Best Bars in Brisbane (2026)
Looking for the best bars in Brisbane? We've rounded up 125 of the city's standout spots — from neighbourhood favourites to buzzy new openings. Every venue is ranked by our Spot Score, which weighs reputation, popularity and freshness, so you can book with confidence. Filter by suburb, price or what's open now to find your next go-to.
From rooftop and laneway bars to intimate cocktail dens, Brisbane rewards a bit of wandering after dark. The picks below cover the spectrum — wine bars, craft cocktails and buzzy late-night spots alike.
125 spots
The Alligator Club
Bars in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane.
Come to Daddy
Bars in West End, Brisbane.
BlueBottle Cocktail & Tapas Bar
Bars in Wynnum, Brisbane.
Hibiscus Bar & Terrace
$$Bars in Brisbane CBD, Brisbane.
CODA
Bars in Chermside, Brisbane.
Wynnum R.S.L Club
$Coffee, cakes & light meals, plus classic bistro dishes and grilled meats, in an unpretentious club.
The Kitchen
$$Bars in Chermside, Brisbane.
The Back Room Brisbane
Bars in Toowong, Brisbane.
Dalgety 2.0 Public House
$$Bars in Teneriffe, Brisbane.
The Reserve Wine Bar
Bars in South Bank, Brisbane.
Dynamite Bar&Karaoke
Bars in Paddington, Brisbane.
BrewDog Fortitude Valley
$$No-nonsense chain bar specialising in the Scottish brewery's craft beers, with regular guest brews.
Midtown Bar & Dining Brisbane
Bars in South Brisbane, Brisbane.
Honky Tonks
Bars in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane.
The Nixon Room
Bars in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane.
The Outpost Bar
Bars in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane.
Mirrorball Ministries
Bars in West End, Brisbane.
Soleil Pool Bar
$Bars in South Bank, Brisbane.
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Read guide →Bars in Brisbane — FAQs
What are the best bars in Brisbane?+
Our top-rated bars in Brisbane are ranked by our Spot Score, which combines Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear at the top of this page.
How is the Brisbane bars ranking decided?+
We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the quality of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It's an editorial score, not a paid placement.
Can I filter bars by suburb or price?+
Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum rating, price level, whether a place is open now, and features like dog-friendly or outdoor seating.
How many bars are listed in Brisbane?+
We currently feature 125 bars across Brisbane and surrounding suburbs, and we add and re-check venues regularly.