Best Bars In Brisbanes Cbd | Must Do Brisbane

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:

Bar Miette

A stunning European-style terrace bar and all day eatery located on the Brisbane riverfront underneath Queen Street's landmark CBUS building

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Antico

A gorgeous Italian-inspired cocktail bar inhabiting a character-filled split-level space in Brisbane's oldest lane

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Frog's Hollow Saloon

A stunning 12-metre whisky bar nestled on the upper floor of the heritage-listed John Reid & Nephews building

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Milquetoast

A funky pocket-sized wine bar in a converted garage, hidden away down a Brisbane City laneway

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Miss Demeanour

This ambient underground eatery and bar is located down Rowes Lane, beneath the historic Rowes building

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Death & Taxes

Death & Taxes is a gorgeous old-world cocktail lounge and wine bar hidden away in Brisbane's oldest laneway

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Toscano Bar & Kitchen

A stunning Italian cocktail bar and eatery in the base of a century old warehouse

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Before + After

A secret subterranean Amaro and cocktail bar found down an historic carriageway and located in the basement

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Mr Percival's

Mr Percival’s is Brisbane’s stunning octagonal overwater bar jutting out over the river in prime position at the Howard Smith Wharves

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Brooklyn Standard

Brooklyn Standard is Brisbane’s coolest basement bar - a dim-lit brick cellar accessed by a secret laneway door where live music

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The Red Queen Cocktail Bar & Gin School

A secret laneway cocktail bar and gin school tucked away in the heritage-listed Metro Arts Theatre

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Riverland

Riverland is Brisbane’s hottest social setting, with a massive tiered 3-level terraced bar eatery sprawling across riverside decks

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Alice

Alice is an 80's inspired dimly-lit drinking den hidden down a laneway in Brisbane City, open daily until 3am

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Fiume Bar

Fiume is the stunning rooftop bar of Crystalbrook Vincent, nestled under the Story Bridge at Howard Smith Wharves

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Dr Gimlette

A splendid bespoke cocktail bar in the stunningly converted base of a heritage multi-level warehouse

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Malt Dining & Bar

Brisbane's first produce markets building in the evening

Occupying one of Brisbane’s oldest buildings from which the city’s first produce markets operated in 1865-68

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Brew Wine Bar

By day a funky basement cafe, by night Brew transforms itself into a cool speakeasy style laneway bar

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Babylon Garden

A stunning al fresco Mediterranean-style bar, cascading over 2 levels in a prime waterfront location

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Felons Brewing Co

Felons Brewing Co is Brisbane’s best-located microbrewery and showpiece of the Howard Smith Wharves

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The Gresham Bar

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

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Mr Edward's Alehouse & Kitchen

Mr Edwards Alehouse and Kitchen Brisbane CBD

Mr Edward's Alehouse and Kitchen is an ambient oasis of top notch food, beer and soul nestled on a corner

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Felons Barrel Hall

Howard Smith Wharves have a giant waterfront beer hall, with barrel aged beers, a delicious foodie menu

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Rothwell's Bar & Grill

The glamorous old-world bar and grill oozes vintage charm and style, located on the ground floor of heritage-listed Rothwells building

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Sixteen Antlers

Sixteen Antlers rooftop bar sits atop Brisbane’s Pullman Hotel with wraparound views that include a unique close-up of Brisbane City Hall

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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!