Brisbane Bars and Restaurants That Are Undeniably, Unabashedly Romantic

Low lighting, jazz playlists, opulent cocktails, pastel hues, breathtaking views — these date spots will help you to start planning the perfect Valentine's Day.
Concrete Playground
January 30, 2024
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    Midtown

    15 Manning Street, South Brisbane

    This Fish Lane 40-seater bar hails from the One Fish Two Fish team and heroes martinis.

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    SK Steak & Oyster

    48 James Street, Fortitude Valley

    With a mini grand-piano and impeccable wine list, a night of elegance awaits.

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    Maggie May

    84 Longland Street, Newstead

    This Newstead supper club is Brisbane’s gloriously 70s-inspired go-to for cocktails and all-day bites.

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    Tillerman

    71 Eagle Street, Brisbane City

    This restaurant and bar in Brisbane’s CBD by the Naga Thai team boasts killer river views.

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    South City Wine

    148 Logan Road, Woolloongabba

    A Woolloongabba favourite for wines from around the world and French-leaning bites.

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    SOKO Rooftop

    7 Symes Street, Fortitude Valley

    Head to this luxe 14th-floor restaurant and bar for Peruvian and Japanese cuisine.

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    Hervé's Restaurant and Bar

    31-37 Collingwood Street, Albion

    Tuck into French-inspired dishes and wine in Albion’s revamped timber mill.

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    Casa Chow

    148 Logan Road, Woolloongabba

    This pastel-hued Woolloongabba eatery serves up Chinese Peruvian dishes.

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    Stranded Bar

    3 Winn Street, Fortitude Valley

    Music-loving couples can enjoy a mezcal and tequila-heavy drinks menu in Fortitude Valley.

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    Stratton Bar and Kitchen

    3 Stratton Street, Newstead

    Drop doughnuts into dripping sauce and sip lamington cocktails inside two old WWII hangars.

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    Antico

    48 Burnett Lane, Brisbane City

    This Italian-style cocktail bar in Burnett Lane is located in Super Whatnot’s old digs.

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    Sasso Italiano

    148 Logan Road, Woolloongabba

    This negroni-loving South City Square eatery takes its cues from 70s-era Italian joints.

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    Rothwell's Bar & Grill

    235 Edward Street, Brisbane City

    This European-influenced restaurant and bar sits inside a heritage-listed building.

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    Ippin Japanese Dining

    97 Boundary Street, West End

    Tuck into a decadent Japanese meal in West End’s West Village.

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    Dr Gimlette

    109 Edward Street, Brisbane City

    Enjoy table service in this romantic spot from the team behind a laneway favourite.

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    Bar Tano

    15 James Street, Fortitude Valley

    Pair Italian wines and cocktails with salumi and cheese for peak Brisbane date-night vibes.

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    Sono

    39 Hercules Street, Hamilton

    A long-term Hamilton stalwart for Japanese fine-dining on the Brisbane River.

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    Fiume Rooftop Bar

    5 Boundary Street, Brisbane City

    Peer over the river, hang out on daybeds by the pool and sip cocktails — all on a rooftop.

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    1st Edition

    22 McLachlan Street, Fortitude Valley

    Fortitude Valley’s haunt for comic-book lovers no matter the occasion.

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    Joy

    694 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley

    This cosy Bakery Lane restaurant only seats ten at its chef’s table.

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    Essa Restaurant

    181 Robertson Street, Fortitude Valley

    This darkly lit Fortitude Valley fine-diner focuses on locally sourced ingredients.

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    Death and Taxes Brisbane

    36 Burnett Lane, Brisbane City

    This hidden laneway bar is filled with romantic dark corners and tasty cocktails.

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    Will & Flow

    59B Gardens Point Road, Brisbane City

    Treasury Brisbane’s all-day overwater bar serves up seafood, spritzes and stellar river views.

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    Establishment 203

    6 Marshall Street, Fortitude Valley

    Ben O'Donoghue has opened an Italian and steak restaurant in Fortitude Valley.

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    The Inchcolm Bar

    73 Wickham Terrace, Spring Hill

    Soak in the retro glamour and pretend you’re in a 1920s Paris salon.

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    Agnes

    22 Agnes Street, Fortitude Valley

    One of Brisbane’s best restaurants serves up woodfired dishes in an old brick warehouse.

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    Ooh La La Rooftop

    611 Stanley Street, Woolloongabba

    Gaze out over the city while slurping down oysters and sipping hot whisky cocktails.

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    Stanley

    5 Boundary Street, Brisbane City

    This Cantonese bar and restaurant combines river views, cosy nooks and a leafy courtyard.

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    The Lex Brisbane

    81 North Quay, Brisbane City

    W Brisbane’s New York City-inspired restaurant comes complete with cocktail trolleys.

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    The Parlour

    209 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley

    This Italian riviera-themed spot goes big on cocktails, as curated by Sydney’s Maybe Sammy.

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    Same Same

    46 James Street, Fortitude Valley

    Tuck into a Thai meal from the ex-Longtime team, or head upstairs for more than 140 types of tequila.

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    Walter's Steakhouse and Wine Bar

    219 Alice Street, Brisbane City

    A New York-inspired steakhouse with old-school charm in Brisbane’s CBD.

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    Iris Rooftop

    458 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley

    The Mediterranean-inspired venue sits atop Brunswick Street’s Hotel X.

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    Savile Row

    667 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley

    Sip cocktails beneath a dazzling chandelier at this moody Fortitude Valley bar.

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    Libertine

    No. 5, The Barracks, 61 Petrie Terrace, Brisbane

    This Barracks spot serves up French-Vietnamese cuisine in heritage-listed surroundings.

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    Piano Bar at Emporium

    267 Grey Street, South Brisbane

    Your next date night in Brisbane needs cocktails beneath a cascading gold and crystal chandelier.

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    Donna Chang

    171 George Street, Brisbane City

    Treat your date to crayfish, crispy pork bao and other dishes with Sichuan and Cantonese influences.

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    Nota

    224 Given Terrace, Paddington

    Paddington’s fancy-yet-affordable eatery in the former Montrachet site.

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    City Winery

    11 Wandoo Street, Fortitude Valley

    Sip vino — and make it — at Brisbane’s first inner-city winery.

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    Bianca

    46 James Street, Fortitude Valley

    Tuck into Italian dishes with an Aussie twist in Fortitude Valley.

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    Honto

    Alden Street, Fortitude Valley

    This moodily lit Fortitude Valley restaurant dishes up creative takes on Japanese cuisine.

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    Electric Avenue

    23 Logan Road, Woolloongabba

    A multi-faceted Woolloongabba bar features its own secret whisky room — if you can find it.

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    Lefty's Music Hall

    15 Caxton Street, Petrie Terrace

    Caxton Street’s go-to for whisky, southern-style food and Americana rock.

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    La Lune Wine Co

    Shop 5, 109 Melbourne Street, South Brisbane

    Say cheers to French wine at this Euro-style South Brisbane bar and restaurant.

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    Sushi Room

    48 James Street, Fortitude Valley

    James Street’s Japanese fine-diner serves up caviar rolls and wasabi cocktails.

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    Sixteen Antlers

    Corner Ann And Roma Streets, Brisbane

    Head up 16 levels for sky-high drinks and views over the city.

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    Boom Boom Room

    171 George Street, Brisbane City

    An underground CBD bar and restaurant located in a heritage-listed former bank.

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    Vertigo

    119 Lamington Street, New Farm

    Always wanted to eat dinner 17 metres up while hanging over the side of Brisbane Powerhouse?

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