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

Intermission is intimate, indulgent and full of old world glamour, with decadent drinks and a Spanish and French inspired food

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West End

Zephyr Bar

Zephyr Bar is West End's secret rooftop oasis - a leafy garden pavilion style bar with a retractable roof upstairs at The Montague Hotel

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West End

Mirrorball Ministries

Mirrorball Ministries is a magical boho bar and live music space in the refurbished 1940s AHEPA Hall in the heart of West End

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Tarragindi

L.P.O. Neighbourhood Wine Store

The L.P.O. Neighbourhood Wine Store is a cosy, welcoming and accessible wine bar in an old post office at Tarragindi

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Woolloongabba

Stickybeak Wine Bar

Stickybeak Wine Bar is a self-serve wine bar occupying an historic corner shop on Woolloongabba's Logan Rd dining precinct

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Bartenders standing behind bar in +81 Aziome Bar

West End

+81 Aizome Bar

+81 Aizome Bar is a glamorous 10-seater Japanese bar unlike anything else to be found in Brisbane, hidden behind blue curtains

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West End

BY.Artisans

BY.Artisans is a stunning bar, distillery, cafe and creative space occupying a dreamy beautifully repurposed warehouse in West End

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West End

Cafe Disco

Cafe Disco in West End is a charming little bar and eatery, with a divine Bangladeshi-flavoured menu and a boutique wine list

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Woolloongabba

Easy Times Brewing Co.

Easy Times Brewing Co. is a spacious sports bar, boutique functions venue, beer hall and cocktail & spirit bar in Woolloongabba

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Holland Park

Clover Neighbourhood Bar

A cool laidback bar and kitchen serving top notch food, tucked away in a tiny Holland Park retail strip

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Westfield Mt Gravatt

Holey Moley & Hijinx Hotel

A fantastical world of fun can be found on Brisbane's south side at Funlab’s Holey Moley and Hijinx Hotel

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Eagleby

Perentie Brewing Co

A brand-new, 6 million dollar, bespoke brewery with a bar, beer garden and kitchen on the south side of Brisbane

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West End

Flying Colours

A super cool ambient warehouse garden bar and restaurant on Vulture Street with casual vibe and outstanding food

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Woolloongabba

South City Wine Bar

The elegant European-style wine bar brings a slice of old world charm to Woolloongabba's dining precinct

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West End Bar Crawl

One of the best spots in Brisbane for a bar crawl, with a laneway brewery, secret rooftop, gin garden and a tiki bar

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Salisbury

Salisbury Hotel

Salisbury Hotel has undergone a multi-million dollar renovation in recent years that includes a fantastic beer garden, refreshed sports bar and refurbished accommodation

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