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
Iris Rooftop
Stylish destination atop the Hotel X featuring Mediterranean cuisine, a bar & a pool with cabanas.
Royal Exchange Hotel
$Quiz nights, sports on TV & comforting pub grub in a Victorian-era hotel with a huge beer garden.
Celtic Corner Bar & Bistro
$$Bars in Wynnum, Brisbane.
Kedron-Wavell
Cafes in Chermside, Brisbane.
Old Mr Rabbit
Cafes in Bulimba, Brisbane.
Hotel West End
$$Pub meals and a global menu in a modern setting with outdoor seats, gaming lounge and sports on TV.
Warehouse 25
$$Restaurants in Milton, Brisbane.
The HAMILTON HOTEL
$$Long-running locale for live music and TV sports, plus a gaming room, lounge and restaurant.
The Ship Inn
$$A relaxed gastropub specialising in local lamb, with a snug dining room and a laid-back beer garden.
The Rose & Crown
Bars in South Bank, Brisbane.
Pera Palace Ottoman
Restaurants in Wynnum, Brisbane.
The Fourth Monkey Cocktail Bar & Grill
Bars in South Bank, Brisbane.
Suzie Wongs Good Time Bar
$$Cocktails in a moody, New York-style bar with exposed-brick walls, live jazz & DJs on weekends.
Common Vice Wine Bar
$$Restaurants in New Farm, Brisbane.
Donny's
$$Two-story loft bar & restaurant inspired by New York, with brick walls & spiral staircase.
Wynnum Manly Leagues Club
Restaurants in Wynnum, Brisbane.
The Plough Inn
$$Steaks, ribs & more in a huge 19th-century pub with a beer garden, a deck & a sports bar.
Cielo Rooftop
Rooftop hangout with city views serving Italian breakfast & dinner dishes, plus wine & beer.
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.