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Best Bars in Brisbane's CBD

20+ of the best bars in Brisbane CBD, from scenic riverside to funky laneway drinking holes, basement bars, rooftops, whisky bars, overwater bars and hideaways with secret entrances:

A stunning European-style terrace bar and all day eatery located on the Brisbane riverfront underneath Queen Street's landmark CBUS building
A gorgeous Italian-inspired cocktail bar inhabiting a character-filled split-level space in Brisbane's oldest lane
A stunning 12-metre whisky bar nestled on the upper floor of the heritage-listed John Reid & Nephews building
A funky pocket-sized wine bar in a converted garage, hidden away down a Brisbane City laneway
This ambient underground eatery and bar is located down Rowes Lane, beneath the historic Rowes building
Death & Taxes is a gorgeous old-world cocktail lounge and wine bar hidden away in Brisbane's oldest laneway
A stunning Italian cocktail bar and eatery in the base of a century old warehouse
A secret subterranean Amaro and cocktail bar found down an historic carriageway and located in the basement
Mr Percival’s is Brisbane’s stunning octagonal overwater bar jutting out over the river in prime position at the Howard Smith Wharves
Brooklyn Standard is Brisbane’s coolest basement bar - a dim-lit brick cellar accessed by a secret laneway door where live music
A secret laneway cocktail bar and gin school tucked away in the heritage-listed Metro Arts Theatre
Riverland is Brisbane’s hottest social setting, with a massive tiered 3-level terraced bar eatery sprawling across riverside decks
Alice is an 80's inspired dimly-lit drinking den hidden down a laneway in Brisbane City, open daily until 3am
Fiume is the stunning rooftop bar of Crystalbrook Vincent, nestled under the Story Bridge at Howard Smith Wharves
A splendid bespoke cocktail bar in the stunningly converted base of a heritage multi-level warehouse
Occupying one of Brisbane’s oldest buildings from which the city’s first produce markets operated in 1865-68
By day a funky basement cafe, by night Brew transforms itself into a cool speakeasy style laneway bar
A stunning al fresco Mediterranean-style bar, cascading over 2 levels in a prime waterfront location
Felons Brewing Co is Brisbane’s best-located microbrewery and showpiece of the Howard Smith Wharves
The Gresham Bar is one of Brisbane’s most ambient old world bourbon and whisky bars, tucked away in a corner of the heritage-listed
Mr Edward's Alehouse and Kitchen is an ambient oasis of top notch food, beer and soul nestled on a corner
Howard Smith Wharves have a giant waterfront beer hall, with barrel aged beers, a delicious foodie menu
The glamorous old-world bar and grill oozes vintage charm and style, located on the ground floor of heritage-listed Rothwells building
Sixteen Antlers rooftop bar sits atop Brisbane’s Pullman Hotel with wraparound views that include a unique close-up of Brisbane City Hall

Check out our guide to 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!

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