Cocktail bars in Brisbane

A great cocktail bar is worth crossing town for, and Brisbane has 12 cocktail bars on the local map. Here are the real ones, with ratings. When in doubt, call ahead. Brisbane spots tend to keep their own hours.

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Cocktail bars in Brisbane

The serious-drinks map of Brisbane: real venues, real ratings. Menus change with the seasons — ask the bartender. If the menu does not list it, ask anyway; the best drinks are often off-menu.

LINA ROOFTOP

★ 4.5 · 2,233 reviews · 74/80 Tribune St, South Brisbane QLD 4101, Australia · Moderate

The Gresham Bar

★ 4.6 · 1,462 reviews · 308 Queen St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia · Moderate

Death and Taxes Brisbane

★ 4.7 · 1,457 reviews · 36 Burnett Ln, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia · Moderate

Miss Demeanour Laneway Bar

★ 4.7 · 1,175 reviews · Rowes Ln, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia · Moderate

Cobbler

★ 4.7 · 899 reviews · 7 Browning St, West End QLD 4101, Australia · Moderate

Dr Gimlette Brisbane

★ 4.6 · 616 reviews · 109 Edward St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia · Moderate

Frog's Hollow Saloon

★ 4.7 · 431 reviews · 26 Charlotte St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia · Moderate

Before + After

★ 4.9 · 300 reviews · Laneway Basement, 181 George St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia · Moderate

Antico Bar Brisbane

★ 4.8 · 292 reviews · 48 Burnett Ln, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia · Moderate

Nok Nok • Cocktail Bar Brisbane

★ 4.9 · 199 reviews · 362 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006, Australia · Moderate

Trove Cocktail Bar

★ 4.8 · 165 reviews · 175 George St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia · Moderate

Shaman

★ 4.9 · 88 reviews · Basement/109 Edward St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia · Moderate

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Drinking cocktails in Brisbane

The best seat in any cocktail bar in Brisbane is at the bar itself — you get the show and the bartender's recommendations.
Speakeasy-style spots often hide the entrance and skip the sign. Check the address carefully before you go.
Cocktail prices in Brisbane vary wildly by neighborhood; hotel bars charge the premium, side-street spots often pour better for less.

About Brisbane

Brisbane, QLD, Australia (coordinates -27.47, 153.03, Dayfari covers about 40 km around the centre).

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More cocktail bars nearby

Worth a short drive from Brisbane: nearby towns with their own cocktail bars guides:

Cocktail bars in Gold Coast (71 km away)

Common questions

Where do these Brisbane cocktail bar listings come from?

Google Places listings for Brisbane with ratings and review counts. Sorted by reviews — Dayfari sells no placements.

What is the difference between a cocktail bar and a speakeasy in Brisbane?

Mostly vibe and secrecy: speakeasies lean hidden entrances and classic cocktails, cocktail bars lean open rooms and creative menus. Both are listed here.

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