
Southbank Beer Garden
A lively beachfront beer garden at South Bank with craft beer and weekend live music — 4.3 stars from 3,400-plus reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Southbank Beer Garden is a waterfront pub in the heart of South Bank, Brisbane, with a setting that distinguishes it from a typical suburban venue. Located at Stanley Street Plaza, it positions itself as Brisbane’s only waterfront beer garden, making it a natural choice for relaxed catch-ups, casual drinks and time spent by the river. The venue’s name sets the expectation of an outdoor beer-garden atmosphere, while its pub format gives visitors a straightforward place to meet, eat and unwind.
It is also set up for more than drop-in visits. You can book a table, view the menu online or enquire about hosting an event, with the venue specifically inviting groups to celebrate there. That makes it worth considering for gatherings as well as informal visits. Southbank Beer Garden is open every day from 11am until late, offering flexibility for lunch, afternoon drinks or an evening out. With a 4.3 Google rating from more than 3,400 reviews, it is a well-reviewed option for visitors looking for a convenient waterfront venue in South Bank.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- 11:00 – 21:00
- TuesdayToday
- 11:00 – 21:00
- Wednesday
- 11:00 – 21:00
- Thursday
- 11:00 – 21:00
- Friday
- 10:00 – 23:00
- Saturday
- 10:00 – 23:00
- Sunday
- 10:00 – 22:00
Menu
View the latest menu directly from the venue.
Open menuSpot Score
- Reputation
- 72
- Popularity
- 100
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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