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.

The Most Popular Bars in Brisbane for 2022

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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Food & Drink
B. Lucky & Sons Fortitude Valley

An adults-only arcade bar from the Holey Moley team.

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Food & Drink
1st Edition

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

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Food & Drink
BrewDog DogTap Brisbane

The Scottish brewery's first Aussie outpost has arcade games, brunch fare and a bottle shop.

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Food & Drink
Rothwell's Bar & Grill

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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Food & Drink
Stratton Bar and Kitchen

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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Food & Drink
Ooh La La Rooftop

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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Food & Drink
Lina Rooftop

South Brisbane is now home to this 1500-square-metre beach club-inspired rooftop bar with a 30-metre infinity pool.

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Food & Drink
Joey's

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

BOOK A TABLE

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Food & Drink
Oche Fortitude Valley

A two-storey electronic darts bar.

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Food & Drink
The Lodge Bar & Dining

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

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Food & Drink
Hibiscus Room

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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Food & Drink
Revel Brewing Co Rivermakers

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.

BOOK A TABLE

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Food & Drink
Valley Hops Brewing

Towering above Ann Street, this sky-high leafy oasis pairs Valley-brewed beers with pizzas, skewers and cheeseboards.

BOOK A TABLE

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Food & Drink
Stranded Bar

Open five nights a week, this newcomer serves up a mezcal and tequila-heavy drinks menu, plus piña colada panna cotta.

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Food & Drink
Fiume Rooftop Bar

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

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Food & Drink
The Inchcolm Bar

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

BOOK A TABLE

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Food & Drink
Netherworld

Brisbane's retro arcade and board game bar.

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Food & Drink
Tillerman

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

BOOK A TABLE

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Food & Drink
Cielo Rooftop

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

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Food & Drink
Butler Wine Bar

The Lune Croissanterie crew has opened its first-ever wine bar, setting up shop next door to its South Brisbane bakery.

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