Best Pubs in Brisbane (2026)
Looking for the best pubs in Brisbane? We've rounded up 68 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.
The Australian pub is a social institution — somewhere to catch the footy, settle in for a counter meal or while away a sunny afternoon in the beer garden. These are Brisbane's most-loved locals and historic watering holes.
68 spots
Capalaba Tavern
$$Laid-back pub in Capalaba with a sports bar, gaming room, and schnitzel menu.
Brunswick Hotel
$$Airy, split-level pub with a modern feel and outdoor areas, for international pub grub and karaoke.
Manly Hotel
$$Vibrant pub on Cambridge Parade in Manly, Brisbane, with a sports bar, bistro, beer garden and gaming lounge.
Johnny Ringo's
$$Pubs in Kangaroo Point, Brisbane.
Soak Bathhouse - West End
Wellness in West End, Brisbane.
The Raven Hotel
$$Bars in West End, Brisbane.
All Inn Brewing Co
$$Boutique brewhouse & hangout specializing in ales, with rotating food trucks & weekly live music.
Osbourne Hotel
$$Lively fixture for cocktails, craft beer & global fare, plus outdoor seating & live sports on TV.
Working Title Brew Co.
Breweries in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane.
Story Bridge Hotel
$$Prime steaks, burgers and tapas in a renovated hotel from 1886, famed for its annual cockroach race.
The Normanby Hotel
$$Lively pub with a restaurant serving steaks and Modern Australian fare, plus an outdoor beer garden.
Regatta Hotel
$$Grand Victorian hotel offering gastropub food and several buzzing spaces, including a courtyard bar.
Camp Hill Hotel
$Karaoke and pub grub in a breezy, roomy venue with a covered verandah, pool tables and a sports bar.
Hiker Brewing Co.
$$Breweries in Indooroopilly, Brisbane.
Port Office Hotel
$$Stylish restaurant & bar serving upmarket Australian eats amid leather banquettes & bright decor.
Green Beacon Brewing Co.
Breweries in Teneriffe, Brisbane.
Oxford 152
$$Pub meals in an open-plan venue with polished-wood floors and brick columns, plus weekend DJs.
Grand Central Hotel
$$Stylish, old-world multiroom pub, offering gourmet bistro fare, plus music & TV sports.
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Read guide →Pubs in Brisbane — FAQs
What are the best pubs in Brisbane?+
Our top-rated pubs 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 pubs 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 pubs 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 pubs are listed in Brisbane?+
We currently feature 68 pubs across Brisbane and surrounding suburbs, and we add and re-check venues regularly.