Wine Down In Style At One Of Brisbane’s Best New Bars

Stuck in a rut with your regular? It’s time to take a step out and try something new! We’ve found the best new bars in Brisbane to get your tongue tingling in anticipation. Whether you’re a wine connoisseur or a mixology maven, we can guarantee that you’re about to find your new favourite hole in the wall. We’ve scoped out the best rooftop bars, wine bars and distinguished drinking dens to curate the definitive guide to Brisbane’s best drinking destinations.

Start scrolling to get planning for your next special occasion or event, or for any excuse to catch up with your best friends for a drink or two.

+81 Aizome Bar

The chic new bar on everyone’s lips is +81 Aizome Bar in West End. A small, ten-seater bar inspired by the owner-operated laneway bars you might stumble upon on a backstreet in Tokyo or Kyoto, this blue-tiful new space serves Neo cocktails (created by Tony Huang and debuted at Par in Melbourne), an inventive and intensive curation of drinks that take days to create. 

A restaurant will soon join the bar in January, but for now you can feast on bar snacks served on artisanal Japanese ceramics and sip cocktails to your heart’s content. 

259 Montague Road, West End
Image credit: Florian Groehn

BY.ARTISANS

West End welcomes a polished and contemporary new distillery to its streets this November, with the arrival of BY.ARTISANS.

Co-founder and master distiller Alexander Bell brings his ethos of creating a world worth inheriting to the forefront with his custom still apparatus, which redefines modern distilling in a more sustainable light. 

You can sample locally crafted gin and spirits at this bar, cafe and retail space, expertly combined into cocktails, and explore BY.PRODUCTS (soaps, candles and more) that are made from the botanical by-products of the distilling process. 

Opens 28 November 2024

99 Jane Street, West End

Henley’s 

Step into a bar that’s inspired by impeccable detail, whimsy, and a touch of nostalgia… and Wes Anderson himself. Henley’s is Teneriffe’s newest bar, named for its fictional inspiration–an intrepid epicurean traveller by the name of Arthur Henley. 

Sip on a cocktail worthy of the Grand Budapest Hotel’s pink paradise, and sample delights from the menu such as Coca-Cola fried rice, Gochujang chicken or mango pandan waffle with Biscoff. 

130 Commercial Road, Teneriffe

Barry Parade Public House

A friendly new face has popped up on Barry Parade, wedged snugly between Fortitude Valley and the CBD. The emphasis here is on atmosphere, and it’s a friendly one at that. Welcoming you in for a wind-down drink after work, or a gee-up before you continue further into the heart of the Valley.

A carefully curated selection of vintage spirits and eclectic wine means you’ll never have a boring drink at Barry Parade Public House, whether you opt for a seasonal cocktail or your signature drink.

As for bar snacks, an elevated grazing menu delivers all your favourites (and might inspire some new ones). Think top-notch cheeses, tasty cured meats, salads, and warm olives. Enjoy the flavours of Creole cuisine with a Mediterranean twist – we have a feeling you’ll find it’s the perfect balance with your afternoon drink.

122 Barry Parade, Fortitude Valley

YOKO x B-Side

Japanese izakaya meets record bar, upstairs at Yoko on Howard Smith Wharves. Reimagining its upstairs dining area into its own unique space, B-Side is a place to eat, drink and play in your downtime.

Mondays at B-Side are the retro vinyl sessions, where you can kick back with a cocktail and some delicious Japanese eats to ease your way into the week. Hospo pals can score a special combo on Sundays, just by flashing your RSA card.

B-Side will be your new favourite place to unwind after a long day or await your meal downstairs at Yoko with an appetiser and a cocktail to wet your whistle, with resident DJs playing seven nights a week.

Upstairs at Yoko, 2/5 Boundary Street, Brisbane City

Stan’s

If you’ve ever dined at Stanley Restaurant, you might have visited the dining room upstairs. From October, you might not recognise it! The second level has been transformed into a sumptuous, svelte lounge bar, with a vinyl DJ booth and a mighty impressive whiskey collection.

Sip on a bespoke cocktail, nibble Cantonese bites by Executive Chef Louis Tikram (seafood lovers will adore this menu) and enjoy curated beats delivered via a vintage JBL sound system.

Let your hair down after work at this new riverside bar in Brisbane, you won’t be disappointed.

Level 2 at Stanley, Howard Smith Wharves, 5 Boundary Street, Brisbane

Little Miss Sunshine Bistro Brewery

A bright new bar and bistro has entered the chat! The CBD welcomes Little Miss Sunshine Bistro & Brewery, a love letter to the Sunshine State and our easy breezy attitude.

With 28 taps including house-brewed classics and team favourites on rotation, this new bar in Brisbane is the place to enjoy small-batch beer, delicious food and live music from local musos. LMS is a space created by locals, for locals, and we predict it will be a fast favourite.

80 Ann Street, Brisbane City

With Love, The Underground

Opening underneath the new Justin Lane restaurant lies a funky new underground bar, spinning vinyl as a backdrop to good food and good times.

Drop by this Fortitude Valley bar for a drink and snack post-work, as vinyl DJs curate the perfect underground experience that Brisbane’s bar scene has been begging for.

32 Constance Street, Fortitude Valley

Bar Miette

A dreamy new venue has arrived along the river, another highly-anticipated arrival from the team behind Supernormal and Melbourne’s Gimlet, Cutler & Co, Marriott Wine Bar and more.

With a European-inspired appeal and stunning views of the Brisbane River and Story Bridge, Bar Miette provides a welcoming and casual environment for locals to pop by for a sun-kissed breakfast, golden hour cocktails, or soul-enriching charcuterie and seafood share plates.

443 Queen Street, Brisbane

Club Felix

The 140-year-old, Heritage-listed Naldham House is finally having its moment! This year, the team behind Walter’s Steakhouse, Gresham Bar and Popolo Italian have taken the reins to commandeer an incredible new hub of food, drink and fun in Brisbane’s CBD.

With this glow-up, comes the arrival of Club Felix, a svelte new cocktail bar and lounge that will hero champagne and classic cocktails as its shining star. Offering a long-awaited space for late-night drinking and dining, once you’ve finished eating at the restaurants below in Naldham House, Club Felix will be your final destination, to sip cocktails and spill the tea in a European-inspired space with old-world charm.

33 Felix Street, Brisbane City

Come To Daddy

Adding to the eclectic mix of bars in West End is Brisbane’s newest bar: Come To Daddy.

This inclusive new cocktail bar, kitchen and social club offers a safe space for LGBTIQA+ and allies to mingle, feast and delight in regular entertainment and events. With live music, karaoke, drag shows and more, this laidback venue is a welcome addition to the Brissie bar scene.

208 Montague Road, West End, Brisbane

The Rose & Crown

Reminiscing on your last UK trip and dreaming of a gold old-fashioned British gastropub?

You’re in luck, my friends! After 23 years of running some of London’s best pubs, the team behind The Rose & Crown have opened up a pub in South Bank. With Quiz Meisters trivia on Wednesday nights, a small but ever-shifting menu and even a karaoke room, this new bar might soon become your new local haunt.

271 Grey Street, South Brisbane

Milquetoast

Brought to you by Brisbane’s most dynamic new duo, Milquetoast promises to be anything but what its name infers. George Curtis (of Before + After bar) and James Horsfall (restaurant manager of Blume) have paired up to bring a brand new wine bar to Brisbane’s CBD, with a sprinkling of British inspiration.

Think minimal intervention wine, light bites or gourmet meals, the perfect drinking destination for a languid evening of deep discussion or a fresh new date night haunt that will soon become your regular.

195 Elizabeth Street, Brisbane

Harley Quinn

From the comic-loving crew behind 1st Edition, comes a brand new cocktail bar on the Fortitude Valley scene! Launching mid-May 2024, Harley Quinn will act as a sidekick to 1st Edition, serving a cafe menu by day and cocktails by night.

Matching Harley Quinn’s vibrant aesthetic, you can expect a pink and blue colour scheme and a menu stacked with quirky cocktails.

California Lane, 22 McLachlan Street, Fortitude Valley

QUIVR

The coolest new kids on the block are QUIVR, a music hub and bar occupying the space at the bottom of Winn Lane. With a soundproof online DJ streaming booth that can be booked by independent artists, this queer-owned, female and non-binary-led hub feels like a community street party. Playing local artists, slinging craft beers as well as curated cocktails and hosting fun events on the reg, QUIVR is essential visiting for any new and emerging musos, or anyone who enjoys good times in a safe and inclusive space.

Sitchu Tip: QUIVR also run a DJ and production school, so if you’re keen to develop your skills in music this year, chat to their friendly team about it!

5D Winn Street, Fortitude Valley

ACH Wine Bar

Hamilton has welcomed a chic new wine bar to MacArthur Avenue with the arrival of ACH. With a curated list of Australia, Turkish, Israeli and Lebanese wines, ACH’s mission is to showcase the diversity and flavours of Middle Eastern wine. Along with these elegant drops, you can enjoy the bistro menu offering of Levantine-inspired eats such as chicken shashlik, laffah bread and baked oysters. If you’re searching for a unique new bar in Brisbane to try, ACH Wine Bar is our top contender.

389 MacArthur Avenue, Hamilton

Ballers Clubhouse

Sitting somewhere between a bar and an arcade, a new adult playground is coming to Brisbane! After gaining popularity in Melbourne and Adelaide, Ballers Clubhouse is bringing its happy-go-lucky energy to Fortitude Valley.

With expert mixologists crafting unique concoctions, snacks to keep you fuelled up and a myriad of fun games to play, the Clubhouse is perfect for group nights out, date nights or mate dates to keep it interesting.

Sing karaoke in a ball pit, shoot darts, play shuffleboard, or do it all with the action-packed and varied packages available to book for groups of all sizes.

Stay tuned for more details to come from this new bar in Brisbane!

22 McLachlan Street, Fortitude Valley

Now that you’ve got the scoop on Brisbane’s best new bars, it’s time to plan the rest of your weekend! Check out our event guide to find the best happenings across the city, or scroll through our list of free things to do, to find new ways to explore the best of Brisbane.