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The Nixon Room

Fortitude Valley

Updated: Sep 02, 2025

The Nixon Room is a stunning intimate little bar annexed to Essa Restaurant and with a separate entrance down a fig-lined Fortitude Valley laneway.

The Nixon Room Fortitude Valley

With no signage out front, it's one of those in-the-know bars, which can otherwise be reached via another door tucked away to one side in the restaurant. Once inside, patrons can take a seat at one of the leather booths partitioned by marble.

The Nixon Room Fortitude Valley

A vision of marble and timber with leather seating, the cosy dim-lit designer space is the go-to for premium wines and spirits, cocktails (with a focus on martinis) and delectable bar snacks, including desserts from the restaurant next door.

The Nixon Room Fortitude Valley

The menu may have changed since our visit.

Check out our guide to all of the best bars in Fortitude Valley.

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

The Nixon Room

181 Robertson St

Fortitude Valley

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