Patio

Overview

When it came to naming Range Brewing's latest beer-drinking venue, inspiration arrived from an easy source. As its moniker makes plain, Patio is all about enjoying a drink while sitting out on its namesake. And to help, it comes complete with a leafy, sunny beer garden that makes the most of Brisbane's usually warm weather.

Range's latest venture has settled into the Rosalie space that Moga Izakaya & Sushi previously called home, giving it a revamp and leaning on Aussie pub vibes. On Baroona Road in the former suburb-turned-Paddington locality, the neighbourhood craft beer, wine and cocktail bar has turned an eye-catching brick building into an Aussie pub-influenced watering hole. And yes, to make the most of the weather, the focus is on al fresco experiences — including in that beer garden, which also features a fairy light-lit tree in the middle of the courtyard.

Thanks to Myers Ellyett Architects, patrons will find both a layout and fitout that pays tribute to the corner bar and the front bar of old pubs, with Melbourne drinking spots an influence. Inside, the venue features the bar, cosy booths and window tables, plus burgundy hues and dark oak amid the rustic brick. The mood: warm, welcoming and relaxed, a feeling that is designed to fill the whole place.

Range's beers pour through the ten beer taps, naturally, with the lineup set to rotate. Upon launch, brews include Jam Mixed Berry double-fruited sour ale, the chocolate- and coffee-heavy Early Morning Ritual pastry stout, and the peaches-and-cream esque Name of the Game oat cream IPA.

Two other taps are devoted to wines that the Range team has made with LATTA Vino, too, while cocktail highlights span Patio's own take on the old fashioned, a mandarin spritz and the Red Rosalie, which is made on spearmint-infused vodka and strawberry and rose syrup.

And, after launching Jacopo's Pizzeria in Newstead, Patio slings its Roman-style sourdough slices, snacks and sweets. Seven types of pizza are on the menu, plus gildas, radish sardine toast, cheese and meat boards, and the Patio sub with beef and 'nduja meatballs. Down the line, there's plans to broaden the culinary range with a focus on fresh Italian options.