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The Tax Office

GPO, Fortitude Valley

Updated: Sep 02, 2025

The Tax Office is the stunning 'casual' ground floor bar in Fortitude Valley's refurbished historic landmark GPO building, also home to TAMA restaurant and lavish cocktail bar The Gatsby.

The Tax Office GPO, Fortitude Valley interior bar

With soaring vaulted ceilings, glittering chandeliers, parquetry floors, cosy booths and classic bar furniture, the striking centrepiece of The Tax Office is the exquisitely crafted infinity bar with its dazzling tower of bottles, which are reflected in the ceiling mirrors.

The Tax Office GPO, Fortitude Valley interior bar

Relax with a beer, wine or cocktail and a bite to eat, with a food menu that includes delicious snacks to share, such as bao buns, beef ribs or haloumi fries; mains such as crab linguine, braised pork belly or sesame crusted barramundi; and casual meals including buttermilk chicken burgers, steak sandwich or Caesar salad.  

The Tax Office GPO, Fortitude Valley exterior

Need to know - There is limited street parking nearby as well as a couple of paid secure parking stations a short walk away.

The menu may have changed since our visit.

Check out our guide to all of 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!

The Tax Office, GPO

740 Ann St

Fortitude Valley

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