Brisbane Bars and Restaurants That Are Undeniably, Unabashedly Romantic

Low lighting, jazz playlists, opulent cocktails — these date spots will help you to start planning the perfect Valentine's Day.

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Brisbane Bars and Restaurants That Are Undeniably, Unabashedly Romantic

Alright, alright. So we've sat here all day grumbling about Valentine's Day, about manufactured romance, about disingenuous, 'love' related holidays and the atrociously high price of roses. Words like 'phooey', 'poppycock' and 'hell naw' have been bandied about. Pay no attention to the phones under our desk, messaging that special someone, planning a little get-together later on. If we run into you at these undeniably romantic, unashamedly snuggly Brisbane bars and restaurants, don't be too harsh on us. We love love.

Image: Cru Bar by Anwyn Howarth

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Food & Drink
Joy

This cosy Bakery Lane restaurant only seats ten — at the chef’s table while you watch the culinary magic happen.

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Food & Drink
Death and Taxes Brisbane

Despite its name, this hidden laneway bar is filled with romantic dark corners and tasty cocktails.

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Food & Drink
Will & Flow

Treasury Brisbane’s all-day overwater bar serves up a seafood-heavy menu with coffee, spritzes and stellar river views.

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Food & Drink
Cru Bar + Cellar

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

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Food & Drink
Stanley

This two-level Cantonese bar and restaurant combines river views with cosy nooks and a leafy courtyard.

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Food & Drink
Same Same

Tuck into a Thai meal from the ex-Longtime team, or head upstairs for more than 140 types of tequila

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Food & Drink
Walter's Steakhouse and Wine Bar

The New York-inspired steakhouse with old-school charm.

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Food & Drink
Libertine

Barracks restaurant and bar Libertine serves up French-Vietnamese cuisine in heritage-listed surroundings.

BOOK A TABLE

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Food & Drink
Piano Bar at Emporium

Sip cocktails beneath a cascading gold and crystal chandelier.

BOOK A TABLE

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Food & Drink
Donna Chang

Treat your date to crayfish, crispy pork bao and other Chinese dishes with Sichuan and Cantonese flavours and influences.

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Food & Drink
Nota

Paddington’s fancy, yet affordable eatery in the former Montrachet site.

BOOK A TABLE

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Food & Drink
City Winery

Sip vino — and make it — at Brisbane’s first inner-city winery.

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Food & Drink
Hello Gorgeous Bar

Spend an afternoon on this Newstead venue’s sunny deck, or sitting beneath its neon sign.

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Food & Drink
Salon de Co — CLOSED

Ovolo Inchcolm’s art deco-style bar and eatery serves decadent cocktails and inventive dinners.

BOOK A TABLE

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Food & Drink
Honto

This moodily lit Fortitude Valley restaurant dishes up creative takes on Japanese cuisine.

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Food & Drink
Electric Avenue

A multi-faceted Woolloongabba bar features its own secret whisky room — if you can find it.

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Food & Drink
Lefty's Music Hall

Caxton Street’s go-to for whisky, southern-style food and Americana rock.

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Food & Drink
La Lune Wine Co

Say cheers to French wine at this Euro-style South Brisbane bar and restaurant.

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Food & Drink
Jellyfish

Boasting arguably the best views of Brisbane and Story Bridge, Jellyfish is a must-visit for couples searching for a fishy feast.

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Food & Drink
Sixteen Antlers

Head up 16 levels for sky-high drinks in the CBD.

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