Bars In Historic Buildings

From historic post offices to substations, old bank vaults, bakeries, department stores, apothecaries, cobblers and even a church, these historic Brisbane buildings have new life as charming bars:

Boom Boom Room Izakaya

A heritage-listed bank basement has been converted into a stunning Japanese restaurant and bar

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The Mix Bar

The Mix Bar is a stunning, art deco style bar housed in the heritage-listed Woolloongabba Post Office

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Mrs J. Rabbits

Mrs J. Rabbits is a secret 1920s whiskey and jazz speakeasy whose entrance is through an antique wardrobe

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Pincadia

Pincadia is a hip retro arcade, bar and eatery housed in the historic Moreton Rubber Building in Woolloongabba

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Can You Keep A Secret?

Can You Keep a Secret? is a fabulous retro-themed wine bar and lounge with a tiny secret vintage boutique inside

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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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Lefty's Music Hall

Seating booths, bar and hall inside Lefty’s Old Time Music Hall bar

Lefty's Music Hall is like a lavish honky tonk saloon meets bordello beamed up from the deep south of 19th century America

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Hope & Anchor

Hope & Anchor is Paddington's very own English-style neighbourhood pub that has made its home in a heritage-listed 19th century bakery

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Mr Henderson

Mr Henderson bar, a cool Sandgate drinking hole, inhabits an old cobbler’s shop in the main shopping precinct near the picturesque town square

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Bloodhound Corner Bar & Kitchen

Bloodhound Corner Bar and Kitchen Fortitude Valley

Bloodhound Corner Bar and Kitchen is where craft beer, Peruvian inspired bar food, the blues and jazz combine

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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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Substation No 41 Rum Bar

An old electricity substation at the Breakfast Creek Hotel is home to one of the world's biggest rum bars, Substation no.41 Rum Bar

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The Walrus Club

Having undergone a stunning refurbishment after the 2022 floods, the underground speakeasy bar is open

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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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Holey Moley Golf Club

Holey Moley Golf Club is Brisbane’s most unique bar in a heritage-listed church with a retro-carnival-themed mini-golf course

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