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GuideBrisbane's Best Inner-City Bars for After-Work Drinks with Your Coworkers
These rooftop bars, cosy pubs, riverside hangouts and wine havens are suitable for both celebrating and commiserating.
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GuideBrisbane Bars with Games and Activities for When You Want to Do More Than Just Sit Around and Drink
Sip shiraz over 'Scrabble', mash buttons with a brew in your hand or pair cocktails with karaoke — or making your own perfume.
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NewsComing Soon: BY.ARTISANS Is West End's Slick New Gin Distillery, Bar, Cafe and Creative Haven
You'll be able to sip, eat and learn at this sleek addition to Jane Street — and take some of the brand's native botanicals-heavy Signature Gin home with you.
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NewsNow Open: XO Sand Crab Cigars, Vintage Cocktails and Late-Night Dancing Combine at Stan's
Head upstairs at Stanley to find this new Hong Kong-Inspired lounge bar on the Howard Smith Wharves restaurant's revamped second level.
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GuideThe Best Brisbane Beer Gardens and Boozy Courtyards
Save cosy pub corners for gloomy days — if the sun is shining, it's time to drink a brew out in the open at these Brisbane beer gardens.
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NewsMelbourne's Caretaker's Cottage Has Taken Maybe Sammy's Crown as Australia's Best Bar
While both venues have appeared on The World’s 50 Best Bars rankings in the past, this is the first time the Melbourne bar has come out on top.
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Guide
Brisbane's Best Inner-City Bars for After-Work Drinks with Your Coworkers
These rooftop bars, cosy pubs, riverside hangouts and wine havens are suitable for both celebrating and commiserating.
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Guide
Brisbane Bars with Games and Activities for When You Want to Do More Than Just Sit Around and Drink
Sip shiraz over 'Scrabble', mash buttons with a brew in your hand or pair cocktails with karaoke — or making your own perfume.
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Guide
The Best Brisbane Beer Gardens and Boozy Courtyards
Save cosy pub corners for gloomy days — if the sun is shining, it's time to drink a brew out in the open at these Brisbane beer gardens.
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GuideBrisbane Bars and Restaurants That Are Undeniably, Unabashedly Romantic
Low lighting, jazz playlists, opulent cocktails, pastel hues, breathtaking views — this is all on offer at the best romantic bars in Brisbane.
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GuideThe Best Waterfront Venues in and Around Brisbane That Serve Drinks with a View All Year Round
Make the most of Brisbane's usually balmy weather with a spritz or meal by the water.
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GuideThe Best Rooftop Bars in and Around Brisbane
Here's where to head in and around Brisbane when you want to enjoy a cocktail skyward.
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GuideBrisbane's 20 Most Popular Bars of 2024 So Far
Across 2024 to-date, you've been saying cheers to plenty of watering holes with games — alongside laneway hangouts, martini havens, classic pubs and more.
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GuideSeven Bars in Brisbane to Go for Cocktails with Friends When You're Feeling Extra
Make the most of that golden stretch of the evening to enjoy a leisurely drink with your mates at these locales.
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GuideThe 20 Best Restaurants in Brisbane
These are Brisbane's must-visit restaurants for any discerning food aficionado.
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GuideBrisbane's 20 Most Popular Bars of 2023
Sprawling breweries, riverside terraces, reborn heritage-listed venues and rooftop haunts — they’ve all grabbed your attention in 2023.
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Guide
Brisbane Bars and Restaurants That Are Undeniably, Unabashedly Romantic
Low lighting, jazz playlists, opulent cocktails, pastel hues, breathtaking views — this is all on offer at the best romantic bars in Brisbane.
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NewsNow Open: Slipstream Brewing's New 40-Tap Social House Is Pairing Beers and Bites on the Sunshine Coast
Seven years after opening in Yeerongpilly, this Brisbane brewery has expanded to Birtinya with a 300-person hangout.
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NewsNow Open: B-SIDE Is Yoko Dining's New Upstairs Record Bar with Boozy Slushies, Ramen and Miso Caramel Soft Serve
This new addition to this Howard Smith Wharves izakaya owes a debt to Tokyo's vibrant back-alley bars — and hosts weekly retro vinyl sessions.
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NewsNow Open: Rays Is Camp Hill's New Watering Hole That Takes Inspiration From European Corner Bars
The Range Brewing crew has launched its fourth Brisbane venue, with beers, cocktails, panko-crumbed chicken schnitzel and more on the menu.
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Guide
The Best Waterfront Venues in and Around Brisbane That Serve Drinks with a View All Year Round
Make the most of Brisbane's usually balmy weather with a spritz or meal by the water.
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NewsComing Soon: The Victory Hotel Is Set for a Massive Makeover, Scoring a Rooftop Garden Bar and Basement Speakeasy
The submitted development application for the 169-year-old heritage-listed site also includes a new steakhouse and beer garden.
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Bar
Slipstream Brewing Social House
8 The Avenue, Birtinya
This Brisbane brewery has expanded to the Sunshine Coast with a 40-tap hangout that's pairing beers and bites.
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BarPortside Social
39 Hercules Street, Hamilton
You'll find pints, parmigianas and games of pool at this Hamilton gastropub at Portside — and burgers, ribs and boozy bottomless weekend brunches, too.
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BarLittle Miss Sunshine
80 Ann Street, Brisbane City
This Brisbane brewery and bistro pours its own beers — and makes them — on Ann Street in the city's CBD.
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BarBar Miette
443 Queen Street, Brisbane City
Andrew McConnell's hospitality empire has arrived in Brisbane with this Euro-leaning terrace cafe and wine bar.
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RestaurantRiva Kitchen & Events
285 MacArthur Avenue, Hamilton
If you're after cruisy breakfasts, brunches and lunches with a view, you'll find them at Northshore Brisbane's airy riverside eatery.
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BarBrighton Hotel
196 Brighton Terrace, Brighton
Located 20 minutes from Brisbane, this northside pub has undergone a revamp, adding a new beer garden and bistro.
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BarThe Rose & Crown
275 Grey Street, South Brisbane
South Bank's new London-inspired pub has taken over Little Big House's old digs on Grey Street.
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BarManiax Brisbane CBD
Burnett Lane, Brisbane City
This second Brisbane site for the axe-throwing chain comes with a Viking-themed bar — and will get you hurling hatchets on Adelaide Street.
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BarThe Belvedere
Oxley Avenue, Woody Point
Woody Point's 122-year-old pub has relaunched after a $10-million-plus redevelopment.
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Guide
The Best Rooftop Bars in and Around Brisbane
Here's where to head in and around Brisbane when you want to enjoy a cocktail skyward.
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News
Coming Soon: Howard Smith Wharves' Yoko Dining Is Turning Its Upstairs Space Into New Record Bar B-SIDE
Five years after opening, this two-storey izakaya is revamping its second level, taking inspiration from Tokyo hangouts and featuring drinks by Matt Whiley.
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NewsFirst Look: Stanley at Howard Smith Wharves Has Transformed Its Second Level Into a Hong Kong-Inspired Lounge Bar
At Stan's, you can design your own martinis, tuck into lobster and truffle dumplings, then hit the dance floor thanks to DJ-spun tunes.
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Now Open: You'll Find Pints, Parmigianas and Games of Pool at New Hamilton Gastropub Portside Social
The crew behind Newstead Social has opened a second spot for beers and burgers as part of the riverside precinct's ongoing revamp.
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NewsComing Soon: Stan's Is the New Hong Kong-Inspired Lounge Bar That's Taking Over Stanley's Second Level
This new venue at Howard Smith Wharves' luxe Cantonese restaurant will pair cocktails made with spirits from around the world with a new range of bites from Executive Chef Louis Tikaram.
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NewsGet Swinging: The Ballpark Is Brisbane's New American-Themed Interactive Sports Bar with Its Own Batting Cage
Calling all baseball fans: this 450-square-metre Portside hangout pairs beers, burgers, screens showing sports, pool tables and darts with having a hit.
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EventDendy Powerhouse Outdoor Cinema Christmas Classics
Sat, 14 Dec 2024 and Fri, 20 Dec 2024
Dendy Powerhouse Outdoor Cinema, New Farm
Get festive with 'Die Hard', 'Love Actually' and 'Elf' under the stars at Brisbane's only permanent year-round outdoor cinema.
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EventChristmas Actually — The Little Red Company
Tue, 10 Dec - Sun, 15 Dec 2024
Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm
An end-of-year favourite, this supremely festive cabaret show sings through all the hits from 'Love Actually'.
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EventLifeline Bookfest — Summer
Sat, 18 Jan - Mon, 27 Jan 2025
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane
It's time to stock up on soap opera-themed cookbooks and other treasures you didn't know you needed — again.
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EventFestive High Tea
Fri, 1 Nov - Sun, 29 Dec 2024
Living Room Bar, Brisbane City
'Tis the season to build your own gingerbread house over festive-themed cocktails at Brisbane's W Hotel's Christmas high tea.
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EventSouth Bank Openair Christmas Cinema
Sat, 14 Dec - Sun, 22 Dec 2024
South Bank Cultural Forecourt, South Brisbane
Pack a picnic and enjoy Christmas movies from your childhood — and other favourite flicks — under the stars.
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Event$2 Summer Dips
Sun, 1 Dec 2024 - Fri, 28 Feb 2025
Various Brisbane venues, Brisbane
You can enjoy a swim in Brisbane City Council's 22 public pools for just $2 all summer long.
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EventBrisbane Comedy Festival
Wed, 23 Apr - Sun, 25 May 2025
Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm
Get ready to laugh: Rhys Darby, Ross Noble and Boozy Shakespeare are on the lineup when Brisbane's annual comedy festival returns for 2025.
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EventChristmas in Brisbane
Fri, 22 Nov 2024 - Fri, 31 Jan 2025
Various locations across Brisbane, Brisbane
From a festive maze to a free light and sound experience, here's how Brisbane's CBD and South Bank is celebrating Christmas in 2024.
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EventThe Enchanted Garden
Fri, 22 Nov - Sat, 21 Dec 2024
Roma Street Parklands, Brisbane
See one of Brisbane's most-popular spaces in a completely new light when this pre-Christmas favourite lights up Roma Street Parkland — and festive season.
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EventMoonlight Cinema Brisbane
Thu, 21 Nov 2024 - Sun, 16 Feb 2025
Roma Street Parklands, Brisbane
Catch 'The Fall Guy', 'Gladiator II', 'Challengers' and a heap of Christmas movies under the stars in Roma Street Parklands.
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NewsJust In: City Winery Has Gone Into Voluntary Liquidation and Is Closing All of Its Brisbane Venues Immediately
The company's sites in Fortitude Valley and the Brisbane CBD are all shutting, as are its Ardo's wine bars in Newstead, Graceville, Hawthorne and Milton.
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NewsNow Open: Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn Are Brisbane's Latest Comic Book-Themed Bars From the 1st Edition Crew
Hop between these three California Lane venues — which share a cocktail and food menu — and you'll get a multiverse experience IRL.
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NewsComing Soon: The Range Brewing Crew Is Bringing Its Beers to Camp Hill with Sunny New Corner Bar Rays
For its fourth Brisbane venue, the team that's also behind Rosalie's Patio is hitting up the city's southside.
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NewsNow Open: Pawn & Co Is the New Fortitude Valley Cocktail Bar That's Also a Pawn Shop and a Perfumery
When you're not buying a watch or a handbag in Laruche's old space — which has undergone a $4-million makeover — you can create your own fragrance.
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NewsNow Open: New CBD Brewery and Bistro Little Miss Sunshine Is Pouring Beers (and Making Them) on Ann Street
Wagyu cheeseburgers, Moreton Bay bug spaghetti, sips from 28 taps: you'll find them all at Brisbane's latest brewery.
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NewsComing Soon: Three-Level Floating Venue Seadeck Is Returning to the Brisbane River for the First Time in Six Years
This glamorous 42-metre vessel is hitting the Brisbane River for brunch and sunset cruises, and to be Brisbane Festival's Art Boat.
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NewsGlasses at the Ready: Here's When and Where Pinot Palooza Is Serving Up Drops From 100 Wineries in 2024
In Brisbane, this year's vino-loving fest is also joining forces with Mould, so there'll be plenty of cheese to go with all of that wine.
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NewsAdd It to Your Shrine: Four Pillars Is Releasing a 2024 Vintage of Its Bloody Popular Bloody Pinot Noir Gin
A sibling drop to the brand's cult-favourite Bloody Shiraz Gin, this tipple first debuted in 2023 and sold out in less than a week.
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NewsNow Open: You Can Get Playing, Puzzling and Sipping at Mt Gravatt's New Holey Moley and Hijinx Hotel
If you're a fan of OTT mini golf and challenge rooms, you've got a new 350-person precinct in Brisbane's south to hit up.
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NewsSteins and Schnitties Alert: Oktoberfest in the Gardens Is Bringing Its Bavarian Celebrations Back for 2024
When you're not hitting up the beer hall and food stalls, you'll be making the most of the silent disco, rides and sideshows.
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NewsComing Soon: Laruche's Old Digs Will Soon Be Home to Pawn & Co, the Pawn Shop Bar Where Everything Is for Sale
Already a hit in Melbourne, this unique watering hole is heading to Fortitude Valley for its first foray outside of Victoria.
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First Look: Mt Gravatt Is Brisbane's Next Hub for Boozy OTT Mini Golf and Challenge Room Games
Holey Moley and Hijinx Hotel are launching side by side in a 350-person precinct, combining 18 putt-putt holes with three game rooms, two bars and karaoke.
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NewsComing Soon: Little Miss Sunshine Is the New Ann Street Brewery and Bistro That's Pairing Beers and Queensland Cuisine
Brisbane's love of breweries is hitting the CBD, with this newcomer featuring 28 taps and serving up Moreton Bay bug spaghetti.
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Guide
Brisbane's 20 Most Popular Bars of 2024 So Far
Across 2024 to-date, you've been saying cheers to plenty of watering holes with games — alongside laneway hangouts, martini havens, classic pubs and more.
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NewsAlba Bar & Deli in Burnett Lane Has Poured Its Last Drinks and Permanently Closed Its Doors
The San Sebastian-inspired haunt from former 'MasterChef' contestant Jamie Fleming has shut due to "economic pressures".
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NewsSour and Sweet: Everything You Need to Know about Amaretto Sour
Celebrate golden hour with a classic cocktail made best with an Italian liqueur.
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NewsNow Open: The Sporting Globe x 4 Pines Is the New 1000-Person Brewpub in Surfers Paradise's Old Hard Rock Cafe
Instead of a giant guitar, this Gold Coast spot now boasts a $6.5-million sports bar and microbrewery with 60-plus screens playing games from around the globe.
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NewsComing Soon: Landers Pocket Is the New Brisbane Airport Precinct with a Brewery, Distillery and Beer Garden
Green Beacon will oversee the booze side of things — and there'll also be an amphitheatre, second mini-golf course and padel tennis courts.
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NewsMatt Whiley From Sydney's Re Has Whipped Up a Sustainability-Focused Cocktail Menu for W Brisbane's Living Room Bar
The bartender's Harbour City watering hole has been named on the World’s 50 Best Bar list — and now his drinks made with discarded ingredients are hitting Brisbane.
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NewsComing Soon: Holey Moley and Hijinx Hotel Are Bringing OTT Mini Golf and Challenge Rooms to Mt Gravatt
Westfield Mt Gravatt will welcome the two venues, which will form a shared 350-person precinct, from late July 2024.
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NewsSydney Bartender Jake Down From Pleasure Club Has Just Been Crowned Australia's Best for 2024
Sydney, Perth and Hobart were all represented in Australia's Diageo World Class Bartender of the Year showdown, but only the Harbour City came out on top.
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NewsLe Martini Is the World's First-Ever Grey Goose Martini Bar — and It's Pouring Cocktails in Melbourne
Whether you like your martini shaken, stirred, dry or wet, you'll find it on the menu at this 34-seat cocktail spot.
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NewsComing Soon: Comic Book-Themed Bar 1st Edition Is Getting Not One But Two Cocktail-Slinging Sidekick Venues
Meet Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy, which are both joining Brisbane's comic book-themed quarter in California Lane.
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NewsBloody Awesome: Four Pillars Is Bringing Back Its Bloody Shiraz Gin for 2024 for Its Ninth Vintage
Made with Yarra Valley and Faraday shiraz grapes, and best served in a G&T, this cult-favourite tipple is a winter tradition.
