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.
During much of the year in Brisbane, it's a shame to be sitting inside — and that's particularly true if you've got a drink in your hand. Luckily, this city of ours has a prime plethora of pubs and bars with seats either in the sun, shaded by greenery or just out in the fresh air. Brisbane's best beer gardens come in all stunning shapes and sizes, and are scattered all over the city.
Want a hidden courtyard in Woolloongabba? We know one. A sprawling openair space right by the river? We've got a few of those, too.
Save cosy pub corners by the fireplace for the couple of weeks each year that it's actually cold in Brisbane. Otherwise, enjoying a drink around town is all about Brisbane's best beer gardens and boozy courtyards. Find them here.
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BarSlipstream 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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BarCicada Blu
33 William Street, Brisbane City
This sky-high Brisbane cocktail spot sits 100 metres above the city on Queen's Wharf's Sky Deck.
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BarRays by Range
4 Newman Avenue, Camp Hill
This Camp Hill watering hole takes inspiration from European corner bars, and marks the Range Brewing crew's fourth Brisbane venue.
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BarRoyal Hotel
1259 Sandgate Road, Nundah
This 135-year-old Nundah pub has relaunched with a new music venue after a $1.1-million makeover.
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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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BarNaldham House
33 Felix Street, Brisbane City
This heritage-listed CBD site is back after an eye-catching revamp — and it's serving up Euro-style dishes, plus drinks on the terrace.
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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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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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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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BarKirra Beach Hotel
2 Marine Parade, Coolangatta
This Gold Coast favourite returned in late 2023 after a three-year absence — and now sprawls across 1300 square metres.
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BarBabylon Garden
145 Eagle Street, Brisbane City
This two-tier waterfront bar on Eagle Street cascades down to the river, and serves up Middle Eastern and East Mediterranean bites and cocktails.
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BarRevel Brewing Co Rivermakers
82 Colmslie Road, Morningside
Brisbane’s eastside has a new beer-drinking go-to — a second venue for this local brewery, complete with shady umbrellas, fairy lights, and karaage chicken and burgers on the menu.
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BarBreakfast Creek Hotel
2 Kingsford Smith Drive, Albion
With 12 cuts of prime Queensland beef and 400 varieties of rum, The Breakfast Creek Hotel still has the goods, even after 130 years.
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BarThe Victory Hotel
127 Edward Street, Brisbane City
This 168-year-old Edward Street pub has reopened under new management ahead of a big revamp.
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BarKoala Tavern
36-40 Moreton Bay Road, Capalaba
After a $3-million revamp, this Redlands pub now boasts a fairy light-lit beer garden and a new-look bistro
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BarValley Hops Brewing
641 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley
Towering above Ann Street, this sky-high leafy oasis pairs Valley-brewed beers with pizzas, skewers and cheeseboards.
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BarSalisbury Hotel
668 Toohey Road, Salisbury
This southside spot is sporting a $1.6-million facelift — and a new leafy beer garden.
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BarBrewDog DogTap Brisbane
77 Metroplex Avenue, Brisbane
Open since 2019, the Scottish brewery's first Aussie outpost has arcade games, brunch fare and a bottle shop.
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BarPurple Palm
148 Logan Road, Woolloongabba
This Palm Springs-inspired garden bar in Woolloongabba features a ten-foot wall of gin.
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BarCrown Hotel
446 Lutwyche Road, Lutwyche
The Lutwyche Road pub has reopened after a sleek $2.4 million makeover, complete with a new beer garden and heritage pavilion.
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BarRiverbar & Kitchen
71 Eagle Street, Brisbane City
Watch the boats slink down the river with an ice-cold cocktail in hand.
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BarThe Prince Consort Hotel
230 Wickham Street, Fortitude Valley
This eight-in-one venue has taken over The Elephant's old digs.
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BarBribie Island Hotel
29 Sylvan Beach Esplanade, Bellara
Following a $2.2 million revamp, this refurbed hotel now boasts a big fairy light-lit beer garden.
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BarThe Triffid
9 Stratton Street, Newstead
Bands, beers and burgers. It doesn't get much better than that.
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BarPig 'N' Whistle
Robertson Street, Fortitude Valley
British pub grub and ales on tap with a focus on Australian and New Zealand wines to boot.
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BarWarehouse 25
25 Finchley Street, Milton
Head here for next-level gin made on-site, stay for the late-night party vibes.
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BarOsbourne Hotel
766 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley
Everything old is new again since the Ann and Constance corner favourite returned to its original name, look and layout back in 2017.
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BarEasy Times Brewing Company
20 Logan Road, Woolloongabba
This Logan Road craft beer pub serves up brews and tacos just across the road from the Gabba.
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BarDarling & Co
157 Given Terrace, Paddington
Sustainable produce, dog-friendly garden and terrace cocktails in Paddington, darling.
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PubCleveland Sands Hotel
Corner Of Middle And Bloomfield Streets, Cleveland
Cleveland's airy verandah pub overlooking Raby Bay features a 250-person beer garden.
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BarRegatta Hotel
543 Coronation Drive, Toowong
Drink riverside at this Brisbane institution with a jam-packed history.
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BarSlipstream Brewing Company
94 Wilkie Street, Yeerongpilly
Yeerongpilly's resident brewery and cellar door.
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BarStradbroke Island Beach Hotel
East Coast Road, Point Lookout
Nestled on the headland just a few short steps from the ocean.
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BarThe Wickham
308 Wickham Street, Fortitude Valley
This Valley favourite is welcoming Brisbanites back in after a $3.1-million makeover.
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BarBallistic Beer Co
53-55 McCarthy Road, Salisbury
Sipping brews — and hosting beer yoga sessions — in the suburbs.
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BarThe Catchment Brewing Co
150 Boundary Street, West End
The West End craft brewery sprawls over two levels and boasts two laneways.
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BarThe Pineapple Hotel
706 Main Street, Kangaroo Point
Thanks to its Gabba proximity, this Brisbane pub is a sports fan sanctuary.
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BarThe Caxton Hotel
38 Caxton Street, Brisbane City
A legendary venue with proximity to both Suncorp Stadium and the Brissie CBD.
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BarOxford 152
152 Oxford Street, Bulimba
A pub that doesn't veer too far from its working-class roots, this local has something to offer to all — even breakfast.
