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Best Bars in Brisbane's CBD

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Updated: Sep 02, 2025

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
Bar Miette Brisbane City
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
Exterior of Antico cocktail bar Brisbane CBD bar
A gorgeous Italian-inspired cocktail bar inhabiting a character-filled split-level space in Brisbane's oldest lane
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Trove Cocktail Bar
Yellow banquette, wallpaper and chandelier at Trove Bar
Trove Bar is a glamorous old world cocktail bar in Brisbane's CBD, tucked away upstairs in a landmark 19th century hotel
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Frog's Hollow Saloon
Frog's Hollow Saloon, Brisbane
A stunning 12-metre whisky bar nestled on the upper floor of the heritage-listed John Reid & Nephews building
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Milquetoast
Milquetoast Wine Bar Brisbane CBD
A funky pocket-sized wine bar in a converted garage, hidden away down a Brisbane City laneway
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Club Felix
Alcohol bottles on bar at Club Felix Brisbane CBD
A swanky supper-club style lounge bar tucked away upstairs on the first level of heritage-listed Naldham House
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Miss Demeanour
Miss Demeanour Brisbane CBD
This ambient underground eatery and bar is located down Rowes Lane, beneath the historic Rowes building
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Cicada Blu
Exterior, Cicada Blu Brisbane CBD
Cicada Blu is a stunning open air bar perched 100m above the CBD streets on the Sky Deck at The Star Brisbane
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Death & Taxes
Exterior of Death & Taxes Brisbane
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
Interior of Toscano Bar & Kitchen, Brisbane CBD
A stunning Italian cocktail bar and eatery in the base of a century old warehouse
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Before + After
Before + After Bar Brisbane CBD exterior laneway
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 bar exterior riverside
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 Brisbane
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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Riverland
Riverland Brisbane CBD
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 Bar, Brisbane dim-lit interior
Alice is an 80s inspired dimly-lit drinking den hidden down a laneway in Brisbane City
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Fiume Bar
Fiume Bar, Crystalbrook Vincent, Brisbane interior
Fiume is the stunning rooftop bar of Crystalbrook Vincent, nestled under the Story Bridge at Howard Smith Wharves
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Dr Gimlette
Dr Gimlette Brisbane CBD interior bespoke cocktail bar
A splendid bespoke cocktail bar in the stunningly converted base of a heritage multi-level warehouse
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Malt Dining & Bar
Malt Dining & Bar exterior
Occupying one of Brisbane’s oldest buildings from which the city’s first produce markets operated in 1865-68
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Osso Bar Italia
Exterior of Osso Bar Italia
Osso Bar Italia is a chic contemporary Italian bar and eatery perched on a corner at the Gardens end of Brisbane's CBD
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Brew Wine Bar
Brew Wine Bar interior laneway
By day a funky basement cafe, by night Brew transforms itself into a cool speakeasy style laneway bar
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Babylon Garden
Babylon Garden Brisbane CBD
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 microbrewery exterior Story Bridge view
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 dim-lit interior
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 exterior
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
Felons Beer Hall Howard Smith Wharves
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
Rothwell's Bar Grill Brisbane CBD interior seating
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 Brisbane
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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Dream Karaoke
Drinks at Dream Karaoke Brisbane CBD
Dream Karaoke is a stunning world class karaoke experience in the heart of Brisbane CBD
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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!

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