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Looking for the best bars in Brisbane's happening inner city neighbouthood of South Bank?  From the rooftops to the parklands, here are the best bars, all independently reviewed: 

Interior of X-Golf South Bank showing children playing a game
South Bank
X-Golf
X-Golf is a fully immersive indoor golf experience, where you can enjoy treats and themed tipples while you tee-off with friends
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Booth tables inside El Camino Cantina
El Camino Cantina
Nov 20
El Camino Cantina is a mammoth two-storey Tex-Mex cocina and cantina in a landmark building
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Seating and view of Brisbane CBD from The Terrace Hotel Emporium South Bank
South Bank
The Terrace
The Terrace is Brisbane’s most luxurious rooftop bar with jaw-dropping 180 degree views all the way out to Moreton island
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The Charming Squire South Bank
South Brisbane
The Charming Squire
The Charming Squire opens its floor-to-ceiling glass doors to a microbrewery and casual and up-market dining
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The Sangria Bar South Bank Brisbane
South Bank
The Sangria Bar
The Sangria Bar is the bodega style arm of Ole Spanish Restaurant and South Bank’s hotspot for summer drinks and late night casual feasting
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People drinking on top front veranda inside the Ship Inn pub in Brisbane.
South Bank
The Ship Inn
Built in 1874 as a private residence, the Ship Inn was been operating on and off as a hotel since 1879 when it was a hangout for drunken sailors.
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