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
Hai Hai
$$Pubs in Paddington, Brisbane.
Celtic Corner Bar & Bistro
$$Bars in Wynnum, Brisbane.
Royal Exchange Hotel
$Quiz nights, sports on TV & comforting pub grub in a Victorian-era hotel with a huge beer garden.
NKB Express ( INDOOROOPILLY)
$$Cafes in Indooroopilly, Brisbane.
Cielo Rooftop
Rooftop hangout with city views serving Italian breakfast & dinner dishes, plus wine & beer.
The Rose & Crown
Bars in South Bank, Brisbane.
The HAMILTON HOTEL
$$Long-running locale for live music and TV sports, plus a gaming room, lounge and restaurant.
Bar Brutus
Bars in South Bank, Brisbane.
The Plough Inn
$$Steaks, ribs & more in a huge 19th-century pub with a beer garden, a deck & a sports bar.
The Caxton Hotel
$$Pubs in Milton, Brisbane.
Common Vice Wine Bar
$$Restaurants in New Farm, Brisbane.
The Boundary Hotel
$$Buzzing, trad watering hole with a beer garden, dishing up pub food, plus pool and Ping-Pong tables.
Warehouse 25
$$Restaurants in Milton, Brisbane.
Benny's American Burger Milton
Restaurants in Milton, Brisbane.
The Prince Consort Hotel
$$Pub food and live bands in a cool bar with a beer garden, vintage chairs and a union jack mural.
Hotel West End
$$Pub meals and a global menu in a modern setting with outdoor seats, gaming lounge and sports on TV.
The Fourth Monkey Cocktail Bar & Grill
Bars in South Bank, Brisbane.
Old Mr Rabbit
Cafes in Bulimba, 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.