The Best New Bars in Brisbane
We're drinking well right now. This month some great openings have arrived. While there's always room for a drink at one of Brisbane's best bars, it's always fun to try somewhere new, too.
This is our edit of Brisbane's best new bars, updated monthly. Some could become your new favourite; others may just be good for one memorable night. Our tip? Come hungry. A lot of these bars have killer menus that deserve to be explored.
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+81 Aizome Bar
Grab one of 10 seats and try “neo cocktails” created over five days, like Kiwi Sparkling Sake, Tomato Rosé and Banana Sherry. Pair them with bar snacks like fried snapper fishcake and prawn fritters.
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Barry Parade Public House
Housed inside a 1920s heritage-listed space, this bar dials up old-school charm with vintage spirits, Creole flavours and playful cocktails like a Strawberry Sundae Milk Punch.
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LPO
A former Triple J radio host and his mate are behind this cosy wine shop dedicated to hard-to-find drops. Taste natural wines by the glass, or buy a bottle to take home.
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Wild Legs
This breezy wine bar champions natural drops from Queensland a few clever cocktails. Plus, playful dishes and outdoor seating under fairy lights.
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Dark Blue
Hannah Wagner’s follow-up to Dark Red is a moody 30-seater serving wines from Spain, Portugal and South America, plus Mediterranean-inspired cocktails.
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Bonnie Doon Public House
Inside a 19th-century building, that previously housed Bloodhound Bar, there’s an extensive craft beer offering and iconic Australiana dishes like baked damper with Vegemite butter and fairy bread.
Restaurant
Naldham House Brasserie & Terrace
The grand hotels of the world inspire this elegant European brasserie. Hit the ground floor steaks, seafood and snacks on the terrace. Upstairs is a cocktail bar pouring premium fizz by the glass.
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Bar Miette
The sibling to Supernormal is a European-inspired terrace bar with its own menu and views of the Story Bridge and Brisbane River.
