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
Green Beacon Brewing Co.
Restaurants in Teneriffe, Brisbane.
Groundhog Social
$$Cafes in Wynnum, Brisbane.
Bar Francine
Bars in West End, Brisbane.
Covent Garden - Gin Bar & Restaurant
$$Fashionable restaurant offering small plates, seasonal dishes & gluten-free fare, plus 400 gins.
Brisbane Brewing Co. West End
$$Craft beers and homebrews, plus international share platters, in an artful, industrial-chic setup.
Oxford 152
$$Pub meals in an open-plan venue with polished-wood floors and brick columns, plus weekend DJs.
Stratton Bar and Kitchen
$$Bars in New Farm, Brisbane.
Southbank Beer Garden
$$Beachfront beer garden serving craft beers & bar food, plus live music at weekends & TV sports.
Hey Chica!
$$Cafes in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane.
The Normanby Hotel
$$Lively pub with a restaurant serving steaks and Modern Australian fare, plus an outdoor beer garden.
Corner Store Cafe
$$Modern Australian eats with organic veggies from a kitchen garden in a restored Federation cottage.
Aji Spice House
Cafes in Teneriffe, Brisbane.
Paddington Social
$$Cafes in Paddington, Brisbane.
The Sporting Globe Bar & Grill Chermside
$$Modern, roomy venue with booths and screens showing live sports, plus hearty pub-style meals.
IL MOLO Italian Kitchen & Bar
$$A relaxed space for Modern Australian eats with communal tables, sandstone walls and outdoor seats.
The Villa by MAYA
$$$Rooftop spot spotlighting Mexican-Australian fusion dishes & drinks in a stylish open-air venue.
Hope and Anchor
$$Comfortable restaurant offering classic fish & chips, plus heaping burgers & sandwiches.
Finney Isles
Bars in Fortitude Valley, 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.