fortitude valley bars

Suzie Wong's Good Time Bar

Step through the retro fridge door into the world of Suzie Wong's Hawaiian-themed dive bar

The epicentre of nightlife and bars in Brisbane, Fortitude Valley is the city’s after dark playground. While most of the action centres around the mall, the vast majority of cool and hip haunts can be found off the beaten track.

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Stir Down Cocktail Bar

A pocket-sized super chic cocktail lounge tucked away down the end of California Lane

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Lang's Lounge

This funky boutique cocktail lounge can be found tucked away in California Lane

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Casa de Loca

A colourful rustic Spanish tapas and cocktail bar tucked away on the edge of a quirky European-style piazza

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Illusion by no.5

An extraordinary 2D laneway bar and cafe that literally feels like you've stepped into an optical illusion

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GPO, Fortitude Valley

The Tax Office

The stunning 'casual' ground floor bar in Fortitude Valley's refurbished historic landmark GPO building

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GPO, Fortitude Valley

The Gatsby

A jaw-dropping opulent cocktail and wine bar evoking the splendour and glamour of the 1920's

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Carmen Tequileria

A chic resort-style Mexican restaurant and boutique tequila bar located on James Street

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Viva La Cali

A funky bar and dining oasis bringing a delectable taste of Latin America to the rear of California Lane

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The Nixon Room

A stunning intimate little bar annexed to Essa Restaurant and with a separate entrance down a fig-lined laneway

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Chattanooga Jazz Bar

An old school American-style jazz bar and eatery, like a secret slice of Chicago or New Orleans in the streets of the Valley

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Dark Red Wine Bar

A convivial pocket-sized boutique wine bar tucked away in Fortitude Valley's Bakery Lane

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Jubilee Hotel

Boasting a massive glass-roofed internal beer garden and brewpub, the front public bar retains its original historic charm

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Soko Rooftop

The Amazonian jungle-inspired rooftop bar and Peruvian-Japanese restaurant is perched atop the Jubilee Hotel

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BrewDog

The multi-level brewpub has taken over heritage-listed landmark Valley building Tranberg House

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Mr Vain

A stunning 90's themed laneway bar and eatery in the basement of a heritage-listed building

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Stranded

A super cool punk and rock'n'roll inspired cocktail bar tucked away on the top of an historic Valley building

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UNWIND

Greek Islands on the Terrace

An iconic southside pub has gone Greek! Escape from reality and unwind with friends on the terrace with tasty Greek bites and Mediterranean-inspired cocktails. Opa!

Greek Islands on the Terrace