Best Bars in Brisbane (2026)
Looking for the best bars in Brisbane? We've rounded up 203 of the city's standout spots — from neighbourhood favourites to buzzy new openings. Every venue is ranked by our Spot Score, which weighs reputation, popularity and freshness, so you can book with confidence. Filter by suburb, price or what's open now to find your next go-to.
203 spots
Tetto Rooftop Bar
$$Chic rooftop bar serving up cocktails & mocktails, plus snacks, entrees & desserts.
El Camino Cantina South Bank
$$Sprawling, lively restaurant with a bar/club & a patio offering Tex-Mex dishes like fajitas & tacos.
Savile Row
$$$Upscale multi-level venue providing an extensive whisky & cocktail list in old-world surroundings.
Cedar & Pine Bar
$$Restaurants in Wynnum, Brisbane.
Medley | Kangaroo Point
$$Relaxed riverfront restaurant featuring international cuisine, cocktails & terrace dining.
The Gresham Bar
$$Premium rum, whiskey & wines in a venerable bar that also serves progressive craft cocktails.
Riverland Brisbane
$$Cocktails & street food are served at this funky riverside venue in restored shipping containers.
LINA ROOFTOP
Restaurants in South Bank, Brisbane.
SOKO Rooftop Bar & Restaurant
Restaurants in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane.
The Cumberland
$$Bars in Manly, Brisbane.
Zero Fox
$$Colourful locale specialising in Japanese & Korean dishes, plus Australian craft beers & wines.
Before + After
$$Bars in South Bank, Brisbane.
Josie North
$Cafes in Toowong, Brisbane.
Rabbit Hole Cafe - Wynnum
$$Cafes in Wynnum, Brisbane.
The Junk Bar
$$Live music & cocktails in a cosy space with eclectic lounges, retro wallpaper & vintage lamps.
Riser
Cafes in Toowong, Brisbane.
Brooklyn Standard
$$Cosy New York-themed basement bar offering cocktails & live bands playing blues, funk & soul.
Suburban Social Chapel Hill
$$Bars in Indooroopilly, Brisbane.
Bars in Brisbane — FAQs
What are the best bars in Brisbane?+
Our top-rated bars in Brisbane are ranked by our Spot Score, which combines Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear at the top of this page.
How is the Brisbane bars ranking decided?+
We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the quality of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It's an editorial score, not a paid placement.
Can I filter bars by suburb or price?+
Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum rating, price level, whether a place is open now, and features like dog-friendly or outdoor seating.
How many bars are listed in Brisbane?+
We currently feature 203 bars across Brisbane and surrounding suburbs, and we add and re-check venues regularly.