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Dark Blue

Fortitude Valley

Updated: Sep 02, 2025

Dark Blue is a little hidden treasure of a wine and cocktail bar nestled within an historic brick building on the corner of Winn Lane, Fortitude Valley.

People seated in window of Dark Blue Fortitude Valley

The second bar from the savvy owner of popular pocket-sized wine bar, Dark Red Wine Bar in Bakery Lane, Dark Blue occupies the split-level space that was once home to indie clothing boutique The Outpost, having converted it into one of the Valley's most ambient drinking holes.

Interior with doorway of Dark Blue bar

The plant-framed entry is just inslde Winn Lane, opposite one of Brisbane's best burger bars, Ben's Burgers, leading to a stunning chandelier and pedantt-lit space with original warehouse windows, rough-hewn brick walls and seating for just 30 patrons.

Chandeliers, bar and timber floors inside Dark Blue bar Fortitude Valley

From the drinks list, cocktails include Med Martini and DB Spritz; as well as creative concoctions like Caramel Carajillo (RLicor43, Archie Rose vodka, cassia, clove, cold brew & salted caramel); A Fig Deal (ITiny Friday's Pisco, fig, rosemary, white chocolate, Malbec, lemon & milk clarified); and The Spicy One (Arette Bianco tequila, Artesenal mezcal, madarin, mint, lime & agave).

Bar inside Dark Blue bar Fortitude Valley

There's also a couple of 'Gin & Tonicas' - Gin Mare, Strangelove bitter lemon tonic, rosemary & olive; or Threefold Raspberry Gin, Fevertree elderflower tonic, thyme & mixed berry.

Interior of Dark Blue bar Fortitude Valley

Meanwhile the concise wine list offers a curated selection of boutique wines, including whites from Argentina, Portugal & Chile; rose from Argentina and orange from Chile; as well as reds from Argentina, Chile and Australia.

Exterior or Dark Blue bar and Winn Lane Fortitide Valley

Need to know - There are two metered car parks on Winn Street, and nearest secure parking is at McWhirters. 

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!

Dark Blue Wine Bar

Winn Lane

Fortitude Valley

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