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Brisbane's Best New Bars

2021

From a 1920's Shanghai speakeasy, glamorous Italian aperitivo bars, a vintage tram bar and a rooftop microbrewery, 22 of the best new bars to open in Brisbane in 2021:

Valley Hops Brewing

A gorgeous garden rooftop bar and brewpub perched on top of Fortitude Valley's most glamorous bar

A pocket-sized Marvel comic-book inspired bar hidden away off California Lane

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

This stunning rustic distillery and bar serves barrel aged cocktails and has its own greenhouse

A stunning subterranean bar inspired by the glamorous 1920's speakeasy bars of old Shanghai

Brewtide is a huge craft brewery and cocktail bar with adjacent boutique bottle shop

An exquisite 1970's style vintage bar occupying the ground floor of 130 year old heritage-listed Coronation Hotel

A stunning brewery, restaurant and beer garden located in a gothic landmark heritage building down by the river i

A mysterious speakeasy style bar hidden behind Rodrigo & Co tailors shop in the historic antique precinct

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

A charming old world 2-storey cafe bar located in Brisbane's oldest theatre, the Princess Theatre (circa 1888)

This stylish Riviera-inspired laneway bar is hidden away down the city's Spencer Lane

A stylish, moody Italian Riviera-themed bar inspired by the notorious Gulf of La Spezia

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

This luxurious Mediterranean-inspired rooftop bar & restaurant has sweeping views of the city, the Valley and beyond

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

Eleven Bridges is Brisbane's latest gin bar and distillery, offering over 100 boutique botanicals

Dine within an old-world Brisbane Tram at Mr Badgers, a European inspired deli cafe & bar in Woolloongabba

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

A funky communal bar and eatery with table and board games, book library, a cracking cocktail list and delicious eats.

An ex-corner store near the river has been transformed into a chic vintage coffee lounge and wine bar

Ivy Blu is a chic pastel hued rooftop oasis for casual dining, cocktails, tapas and beer or wine

Park Vibes

Park Vibes returns to Victoria Park on Mother's Day

May 12

Mother's Day Dining

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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

Joyce Yang

Grammy-nominated Korean pianist Joyce Yang returns to Brisbane

May 12

Living Room Bar, W Brisbane Mother's Day High Tea

Mother's Day at Brisbane Quarter

Treat Mum like the queen she is at Brisbane Quarter

May 12

Veuve Clicquot Chalet

Brisbane's must-visit European chalet-inspired pop-up bar is back for winter

From May 14

Audra McDonald

Broadway legend Audra McDonald is coming to QPAC

May 15

Win an out of this world family trip to Los Angeles!

To celebrate the launch of IF (Imaginary Friends) in cinemas on May 16, Archie Brothers and IF have teamed up to give you the chance to win a trip to LA

Win an out of this world family trip to Los Angeles!

MUST DO

Mother's Day Dining

Celebrate Mother's Day at one of these top restaurants, open from 11am 'til late for a la carte dining

Mother's Day Dining

THIS WEEKEND

Top Things to Do May 10-12

From National Photographic Portrait Prize and the story of the aeroplane black box on stage to Mother's Day celebrations & just-opened restaurants and cafes

This Weekend May 10-12