The Most Popular Bars in Brisbane for 2022
These are the waterfront spots, rooftop breweries and boozy poolside venues 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 2022, 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.
Top image: Lina Rooftop.
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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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Bar1st 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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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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BarRothwell's Bar & Grill
235 Edward Street, Brisbane City
This European-influenced restaurant hails from 1889 Enoteca's Dan Clark, with chef Ben Russell (Aria, Est Est Est) heading up the kitchen.
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BarStratton 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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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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BarLina 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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BarThe 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.
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BarHibiscus 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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BarRevel Brewing Co Rivermakers
82 Colmslie Road, Morningside
Brisbane’s eastside has a new beer-drinking go-to — a second venue for this local brewery, complete with shady umbrellas, fairy lights, and karaage chicken and burgers on the menu.
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BarValley 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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BarStranded 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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BarFiume 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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BarThe 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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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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BarButler Wine Bar - CLOSED
15 Manning Street, South Brisbane
The Lune Croissanterie crew has opened its first-ever wine bar, setting up shop next door to its South Brisbane bakery.
