Honky Tonks

Overview

The country music craze has made its mark on Fortitude Valley – Honky Tonks on Wickham Street raises the bar with its Southern-inspired cocktail menu.

Here, mixologists shake and serve concoctions like the Bubble O' Bob – an Aperol, gin and strawberry concoction – Campfire PB&J, Pineapple Prairie and Southern Spice (the house take on a fiery marg). There's cups of fresh peanuts to snack on while you sip your drink and take in the atmosphere.

Live music plays every Thursday, Friday and Saturday, with sets usually at 6pm and 9:30pm. A DJ closes out the night after local and international country artists have taken the stage. Sometimes the set lists lean a little more crooner, with rhythm and soul beats. Other times, it's classic country storytelling with banjos, fiddles and pedal steel guitars taking the stage. The common denominator is a good time had by all.

Neon-lit signs, leather seats and old-timey touches set the scene for Brisbane's country music fans to gather and enjoy a boot scootin' time. Revellers might dress the part in Stetson's and spurs – but everyone is welcome to come and try their hand at a two-step.