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A selection of the best bars in Brisbane's southern suburbs, all independently reviewed by Must Do Brisbane.com.

Woolloongabba Bar Crawl

From old world speakeasies to art deco and vintage bars, this bar crawl is like a trip back in time
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Frontage of The Tailors Woolloongabba
Woolloongabba
The Tailors
A mysterious speakeasy style bar hidden behind Rodrigo & Co tailors shop in the historic antique precinct
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Men sitting at a table next to bar inside Fables Bar & Cafe Woolloongabba
Woolloongabba
Fables Bar & Cafe
A charming old-world 2-storey cafe bar located in Brisbane's oldest theatre, the Princess Theatre, in Woolloongabba
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Frisco's Bar, Mt Gravatt, Brisbane
Mt Gravatt
Frisco's Bar
Frisco's Bar is a secret subterranean bar tucked away down a laneway in an unlikely location
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Tables and chairs inside and outside Mama Taco West End
West End
Mama Taco
Mama Taco is a cool, contemporary Mexican Taqueria & Mezcaleria nestled in the historic Rialto Theatre
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Exterior facade of The Mix Bar, Woolloongabba
Woolloongabba
The Mix Bar
The Mix Bar is a stunning, art deco style bar housed in the heritage-listed Woolloongabba Post Office
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Exterior of Electric Avenue Woolloongabba at night
Woolloongabba
Electric Avenue
Electric Avenue is an exquisite old world pub that perfectly captures the spirit of Woolloongabba’s antique precinct
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Courtyard seating outside Covent Garden, West End
West End
Covent Garden
Covent Garden is a splendid botanical-themed bar and eatery with tropical rear garden in a colonial West End store
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Seating on verandah overlooking Guanaba Gorge at St Bernards Hotel Mt Tamborine
Tamborine Mountain
St Bernards Hotel
St Bernards Hotel, founded in 1911, is a historic hotel perched atop Mt Tamborine on the edge of an ancient volcanic escarpment
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Interior of Slipstream Brewing Co Yeerongpilly
Yeerongpilly
Slipstream Brewing Co
Slipstream Brewing is a boutique brewery and tap room located in the inner-city suburb of Yeerongpilly
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The Montague Hotel West End
West End
The Montague Hotel
Montague Hotel is a neighbourhood West End pub, reincarnated from an old office block off the beaten track on Montague Rd.
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Interior seating at Osteria Epoca Yeronga
Yeronga
Osteria Epoca
Osteria Epoca is a charming Italian café, bar and restaurant tucked away in an historic little pocket of Yeronga
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Entrance to Lokal + Co West End
West End
Lokal + Co
Lokal + Co is an inviting oasis of Nordic cool and was the first place in Brisbane to offer Norwegian-inspired cuisine
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Laneway leading to Brisbane Brewing Co West End
West End
Brisbane Brewing Co
Brisbane's secret inner city craft brewery and bar is Brisbane Brewing Co. tucked away down a West End laneway
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Interior of the Canvas Club bar Woolloongabba
Woolloongabba
Canvas Club
This funky eclectically-furnished cocktail and wine bar has a secret fairy-lit beer garden out back
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West End
Cobbler Bar
Cobbler is the type of bar that you frequently look for but never find – a cool New York loft-style whisky and cocktail lounge
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Xavier Rudd – Raising Funds for HEAL

See Xavier Rudd live in Brisbane for a powerful night of music supporting HEAL
Aug 26
People at Burning of the Vines

Burning of the Vines

The spectacular event has it all - fire, food and (most importantly) fine wine!
Aug 29
Vintage car outside Grand View Hotel

Grand View Hotel 175 Year Anniversary

The iconic Grand View Hotel will celebrate 175 years with a huge one-day celebration
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Strong is the New Pretty - Brisbane Festival

Suzie Miller brings Strong is the New Pretty to the Playhouse for Brisbane Festival
Sep 1-19
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Koreaboo

The sharply funny Koreaboo makes its La Boite Theatre debut from 2 to 19 September.
2-19 Sep
The Choir of Man show

The Choir of Man - Brisbane Festival

The Choir of Man features sensational singers perform foot-stomping singalongs, brimming with hits.
Sep 3-26
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Mama Does Derby - Brisbane Festival

Mama Does Derby is a theatre show about a single mum, daughter and a new life coming to the Brisbane Powerhouse.
Sep 3-5
Galvanized - A Festival of Heritage City of Ipswich

Galvanized - A Festival of Heritage

Galvanized showcases the finest heritage experiences & events
Sep 4-13
Bright Nights by ANZ

Bright Nights by ANZ

Bright Nights by ANZ transforms the Brisbane River into a dazzling, choreographed canvas of water, light, and sound
Sep 4-26
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Bring a taste of Italy to your kitchen with Origins Italian Cooking Classes, where authentic recipes, family traditions and the joy of gathering around the table take centre stage
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THIS WEEKEND

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FATHER'S DAY

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Escape to the bush this Father’s Day and treat Dad to a delicious buffet breakfast or lunch at Walkabout Creek Cafe
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The Summit Restaurant
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