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Brisbane's Italian Bars

Updated: Aug 30, 2026

From elegant old world cocktail bars and cosy aperitivo bars to Italian Riviera-inspired rooftop bar, a bar devoted to limoncello and one devoted to Amaro, where to find Brisbane's Italian-style bars:

LouisB Bar

LouisB is a funky hole-in-the-wall bar and cellar door dishing up handcrafted Italian lemon liqueur on Latrobe Tce in Paddington

Doughcraft Lane

Doughcraft Lane is a funky Italian laneway bar annexed to Doughcraft restaurant, pizzeria and bakery in one of the Brisbane city's oldest laneways

Osso Bar Italia

Osso Bar Italia is a chic contemporary Italian bar and eatery perched on a corner at the Gardens end of Brisbane's CBD

Barchetta Italian

Barchetta is a cosy and stylish little Italian bar and restaurant tucked away in a quiet corner of Rosalie Village

Cielo Rooftop Bar

Cielo Rooftop Bar brings chic Italian coastal vibes and sweeping views to its perch above Brunswick Street

Bar Rosa

A buzzy elegant Italian bar and eatery serving wine and outstanding food and opposite the Queensland Museum

Antico

A gorgeous Italian-inspired cocktail bar inhabiting a character-filled split-level space in Brisbane's oldest lane

Before + After

A secret subterranean Amaro and cocktail bar found down an historic carriageway and located in the basement

Toscano Bar & Kitchen

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

Still thirsty for more suggestions on where to grab a drink in Brisbane, head to our comprehensive Eat & Drink section HERE! Cheers!

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