Cru bar is the ideal alternative for those wanting to avoid the chaos that is the Valley on a Saturday night.

Located in the Fortitude Valley/New Farm fringe, Cru offers the sophistication of a classy night out. With its indoor-outdoor seating plan and impressive chandelier laden ceiling it is an ideal spot for plenty of conversation.

With a cellar attached to the venue, it's only appropriate to have an extensive wine list complete with domestic, international wines and spirits. If you are up for sharing, pressed pork belly on a fried noodle, sprout and herb salad will have you fighting to lick the plate. Staff are polite and extremely knowledgeable which is very handy when it comes to picking your poison for the night (or a takeaway bottle for the rest of the weekend).

Images: Anwyn Howarth