Brisbane's Most Popular Bars of 2020
These are the breweries, adults-only arcade bars and overwater spots you flocked to last 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.
That's the type of fun you went searching for in 2020, and these are the results. Our most-viewed bars and pubs of the year provides a snapshot of your recent faves and a roadmap of places to visit if you haven't yet. As Brisbane leaves lockdown and restrictions begin to be rolled back once again, 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.
Image: Osbourne Hotel
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Stone & Wood Brewery Brisbane
99 Bridge Street, Fortitude Valley
The Byron Bay-based label’s brewery and taproom in a heritage-listed Valley building.
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Death and Taxes Brisbane
36 Burnett Lane, Brisbane City
This old-school bar hidden down a laneway serves up 500 whiskys and plenty of cocktails.
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BrewDog 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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iPONG Brisbane - CLOSED
547 Kessels Road, MacGregor
Play beer pong and darts — digitally, and over drinks.
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Hello Gorgeous Bar
32A Chester Street, Newstead
Pay a visit to Newstead's cocktail bar with tropical vibes and neon.
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B. Lucky & Sons Fortitude Valley
315 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley
An adults-only arcade bar from the Holey Moley team.
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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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Osbourne 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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Mr 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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Ivory Tusk
633 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley
A Palm Springs-inspired bar with a garden terrace in Fortitude Valley.