Brisbane's Most Popular Bars of 2018
The rooftop bars, themed hangouts, old-school pubs and cosy courtyards you flocked to this year.
Whether you're craving a decadent cocktail or a well-executed classic, Brisbane has the answer. From old favourites to new hotspots, this fair city of ours knows how to cater to your beverage dreams. And, at some of them, they might just 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 2018, 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. Mosey along to one, 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. Or, even better — use them to plan an epic 2019 pub crawl.
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BarAt Sixes and Sevens
67 James Street, Fortitude Valley
This sibling to Cru Bar has both style and substance.
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BarThe Cloakroom Bar - CLOSED
215 Elizabeth Street, Brisbane City
Head down the laneway and look for the doorman under the fire escape.
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BarBavarian Bier Cafe
45 Eagle Street, Brisbane
Weissbier, weiner schnitzel and wonderful views over the river.
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BarThe Junk Bar
215 Waterworks Road, Ashgrove
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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BarJessie's Girl - CLOSED
110 Petrie Terrace, Petrie Terrace
Don’t worry, we can’t stop singing the song either.
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BarChop Chop Chang's
185 Boundary Street, West End
A canteen-style space for gathering some pals and sharing in the many delights available.
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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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BarCovent Garden West End
142 Boundary Street, West End
Sample gins from around the world at this West End bar.
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BarBoom Boom Room
171 George Street, Brisbane City
An underground CBD bar and restaurant located in a heritage-listed former bank.
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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.
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BarHoley Moley Golf Club
25 Warner Street, Fortitude Valley
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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BarLittle Big House - CLOSED
18 Southpoint, 271 Grey Street, South Brisbane
Belt out karaoke and drink beer in a renovated police station.
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BarHanaichi Sushi Bar + Dining
Level 1, Wintergarden, 171 Queen Street, Brisbane City
Serving up all-you-can-eat sushi and shabu shabu every night of the week.
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BarElixir Rooftop Bar - CLOSED
646 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley
Brisbane is a great place to be outside; may rooftop bars like this reign.
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BarSazerac - CLOSED
Four Points By Sheraton Brisbane, 99 Mary Street, Brisbane
A boring ol' hotel gym is now a high-flying rooftop bar — 30 storeys up.
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BarLennons Pool Terrace & Bar at NEXT Hotel — TEMPORARILY CLOSED
72 Queen Street, Brisbane
Lennons Pool Terrace & Bar is a breath of fresh air (literally) when it comes to the Brisbane bar scene.
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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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Bar1889 Enoteca
10-12 Logan Road, Woolloongabba
‘Enoteca’ translates as ‘wine library’, and wine can be seen everywhere — from the hundreds of bottles lining the shelves to the full ones ready for drinking.
