Brisbane's Best Inner-City Bars for After-Work Drinks with Your Coworkers

These rooftop bars, riverside hangouts and wine havens are suitable for both celebrating and commiserating.
Concrete Playground
January 17, 2024
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    Antico

    48 Burnett Lane, Brisbane City

    This Italian-style cocktail bar in Burnett Lane hails from the Death & Taxes and Dr Gimlette crew, and is located in Super Whatnot's old digs.

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    Midtown

    15 Manning Street, South Brisbane

    This Fish Lane 40-seater bar hails from the One Fish Two Fish team and heroes martinis.

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    The Aviary Terrace Bar

    480 Queen Street, Brisbane City

    A sibling to Queen Street steak restaurant BŌS, this cocktail spot features an 800-square-metre al fresco space and river views.

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    The Gatsby Lounge Bar

    740 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley

    The revamped GPO now boasts a 1920s-themed lounge bar, complete with the venue's old vault.

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    Riverland

    167 Eagle Street, Brisbane City

    This Eagle Street bar is back after a $3.5-million revamp with a new three-tier waterfront deck.

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    Bar Gusto

    601 Gregory Terrace, Bowen Hills

    This 190-seat Bowen Hills restaurant boasts big Italian Riviera vibes and a terrace perfect for after-work drinks.

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    Ardo's Newstead

    22 Wyandra Street, Newstead

    The City Winery team has opened a new neighbourhood wine bar and bottle shop in Newstead.

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    The Wickham

    308 Wickham Street, Fortitude Valley

    This Valley favourite is welcoming Brisbanites back in after a $3.1-million makeover.

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    BrewDog Fortitude Valley

    235 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley

    Not content with one Brisbane venue, BrewDog has opened a second River City location — a three-level Fortitude Valley beer bar on Brunswick Street.

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    Purple Palm

    148 Logan Road, Woolloongabba

    This Palm Springs-inspired garden bar in Woolloongabba features a ten-foot wall of gin.

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    Riverbar & Kitchen

    71 Eagle Street, Brisbane City

    Watch the boats slink down the river with an ice-cold cocktail in hand.

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    The Lodge Bar & Dining

    49 James Street, Fortitude Valley

    New Zealand clothing label Rodd & Gunn has opened a luxe new bar and restaurant on James Street.

  • Restaurant

    Casa Chow

    148 Logan Road, Woolloongabba

    This new pastel-hued Woolloongabba eatery serves up Chinese Peruvian dishes, and hails from the Sasso Italiano crew.

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    Tillerman

    71 Eagle Street, Brisbane City

    Eagle Street boasts a holiday-style seafood restaurant and bar with killer river views from the Naga Thai team.

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    Maggie May

    84 Longland Street, Newstead

    This Newstead supper club is Brisbane's gloriously 70s-inspired new go-to for cocktails and all-day bites.

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    South City Wine

    148 Logan Road, Woolloongabba

    Woolloongabba's go-to for wines from around the world, French-inspired cocktails, steak frites, escargot and freshly shucked oysters.

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    SOKO Rooftop

    7 Symes Street, Fortitude Valley

    Towering above the Jubilee Hotel, this luxe 14th-floor restaurant and bar serves up Peruvian and Japanese cuisine.

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    Hervé's Restaurant and Bar

    31-37 Collingwood Street, Albion

    Restaurateur and entrepreneur Hervé Dudognon is serving up French-inspired dishes and wine in Albion's revamped timber mill.

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    BOS

    480 Queen Street, Brisbane City

    Chef Adrian Richardson has opened a new meat-heavy Brisbane restaurant on Queen Street with riverside views.

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    Lina Rooftop

    80 Tribune Street, South Brisbane

    This 1500-square-metre beach club-inspired bar with a 30-metre infinity pool sits on a South Brisbane rooftop.

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    Valley 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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    Dr Gimlette

    109 Edward Street, Brisbane City

    Located in one of Brisbane's oldest buildings, this new table service-oriented bar hails from the team behind laneway favourite Death and Taxes.

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    1st Edition

    22 McLachlan Street, Fortitude Valley

    Sip Spidey's Margs and Ninja Turtle Negronis at California Lane's new 22-seater, which only takes online bookings.

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    Hibiscus Room

    72 Queen Street, Brisbane City

    Perched above the Queen Street Mall, this rooftop bar pairs cocktails, 70s- and 80s-inspired dishes, tropical decor and poolside hangs.

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    Stratton Bar and Kitchen

    3 Stratton Street, Newstead

    Serving up cacio e pepe udon and cheeseburger bloody marys next to The Triffid, this new bar and eatery hails from Mrs Brown’s Bar & Kitchen owners Ben and Tarryn Brown.

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    Stranded Bar

    3 Winn Street, Fortitude Valley

    Opened by the crew behind The Zoo, this Fortitude Valley bar serves up a mezcal and tequila-heavy drinks menu.

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    Fiume Rooftop Bar

    5 Boundary Street, Brisbane City

    Peer over the river, hang out on daybeds by the pool and sip cocktails — all on Crystalbrook Vincent's rooftop.

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    Savile Row

    667 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley

    Find the orange door on Ann Street, then sip cocktails beneath a dazzling chandelier at this Fortitude Valley favourite.

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    Bar Tano

    15 James Street, Fortitude Valley

    A sibling venue to James Street's Gemelli Italian, pairing Italian wines and cocktails with salumi and cheese.

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    The Inchcolm Bar

    73 Wickham Terrace, Spring Hill

    Restaurant Salon de Co has shut up shop, with this newcomer taking its place.

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    Will & Flow

    59B Gardens Point Road, Brisbane City

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

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    Felons Brewing Co

    5 Boundary Street, Brisbane City

    The city’s only riverside brewery is now open inside the Howard Smith Wharves precinct.

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    Death and Taxes Brisbane

    36 Burnett Lane, Brisbane City

    This old-school bar hidden down a laneway serves up 500 whiskeys and plenty of cocktails.

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    Boom Boom Room

    171 George Street, Brisbane City

    An underground CBD bar located in a heritage-listed former bank.

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    Ooh La La Rooftop

    611 Stanley Street, Woolloongabba

    C'est Bon has launched a sky-high new addition, serving up oysters, duck liver parfait eclairs, hot whisky cocktails and city views.

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    The Gresham

    308-322 Queen Street, Brisbane

    A step into The Gresham is a step back in time.

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    Mr Percival's

    5 Boundary Street, Brisbane City

    The octagonal overwater spot is serving up local seafood, many spritzes and European beachside vibes.

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    The Parlour

    209 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley

    The Italian riviera-themed spot joins Cielo, La Costa and La Valle on Brunswick Street.

  • Restaurant

    Yoko Dining

    5 Boundary Street, Brisbane City

    A sprawling riverside restaurant with Japanese food and cocktails.

  • Restaurant

    Greca

    Howard Smith Wharves, 5 Boundary Street, Brisbane

    A Greek taverna from restaurateur Jonathan Barthelmess at Brisbane’s Howard Smith Wharves precinct.

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    La Lune Wine Co

    Shop 5, 109 Melbourne Street, South Brisbane

    South Brisbane's French-inspired wine bar.

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    Osbourne Hotel

    766 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley

    This Fortitude Valley watering hole has 94 taps, as well as a 400-seat glass-ceiling bistro and beer garden.

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    Covent Garden West End

    142 Boundary Street, West End

    Sample gins from around the world at this West End bar.

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    Joey's

    29 River Terrace, Kangaroo Point

    The cafe atop Kangaroo Point Cliffs has had a big makeover, but those scenic views remain the same.

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    Sea Legs Brewing Co

    89 Main Street, Kangaroo Point

    Pair beers brewed on site with pizzas, burgers, build-your-own charcuterie boards and views of the Story Bridge.

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    OTTO Brisbane

    Sidon Street, South Brisbane

    The revamped site now features three Otto ventures, including its restaurant, a waterside bar and an events space.

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    Sixteen Antlers

    Corner Ann And Roma Streets, Brisbane

    Sky-high drinks in the Brisbane CBD.

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    Stone & Wood Brewery Brisbane

    99 Bridge Street, Fortitude Valley

    The Byron Bay-based label has opened a brewery and taproom in a heritage-listed Valley building.

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    Iris Rooftop

    458 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley

    The Mediterranean-inspired venue is the latest addition to Brunswick Street's new Hotel X.

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    La Valle Wine Bar and Bottle Shop

    179 Alfred Street, Fortitude Valley

    Drop by to pick up one of the 200-plus bottles of vino on the shelves, or stop for a drink and some cheese.

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    Kazba

    1000 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley

    This Tel Aviv-inspired spot is serving Turkish coffee martinis, chilli haloumi doughnuts and a cocktail hidden in a novel.

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    Cielo Rooftop

    209 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley

    Sit on a rooftop, peer over Fortitude Valley and sip cocktails curated by one of Australia's best bars.

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