Brisbane City

Club Felix

Walk up the stairs of Naldham House to find Club Felix, where you can enjoy suave cocktails and an old-world atmosphere. The alluring lounge is the perfect spot to enjoy a night cap or a few cocktails to start your night on a high note.

The Gresham

This heritage-listed bar and inner-city institution has taken out a swagger of awards and is best known for its wide selection of whisky. Order a famed Sunnyboy and they’ll immediately know that you mean business.

Dr. Gimlette

A visit to the doctor has never been more fun! Nestled in one of Brisbane’s most beautiful heritage buildings, Dr Gimlette’s playful menu of ‘Antidotes & Remedies’ delivers history and drama in equal measure.

Brooklyn Standard

Unwind in Brisbane City's iconic speakeasy to the tune of crooning live music and NYC-style eats. The House Zombie cocktail is a crowd favourite, but really, every cocktail is delicious.

Bar Miette

Views of the Brisbane River and Story Bridge, delicious European bites and elegant decor creates the perfect recipe for an evening out. Serving classic cocktails with a twist, like the popular Margarita Frappe or Miette Martini, is guaranteed to delight everyone.

Milquetoast

If you’re looking for a hidden gem, find the secret laneway off Elizabeth Street to discover this tucked-away cocktail bar. Milquetoast offers a moody atmosphere with dim lighting and unique décor, perfectly paired with a selection of traditional cocktails and contemporary eats.

Cicada Blu

Take to the sky at Cicada Blu as you drink cocktails on the sky deck of the Queens Wharf Precinct. Overlooking all of Brisbane, you will see a truly picturesque image of the Brisbane River and all it has to offer as you sip on delicious cocktails.

Antico

Walk up the stairs in Burnett Lane and step into Antico Bar, a moody two levelled cocktail bar that offers the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of The City.

Death and Taxes

Also found in Burnett Lane, you will spot Death and Taxes – just look for the Grim Reaper on the wall outside. Despite its ominous exterior, this cocktail bar serves up deliciously unique cocktails, best enjoyed while relaxing in the comfortable green booths.

Howard Smith Wharves

Mr Percival’s

Mr Percival’s overwater bar has a to-die-for view and cocktail list to match. Situated directly beneath the magnificent Story Bridge at Howard Smith Wharves, Mr Percival’s takes cues from Europe’s most iconic beach clubs, making it feel (and taste) like summer all year round. Fittingly, it’s the Spritz menu the leads the cocktail list, including the Venetian with an Aperol twist and a Limoncello spritz with lemon and rosemary.

Stan’s

Make your way up the stairs of Stanley Restaurant on Howard Smith Wharves to find yourself at Stan’s, a little slice of luxury Hong Kong. Enjoy the cocktails, live moody DJ sets and Cantonese-inspired bar snacks.

B-Side

Find another upstairs bar on Howard Smith Wharves in the Japanese restaurant Yoko. Replicating the back-alley bars of Tokyo, B-Side brings a unique flavour to the Brisbane bar scene. Sip on Japanese-inspired cocktails and snack on classic Japanese dishes as the disco ball rotates to the live DJ sets that set the mood for the night.

Fiume

Overlook The Wharves and Brisbane River from above at Fiume, Crystalbrook Vincent’s rooftop bar. You will find a whole range of signature cocktails all that pay homage to an Italian Summer highlighting flavours such as pineapple, mango and citrus.

Fortitude Valley

Savile Row

Venture beyond the iconic orange door and through the black curtain and be transported to into an old-world bar. Savile Row, named in tribute to the famed central London Street known for its exquisite tailoring for men. This is the perfect spot for an intimate rendezvous or late-night tipple, this five-level haunt delivers five-star service and a cocktail list to match.

LOS Bar

James Street is home to some of Brisbane’s top restaurants but this rooftop cocktail bar more than holds its own. Located above popular street-style Thai restaurant sAme sAme, LOS offers an expansive list of Southeast Asian-inspired cocktails and more than 100 different tequilas.

Dark Red

Although it is known as a wine bar, Dark Red also features some incredible cocktails. You can find this hidden bar down Bakery Lane for an intimate location that flows from the inside bar, out the alfresco seating. Don’t forget to give Daisy the dog pats while you wait for your tipple.

Finney Isles

Each cocktail is curated with hours of meticulous effort to ensure you can enjoy every sip at Finney Isles. With the impressive range of spirits behind the bright blue door, you’ll be able to order any of the custom creations or a classic of choice.

Nixon Room

Discover the Nixon Room behind the wall of hanging polaroid pictures and greenery. This hidden cocktail bar off the corner of James Street offers a unique experience and flavourful cocktails to enjoy all night.

Snack Man

Under the twinkling trees in Fortitude Valley, Snack Man is serving delicious Asian dishes paired with a fun and seasonal cocktail list. Not short in flavour or diversity, there is a Snack Man cocktail for everyone.

Lang’s Lounge

The moody and retro cocktail bar, Lang’s Lounge offers a wide range of classic cocktails in addition to a monthly rotating cocktail menu with a unique spin on names. Enjoy a charcuterie plate or share plates with your drinks.

Gerrie's Bar

Gerrie’s Bar is befitting of its high street location, with a fun and  menu that has both . Supercharge your James Street shopping experience with a Gerard’s Expresso, combining Absolut vodka, cardamom, orgeat, fresh coffee and wattleseed.

Soko

Soko delivers a truly unique rooftop experience, blending Amazonian and Japanese influences and an impressive Pisco Sours menu. Choose from six different Pisco bases and make your way through a dozen flavour combinations, including mango and chilli, strawberry and elderflower or lychee and vanilla.

South Bank & West End

Maker

Blink and you’ll miss this ten-seater bar off Fish Lane. A 7.5m-long oxidised brass bar commands the space where mixologists offer a refined menu plus bespoke orders using local ingredients and handmade liqueurs.

Midtown

Located in South Brisbane’s Fish Lane, Midtown has a wide range of delicious martinis for a classy sip or two. From the classic espresso to an apple and rubarb martini, there is something for everyone. But don’t fret, if martinis aren’t your choice of cocktail, the menu also caters for the classics.

Flying Colours

A disco ball in the middle of the bar, surely guarantees a good time. Enjoy seasonal cocktails, a leafy and shady alfresco area and DJ sets that set the atmosphere alive. The forever spinning disco ball, unique artistry and attentive staff incapsulate West End as a suburb into an fun and friendly cocktail bar.

By.Artisian

A crafted experience from beginning to end, with in-house distilled botanicals which elevate every cocktail, the By.Artisian cocktail experience is one of a kind. Try one, or more, of the exclusive cocktail blends along with snack plates that have Mediterranean influences.

+81 Aizome

A blue tone colour palate, wooded accents and expertly crafted cocktails found behind the blue curtains in West End. This intimate bar is serving up a unique experience with neo cocktails, an intensive process over a few days to infuse the alcohol with particular flavours.

Bar Brutus

This Italian-style aperitivo bar in South Brisbane’s Fish Lane is a popular spot for those looking to enjoy an aperitive before dinner. A sibling venue to the adjacent Julius Pizza, nab a stool at the eight-seater bar or relax in the bar’s alfresco area and sip on a selection of spritzes and European-influenced cocktails.

Beyond the inner-city

Canvas Club | Woolloongabba

This small bar has a speakeasy vibe, street-art adorned walls and a pop culture infused cocktail list to rival any. Don’t hesitate to order the Cherry Bomb, which combines coconut rum, crème de cacao, cherry herring, cream and orgeat for a rich and creamy delight.

Byblos | Hamilton

This Mediterranean-influenced riverside restaurant and bar is the crowning jewel at Portside in Brisbane’s inner-north. Named after the ancient city of Lebanon, Byblos’s rich cultural heritage and adventurous spirit permeates the cocktail menu that it laden with exotic fruit flavours and flair.

Ruby, My Dear | Newstead

A Japanese-inspired vinyl bar curating a range of bespoke cocktails, perfect for those who love to try new drinks. Try cocktails with sake, rhubarb or chilli to spice up your night with a seasonal menu in Newstead.