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Best New Bars in Brisbane

2026

Updated: Jul 20, 2026

The best bars to open in Brisbane in 2026, from fun themed bars and hidden laneway bars to funky wine and cocktail bars:

The Ruby Jazz Club

The Ruby Jazz Club is a gorgeous speakeasy featuring live jazz music, classic cocktails, and 1920s-era charm, tucked away behind a red door

Hotel Terminus

The iconic hotel at Fish Lane in South Brisbane reopens with its original name as a world-class, multi-level dining, events and entertainment precinct

Gas Hound Kitchen & Bar

Gas Hound Kitchen and Bar is where modern Australian bistro dining meets the action and thrills of a sports bar

Fountainhead Winehouse

Fountainhead Winehouse is a stunning design-led wine room, bringing together three experiences under one roof

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

Arcade Wine

An elegant little Italian wine lounge tucked away inside a bottle shop in a retro Ashgrove arcade

Intermission

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

Bar Taco

Bar Taco is a funky tequila bar housed in an old art deco shop on Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley

KG Sports Bar

Brisbane's sports scene has a new home with the opening of the American-inspired KG Sports Bar.

Le Royale

Le Royale is a gorgeous moodily-lit cocktail and late-night music lounge bar, located in the heritage site at 169 Mary Street

Bar Lucé

A European-inspired wine bar where seafood, cocktails, and ambient music come together in one effortlessly intimate space.

NIIWA

NIIWA is a stunning al fresco Japanese garden bar, specializing in cocktails and sushi and located in the bustling heart of James St

Never Enough

Never Enough is where vinyl selections, dry-aged menus and a late-night wine list converge.in Fortitude Valley’s heritage-listed Apothecaries Hall

Tweed Equestrian Queensland International Three Day Event

Experience three days of world-class equestrian sport

Jul 31 - Aug 2

Ashton's Great Australian Circus

Step inside the big top as Ashton's The Great Australian Circus returns

Jul 31 - Aug 9

GATHAA First Nations Markets

Experience the creativity, culture and community of First Nations makers

Aug 1-2

Queensland Fringe Festival

Queensland Fringe hits the road this August with music, art, food and adventure.

Aug 1–7

Rogue Chef

Chef Anthony Healy brings bold flavours and unforgettable dining to Queensland Fringe.

Aug 1-7

On the Green 2026

On the Green at Clayfield College is back and bigger than ever, headlined by iconic Australian artist Ben Lee

Aug 2

Weddings & Parties Over Coffee

Experience the beauty, wit and timeless brilliance of Bach

Aug 5

Second Coming

La Boite Theatre presents Second Coming, a love letter to Earth wrapped in corporate salvation

Aug 6-22

Final Night Show - Queensland Fringe Festival

Australia’s biggest voices come together for Queensland Fringe’s spectacular Final Night.

Aug 7

GreazeFest 2026

GreazeFest, the iconic hot rod and rockabilly festival, is back for three huge days of cool cars, live music and kustom kulture

GreazeFest 2026

MUST DO

International Cake Show Australia

From full day workshops to mini decorating classes, there's something for everyone at the International Cake Show Australia

International Cake Show Australia

THIS WEEKEND

Top Things to Do July 31- Aug 2

Australia's favourite hot red fest cruises into town, Ben Lee takes the stage at On The Green, Luminous Lantern Parade returns to South Bank Parklands and an American-style sports bar opens in the city

This Weekend July 31 - Aug 2

COMING UP

What's On in August in Brisbane

From Greazefest, The Gospel According to Paul, The Music of Barbra Streisand and Peaks to Points Festival to whale watching, the top things to do in August in and around Brisbane

Wjat's on in August

DINING DESTINATION

Sipping and Snacking on King St

King Street has become one of Brisbane's premier dining destinations, serving up everything from award-winning restaurants and global flavours to casual eats, cocktails and decadent desserts

Sipping and Snacking on King St

BEST OF BRISBANE

50+ Best Restaurants in Brisbane

Looking for the best restaurants in Brisbane? Then check out this guide for the must-do dining experiences from the city to the suburbs

Best Restaurants in Brisbane

Best Of Brisbane

Brisbane's Best 50 Bars

Whether you're after breezy drinks by the river, a stiff whiskey in an underground bar, a cosy laneway hideaway or a rooftop with views, here's 50 of Brisbane's best bars

Best Bars in Brisbane

A Spectacular Barbra Streisand Tribute Hits QPAC