64Spot Score
Saccharomyces Beer Cafe
$$Bars · South Brisbane
Unfussy outpost serving an array of beers alongside hearty burgers, sandwiches & pub fare.
4.5(1,331)· GoogleView details →
South Brisbane, Brisbane
Best Bars in South Brisbane
Looking for the best bars in South Brisbane? We've gathered 12 standout spots in this corner of Brisbane, each ranked by our independent Spot Score so the strongest picks rise to the top. South Brisbane has its own character, and the bars here reflect it — from neighbourhood favourites locals keep to themselves to places worth a special trip across town. Use the filters to narrow by price, rating, what's open right now and the features that matter to you, then open the map to plan your visit around what else is nearby. We re-check details regularly, so opening hours and information stay current.
From rooftop and laneway bars to intimate cocktail dens, Brisbane rewards a bit of wandering after dark. The picks below cover the spectrum — wine bars, craft cocktails and buzzy late-night spots alike.
12 spots in South Brisbane
64Spot Score
Maker
$$$Bars · South Brisbane
Maker is a well-reviewed bar located in South Brisbane on Fish Lane. With a Google rating of 4.8 from 286 reviews, it attracts a steady crowd looking for quality drinks and a social setting in one of Brisbane's most visited precincts.
4.8(286)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Tippler's Tap
$$Bars · South Brisbane
Cool craft-beer bar with timber decor and alpine wall murals, dishing up chicken wings and sliders.
4.4(1,493)· GoogleView details →
61Spot Score
Bar Brutus
Bars · South Brisbane
Bar Brutus is a bar located on Melbourne Street in South Brisbane. It holds a Google rating of 4.8 stars from 138 reviews, indicating strong customer satisfaction. The venue sits within South Bank's dining and entertainment precinct.
4.8(138)· GoogleView details →
61Spot Score
The Plough Inn
$$Bars · South Brisbane
Steaks, ribs & more in a huge 19th-century pub with a beer garden, a deck & a sports bar.
4.2(4,959)· GoogleView details →
60Spot Score
The Terrace Rooftop Bar
Bars · South Brisbane
An open-air Brisbane rooftop bar serving cocktails, worldly wines and shareable bites, with skyline views and seasonal events.
4.3(742)· GoogleView details →
58Spot Score
Barbossa Bar & Bottle Shop
$$Bars · South Brisbane
A Caribbean-inspired South Bank bar, kitchen and late-trading bottle shop with cocktails, rum, breakfast and group-friendly seating.
4.1(837)· GoogleView details →
56Spot Score
The Reserve Wine Bar
Bars · South Brisbane
A South Bank wine bar with a wide selection spanning Champagne, still and fortified wines, spirits, accessories and non-alcoholic options.
5.0(31)· GoogleView details →
56Spot Score
Midtown Bar & Dining Brisbane
Bars · South Brisbane
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4.6(65)· GoogleView details →
54Spot Score
Soleil Pool Bar
$Bars · South Brisbane
A South Bank poolside bar serving cocktails, beer and wine, with share plates and event options for relaxed drinks and celebrations.
4.2(129)· GoogleView details →
52Spot Score
Garden Bar
Bars · South Brisbane
Garden Bar is Southside’s little sibling in Brisbane’s Fish Lane Town Square precinct, beneath the South Brisbane train bridges.
4.0(121)· GoogleView details →
48Spot Score
The Sangria Bar
Bars · South Brisbane
A well-regarded bar at South Bank in Brisbane with a 3.9 rating across 39 reviews.
3.9(39)· GoogleView details →
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Bars in South Brisbane — FAQs
What are the best bars in South Brisbane?+
The bars in South Brisbane 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 South Brisbane?+
We currently feature 12 bars in South Brisbane, and we add and re-check venues regularly so the list stays current.
How do I get to South Brisbane in Brisbane?+
South Brisbane 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.