The Ultimate List of the Best Cocktail Bars in Brisbane!

Be it after-work drinks, leisurely lunches or a drinks night, the cocktail game is going strong in Brisbane.

If you like your old favourites like espresso martinis or pina coladas or you want to try some new concoctions of margaritas, we know the places in Brisbane where you are served the cocktails infused with adventure.

1. The Gresham, Brisbane

Tucked down in Gresham Lane, The Gresham is the spot to go when you want your hands-on cocktails crafted by Queen Street’s most favoured bartenders. Walk-in through the large cedar doors and step back in time with 19th century Chesterfield couches. Whiskey fans will appreciate this heritage bar, where they can get a blend of premium whiskeys and many seasonal cocktails.

Website: https://thegresham.com.au

2. Cobbler, West End

Cobbler is one of the very few dedicated whiskey bars in Brisbane. Flaunting their huge variety of whiskeys, including Scottish, Irish, Japanese, Australian and Canadian, the drinking destination has experts behind the bar discussing the characters of every single drop. Swing by and drink your way through the 150 whiskeys and cocktails that sweep you off your feet!

Website: https://www.cobblerbar.com
Contact: +61 (04) 5568 6968

3. The Junk Bar, Ashgrove

The suburbs in Brisbane are all filled with good stuff. The Junk Bar at Ashgrove is a drinking den that boasts of amazing cocktails. Settle down at a comfy couch and grab a glass of The Brooklyn Hipster, having a blissful blend of spiced rum, pimm’s, sweet vermouth, bitters and sugar and sip on the deliciousness while listening to the groovy tunes being played in the background. Heavenly!

Website: https://www.thejunkbar.com.au
Contact: +61 (04) 3146 0910

4. Canvas, Woolloongabba

A vintage bar settled in Woolloongabba’s busy Logan Road area, Canvas flaunts its cocktail mixes with a full fountain ritual. You’ll find every glass filled with fun, but ‘the last dance’ and ‘natural attraction’ in cocktails win you over. Head over to this spot if you are looking to escape the summer heat and enjoy a thirst-quenching tipple.

Website: https://www.canvasclub.com.au
Contact: +61 (04) 0163 6029

5. Death & Taxes Brisbane

A sophisticated cocktail lounge nestled in Burnett Lane, Death and Taxes offers moody cocktails inspired by bars of London and Paris. Enter, and you’ll be amazed by warm lighting and soulful music. Check out their back bar starring the best of gin, rum, tequila and mescal and over 30 unique cocktails that you can enjoy in the candlelight. Sounds romantic?

Website: https://www.deathandtaxesbar.com.au

6. Maker, South Brisbane

Another chic hole-in-the-wall bar, offering complex flavourings and uncommon, seasonal concoctions to rid any craving, Maker is hidden off on Fish Lane. The cocktail mixtures consist of tequila, melon, lime and a bourbon, banana and coffee combo. Don’t worry if you can’t make a choice, the bartenders will be more than happy to create a bespoke drink just for you!

7. Brooklyn Standard, Brisbane

Walk down to Brooklyn Standard to enjoy loud and youthful music that sets a tone for your evening. The place is all about music, paying homage to the nightlife in New York. There are American beers and salty pretzels, but you can discover drinks like root beer from Chicago and classic cocktails at their bar too.

Website: https://www.brooklynstandard.com.au
Contact: +61 (07) 3221 1604

8. Savile Row, Fortitude Valley

Away from the noticeable neighbourhood, Savile Row is tucked in the Ann Street hideaway. The 20 unique cocktails on the menu depict the craftsmanship of the cocktail savvy brains. The blend of Herradura tequila, rinquinquin, agave, smoke and peach in their Sirens Calls makes their patrons go crazy!

Website: https://savilerowbar.com.au

9. Dutch Courage Officers’ Mess, Fortitude Valley

A tapas bar inspired by British colonial outposts of the 19th century, Dutch Courage Officers’ Mess is located on Alfred Street in the Fortitude Valley. Created on the base of a modern office tower, the place has a drinking lounge surrounded by lush green tropical palms and ferns.

Come down to experience live music, tasty bar bite and everything that involves an adventurous spirit. Our favourite drinks here are marmalade punch or a jug of maple sangria. They have a lot of choices for gin lovers too. Don’t say no to this place without trying!

Website: https://dutchcourage.com.au
Contact: +61 (07) 3852 4838

10. Maya Mexican, Fortitude Valley

Occupying a prime rooftop location in Fortitude Valley, Maya Mexican offers 270-degree views of the city. The spot also offers Mexican vibes emphasising olive trees, cabanas and benches to soak up the afternoon sun. Swing by for long Mexican lunches and late-night cocktails. The drinks menu focuses on a curated variety of Mexico’s agave spirits – highland tequilas, artisanal mezcals and small-batch sotols. Come along and try the drops of heaven!

Website: https://www.maya-mexican.com.au
Contact: +61 (07) 3067 7447

So, when you are in the mood to have some high-end cocktails in Brisbane, visit these places to escape from the hustle and bustle of the city and drown yourself in the drops of solace!

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