Brisbane's Most Popular Bars of 2021
These are the breweries, rooftop bars and boozy venues with arcade games that caught your attention this year.
Whether you're craving a decadent cocktail or a well-executed classic, Brisbane has the answer. From old favourites to new spots, this fair city of ours knows how to cater to your beverage dreams. And, at some of them, they might even cook you up a feast for the ages while you sip inventive concoctions, local brews or world-class wines — or pair your sips with stunning rooftop vistas.
That's the type of fun you went searching for in 2021, and these are the results. Our most-viewed bars and pubs of the year provides a snapshot of your recent faves, as well as a roadmap of places to visit if you haven't yet.
All that's left is to head back to your pick of the bunch and say cheers to Brisbane's most popular watering holes — as chosen by your busily clicking fingers throughout the past 12 months.
Image: Cielo Rooftop.
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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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BarB. Lucky & Sons Fortitude Valley
315 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley
An adults-only arcade bar from the Holey Moley team.
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BarArchie Brothers Cirque Electriq Toombul - CLOSED
1015 Sandgate Road, Nundah
A circus-themed arcade bar for kidults.
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BariPONG Brisbane - CLOSED
547 Kessels Road, MacGregor
Play beer pong and darts — digitally, and over drinks.
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BarWill & 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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BarNetherworld
186 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley
Fortitude Valley's retro arcade and board game bar will ensure that you're never bored while sipping a pint.
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BarCielo 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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BarCovent Garden West End
142 Boundary Street, West End
Sample gins from around the world at this West End bar.
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BarOoh 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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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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BarStone & 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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BarThe Terrace
267 Grey Street, South Brisbane
A rooftop bar and dining terrace atop South Bank's Emporium Hotel.
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BarMr Percival's
5 Boundary Street, Brisbane City
The octagonal overwater spot at Howard Smith Wharves serves up seafood, spritzes and European beachside vibes.
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BarSake Restaurant and Bar - CLOSED
Level 1, 45 Eagle Street, Brisbane
Dining at Saké is all about choice. Where to sit? How to order? What to eat? What to drink? Choice is usually a good a thing, it means you don’t have to settle.
