Dark Blue

Dark Blue is a little hidden treasure of a wine and cocktail bar nestled within an historic brick building on the corner of Winn Lane, Fortitude Valley.

The second bar from the savvy owner of popular pocket-sized wine bar, Dark Red Wine Bar in Bakery Lane, Dark Blue occupies the split-level space that was once home to indie clothing boutique The Outpost, having converted it into one of the Valley's most ambient drinking holes.

The plant-framed entry is just inside Winn Lane, opposite one of Brisbane's best burger bars, Ben's Burgers, leading to a stunning chandelier and pedant-lit space with original warehouse windows, rough-hewn brick walls and seating for just 30 patrons.

From the drinks list, cocktails include Med Martini and DB Spritz; as well as creative concoctions like Caramel Carajillo (RLicor43, Archie Rose vodka, cassia, clove, cold brew & salted caramel); A Fig Deal (ITiny Friday's Pisco, fig, rosemary, white chocolate, Malbec, lemon & milk clarified); and The Spicy One (Arette Bianco tequila, Artesenal mezcal, mandarin, mint, lime & agave).

There's also a couple of 'Gin & Tonicas' - Gin Mare, Strangelove bitter lemon tonic, rosemary & olive; or Threefold Raspberry Gin, Fevertree elderflower tonic, thyme & mixed berry.

Meanwhile the concise wine list offers a curated selection of boutique wines, including whites from Argentina, Portugal & Chile; rose from Argentina and orange from Chile; as well as reds from Argentina, Chile and Australia.

Need to know - There are two metered car parks on Winn Street, and nearest secure parking is at McWhirters. 

Check out our guide to all of the best bars in Fortitude Valley.

Still thirsty for more suggestions on where to grab a drink in Brisbane, head to our comprehensive Eat & Drink section HERE! Cheers!