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
Indooroopilly Hotel
$$Modern eatery & gaming spot with a breezy deck, classic pub grub, sports on TV & live music.
The Balfour Kitchen & Bar
$$Vietnamese-inspired menu in a stylish space with outdoor dining & a rooftop bar.
Mate’s restaurant and bar
$Restaurants in Wynnum, Brisbane.
Fuel Brewing Co Bulimba
$$Cafes in Bulimba, Brisbane.
Archive
$$Craft beers in a trendy bar and bistro with comfy sofas, bookshelves and comic-strip wallpaper.
Shafston Hotel
$$Spacious, informal pub featuring familiar dishes like burgers & steaks, plus billiards & a balcony.
Sunsets Rooftop
Cafes in Kangaroo Point, Brisbane.
Oxford Tap House
$$Restaurants in Bulimba, Brisbane.
Brisbane Brewing Co. Woolloongabba
$$A lively pub with a casual menu featuring steak and schnitzels, plus local craft beer on tap.
Finney Isles
Bars in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane.
The Shed by Cultivate Design Co
Cafes in Wynnum, Brisbane.
Sassafras of Paddington
$$A cafe in a weatherboard cottage with a leafy garden courtyard, for breakfast, burgers and frappés.
Tingalpa Hotel
$$Pubs in Wynnum, Brisbane.
Hai Hai
$$Pubs in Paddington, Brisbane.
Grand Central Hotel
$$Stylish, old-world multiroom pub, offering gourmet bistro fare, plus music & TV sports.
Fratelli Restaurant Paddington
Restaurants in Paddington, Brisbane.
Bosc
$$Bars in West End, Brisbane.
Streetcorner Jimmy
$$Restaurants in Teneriffe, 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.