Must-see nightlife in Brisbane

  • Lychee Lounge

    Brisbane

    Sink into the lush furniture at this moody, opium-den-inspired cocktail lounge, where lemon myrtle and Tasmanian amaro give negronis a local accent, and…

  • GOMA Bistro

    Brisbane

    The Gallery of Modern Art's casual, breezy bistro is a blissful spot for an energising coffee or, better still, a cooling vino. Tables face South Bank's…

  • Regatta Hotel

    Brisbane

    Dressed in iron lacework and prettier than a wedding cake, this 1874 pub is a Brisbane institution. Directly opposite the Regatta CityCat ferry terminal,…

  • Jungle

    Brisbane

    Aloha and welcome to paradise… Well, at least to Brisbane's only proper tiki bar. An intimate, hand-built bamboo hideaway pimped with wood-carved stools,…

  • Breakfast Creek Hotel

    Brisbane

    Built in 1889 and sporting an eclectic French-Renaissance style, the iconic Breakfast Creek Hotel includes a beer garden and an art-deco ‘private bar’…

  • Super Whatnot

    Brisbane

    Trailblazing laneway bar Super Whatnot remains one of Brisbane's coolest drinking holes, an industrial, split-level playpen in the shell of a former…

  • Bar Spritz

    Brisbane

    Looking out at the river, skyline and City Botanic Gardens, lofty Bar Spritz arguably has the best view of Brisbane. It’s a casual, shaded, al-fresco…

  • Gertie’s Bar & Lounge

    Brisbane

    With its rotating fans, potted palms and Latin-American staff, moody Gertie’s wouldn't look out of place in Havana or Buenos Aires. It's a justifiable hit…

  • Riverbar & Kitchen

    Brisbane

    A chilled-out spot for an afternoon ale or cocktail jug with friends, Riverbar & Kitchen is true to its name, down by the muddy Brisbane River at the base…

  • Sazerac Bar

    Brisbane

    While the space itself is a little peculiar (the gym flooring reveals its previous life), the floor-to-ceiling view is undisputedly shashing. Perched atop…

  • Merlo Torrefazione

    Brisbane

    Keeping Paddington awake, this roaster-cafe is one of several Merlos around town (a local success story). Bite a biscuit or sniff at some slice, but what…

  • Brew

    Brisbane

    Down a deadend alley, cavernous, buzzing Brew pours decent coffee and serves simple food (tapas, pastas, sliders) to go with the black stuff. Wines,…

  • Story Bridge Hotel

    Brisbane

    Beneath the bridge at Kangaroo Point, this beautiful 1886 pub and beer garden is perfect for a pint after a long day exploring. Regular live music (see…

  • Port Office Hotel

    Brisbane

    An oval-shaped marble bar, black lacquered floorboards and charcoal-coloured walls conjure up a deliciously sinister atmosphere here – enough of an excuse…

  • Bean

    Brisbane

    Down a grungy, graffiti-spangled driveway off George St sits Bean, a dark, indie-spirited cafe with a mish-mash of furniture, lamps and rotating…

  • Moobar

    Brisbane

    Upstairs in the heritage Port Office building, this slick steak restaurant has an equally polished wine bar overlooking the laneway out the back…

  • Caxton Hotel

    Brisbane

    The Caxton St strip off Petrie Tce used to be hip, but these days it's mostly a low-rent collection of strip cubs and kebab joints. But the old yellow…

  • Normanby Hotel

    Brisbane

    Surrounded by major roads at the end of Petrie Tce, this handsome 1889 red-brick pub harbours a great beer garden under a vast fig tree. Mourn the fading…

  • Plough Inn

    Brisbane

    If you're getting dry and desperate in South Bank, the old Plough offers a mainstream pubby experience: wailing '80s rock, hefty meals, a big beer terrace…

  • Sportsman Hotel

    Brisbane

    A divey, no-frills pub with pool tables, drag shows, 'camp karaoke' and an 'interesting' cast of characters.

  • Embassy Hotel

    Brisbane

    Sporting pressed-tin wall panels, exposed brickwork and a cast of craft beers, this 1928-built boozer has no shortage of backpackers on the loose from the…

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