The Best Brisbane Beer Gardens and Boozy Courtyards

Save cosy pub corners for winter — it's time to drink a brew out in the open at these Brisbane beer gardens.
Concrete Playground
October 25, 2023
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    Kirra Beach Hotel

    2 Marine Parade, Coolangatta

    This Gold Coast favourite returned in late 2023 after a three-year absence — and now sprawls across 1300 square metres.

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    Bar Gusto

    601 Gregory Terrace, Bowen Hills

    This 190-seat Bowen Hills restaurant boasts big Italian Riviera vibes and a terrace perfect for after-work drinks.

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    Royal Hotel

    1259 Sandgate Road, Nundah

    This 135-year-old Nundah pub has relaunched with a new music venue after a $1.1-million makeover.

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    Patio

    146 Baroona Road, Paddington

    Rosalie's new neighbourhood bar features a sunny beer garden, takes its cues from 80s Aussie pubs and hails from the Range Brewing team.

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    Babylon Garden

    145 Eagle Street, Brisbane City

    This two-tier waterfront bar on Eagle Street cascades down to the river, and serves up Middle Eastern and East Mediterranean bites and cocktails.

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    Revel Brewing Co Rivermakers

    82 Colmslie Road, Morningside

    Brisbane’s eastside has a new beer-drinking go-to — a second venue for this local brewery, complete with shady umbrellas, fairy lights, and karaage chicken and burgers on the menu.

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    Breakfast Creek Hotel

    2 Kingsford Smith Drive, Albion

    With 12 cuts of prime Queensland beef and 400 varieties of rum, The Breakfast Creek Hotel still has the goods, even after 130 years.

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    The Victory Hotel

    127 Edward Street, Brisbane City

    This 168-year-old Edward Street pub has reopened under new management ahead of a big revamp.

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    Koala Tavern

    36-40 Moreton Bay Road, Capalaba

    After a $3-million revamp, this Redlands pub now boasts a fairy light-lit beer garden and a new-look bistro

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    Felons Brewing Co

    5 Boundary Street, Brisbane City

    Howard Smith Wharves' riverside brewery.

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    Valley Hops Brewing

    641 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley

    Towering above Ann Street, this sky-high leafy oasis pairs Valley-brewed beers with pizzas, skewers and cheeseboards.

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    Salisbury Hotel

    668 Toohey Road, Salisbury

    This southside spot is sporting a $1.6-million facelift — and a new leafy beer garden.

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    BrewDog DogTap Brisbane

    77 Metroplex Avenue, Brisbane

    Open since 2019, the Scottish brewery's first Aussie outpost has arcade games, brunch fare and a bottle shop.

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    Purple Palm

    148 Logan Road, Woolloongabba

    This Palm Springs-inspired garden bar in Woolloongabba features a ten-foot wall of gin.

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    Crown Hotel

    446 Lutwyche Road, Lutwyche

    The Lutwyche Road pub has reopened after a sleek $2.4 million makeover, complete with a new beer garden and heritage pavilion.

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    Riverbar & Kitchen

    71 Eagle Street, Brisbane City

    Watch the boats slink down the river with an ice-cold cocktail in hand.

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    The Prince Consort Hotel

    230 Wickham Street, Fortitude Valley

    This eight-in-one venue has taken over The Elephant's old digs.

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    Bribie Island Hotel

    29 Sylvan Beach Esplanade, Bellara

    Following a $2.2 million revamp, this refurbed hotel now boasts a big fairy light-lit beer garden.

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    The Triffid

    9 Stratton Street, Newstead

    Bands, beers and burgers. It doesn't get much better than that.

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    Pig 'N' Whistle

    Robertson Street, Fortitude Valley

    British pub grub and ales on tap with a focus on Australian and New Zealand wines to boot.

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    Warehouse 25

    25 Finchley Street, Milton

    Head here for next-level gin made on-site, stay for the late-night party vibes.

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    Osbourne Hotel

    766 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley

    Everything old is new again since the Ann and Constance corner favourite returned to its original name, look and layout back in 2017.

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    Canvas

    16B Logan Road, Woolloongabba

    A Woolloongabba stalwart that, despite opening in 2010, is still as good as ever.

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    Riverland

    167 Eagle Street, Brisbane City

    This Eagle Street bar is back after a $3.5-million revamp with a new three-tier waterfront deck.

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    Easy Times Brewing Company

    20 Logan Road, Woolloongabba

    This Logan Road craft beer pub serves up brews and tacos just across the road from the Gabba.

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    Darling & Co

    157 Given Terrace, Paddington

    Sustainable produce, dog-friendly garden and terrace cocktails in Paddington, darling.

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    All Inn Brewing Co

    189 Elliott Road, Banyo

    Banyo's environmentally focused craft brewery.

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    Revel Brewing Co

    41 Oxford Street, Bulimba

    Serving up beer and pizza in Bulimba.

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    Cleveland Sands Hotel

    Corner Of Middle And Bloomfield Streets, Cleveland

    Cleveland's airy verandah pub overlooking Raby Bay features a 250-person beer garden.

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    Regatta Hotel

    543 Coronation Drive, Toowong

    Drink riverside at this Brisbane institution with a jam-packed history.

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    Slipstream Brewing Company

    94 Wilkie Street, Yeerongpilly

    Yeerongpilly's resident brewery and cellar door.

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    Stradbroke Island Beach Hotel

    East Coast Road, Point Lookout

    Nestled on the headland just a few short steps from the ocean.

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    The Wickham

    308 Wickham Street, Fortitude Valley

    This Valley favourite is welcoming Brisbanites back in after a $3.1-million makeover.

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    Ballistic Beer Co

    53-55 McCarthy Road, Salisbury

    Sipping brews — and hosting beer yoga sessions — in the suburbs.

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    The Catchment Brewing Co

    150 Boundary Street, West End

    The West End craft brewery sprawls over two levels and boasts two laneways.

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    The Pineapple Hotel

    706 Main Street, Kangaroo Point

    Thanks to its Gabba proximity, this Brisbane pub is a sports fan sanctuary.

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    The Caxton Hotel

    38 Caxton Street, Brisbane City

    A legendary venue with proximity to both Suncorp Stadium and the Brissie CBD.

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    Shady Palms

    427 Logan Road, Greenslopes

    We hear the sliders are fairly off-the-hook here.

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    Oxford 152

    152 Oxford Street, Bulimba

    A pub that doesn't veer too far from its working-class roots, this local has something to offer to all — even breakfast.

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    Southbeach Social

    Stanley Street, Brisbane City

    A chill bar that boast views of the Brisbane River and city skyline.

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    Buffalo Bar

    169 Mary Street, Brisbane City

    Just like walkin' into your local sports bar in Buffalo, New York, on 4th of July.

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