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
Shafston Hotel
$$Spacious, informal pub featuring familiar dishes like burgers & steaks, plus billiards & a balcony.
Breakfast Creek Hotel
$$French Renaissance-style pub with 5 bars including a rum bar, plus a steakhouse and a beer garden.
Brisbane Brewing Co. Woolloongabba
$$A lively pub with a casual menu featuring steak and schnitzels, plus local craft beer on tap.
Grand Central Hotel
$$Stylish, old-world multiroom pub, offering gourmet bistro fare, plus music & TV sports.
Royal Exchange Hotel
$Quiz nights, sports on TV & comforting pub grub in a Victorian-era hotel with a huge beer garden.
The Prince Consort Hotel
$$Pub food and live bands in a cool bar with a beer garden, vintage chairs and a union jack mural.
The HAMILTON HOTEL
$$Long-running locale for live music and TV sports, plus a gaming room, lounge and restaurant.
Chardons Corner Hotel
$Pubs in Indooroopilly, Brisbane.
Everton Park Hotel
$Unassuming budget hotel offering a restaurant, 2 bars & a terrace, plus event space & free Wi-Fi.
Stones Corner Hotel
$$Busy, rustic-chic pub with a beer garden, for craft beer and bistro staples, plus trivia and comedy.
Hotel West End
$$Pub meals and a global menu in a modern setting with outdoor seats, gaming lounge and sports on TV.
The Boundary Hotel
$$Buzzing, trad watering hole with a beer garden, dishing up pub food, plus pool and Ping-Pong tables.
The Edinburgh Castle Hotel
$$Sprawling, modern bar featuring big-screen sports events, pool tables & classic pub grub menus.
Royal Hotel, Nundah
$$Italian bistro meals and street food options in an expansive woodsy-chic pub with adjoining terrace.
E.B. by Hiker Brewing Co.
Breweries in South Bank, Brisbane.
Finn McCool's Fortitude Valley
$$Pubs in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane.
Criterion Tavern
$$Classic bistro meals and gaming facilities in a down-to-earth pub with bold, contemporary styling.
The Kenmore
$$Expansive tavern with contemporary architecture & decor, plus an airy bistro for upscale pub grub.
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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.