My Beer Dealer - Alfred St Bar & Bottlo

My Beer Dealer – Alfred St Bar & Bottlo combines a bar with a bottleshop in Fortitude Valley, giving visitors the option to drink in or take something home. Its range is firmly centred on craft beer, with more than 500 beers from Brisbane, elsewhere in Australia and overseas, alongside six Australian craft taps, more than 400 wines, natural wines, small-batch spirits and cocktails. Online shoppers can also select the Alfred Street location for Click & Collect.

The food is designed to match the drinks without sticking to one tradition. The menu draws on Asian street food, Nepalese spices and Latin influences, with named options including Crispy Chats with yuzu aioli, Kimchi Loaded Fries, dumplings, baos, Sticky Pork Belly and Chimichurri Skewers. The venue also advertises options for carnivores, vegans and gluten-free diners. Daily lunch specials are available, while weekday Snacky Hour runs from 4–6pm with three snacks for $21.

There is plenty here for a casual visit, whether that means an after-work pint or wine, a catch-up before a gig, or Thursday trivia. The venue is directly behind Fortitude Valley train station, with nearby bus stops and the Valley Metro Car Park across Alfred Street. For larger gatherings, The Upstairs Bit is a mezzanine function area overlooking the main bar. It can host 20–70 guests and may include a private bar, with food packages and access to the venue’s beer, wine and spirits selection.

The business comes from the team behind Brewski: Antoinette, Matt, Natasha, Simon and manager Les. Their individual beer preferences range from imperial stouts and IPAs to sours and bitters, which helps explain the broad, beer-focused approach. It suits shoppers looking for something beyond the usual bottle-store selection, small groups meeting for food and drinks, and organised functions that need a dedicated space. The combination of takeaway range, drink-in service, food and regular trivia makes it more flexible than a conventional bottleshop, while still offering plenty for visitors who simply want to browse and choose a bottle or can to take home.