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Bars & Nightlife The guide was updated: 2024-07-25

Brisbane is overflowing with great pubs. Most of the hotels double as drinking establishments for both locals and guests of the city. Beers are served in pots, schooners, pints and jugs and the beer taps in many bars will be specially chilled, causing the condensation to freeze on the outside. Most hotels are open 10:30am–3am, and the traditional “Sunday Session” runs from 11am to midnight.

Norman Hotel

Norman Hotel

The Norman is a good place to meet a cross-section of Brisbane society. It is a custom for those attending matches at The Gabba to get a pre-match steak. There are two bars here, the new Norman’s Bar and the traditional Sports Bar. Busy steakhouse serving cuts of Queensland beef in a converted old hotel with outdoor beer garden.

The Beat Megaclub

The Beat Megaclub

The Beat Megaclub is one of Brisbanes favourite LGBTQI nightclubs that has been around for over 35 years. There is live entertainment every night with DJs, live acts, and drag shows. Check out their Instagram page to see what's on.

Tippler's Tap Southbank

Tippler's Tap Southbank

Tipplers Tap serves you a rotating array of on-tap brews in a hip atmosphere with wall murals. American classics like hotdogs, chilli and burgers can be found next some great vegan options. The place is pretty budget-friendly, too.

Story Bridge Hotel

Story Bridge Hotel

Story Bridge Hotel is a Brisbane stalwart. Its existence is intrinsically linked with The Brisbane Cricket Ground, commonly known as the Gabba, but it’s probably best known for hosting the Australia Day cockroach races. You’ll find three different bars here: the Shelter, the Corner Bar, and the Outback bar. All of them have plenty of cocktails and ice cold beer to offer.

Breakfast Creek Hotel

Breakfast Creek Hotel

The Breakfast Creek is famous for its steaks, not only because they are delicious but you can choose the meat before it’s cooked. Come here on a Sunday for their session lunch, live music and an afternoon in the sun. The pub The Brekky Creek is located here and serves beer 'off the wood' or out of wooden casks.

Lychee Lounge

Lychee Lounge

This is a very intimate hipster hideaway with great cocktails. Its interior with red lighting serves as a popular spot for pre-clubbing drinks and meals, but you can also come here for lunch.

Riverbar & Kitchen

Riverbar & Kitchen

Come for the stunning views of the Story Bridge and stay for the cocktails and the equally tasty Asian Fusion menu that includes burgers, fish and chips, and dumplings.

Embassy Bar & Kitchen

Embassy Bar & Kitchen

Embassy Bar & Kitchen is a hidden gem serving great food and beer for a reasonable price. The menu offers an excellent selection of domestic craft and imported beers along with hearty pub grub.

Laruche

Laruche

This award-winning venue with quirky decor is located in the heart of Fortitude Valley. It opened its door in 2009, and ever since it has attracted the young and beautiful. Here you can indulge in one of the signature cocktails and dance the night away on the dance floor.

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