Antico
Brisbane City
Antico is a gorgeous 3 level Italian-inspired cocktail bar inhabiting a character-filled split-level space that was once home to a beauty school in Brisbane's historic Burnett Lane.
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Step inside beyond the rustic exterior to find a dazzling multi-coloured mirrored bar manned by formally attired bartenders, exposed handmade brick walls and pillars, glamorous gold chandelier, candlelit tables and the choice of 3 cosy 'rooms' in which to take a seat.
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Nestled on the lower level near the entrance is a tiny lounge with two curved leather booths whilst the middle bar level has stool seating along one wall and the bar and upstairs a lace iron-trimmed balcony has more booths and stool seating, overlooking the bar below.
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On the bar menu are eight creative house cocktails, with fruity flavours and made using fresh locally produced ingredients and premium spirits.
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Otherwise there's a choice of two draught beers (Peroni and Pacific Ale), two red and two white wines, two sparkling (prosecco and Tattinger champagne) and two bar snacks (bruschetta or burrata & mortadella).
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Good to know - Antico is by the same talented folk behind nearby Death & Taxes (also in Burnett Lane) and Dr Gimlette in Edward St.
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