
Cobbler
$$$A West End cocktail bar with 300 whiskey varieties and industrial-chic ambience, welcoming BYO food.
Looking for the best bars in West End? We've gathered 10 standout spots in this corner of Brisbane, each ranked by our independent Spot Score so the strongest picks rise to the top. West End 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.
10 spots in West End

A West End cocktail bar with 300 whiskey varieties and industrial-chic ambience, welcoming BYO food.

Stylish West End bar known for craft beers and artisanal cocktails in a relaxed, welcoming setting.

Highly rated bar on Vulture Street in West End with a strong reputation among Brisbane locals.

Craft beer bar and bistro in West End with a relaxed, book-lined interior and comic-strip aesthetics.

Intimate cocktail bar in West End with exotic décor, red lighting and imaginative drinks, plus share plates.

Bars in West End, Brisbane.

Bars in West End, Brisbane.

Bars in West End, Brisbane.

Bars in West End, Brisbane.

Bars in West End, Brisbane.
The bars in West End 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.
We currently feature 10 bars in West End, and we add and re-check venues regularly so the list stays current.
West End 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.