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It's Still a Secret

South Brisbane

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.

It's Still a Secret South Brisbane

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? 

It's Still a Secret South Brisbane

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. 

It's Still a Secret South Brisbane

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.

It's Still a Secret South Brisbane

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.

It's Still a Secret South Brisbane

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.*

*At the time of visiting the kitchen was still being prepped and once it opens there'll be delicious bar bites available.

It's Still a Secret

48 Montague Rd

South Brisbane

Opening hours 

0420 634 743

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