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
Sassafras of Paddington
$$A cafe in a weatherboard cottage with a leafy garden courtyard, for breakfast, burgers and frappés.
Finney Isles
Bars in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane.
Sunsets Rooftop
Cafes in Kangaroo Point, Brisbane.
Bosc
$$Bars in West End, Brisbane.
Indooroopilly Hotel
$$Modern eatery & gaming spot with a breezy deck, classic pub grub, sports on TV & live music.
Oxford Tap House
$$Restaurants in Bulimba, Brisbane.
Mate’s restaurant and bar
$Restaurants in Wynnum, Brisbane.
New Farm Bistro
Cafes in New Farm, Brisbane.
Bullrush Bistro Smokehouse
Restaurants in Toowong, Brisbane.
Streetcorner Jimmy
$$Restaurants in Teneriffe, Brisbane.
Tomcat
$Bars in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane.
Fuel Brewing Co Bulimba
$$Cafes in Bulimba, Brisbane.
Byblós Brisbane
$$Cocktails and Mediterranean dishes in a luxe setting with a breezy terrace overlooking the river.
Ruma Rooftop
Cafes in New Farm, Brisbane.
Archive
$$Craft beers in a trendy bar and bistro with comfy sofas, bookshelves and comic-strip wallpaper.
Shafston Hotel
$$Spacious, informal pub featuring familiar dishes like burgers & steaks, plus billiards & a balcony.
Donny's
$$Two-story loft bar & restaurant inspired by New York, with brick walls & spiral staircase.
Hotel West End
$$Pub meals and a global menu in a modern setting with outdoor seats, gaming lounge and sports on TV.
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.