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Brisbane's Most Beautiful Bars

Updated: Aug 19, 2026

Looking for the most beautiful bar to enjoy a drink in? Here are 14 of Brisbane's best, from a Gatsby-esque art deco bar and a speakeasy behind an antique wardrobe to opulent and exquisite bars in grand historic buildings:

The Inchcolm Bar

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

The Gatsby

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

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

Palais at Cloudland

Palais is a late-night escape where music, glamour and good times collide at Cloudland in the heart of Fortitude Valley

Club Felix

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

Mrs J. Rabbits

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

Dr Gimlette

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

Toscano Bar & Kitchen

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

Savile Row

Savile Row is a hidden Valley treasure that's one of Brisbane’s best bars - an opulent speakeasy-style vintage lounge bar

Kazba

Kazba is an exotic Middle Eastern themed bar, nestled next door to sibling restaurant Za Za Ta

The Inchcolm Bar

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

Antico

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

Deer Duck Bar

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

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

Want to see more? Then check out our guide to Brisbane's best rooftop bars HERE.

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