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Brisbane's Tiniest Bars

Exterior of Brutus Bar Fish lane

Updated: Jun 22, 2026

Dotted around Brisbane are a number of blink-and-you'll-miss-them tiny bars, a few so small that they can only seat 10. From bars in bottle shops and laneways to a pocket-sized Japanese bar, a guide to the smallest bars in Brisbane:

Nok Nok BNE
Nok Nok BNE Fortitude Valley
A tiny elegant tropical-themed bar tucked away behind an arched green door with brass knocker
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Maker
Drink on counter at Maker South Brisbane
Maker is a chic and intimate hole-in-the-wall bar reminiscent of those found in Barcelona’s back alleys, tucked away in Fish Lane
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Wine Experience Bar
Car parked in front of Wine Experience Bar, Rosalie
Wine Experience Bar is a tiny 12-seat bar in the entrance to the Wine Experience bottle shop in Rosalie Village
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+81 Aizome Bar
Bartenders standing behind bar in +81 Aziome 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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1st Edition
1st Edition Fortitude Valley bar interior
A pocket-sized Marvel comic-book inspired bar hidden away off California Lane
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Dark Red Wine Bar
Dark Red Wine Bar Fortitude Valley
A convivial pocket-sized boutique wine bar tucked away in Fortitude Valley's Bakery Lane
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Bar Brutus
Exterior at night of Bar Brutus Fish Lane South Brisbane
This tiny 8-seater laneway bar brings an elegant touch of Italy to Fish Lane in South Brisbane
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Niky
Niky Wine Bar Newstead
The pint-sized shell pink wine cave occupies a converted garage just off Commercial Road
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L.P.O. Neighbourhood Wine Store
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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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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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