58Spot Score
Bar Miette
Bars · Brisbane City
A New Farm terrace and wine bar serving shareable food, weekday sandwiches, weekend grill dishes, cocktails and rotating wines.
4.5(139)· GoogleView details →
Brisbane CBD, Brisbane
Best Bars in Brisbane CBD
Looking for the best bars in Brisbane CBD? We've gathered 26 standout spots in this corner of Brisbane, each ranked by our independent Spot Score so the strongest picks rise to the top. Brisbane CBD has its own character, and the bars here reflect it — from neighbourhood favourites locals keep to themselves to places worth a special trip across town. Use the filters to narrow by price, rating, what's open right now and the features that matter to you, then open the map to plan your visit around what else is nearby. We re-check details regularly, so opening hours and information stay current.
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.
26 spots in Brisbane CBD
58Spot Score
Alice Bar
$$Bars · Brisbane City
A much-loved West End bar — 4.4 stars from 190-plus reviews.
4.4(194)· GoogleView details →
57Spot Score
Hibiscus Bar & Terrace
$$Bars · Brisbane City
Bars in Brisbane CBD, Brisbane.
4.2(323)· GoogleView details →
56Spot Score
Dynamite Bar&Karaoke
Bars · Brisbane City
A fun Paddington karaoke bar — 4.4 stars from 100-plus reviews.
4.4(102)· GoogleView details →
54Spot Score
Club Vixen - Bar and Entertainment
Bars · Brisbane City
A South Bank bar and entertainment venue — 4.2 stars from 110-plus reviews.
4.2(111)· GoogleView details →
48Spot Score
Cicada Blu
Bars · Brisbane City
Bars in Brisbane CBD, Brisbane.
3.6(152)· GoogleView details →
47Spot Score
Door 84
Bars · Brisbane City
Bars in Brisbane CBD, Brisbane.
4.7(22)· GoogleView details →
47Spot Score
Sports Bar
Bars · Brisbane City
A high-energy Brisbane sports bar with giant LED screens, stadium sound, game-day food and VIP booths at The Star Brisbane.
3.8(38)· GoogleView details →
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Bars in Brisbane CBD — FAQs
What are the best bars in Brisbane CBD?+
The bars in Brisbane CBD listed here are ranked by our Spot Score — our independent editorial rating out of 100, combining reputation, popularity, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear first.
How many bars are there in Brisbane CBD?+
We currently feature 26 bars in Brisbane CBD, and we add and re-check venues regularly so the list stays current.
How do I get to Brisbane CBD in Brisbane?+
Brisbane CBD is one of Brisbane's neighbourhoods — open any venue's page for its exact location, nearby public-transport stops and a map. See our Getting Around guide for tickets and fares.