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Newstead Bar Crawl

Updated: Aug 31, 2025

The former inner city industrial neighbourhood is how home to some of Brisbane's coolest bars, from converted war igloos and a Japanese vinyl bar to chic wine bars and microbreweries. Here are 12 within easy walking distance:

Miss Manhattan

Miss Manhattan is an exquisite bar and dining room where old world NY meets designer industrial chic in a side street of Newstead

Hello Gorgeous

This stunning multi-level bar and eatery in Newstead boasts an extensive drinks including seasonal cocktails

NIKY

The pint-sized shell pink wine cave occupies a converted garage just off Commercial Road

Wild Legs Wine Room

Wild Legs Wine Room is a chic little Euro style wine bar with an outstanding food menu, tucked away on a side street of Newstead

Ruby, My Dear

A groovy Japanese-inspired vinyl bar and jazz cafe from two Brisbane hospitality veterans, located on a corner

Range Brewing

Range Brewing is a small batch brewery, brewing fresh, modern and seasonal beers to Newstead locals.

Mrs Brown's Bar & Kitchen

Mrs Brown's Bar & Kitchen serves up top-notch bar snacks and share plates alongside local craft beer, fine wine and top shelf spirits

Stratton Bar & Kitchen

Two historic World War II hangars have been transformed into a spectacular New York-inspired supper club

The super funky beer garden pays homage to Brisbane's music history, set alongside the old war hangar that is Brisbane's best live music venue

Maggie May

An uber cool seventies-style supper club with a modern twist, open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and up-late drinks

Puck

From scenic cafe to fine dining restaurant; Puck, Newstead is the perfect place to grab a bite and soak up the river views.

Working Title Brew Co

Working Title Brew Co is now open in Newstead pouring a range of fresh brews served alongside inspired bar bites

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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