The Back Room Brisbane
A much-loved Toowong bar — 4.4 stars from 150-plus reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
The Back Room is a much-loved Toowong bar, with a 4.4-star average from more than 150 reviews.
A rating that high points to a place that gets the drinks and the atmosphere right — the kind of characterful, welcoming spot that becomes a favourite for a night out.
Toowong, in Brisbane's inner west, is easy to reach and well served by public transport. The Back Room suits a drink with friends, a date or the start of an evening — and it's at its best later in the evening and on weekends.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 10:00 – 00:00
- TuesdayToday
- 10:00 – 00:00
- Wednesday
- 10:00 – 00:00
- Thursday
- 10:00 – 00:00
- Friday
- 10:00 – 00:00
- Saturday
- 10:00 – 00:00
- Sunday
- 10:00 – 00:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 73
- Popularity
- 66
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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