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Brisbane's Best New Bars

2021

Updated: Sep 01, 2023

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

1st Edition

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

Dr Gimlette

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

Granddad Jack's Craft Distillery

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

Cindy Chow's Theatre & Cocktail Bar

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

Brewtide

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

It's Still a Secret

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

Revel Riverside

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

The Tailors

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

The Inchcolm Bar

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

Fables Bar & Cafe

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

The Parlour

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

Toscano Bar & Kitchen

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

Iris Rooftop

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

Noir

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

Eleven Bridges Gin Bar

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

Mr Badgers

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

Kazba

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

Red Bowler Coffee Lounge & Wine Bar

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

Ivy Blu

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

Italian Serenatas

A dramatic journey with The Australian Brandenburg Orchestra through the heart of Baroque Italy.

Jul 2

QCDA Cake Show

Ever wondered how some cakes are made, is it really cake?

Jul 3-5

Bonfire Night

This extraordinary event features sensational bonfires and so much more

Jul 4

Group eating at a table at El Camino King St

Open Season Dining Deals

Check out these King St Open Season dining deals

Until Jul 24

A Bee Story

It’s a sticky situation, and things never quite go to plan…

8-11 Jul

SPARK Ipswich

A fabulous 5-day festival celebrating arts and culture

Jul 8-12

Albion Antique & Collectables Fair

Albion Antique & Collectables Fair follows up the success of its past fairs

Jul 10-12

Queensland Garden Show

The much-loved Queensland Garden Show will return to Nambour in July for its 42nd year

10-12 Jul

Saplings

Saplings is a powerful, funny and deeply human work drawn from real stories

Jul 15-18

Brisbane Greeters Tours

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Red Riding Hood and The Wolf

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