Best Bars in Brisbane's CBD

A gorgeous Italian-inspired cocktail bar inhabiting a character-filled split-level space in Brisbane's oldest lane

A stunning 12-metre whisky bar nestled on the upper floor of the heritage-listed John Reid & Nephews building

This ambient underground eatery and bar is located down Rowes Lane, beneath the historic Rowes building

Death & Taxes is a gorgeous old-world cocktail lounge and wine bar hidden away in Brisbane's oldest laneway

A stunning Italian cocktail bar and eatery in the base of a century old warehouse

A secret subterranean Amaro and cocktail bar found down an historic carriageway and located in the basement

Mr Percival’s is Brisbane’s stunning octagonal overwater bar jutting out over the river in prime position at the Howard Smith Wharves

Brooklyn Standard is Brisbane’s coolest basement bar - a dim-lit brick cellar accessed by a secret laneway door, where live music acts and bands play nightly to an eclectic crowd.

A secret laneway cocktail bar and gin school tucked away in the heritage-listed Metro Arts Theatre

Alba Bar & Deli is a funky little Spanish-inspired laneway bar where jamon, sherry and hip hop rule

Riverland is Brisbane’s hottest social setting, with a massive tiered 3-level terraced bar eatery sprawling across riverside decks

Alice is an 80's inspired dimly-lit drinking den hidden down a laneway in Brisbane City, open daily until 3am

Brisbane's stunning overwater bar and eatery sits perched on the north bank of the river

Fiume is the stunning rooftop bar of Crystalbrook Vincent, nestled under the Story Bridge at Howard Smith Wharves

A splendid bespoke cocktail bar in the stunningly converted base of a heritage multi-level warehouse

This stylish Riviera-inspired laneway bar is hidden away down the city's Spencer Lane

Occupying one of Brisbane’s oldest buildings from which the city’s first produce markets operated in 1865-68

By day a funky basement cafe, by night Brew transforms itself into a cool speakeasy style laneway bar

A stunning al fresco Mediterranean-style bar, cascading over 2 levels in a prime waterfront location

Felons Brewing Co is Brisbane’s best-located microbrewery, a showpiece of the Howard Smith Wharves

The Gresham Bar is one of Brisbane’s most ambient old world bourbon and whisky bars, tucked away in a corner of the heritage listed National Australia Bank on the edge of Gresham Lane

Mr Edward's Alehouse and Kitchen is an ambient oasis of top notch food, beer and soul nestled on a corner

Howard Smith Wharves have a giant waterfront beer hall, with barrel aged beers, a delicious foodie menu

A glamorous old world bar and grill located in the ground floor of heritage-listed Rothwells building

On the ground floor of Brisbane’s grandest heritage hotel is this classic lounge bar, with lofty ceilings, an antler chandelier

Sixteen Antlers rooftop bar sits atop Brisbane’s Pullman Hotel with wraparound views that include a unique close-up of Brisbane City Hall