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Brisbane's Best New Bars

2021

From a 1920's Shanghai speakeasy, glamorous Italian aperitivo bars, a vintage tram bar and a rooftop microbrewery, 22 of the best new bars to open in Brisbane in 2021:

Valley Hops Brewing

A gorgeous garden rooftop bar and brewpub perched on top of Fortitude Valley's most glamorous bar

A pocket-sized Marvel comic-book inspired bar hidden away off California Lane

A splendid bespoke cocktail bar in the stunningly converted base of a heritage multi-level warehouse

This stunning rustic distillery and bar serves barrel aged cocktails and has its own greenhouse

A stunning subterranean bar inspired by the glamorous 1920's speakeasy bars of old Shanghai

Brewtide is a huge craft brewery and cocktail bar with adjacent boutique bottle shop

An exquisite 1970's style vintage bar occupying the ground floor of 130 year old heritage-listed Coronation Hotel

A stunning brewery, restaurant and beer garden located in a gothic landmark heritage building down by the river i

A mysterious speakeasy style bar hidden behind Rodrigo & Co tailors shop in the historic antique precinct

A splendid old world Hollywood-inspired lounge bar in the lobby of the heritage-listed Inchcolm Hotel

A charming old world 2-storey cafe bar located in Brisbane's oldest theatre, the Princess Theatre (circa 1888)

This stylish Riviera-inspired laneway bar is hidden away down the city's Spencer Lane

A stylish, moody Italian Riviera-themed bar inspired by the notorious Gulf of La Spezia

A stunning Italian cocktail bar and eatery in the base of a century old warehouse

This luxurious Mediterranean-inspired rooftop bar & restaurant has sweeping views of the city, the Valley and beyond

The multi-level boutique wine bar is a chic addition to Paddington's Given Terrace dining precinct & it's dog friendly

Eleven Bridges is Brisbane's latest gin bar and distillery, offering over 100 boutique botanicals

Dine within an old-world Brisbane Tram at Mr Badgers, a European inspired deli cafe & bar in Woolloongabba

Kazba is an exotic Middle-Eastern themed bar, nestled next door to sibling restaurant Za Za Ta

A funky communal bar and eatery with table and board games, book library, a cracking cocktail list and delicious eats.

An ex-corner store near the river has been transformed into a chic vintage coffee lounge and wine bar

Ivy Blu is a chic pastel hued rooftop oasis for casual dining, cocktails, tapas and beer or wine

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