Brew Cafe & Wine Bar

Set in Lower Burnett Lane in Brisbane CBD, Brew Cafe & Wine Bar is a laneway venue that moves from daytime café service into evening drinks. The venue describes itself as Brisbane’s oldest laneway bar, combining a historic setting with a contemporary food and beverage offering. It serves breakfast, burgers and a broad selection of beer, cocktails and wine, making it an option for everything from an early coffee to a later catch-up in Brisbane City.

Coffee is a clear focus, with specialty coffee supplied by ST. ALi Coffee Roasters and a menu that includes espresso-based drinks, filter coffee, cold drip, iced coffees and loose-leaf tea. The breakfast menu runs until 2pm and includes familiar café fare alongside more substantial plates. Standouts named on the menu include Brew Eggs ‘Benny’, smashed avocado on toast, sweet breakfast waffles, corn fritters with savoury mince and a big breakfast. There are also vegetarian, vegan and low-gluten options, with the venue noting that dietary requirements should be discussed with staff because of shared kitchen handling.

From late morning, the menu expands into snacks, burgers, mains, salads and desserts. The burger list ranges from a classic cheese burger and Southern Fried Chicken Burger to a barramundi version and a pulled jackfruit burger. For something more substantial, the menu includes chicken schnitty, barramundi, beef cheek ragu and carbonara, while truffle fries, arancini, wings and churros provide easier choices for sharing or grazing. The drinks selection covers local and international craft beer, cocktails such as margaritas, Aperol Spritz and espresso martinis, plus wines from Australia, New Zealand, France and Italy.

Brew suits diners who want flexibility across the day: coffee and breakfast guests in the morning, casual lunch groups, and friends settling in for drinks later on. Its event spaces can accommodate small and large groups, with the venue offering tailored catering for birthdays, corporate functions and other gatherings. The laneway location and broad menu also make it practical for mixed groups who may want different things from the same venue.