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Bar Brutus

South Brisbane

Updated: Jun 07, 2026

Bar Brutus is a tiny elegant 8-seater bar that brings a touch of Italy to Fish Lane in South Brisbane.

A sibling for Julius Pizzeria across the lane, Bar Brutus is located under the railway bridge and opens out to the urban gardens of Fish lane's Town Square precinct.

Inside bar and people standing outside Bar Brutus Fish Lane South Brisbane

Perfect for a pre- or post-dinner drink, the interior of the bar is decked out with marble and timber, and features a large, floor to ceiling window overlooking the laneway action.

People drinking at the bar at night at Bar Brutus Fish Lane South Brisbane

Guests can pull up a stool and indulge in an apperitivi or digestivi with spuntini. On offer is a curated menu of fine Italian wines (bianchi, rosato & rossi), prosecco and French champagne, as well as a small selection of spritz. There's also Peroni or Green Beacon Pale Ale on tap.

People dining at tables at Bar Brutus Fish Lane South Brisbane

Customers can enjoy in Classici including Americano, Bellini, Negroni and Shagliato or cocktails such as Negroni Al Lampone (gin, Campari, sloe gin & raspberry), Arancia Rossa (tequila, Solerno blood orange, Campari, blood orange juice & lime) or Aperitiki (white rum, aperol, passionfruit, pineapple & lime).

Outside Bar Brutus Fish Lane South Brisbane

To accompany, a small menu of Spuntini includes crostini, Cantabrian anchovies & tomato salsa; salumi, giardineri & parmigiano; focaccia, mortadella & buff mozzarella; olives and grissini; salted potato chips or toasted salted pepitas & almonds.

The menu may have changed since our visit.

A guide to more of Brisbane's tiny bars HERE 

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Bar Brutus

Fish Lane

2/49 Melbourne St

South Brisbane

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