Dining Car
Brisbane City4 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Seafood bar, with small plates, chips and seafood on the menu and most dishes $4 to $24.
BarUpscaleLively
Trio of Dips V$18
Google rating 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review
Brisbane City, Queensland
Busy, lively bars in Brisbane City
Full rooms, loud music and a queue at the bar — the places with an actual atmosphere.
How this list is built: Bars, wine bars and cocktail bars whose reviews describe a lively room. Limited to venues in Brisbane City. Ranked by how well each venue fits, not by payment — MenuMap does not sell placement.
48 venues
Fiume Rooftop Bar
Brisbane City15 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Bakery bar, with oysters on the menu and whisky, cocktails and wine behind the counter. Reviewers mention the view.
BarLively
Chivas$12
Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 778 reviews
The Boom Boom Room
Brisbane City5 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Cocktail bar, with cocktails behind the counter.
Cocktail barGood for groupsUpscale
The Trumpet Room$21
Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 1,064 reviews
Aquila Cafe
Brisbane City5 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Cocktail bar. Open five days a week.
Cocktail barLively
Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 452 reviews
Hibiscus Bar & Terrace
Brisbane City5 min walk
BarOutdoor seatingLively
Google rating 4.2 out of 5 from 328 reviews
Friday's Riverside
Brisbane City5 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
BarLively
Google rating 4.1 out of 5 from 1,747 reviews
Jade Buddha Bar & Kitchen
Brisbane City5 min walk
Cocktail barLively
Google rating 4.0 out of 5 from 1,715 reviews
Bistro Jacque
Brisbane City4 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
BarLivelyCosy
Google rating 4.1 out of 5 from 102 reviews
Funny Funny Korean Restaurant & Bar
Brisbane City5 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Korean bar. Open seven days, until 1:30am on Sunday nights.
BarLivelyOpen late
Google rating 3.9 out of 5 from 1,656 reviews
Jimmy's On The Mall
Brisbane City2 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Cocktail bar. Open seven days, until 1am on Friday nights.
Cocktail barLively
Google rating 3.7 out of 5 from 4,035 reviews
Fat Louies
Brisbane City4 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
BarLively
Google rating 3.7 out of 5 from 660 reviews
Dr Gimlette Brisbane
Brisbane City4 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Cocktail bar, with cocktails behind the counter.
Cocktail bar
San Francisco, CA 94$158
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 611 reviews
Jumbo Thai Restaurant & Bar
Brisbane City1 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Thai cocktail bar, with mocktails, wine and smoothies behind the counter.
Cocktail bar
Orange, Lime, Ginger Beer, Cranberry Juice$15
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 570 reviews
The Verve
Brisbane City10 min walkPrice level 3 of 4
Italian wine bar, with pasta, bbq and wings on the menu and most dishes $18 to $26.
Wine bar
Garlic Bread (v) Traditional garlic loaf$8
Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 435 reviews
Stanton Brasserie, Bar & Pizzeria
Brisbane City1 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Cafe cocktail bar, with pancakes, breakfast and seafood on the menu and most dishes $22 to $36.
Cocktail bar
Sausage (4), Baked Beans (3)$22
Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 2,098 reviews
Bar Miette
Brisbane City8 min walkPrice level 3 of 4
Korean bar, with oysters, roast and salad on the menu.
Bar
House-made sourdough focaccia$9
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 145 reviews
Living Room Bar
Brisbane City6 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Dessert bar, with cocktails, mocktails and wine behind the counter.
Bar
Matcha Colada$26
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 78 reviews
Sports Bar
Brisbane City9 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Bar, with burgers on the menu and beer behind the counter.
Bar
When$26
Google rating 3.8 out of 5 from 46 reviews
Death and Taxes Brisbane
Brisbane City4 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Bar. Open seven days, until 2am on Friday nights.
Bar
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 1,455 reviews
Toscano Bar & Kitchen
Brisbane City7 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Cocktail bar. Open seven days, until 10pm on Fridays.
Cocktail bar
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 1,190 reviews
Frog's Hollow Saloon
Brisbane City5 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Bar. Open seven days, until 1am on Sunday nights.
Bar
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 429 reviews
Brew Cafe & Wine Bar
Brisbane City3 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Wine bar, with seafood, burgers and chips on the menu and most dishes $4 to $7.80.
Wine bar
Filter coffee$6.50
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 2,253 reviews
The Gresham Bar
Brisbane City3 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Cocktail bar. Open five days a week, until 2am on Monday nights.
Cocktail bar
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 1,463 reviews
Harajuku Gyoza Albert Lane
Brisbane City2 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Bar. Open seven days.
Bar
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 2,193 reviews
Hellcat Maggie Laneway Bar and Kitchen
Brisbane City7 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Bar. Open five days a week.
Bar
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 916 reviews
Red Hook
Brisbane City3 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Cocktail bar
Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 1,154 reviews
Botanic Bar
Brisbane City15 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Cocktail bar. Open five days a week, until midnight on Thursday nights.
Cocktail bar
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 264 reviews
Comuna Cantina
Brisbane City4 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Mexican cocktail bar, with tacos, steak and seafood on the menu and most dishes $12 to $33. Reviewers mention coming for brunch or breakfast.
Cocktail bar
Birria Tacos (2)$27
Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 1,887 reviews
The Merchant Exchange
Brisbane City7 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Bar. Open five days a week, until 11:30pm on Fridays.
Bar
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 28 reviews
Criterion Tavern
Brisbane City5 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Cocktail bar, with dessert, steak and cake on the menu.
Cocktail bar
CakesNot listed
Google rating 4.2 out of 5 from 1,167 reviews
Libertine Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
Brisbane City19 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Cocktail bar, with share plates on the menu and cocktails and coffee behind the counter.
Cocktail barOutdoor seating
Sep 12, 2$26
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 840 reviews
Alchemy Restaurant and Bar Brisbane
Brisbane City7 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Cocktail bar, with wine behind the counter.
Cocktail barUpscale
2008 The Armagh ‘Jim Barry’ Shiraz$750
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 1,320 reviews
Sixteen Antlers Rooftop Bar
Brisbane City5 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Bar. Open five days a week, until midnight on Friday nights.
Bar
Google rating 4.0 out of 5 from 667 reviews
Milano | Queen Street Mall
Brisbane City5 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Cocktail bar
Google rating 4.0 out of 5 from 886 reviews
Wineology
Brisbane City11 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Wine bar, with wine behind the counter.
Wine barGood for groups
00 Wines VGW Chardonnay 2$19
Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 245 reviews
Will & Flow
Brisbane City15 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Bar
Ages$12
Google rating 3.8 out of 5 from 255 reviews
La Boca Bar and Grill Brisbane
Brisbane City7 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Steakhouse cocktail bar, with wine behind the counter.
Cocktail barFamily friendly
NV Wildflower Prosecco | AU$14
Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 748 reviews
The Aviary Terrace Bar
Brisbane City8 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Bar. Open four days a week, until midnight on Wednesday nights.
Bar
Google rating 3.7 out of 5 from 59 reviews
Mr Percival's
Brisbane City15 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Bar. Open seven days, until 1am on Sunday nights.
Bar
Google rating 3.6 out of 5 from 1,521 reviews
Cicada Blu
Brisbane City9 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Bar. Open seven days.
Bar
Ages$12
Google rating 3.6 out of 5 from 163 reviews
Fix Restaurant and Wine Bar
Brisbane City6 min walkPrice level 3 of 4
Italian bar, with oysters, tacos and salad on the menu and most dishes $15.50 to $64.
Bar
Half Dozen (6)$38