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It's Still a Secret

South Brisbane

Updated: Aug 31, 2025

IT'S STILL A SECRET HAS CLOSED IN AUGUST 2025.

It's Still a Secret is an exquisite vintage bar occupying the ground floor of 130 year old heritage-listed Coronation Hotel in South Brisbane.

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Step through the door and you'll be transported straight back into the 1970's, from the furniture to the decor, all beautifully curated by owner Emily-Jane, whose other venue is Woolloongabba's popular retro bar Can You Keep a Secret? 

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With rooms in tones of burnt orange, olive green, brown and yellow, lit by pottery lamps and adorned with macrame and shells, a portable TV, fur rugs, wallpaper and wall hangings, the vibe is 1970's rumpus room, conversation pit and lounge room. 

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As well as preserving the building's features, like the pressed metal ceilings and exposed brick walls, It's Still a Secret continues the legacy of previous incarnations The Joynt and The Milk Factory as a live music bar (with some of the best acoustics in Brisbane) and in between acts DJ's are spinning vinyl.

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Out back is a cute beer garden with 1970's yellow and white-striped BBQ furniture, fringed umbrellas and astro turf and punters are welcome to bring their doggo's to join them here. There's also some super cool patio furniture undercover on the pavement.

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On the drinks menu are craft beers. wine and retro-inspired cocktails, plus a great range of non-alcoholic drinks, while food is provided by food trucks which will be popping up in the evenings.

The menu may have changed since our visit.

It's Still a Secret

48 Montague Rd

South Brisbane

Opening hours 

0420 634 743

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