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Brisbane's Best Bayside Bars

Updated: Feb 09, 2025

From overwater bars to vintage wine bars, oyster bars and old cobbler's shops, here's 12 of the best bars on Brisbane's bayside:

Full Moon Hotel

The award winning hotel enjoys stunning views of Moreton Island, the Glasshouse Mountains, the city and the harbour

Mr Henderson

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

Cardigan Bar

Cardigan Bar, a cool and quirky drinking establishment, adds an inner-city vibe to seaside Sandgate

The Bench

The Bench is Cleveland’s first small bar, found tucked away in one of the quaint Victorian style terrace cottages

Jumping Goats Bar

Jumping Goats Bar is the first small bar to open in the charming bayside suburb of Margate

Little Bloomfield Cafe & Wine Bar

Little Bloomfield Café & Wine Bar Cleveland

Little Bloomfield Café & Wine Bar, found at the quiet end of Bloomfield Street beside the library, is café by day and cosy wine bar on Saturday nights

Shucks Bar

Shucks Bar is providing a fresh seafood experience, one of the 10% of Australian restaurants that serves freshly shucked oysters

Old Bill’s

Old Bill’s is a premium spirit bar pouring over 100 whiskeys and bespoke gin cocktails, located at the back of Hogan’s Bistro in Wellington Point.

Bluebottle Cocktail & Tapas Bar

A neighbourhood bar made for Manly locals to enjoy inventive cocktails, live music and delicious tapas

Craft Burgers & Beer

With glimpses of Moreton Bay from the verandah, Craft Burgers and Beer is a great spot to wind down with a drink after a long day

Eclectea

This charming vintage tapas & wine bar is worth a detour if anywhere in the Sandgate region or as a whistle stop on the tourist route to Redcliffe

Sandgate Post Office Hotel

An iconic bayside landmark, built in 1887 as Queensland's third post office, has been transformed into a stylish & elegant gastro-pub

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See Xavier Rudd live in Brisbane for a powerful night of music supporting HEAL

Aug 26

Burning of the Vines

The spectacular event has it all - fire, food and (most importantly) fine wine!

Aug 29

Grand View Hotel 175 Year Anniversary

The iconic Grand View Hotel will celebrate 175 years with a huge one-day celebration

Aug 29

Strong is the New Pretty - Brisbane Festival

Suzie Miller brings Strong is the New Pretty to the Playhouse for Brisbane Festival

Sep 1-19

Koreaboo

The sharply funny Koreaboo makes its La Boite Theatre debut from 2 to 19 September.

2-19 Sep

The Choir of Man - Brisbane Festival

The Choir of Man features sensational singers perform foot-stomping singalongs, brimming with hits.

Sep 3-26

Mama Does Derby - Brisbane Festival

Mama Does Derby is a theatre show about a single mum, daughter and a new life coming to the Brisbane Powerhouse.

Sep 3-5

Galvanized - A Festival of Heritage

Galvanized showcases the finest heritage experiences & events

Sep 4-13

Bright Nights by ANZ

Bright Nights by ANZ transforms the Brisbane River into a dazzling, choreographed canvas of water, light, and sound

Sep 4-26

Table Mation 3D Dining Experience

The world's #1 3D dining experience has landed at Waterloo Bay Hotel in Wynnum

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