66Spot Score
Savile Row
$$$Bars · Fortitude Valley
Upscale multi-level bar in Fortitude Valley with an extensive whisky and cocktail selection housed in old-world surroundings.
4.7(908)· GoogleView details →
Fortitude Valley, Brisbane
Best Bars in Fortitude Valley
Looking for the best bars in Fortitude Valley? We've gathered 29 standout spots in this corner of Brisbane, each ranked by our independent Spot Score so the strongest picks rise to the top. Fortitude Valley has its own character, and the bars here reflect it — from neighbourhood favourites locals keep to themselves to places worth a special trip across town. Use the filters to narrow by price, rating, what's open right now and the features that matter to you, then open the map to plan your visit around what else is nearby. We re-check details regularly, so opening hours and information stay current.
From rooftop and laneway bars to intimate cocktail dens, Brisbane rewards a bit of wandering after dark. The picks below cover the spectrum — wine bars, craft cocktails and buzzy late-night spots alike.
29 spots in Fortitude Valley
64Spot Score
Nok Nok • Cocktail Bar Brisbane
Bars · Fortitude Valley
Nok Nok is a highly-rated cocktail bar on Brunswick Street in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, known for its skilled mixology and polished atmosphere.
4.9(187)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Greaser
$$Bars · Fortitude Valley
Edgy basement bar on Brunswick Street in Fortitude Valley serving craft beer, burgers and meat dishes alongside live music.
4.6(496)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
The Wickham
$$Bars · Fortitude Valley
Historic pub and nightclub on Wickham Street with a beer garden, eclectic food, and live entertainment.
4.3(1,878)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Hey Chica!
$$Bars · Fortitude Valley
Lively bar in Fortitude Valley with a strong local following and consistent 4.4-star rating across nearly 1500 reviews.
4.4(1,484)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Chattahoochee Joes Honky Tonk
Bars · Fortitude Valley
A honky-tonk bar on Brunswick Street in Fortitude Valley with a strong 4.7-star rating from over 330 reviews.
4.7(334)· GoogleView details →
62Spot Score
Finney Isles
Bars · Fortitude Valley
A highly-rated bar in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, drawing strong customer approval for its service and atmosphere.
4.7(216)· GoogleView details →
62Spot Score
Tomcat
$Bars · Fortitude Valley
A well-regarded bar on Level 1 of Wickham Street in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, with strong reviews and a solid reputation among locals.
4.5(559)· GoogleView details →
62Spot Score
Black Bear Lodge
$$Bars · Fortitude Valley
A moody bar in Fortitude Valley known for live DJs and soul music, set against distressed brick and vintage furnishings.
4.5(430)· GoogleView details →
62Spot Score
QUIVR
Bars · Fortitude Valley
Highly-rated bar in Fortitude Valley with a 4.9-star rating from over 100 reviews.
4.9(106)· GoogleView details →
61Spot Score
Cielo Rooftop
Bars · Fortitude Valley
Rooftop bar in Fortitude Valley with city views, serving Italian dishes and drinks.
4.3(943)· GoogleView details →
61Spot Score
Suzie Wongs Good Time Bar
$$Bars · Fortitude Valley
A moody New York-style cocktail bar in Fortitude Valley with exposed-brick walls, live jazz and weekend DJs.
4.5(417)· GoogleView details →
60Spot Score
Jolly Roger Bar Fortitude Valley
$$Bars · Fortitude Valley
Pirate-themed bar on Wickham Street in Fortitude Valley serving drinks in a fun, quirky setting.
4.5(272)· GoogleView details →
60Spot Score
At Sixes And Sevens
$$Bars · Fortitude Valley
A stylish gastropub with hip decor, cosy nooks and outdoor space, serving Modern Australian fare.
4.2(893)· GoogleView details →
60Spot Score
Dark Red Wine Bar
Bars · Fortitude Valley
A standout New Farm wine bar — 4.8 stars from 80-plus reviews.
4.8(88)· GoogleView details →
60Spot Score
Pig 'N' Whistle Brunswick Street
$$Bars · Fortitude Valley
Easygoing bar with regular live music offering shared plates & global meals, plus cocktails.
4.1(1,664)· GoogleView details →
60Spot Score
O'Skulligans
$$Bars · Fortitude Valley
Irish bar in Fortitude Valley with a strong rating and loyal following.
4.6(159)· GoogleView details →
59Spot Score
Ric's Bar + Backyard
$Bars · Fortitude Valley
Buzzy live music venue with regular gigs, plus a menu focusing on steaks and Tex-Mex classics.
4.1(1,030)· GoogleView details →
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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 29 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.