Best Bars in Fortitude Valley
Looking for the best bars in Fortitude Valley? 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. Fortitude Valley 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 Fortitude Valley
Savile Row
$$$Upscale multi-level venue providing an extensive whisky & cocktail list in old-world surroundings.
Nok Nok • Cocktail Bar Brisbane
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Greaser
$$Edgy basement bar with live music doling out finger foods, burgers & meat dishes, plus craft beer.
The Wickham
$$Stylish 1885 pub with a relaxed beer garden and a nightclub, plus eclectic dishes and pizza.
Hey Chica!
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Chattahoochee Joes Honky Tonk
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Tomcat
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Finney Isles
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QUIVR
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Black Bear Lodge
$$Cool nightspot for music & soul DJs amid distressed brick walls & vintage furniture.
Cielo Rooftop
Rooftop hangout with city views serving Italian breakfast & dinner dishes, plus wine & beer.
Suzie Wongs Good Time Bar
$$Cocktails in a moody, New York-style bar with exposed-brick walls, live jazz & DJs on weekends.
Jolly Roger Bar Fortitude Valley
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Pig 'N' Whistle Brunswick Street
$$Easygoing bar with regular live music offering shared plates & global meals, plus cocktails.
O'Skulligans
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Ric's Bar + Backyard
$Buzzy live music venue with regular gigs, plus a menu focusing on steaks and Tex-Mex classics.
Mr. Mista
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Summa House
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Bars in Fortitude Valley — FAQs
What are the best bars in Fortitude Valley?+
The bars in Fortitude Valley 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 Fortitude Valley?+
We currently feature 26 bars in Fortitude Valley, and we add and re-check venues regularly so the list stays current.
How do I get to Fortitude Valley in Brisbane?+
Fortitude Valley 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.