Top 10 Secret & Unexplored Bars of Brisbane City
Explore…… The unexplored BRISBANE!
Some of the Brisbane most fascinating bars are in a location that you might not expect, hidden behind a closet, under the basement or disguised as everything from a barbershop to a century-old heritage building.
The hidden gems of Brisbane are worth hunting. No matter what your thirst is- niche bottles of husky or tap beers, these top 10 pubs cover it all along with their own unique way of keeping the guests amused and entertained at the same time.
Here is ‘10 of The Best’ list of top 10 secret bars in Brisbane:
1. Next Episode, Fish Lane
Do you remember the Hollywood movie Man In Black (MIB)-I starring Will Smith & Tommy Lee Jones, where a secret office (MIB’s secret office) is shown behind an antique’s shop? Wasn’t it exciting to know?
Just like that, Next Episode is a secret bar concealed behind the small barbershop in the fish lane of South Brisbane. In order to get access to the bar, you need to pass through the barbershop by picking a phone and unsealing a secret door.
The place offers fusion cocktails on the menu and rotating craft beers on the tap. The bar gives the vibes of the old hip hop school with cool and cosy interiors and funky sound system.
Website: https://nextepisodebar.com/
2. Vaquero Dining, Albion
In 1500, when the Spanish arrived in Mexico, they accompanied themselves with the Spanish horses, livestock and heritage of ‘Vaquero’. Vaquero dining in Brisbane takes its inspiration from the same Spanish tradition to celebrate a menu with its step in family and friends. Cosy surroundings, elegant plate dressing, and the fine quality food they serve directly to your plate from the farm, the place never disappoints you. Their charcoal oven assures each dish you serve is to be enriched with the moisture, tenderness and flavours that are the crucial element of every dish.
Amid the COVID-19, the place is now welcoming 10 guests max at once for dining in. Like always, their takeaway services remain a vital part of their survival.
Service Hours:
Wed – Fri: Between 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Sat: Between 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Website: https://www.vaquerodining.com.au/
Contact: +61 (07) 3862 3606
3. The Cloakroom Bar, Brisbane CBD
Hidden under the busy streets of Elizabeth, Brisbane lies a place that offers retreat, recharge and a chance to reconnect with purity. This intimate 25 seat space cocktail bar is popular among cocktail enthusiasts because of its uncompromising standards in cocktails.
Standing among the top 10 honorees of best international cocktail bar team and best international cocktail bar, the place offers drinks on demand and as per your taste.
PS: They do not take reservations unless for private events.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/cloakroombarbne
Contact: +61 (07) 3210 1515
4. Legends Speakeasy Bar, Brisbane CBD
Hidden. Mysterious. Exclusive! Legends Bars takes you back to the times when liquor and alcohol were unlawful and bars were hidden rooms to keep away from the prying eyes.
Entry by password, the place makes you feel like you have entered into another world.
Website: http://www.legendsspeakeasybar.com/
Contact: +61 (07) 3237 2563
5. The Gresham, Queen St
Crowned as the only heritage bar in Queensland, Gresham is encapsulating the rich history and has maintained the building’s original essence and architecture.
Serving coffee from 7 in the morning, the place offers some of the finest quality rum, whiskey and wine in the nation.
Opened in 2013, the place holds a very progressive approach toward music and drinks and offers its guests a very cosy and cool shelter to hang out with friends’ and family.
Website: https://thegresham.com.au/
Contact: +61 (04) 3736 0158
6. Jack Rabbits Whiskey Bar (Electric Avenue & Mrs J. Rabbits Speakeasy), Woolloongabba
Do you remember the movie The Chronicles of Narnia, where one day Lucy finds a wardrobe which leads her to the magical world of Narnia? Just like that, Jack Rabbits Whiskey bar is hidden behind the antique wardrobe of clothes, giving you an amazing and overwhelming experience of another era.
This 1920’s jazz speakeasy has the antique staircase inside the electric Avenue bar and bistro, first turning left and then directly to the closet straight into an exotic land. A window of the bar stools is your only reminder to make you believe that this is all a setup and you are not actually in the ’20s. A wall of an ancient clock, years old designed spoons, Oriental rugs, soothing jazz and blues, candles in vintage teacups, and many more, turning this place into an impressive and stunning spot to hangout in the past.
Website: http://www.electricavenuejr.com.au/
Contact: +61 (07) 3891 2316
7. Greaser Bar, Fortitude Valley
A retro American-style secret subterranean bar in a 130 old heritage fortitude valley building, Greaser’s offers bluesy rock‘n’roll vibes inside a basement bar adorned with vintage photographs. In order to explore the place, you might need a map and a compass, but once you reach, you would be glad for your efforts because you realise that place was worth the hunt.
Just to simplify your search, the entry point of the place is via the grungy red light district of Brunswick St (opposite the station). Rest is for you to discover. Good luck with the adventure.
Website: http://greaser.com.au/
Contact: +61 (04) 8298 4779
8. Can You Keep A Secret ?, Woolloongabba
It’s a lounge bar! It’s a vintage shop! It’s a way of life ;). This cosy retro-themed craft beer and wine bar is exploding with characters. Intricate lampshades, comfy couches, a big vintage TY set, and a secret garden complete with astroturf, makes the place feel like you are stepping into your best friend’s home who stood beside you throughout your thick and thin.
Once you find the perfect spot here to make yourself homely, sate your crave and thirst from the primarily Australian selection of craft beers, wines and spirits. The guests here are also welcome to enjoy a meal of their choices from the eateries surrounding to choose from.
PS: The place is also open for private functions and hosting services for private rooms.
Website: https://www.canyoukeepasecret.net.au/lounge-bar
Contact: +61 (04) 2063 4743
9. The Boiler Room, Fortitude Valley
For over a decade in the business, the bar is broadcasting underground. Known for its cosy, and comfortable ambience, the boiler’s room serves the simplicity with quality.
10. The Malecón – Cuban Rum Bar, Milton
Dance. Drink, Talk and Stretch your legs. The place has long been an informal hub for young, old, singles, couples, serious and fun-loving people. Here, everyone feels they belong to the place. The back bar feature of the Malecon offers the most unique and rare rum around the world. Inspired from the 30’s era, there is always something to admire in its design and services.
PS: They do not accept general bookings, but you can always contact them regarding complete venue functions or distillery tours.
Website: https://www.themaleconbar.com/
Email: [email protected]
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