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Best Bars In Brisbane's West

A tiny wine bar in a retro arcade, Thai garden bar, secret rooftop bar, English style pub in a historic bakery and a vodka & gin distillery are just some of the cool bars tucked away in Brisbane's western suburbs:

Arcade Wine

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

Hope & Anchor is Paddington's very own English-style neighbourhood pub that has made its home in a heritage-listed 19th century bakery

The Junk Bar is a swoon-worthy, retro drinking den in a suburban commercial shopping strip on Waterworks Road

Tuk Tuk Bar is a secret Thai garden bar that looks like a piece of Koh Samui transplanted in a side street off Milton’s Park Road.

This funky gin and vodka distillery, bar & kitchen occupies a converted warehouse in Milton's industrial backstreets

This glamorous bar is like a plush old world lounge in an English manor that has been beamed up onto Milton Rd

A convivial open plan neighbourhood bar from the Range Brewing folks, bringing craft beer, delectable pizza

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

Large gramaphone speaker on wall with people sipping beer inside The Scratch Bar in Brisbane'sMilton

Those seeking beer and refuge from the razzle dazzle of Park Road will have their prayers answered at this ambient dive bar

Wests Rooftop Bar is Brisbane's best kept secret, overlooking a heritage-listed park in Toowong

Having undergone a stunning refurbishment after the 2022 floods, the underground speakeasy bar is open

Suburban Social Neighbourhood Bar & Kitchen Chapel Hill

Located in the suburban streets of Chapel Hill is Suburban Social Neighbourhood Bar & Kitchen

Darling and Co bar is a chic contemporary open-sided bar resembling a garden club, adjacent to Darling and Co restaurant in Paddington’s landmark Iceworks building.

Blind Tiger is a fabulous vintage-inspired bar that transports visitors to times gone by

Milton Common is a cool craft beer bar and eatery tucked away on Railway Terrace offering craft beer and tapas

A charming al fresco garden bar that serves breakfast-to-go and coffee in the mornings and drinks and bar snacks in the evenings

A convivial open plan neighbourhood bar from the Range Brewing folks, bringing craft beer, delectable pizza

Wine Experience Bar is a tiny 12 seat bar in the entrance to the Wine Experience bottle shop in Rosalie Village

This cool cavernous pink beer bar and kitchen is Sherwood's first bar

White Lies Brewing creates bespoke, hand crafted beer that’s on tap in their Sumner Park based bar, as well as sold in small batches to Brisbane pubs.

An exotic little 22-seater bar with a Middle-Eastern flavoured snack menu in a heritage-listed shop in Paddington

A charming San Sebastian-inspired wine bar in a fairylit garden courtyard setting

An epic new sibling for popular Sumner Park craft brewery White Lies Brewing

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Black Box

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National Photographic Portrait Prize

A fascinating, free exhibition on display at State Library

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Park Vibes

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May 12

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May 12

Mother's Day Brunch at Vertigo

A thrilling one-of-a-kind brunch experience

May 12

Mother's Day at Old Government House

Treat Mum to High Tea at heritage-listed Old Government House

May 12

Mother's Day at Walkabout Creek

Treat Mum to a delicious buffet breakfast or lunch in beautiful bush surrounds

May 12

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