Before + After
Laneway Basement, 181 George St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia
ClosedToday 16:00 – 00:00 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours
Before + After is a basement bar located on George Street in Brisbane's South Bank. With a 4.9-star rating across 290 Google reviews, it's among the most consistently praised venues in the area. The bar occupies a laneway basement space, positioning it as a tucked-away spot in Brisbane's entertainment district.
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
- 16:00 – 00:00
- Sunday
- 16:00 – 23:00
Why it's worth checking out
Before + After is a basement bar tucked away in a laneway on George Street, offering a more intimate alternative to the busy street-level venues dotting South Bank. The space has earned strong praise from visitors, reflected in its 4.9-star rating across nearly 300 reviews—a signal that it delivers a genuinely good experience for a broad range of guests.
As a South Bank bar, it slots naturally into the neighbourhood's mix of cultural venues and hospitality spots. The basement setting creates a different vibe from the larger, more exposed bars nearby, appealing to those after a more contained, conversational atmosphere.
Before + After works well for a casual drinks catch-up, a pre-dinner drink before heading to one of South Bank's restaurants, or a night out without the sprawl of bigger venues. Its location on George Street means it's walkable from the South Bank Parklands and well-positioned if you're moving between cultural venues or other neighbourhood spots.
Good to know
- Located in a basement laneway—easy to miss from street level, so look for the Laneway entrance
- Highly rated across a substantial number of reviews, suggesting consistent quality
Best for
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.9 from 290 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 93
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 75
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 30
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 17 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
Frequently asked questions
Where exactly is Before + After located?+
Before + After is located in the Laneway Basement at 181 George Street, South Bank, Brisbane. It's a basement bar accessed via the laneway, so it's tucked away from the main street.
What's the rating for Before + After?+
Before + After has a 4.9-star rating on Google based on 290 reviews, making it one of the highest-rated bars in the South Bank area.
Is Before + After good for groups?+
With its strong ratings and basement laneway setting, Before + After appears to appeal to visitors looking for a more intimate bar experience, making it suitable for small to medium groups.
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