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Brisbane's Best New Bars

2021

From a 1920's Shanghai speakeasy, glamorous Italian aperitivo bars, a vintage tram bar and a rooftop microbrewery, 22 of the best new bars to open in Brisbane in 2021:

Valley Hops Brewing
Valley Hops Brewing Fortitude Valley
A gorgeous garden rooftop bar and brewpub perched on top of Fortitude Valley's most glamorous bar
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1st Edition
1st Edition Fortitude Valley
A pocket-sized Marvel comic-book inspired bar hidden away off California Lane
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Dr Gimlette
Dr Gimlette Brisbane CBD
A splendid bespoke cocktail bar in the stunningly converted base of a heritage multi-level warehouse
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Granddad Jack's Craft Distillery
Granddad Jack's Distillery Albion
This stunning rustic distillery and bar serves barrel aged cocktails and has its own greenhouse
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Cindy Chow's Theatre & Cocktail Bar
Cindy Chows Fortitude valley
A stunning subterranean bar inspired by the glamorous 1920's speakeasy bars of old Shanghai
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Brewtide
Brewtide, Albion
Brewtide is a huge craft brewery and cocktail bar with adjacent boutique bottle shop
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It's Still a Secret
It's Still a Secret South Brisbane
An exquisite 1970's style vintage bar occupying the ground floor of 130 year old heritage-listed Coronation Hotel
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Revel Riverside
Revel Riverside Morningside
A stunning brewery, restaurant and beer garden located in a gothic landmark heritage building down by the river i
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The Tailors
The Tailors Woolloongabba
A mysterious speakeasy style bar hidden behind Rodrigo & Co tailors shop in the historic antique precinct
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The Inchcolm Bar
The Inchcolm Bar Spring Hill
A splendid old world Hollywood-inspired lounge bar in the lobby of the heritage-listed Inchcolm Hotel
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Fables Bar & Cafe
Fables Bar & Cafe Woolloongabba
A charming old world 2-storey cafe bar located in Brisbane's oldest theatre, the Princess Theatre (circa 1888)
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Dawn on Spencer
Dawn on Spencer Brisbane CBD
This stylish Riviera-inspired laneway bar is hidden away down the city's Spencer Lane
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The Parlour
The Parlour Fortitude Valley
A stylish, moody Italian Riviera-themed bar inspired by the notorious Gulf of La Spezia
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Toscano Bar & Kitchen
Toscano Bar Kitchen
A stunning Italian cocktail bar and eatery in the base of a century old warehouse
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Iris Rooftop
Iris Rooftop Fortitude Valley
This luxurious Mediterranean-inspired rooftop bar & restaurant has sweeping views of the city, the Valley and beyond
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Noir
Noir Paddington
The multi-level boutique wine bar is a chic addition to Paddington's Given Terrace dining precinct & it's dog friendly
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Eleven Bridges Gin Bar
Eleven Bridges Gin Bar, South Brisbane
Eleven Bridges is Brisbane's latest gin bar and distillery, offering over 100 boutique botanicals
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Mr Badgers
Mr Badgers, Woolloongabba Brisbane
Dine within an old-world Brisbane Tram at Mr Badgers, a European inspired deli cafe & bar in Woolloongabba
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Kazba
Kazba Fortitude Valley
Kazba is an exotic Middle-Eastern themed bar, nestled next door to sibling restaurant Za Za Ta
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Half Pint Kitchen & Bar
Half Pint Kitchen Bar Bowen Hills
A funky communal bar and eatery with table and board games, book library, a cracking cocktail list and delicious eats.
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Red Bowler Coffee Lounge & Wine Bar
An ex-corner store near the river has been transformed into a chic vintage coffee lounge and wine bar
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Ivy Blu
Ivy Blu Petrie Terrace
Ivy Blu is a chic pastel hued rooftop oasis for casual dining, cocktails, tapas and beer or wine
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