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The Brookfield Bar

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Updated: Mar 17, 2026

The Brookfield Bar is a unique country style community bar that can be found tucked away overlooking the historic Brookfield Showground, where it opens to the public on Friday nights.

People drinking at The Brookfield Bar

The home of 'happy hour', a local tradition that dates back to 1977, The Brookfield Bar is the nearest thing to visiting a country bar without leaving Brisbane.

The Brookfield Bar

A gathering place for all ages, there's always something new happening at The Brookfield Bar, with visiting musos, chefs and food trucks, the perfect place to kick back with a beer or wine and watch the sun set over the Brookfield Oval.

The Brookfield Bar

Good to know - The Brookfield Bar is available to hire for functions, meetings, weddings and other special occasions.

Need to know - Keep an eye on their Facebook page for what's happening.

Image Credits: courtesy of The Brookfield Bar Facebook page.

The Brookfield Bar

Brookfield Showground

550 Brookfield Rd

Brookfield

Fridays 5.30-10pm

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