Wine Bar

A convivial pocket-sized boutique wine bar tucked away in Fortitude Valley's Bakery Lane

Bosc

BOSC is a rustic little beer and gin bar that oozes warmth and hominess from its corner outpost on West End's Vulture St

Bar Brutus

This tiny 8-seater laneway bar brings an elegant touch of Italy to Fish Lane

NIKY

The pint-sized shell pink wine cave occupies a converted garage just off Commercial Road

Harley Quinn Bar

A pocket-sized cafe and cocktail bar tucked away down the end of California Lane

Still thirsty for more suggestions on where to grab a drink in Brisbane, head to our comprehensive Eat & Drink section HERE! Cheers!

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