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Brisbane's Spirit Bars

In the spirit of providing the best possible drinking experience for aficionados of whisky, rum and gin we thought it was high time to bring out the Brisbane bars that specialize in the aforementioned spirits. And in doing so, give those who are somewhat bored with their current tipple something new to think/ drink about.

Since Brisbane’s first whisky bar Nant opened its doors in the Emporium a few years back, others have followed suit, not just in the whisky realm, but also rum and gin. For instance, the southern hemisphere’s largest rum bar is situated in Brisbane.

It must be noted here that this is not an encouragement for people to imbibe more alcohol, but rather to drink for the taste of it. And to potentially discover flavours you never knew existed (rums that taste like whisky, for instance), which is what most of these bars are about.

So, if a died-in-the-wool fan of a certain spirit or just curious, these are the drinking dens in which to expand your drink horizons and maybe discover a taste for something new:

The Walrus Club

The cellar under the Regatta Hotel is now an elegant 1920s speakeasy style bar that is named after Brisbane’s 19th old floating rum distillery and, true to its name, is dedicated to the world of rum...more

Alquimia Tequila Bar

Brisbane's only tequila bar is tucked away on a Valley corner - here you'll find a cosy world of dim lighting, top shelf tequilas and magical tequila based cocktails...more

Dutch Courage Officer’s Mess

Tucked away in the lively Alfred & Constance Street precinct, this sub-tropical 19th century British colonies-inspired bar is the go-to for a gin safari (try the nougat-infused gin cocktail) and delish eats...more

The Gresham 

In the heritage-listed NAB bank, this opulent Agatha Christie-inspired bar oozes class and is notable for its spectacular range of top shelf and hard-to-find American and Scotch whiskies...more

Lefty’s Old Time Music Hall

Brisbane’s most decadently decked out beer and whisky bar is the place where you’ll find good ol’ boys drinking whisky and rye and enjoying live country and western acts most nights of the week...more

BOSC

This tiny bar of social conscience occupies a corner in West End and along with its dedicated menu of craft beers, does a roaring trade in gin and is renowned for its luscious fruity gin-infused cocktails...more

Nant Whisky

Brisbane’s first dedicated whisky bar opened in the Emporium some years ago and has since added a sibling in Brisbane CBD, a vintage lounge of the same name to its family...more

Substation no 41 Rum Bar

The southern hemisphere’s biggest rum bar is in the old substation at the Breakfast Creek Hotel and stocks a dizzying array of 500+ rums, including some of the world’s rarest...more

A new York style upstairs downstairs brick-walled bar in West End, Cobbler was one of the first Brisbane bars to go specialist and has been keeping the locals’ thirst for whisky at bay ever since...more

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