Best Pubs in Brisbane (2026)
Looking for the best pubs in Brisbane? We've rounded up 185 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.
185 spots
Covent Garden - Gin Bar & Restaurant
$$Fashionable restaurant offering small plates, seasonal dishes & gluten-free fare, plus 400 gins.
Hope and Anchor
$$Comfortable restaurant offering classic fish & chips, plus heaping burgers & sandwiches.
Hey Chica!
$$Cafes in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane.
Camp Hill Hotel
$Karaoke and pub grub in a breezy, roomy venue with a covered verandah, pool tables and a sports bar.
Tippler's Tap
$$Cool craft-beer bar with timber decor and alpine wall murals, dishing up chicken wings and sliders.
Green Beacon Brewing Co.
Restaurants in Teneriffe, 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.
Groundhog Social
$$Cafes in Wynnum, Brisbane.
Regatta Hotel
$$Grand Victorian hotel offering gastropub food and several buzzing spaces, including a courtyard bar.
Southbank Beer Garden
$$Beachfront beer garden serving craft beers & bar food, plus live music at weekends & TV sports.
Milton Common
Restaurants in Milton, Brisbane.
The Wickham
$$Stylish 1885 pub with a relaxed beer garden and a nightclub, plus eclectic dishes and pizza.
The Normanby Hotel
$$Lively pub with a restaurant serving steaks and Modern Australian fare, plus an outdoor beer garden.
Paddington Social
$$Cafes in Paddington, Brisbane.
Brisbane Brewing Co. West End
$$Craft beers and homebrews, plus international share platters, in an artful, industrial-chic setup.
Port Office Hotel
$$Stylish restaurant & bar serving upmarket Australian eats amid leather banquettes & bright decor.
Bar Francine
Bars in West End, Brisbane.
Pubs in Brisbane — FAQs
What are the best pubs in Brisbane?+
Our top-rated pubs 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 pubs 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 pubs 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 pubs are listed in Brisbane?+
We currently feature 185 pubs across Brisbane and surrounding suburbs, and we add and re-check venues regularly.