Brisbane's Most Popular Bars of 2019
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 2019, 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 2020 pub crawl.
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BarPiano Bar at Emporium
267 Grey Street, South Brisbane
Sip martinis underneath a chandelier at South Bank's luxe hotel bar.
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BariPONG Brisbane - CLOSED
547 Kessels Road, MacGregor
Play beer pong and darts — digitally, and over drinks.
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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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BarB. Lucky & Sons Fortitude Valley
315 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley
An adults-only arcade bar from the Holey Moley team.
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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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BarThe Terrace
267 Grey Street, South Brisbane
A rooftop bar and dining terrace atop South Bank's Emporium Hotel.
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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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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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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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BarX Cargo — CLOSED
37 McLachlan Street, Fortitude Valley
The multi-purpose Fortitude Valley venue combines an American-meets-Latin American eatery, three bars and a party venue.
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BarCovent Garden West End
142 Boundary Street, West End
Sample gins from around the world at this West End bar.
