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The Drunken Monkey

Fortitude Valley

Updated: Mar 09, 2025

The Drunken Monkey is providing Brisbane locals with the ideal place to start their night out, bringing funky beats and tiki-inspired cocktails to Fortitude Valley.

The expansive bar and nightclub is decked out with luxurious fittings, with plenty of private booths as well as bar-style seating. Naturally, there are many monkeys around the place, on the walls, in photo frames and even at the bar. You’ll hear vintage vinyl, latin, funk, hip-hop, r&b and dance beats in The Drunken Monkey.

The actual drinks menu is one to swoon over - it is an interactive table stand where you can explore each of the cocktails ingredients by tapping through the list. There’s also a phone charger in the stand for those nights when you’ve drained your battery too quickly.

The drinks are tiki-inspired with delicious concoctions such as King Kong’s Nectar and The Golden Queen.

Need to know – Nearby public transport hubs include Brunswick St station.

Good to know – There are themed evenings at The Drunken Monkey, such as Friday Funk night.

By Zoe Kirby

Check out our full list of Fortitude Valley bars HERE

18 McLachlan Street

Fortitude Valley

3186 9234
 

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18 McLachlan Street

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