Brisbane Bars with Games and Activities for When You Want to Do More Than Just Sit Around and Drink

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Brisbane Bars with Games and Activities for When You Want to Do More Than Just Sit Around and Drink

Going for a bev is one of life's simple pleasures, and the best bit is that you don't need much more that some good mates and a great atmosphere. But sometimes you want to take it to the next level — do something other than just sit around and drink. Brisbanites are crying out for venues to offer more than just a cosy corner and great craft on-tap. So from giant jenga to arcade games to ping pong and cheap games of pool, this is where you can combine your quaffing with some quality activities.

Image: B Lucky & Sons by Zennieshia Photography

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Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq Toombul

A circus-themed arcade bar for kidults.
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Oche Fortitude Valley

A two-storey electronic darts bar.
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BrewDog DogTap Brisbane

The Scottish brewery's first Aussie outpost has arcade games, brunch fare and a bottle shop.
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iPONG Brisbane

Play beer pong and darts — digitally, and over drinks.
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B. Lucky & Sons Fortitude Valley

An adults-only arcade bar from the Holey Moley team.
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The Wickham

The Valley's stylish establishment that welcomes all walks of Brisbane.
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The Junk Bar

Having opened in mid-2010, The Junk Bar in Ashgrove is a little suburban oasis where patrons can enjoy exotic beverages in a darkly lit and ambient corner bar.
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The End

Never has the saying 'good things come in small packages' rung truer than at West End's latest boutique bar, The End.

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Archive

Located on Boundary Street in West End, Archive is the people's pub.
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Netherworld

Brisbane's retro arcade and board game bar.
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The Scratch

The small bar is a cosy, chilled, shabby-chic addition to Milton's wining 'n' dining Park Road precinct.
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Holey Moley Golf Club

Putt off a turntable, in a bathroom, through a gym, around creepy, creepy clowns, down a tenpin bowling lane and past the Nine Iron Throne.
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Woolly Mammoth

The upstairs Garden Bar is a Hamptons-style tropical oasis with greenery, clashing patterns, white wood and Pimms on tap.

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Dutch Courage Officers' Mess

Make like Snoop Dogg, sip on some gin and juice, and do your granny proud.
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1UP Arcade

Brisbane's retro-style freeplay gaming arcade.
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Bloodhound Corner Bar and Kitchen

From the crew behind West End's Burrow comes The Valley's beer heaven.
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The Defiant Duck

With beer and wine taps plus southern-inspired American fare, don't expect to rush out of this food and drink pavilion's doors.
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Saccharomyces Beer Cafe

More beer hall and gastropub than regular cafe or bar.