Bar Brutus
A standout South Bank bar — 4.8 stars from 130-plus reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Bar Brutus is a standout South Bank spot, with an excellent 4.8-star average from more than 130 reviews.
A bar earning a rating that high points to a place that gets the drinks and the atmosphere right — the kind of characterful, well-run venue that quickly becomes a favourite.
It's at South Bank, across the river from the CBD and surrounded by the parklands and cultural precinct, easy to reach by foot or ferry. Bar Brutus suits a drink with friends, a date or the start of an evening — and it's at its best later in the day and on weekends.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- Closed
- TuesdayToday
- 16:00 – 00:00
- Wednesday
- 16:00 – 00:00
- Thursday
- 16:00 – 00:00
- Friday
- 16:00 – 00:00
- Saturday
- 14:00 – 00:00
- Sunday
- 14:00 – 00:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 86
- Popularity
- 65
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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