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Best New Bars in Brisbane 2023

From laneway cocktails bars and microbreweries to glamorous art deco lounges and rooftops, the best bars to open in Brisbane in 2023:

A tiny elegant tropical-themed bar tucked away behind an arched green door with brass knocker
A charming teahouse by day, cocktail bar by night, in an historic red-doored shed tucked away down a laneway.
A mega microbrewery located in a landmark re-purposed World War II hangar with a bar made from an Ansett 727
A stunning intimate little bar annexed to Essa Restaurant and with a separate entrance down a fig-lined laneway
The secret little San Sebastian-inspired wine bar found tucked away in a Newstead side street
A new microbrewery has opened its doors on Brisbane's iconic Caxton Street, brewing fresh beer & slinging burgers
A buzzy elegant Italian bar and eatery serving wine and outstanding food and opposite the Queensland Museum
An exotic little 22-seater bar with a Middle-Eastern flavoured snack menu in a heritage-listed shop in Paddington
A convivial suburban microbrewery tucked away in an industrial side street, serving cool beers & hot pizza
A secret garden bar inspired by a famous New York Nightclub, where European beer garden meets New York rooftop
A cavernous, industrial-style brewhouse and tap room found tucked away in the back streets of Salisbury
A groovy Japanese-inspired vinyl bar and jazz cafe from two Brisbane hospitality veterans, located on a corner
A convivial open plan neighbourhood bar from the Range Brewing folks, bringing craft beer, delectable pizza
A stunning desert-themed oasis with Mediterranean-style restaurant and bar perched on top of a residential tower
Working Title Brew Co is now open in Newstead pouring a range of fresh brews served alongside inspired bar bites
A jaw-dropping opulent cocktail and wine bar evoking the splendour and glamour of the 1920's
A charming San Sebastian-inspired wine bar in a fairylit garden courtyard setting
A stunning al fresco Mediterranean-style bar, cascading over 2 levels in a prime waterfront location
A gorgeous Italian-inspired cocktail bar inhabiting a character-filled split-level space in Brisbane's oldest lane
A massive, industrial-style craft brewery & bar just opened on Brisbane's northside boasting an impressive 21 taps
The stunning 'casual' ground floor bar in Fortitude Valley's refurbished historic landmark GPO building
A super cool ambient warehouse garden bar and restaurant on Vulture Street with casual vibe and outstanding food
An extraordinary 2D laneway bar and cafe that literally feels like you've stepped into an optical illusion
Midtown is a swish intimate New York style bar serving top notch food, boutique wine and two-sip martinis
An epic new sibling for popular Sumner Park craft brewery White Lies Brewing
A scandi chic minimalist cafe by day, wine bar by night tucked away amongst the new apartment blocks
Alice is an 80's inspired dimly-lit drinking den hidden down a laneway in Brisbane City, open daily until 3am
This funky boutique cocktail lounge can be found tucked away in California Lane
A pocket-sized super chic cocktail lounge tucked away down the end of California Lane
A charming and chic tapas bar offering top notch service and food, occupying a white Queenslander cottage
Nestled in a historic row of shops in Paddington, Frank's is a charming deli cafe by day & wine bar by night
Hawthorne's first small bar brings a taste of San Sebastian to the leafy inner eastern suburb
A traditional taste of the Italian Riviera at the base of the Rydges Hotel, overlooking the Brisbane Showgrounds.
A brand-new, 6 million dollar, bespoke brewery with a bar, beer garden and kitchen on the south side of Brisbane
A quirky theme-park level karaoke bar, where patrons have to sing their way out of purgatory

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