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Bars in Historic Buildings

Updated: Apr 09, 2026

From historic post offices to substations, old bank vaults, bakeries, department stores, apothecaries, cobblers and even a church, these historic Brisbane buildings have new life as charming bars:

The Mix Bar

The Mix Bar is a stunning, art deco style bar housed in the heritage-listed Woolloongabba Post Office

Mrs J. Rabbits

Mrs J. Rabbits is a secret 1920s whiskey and jazz speakeasy where the entrance is through an antique wardrobe

Trove Cocktail Bar

Yellow banquette, wallpaper and chandelier at Trove Bar

Trove Bar is a glamorous old world cocktail bar in Brisbane's CBD, tucked away upstairs in a landmark 19th century hotel

Dr Gimlette

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

Lefty's Music Hall

Seating booths, bar and hall inside Lefty’s Old Time Music Hall bar

Lefty's Music Hall is like a lavish honky tonk saloon meets bordello beamed up from the deep south of 19th century America

Hope & Anchor

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

Toscano Bar & Kitchen

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

Mr Henderson

Mr Henderson bar inhabits an old cobbler’s shop in the main shopping precinct near the picturesque town square

The Tax Office

The stunning 'casual' ground floor bar in Fortitude Valley's refurbished historic landmark GPO building

Before + After

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

Substation No 41 Rum Bar

An old electricity substation at the Breakfast Creek Hotel is home to one of the world's biggest rum bars, Substation no.41 Rum Bar

The Gatsby

A jaw-dropping opulent cocktail and wine bar evoking the splendour and glamour of the 1920s

The Gresham Bar

The Gresham Bar is one of Brisbane’s most ambient old world bourbon and whisky bars

Club Felix

A swanky supper-club style lounge bar tucked away upstairs on the first level of heritage-listed Naldham House

The Inchcolm Bar

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

Holey Moley Golf Club

Holey Moley Golf Club is Brisbane’s most unique bar in a heritage-listed church with a retro-carnival-themed mini-golf course

Suzie Wong's Good Time Bar

A cool Hawaiian-themed dive bar in an historic Fortitude Valley building, accessed by a retro refrigerator door

Greaser Bar

Greaser is a secret subterranean bar of retro American-style cool in the cellar of a 130-year-old heritage Fortitude Valley building

Maeve Wine Bar

Maeve is an art deco Euro-style wine bar occupying the top floor of a heritage-listed bank in South Brisbane

Death & Taxes

Death & Taxes is a gorgeous old-world cocktail lounge and wine bar hidden away in Brisbane's oldest laneway

Malt Dining & Bar

Occupying one of Brisbane’s oldest buildings from which the city’s first produce markets operated in 1865-68

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

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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