New York Minute Noosa Heads
Noosa HeadsPrice level 2 of 4
Cocktail bar, with burgers, chips and seafood on the menu.
Cocktail barLively
Sat$31
Google rating 4.9 out of 5 from 1,075 reviews
Queensland
Busy, lively bars in Queensland
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. Ranked by how well each venue fits, not by payment — MenuMap does not sell placement.
55 venues
Jimmy Wah's
Burleigh HeadsPrice level 4 of 4
Thai cocktail bar, with curry, oysters and seafood on the menu.
Cocktail barLively
Australian Wine List of the Year$25
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 1,771 reviews
Manny's Wine & Fish Burleigh Beach
Burleigh HeadsPrice level 4 of 4
Seafood cocktail bar, with seafood, burgers and chips on the menu.
Cocktail barCosyLively
2 Seafood Pasta + Bottle of Wine$70
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 753 reviews
La Playa Beach and Eats
Surfers ParadisePrice level 2 of 4
Cocktail bar, with cocktails, smoothies and spritz behind the counter.
Cocktail barLively
Sangria$13
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 3,229 reviews
Xenia Main Beach
Main BeachPrice level 4 of 4
Cocktail bar, with chips and ice cream on the menu. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions.
Cocktail barGood for groupsLively
Slow-Cooked Lamb$3
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 606 reviews
The Rusty Nail
IpswichPrice level 2 of 4
Cocktail bar, with small plates on the menu and coffee, cocktails and tea behind the counter.
Cocktail barLively
Vanilla Vodka$20
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 323 reviews
Mamasan
BroadbeachPrice level 4 of 4
Bar, with wine, cocktails and matcha behind the counter.
BarLively
125ml$36
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 1,235 reviews
Corbin's
MaroochydorePrice level 4 of 4
Cocktail bar, with wine behind the counter. Reviewers mention date nights.
Cocktail barRomanticLively
Glass$65
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 285 reviews
Symphony Hill Wines
BallandeanPrice level 4 of 4
Wine bar, with wine behind the counter.
Wine barLively
2016 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon$95
Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 132 reviews
Calypso Club
Cairns CityPrice level 3 of 4
Bar, with small plates, chips and dessert on the menu.
BarLively
Licor$43
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 239 reviews
Dining Car
Brisbane CityPrice 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
Fiume Rooftop Bar
Brisbane CityPrice 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
Naga
South BrisbanePrice level 4 of 4
Bar, with cocktails, spritz and mocktails behind the counter.
BarLively
Pink Thaigarita$26
Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 450 reviews
The Boom Boom Room
Brisbane CityPrice 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
The Church: Local Wine Project
BallandeanPrice level 4 of 4
Wine bar, with wine, natural wine and spritz behind the counter.
Wine barLively
View Wine Rosé 2$26
Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 37 reviews
Norman Hotel
WoolloongabbaPrice level 3 of 4
Seafood cocktail bar, with oysters, seafood and steak on the menu and most dishes $13.90 to $56.
Cocktail barOutdoor seatingLively
Garlic Bread v$9.90
Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 3,514 reviews
Kirra Beach House
CoolangattaPrice level 4 of 4
Seafood bar, with chips, roast and steak on the menu and most dishes $10 to $54.
BarLivelyGood for groups
Skin on Fries$12
Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 513 reviews
The Club Hotel
Bundaberg CentralPrice level 2 of 4
Seafood bar, with bbq, seafood and chips on the menu and most dishes $10 to $42.
BarCasualLively
Hot Honey Sesame Prawns$20
Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 816 reviews
Mr. Mista
Fortitude ValleyPrice level 2 of 4
Japanese cocktail bar, with cocktails, beer and mocktails behind the counter. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions.
Cocktail barGood for groupsLively
Cocktails$3
Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 378 reviews
Bert's Restaurant & Bar
Bundaberg CentralPrice level 4 of 4
Italian cocktail bar, with small plates, salad and dumplings on the menu and most dishes $13 to $39.
Cocktail barLively
Trio of Dips$13
Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 285 reviews
Shady Palms Cafe & Bar
Stones CornerPrice level 2 of 4
Mexican cocktail bar, with wings, bbq and chips on the menu and most dishes $1.50 to $14.50.
Cocktail barQuietCosy
Spicy Peri Peri$14.50
Google rating 4.2 out of 5 from 677 reviews
La Cucina + Bar
Port DouglasPrice level 4 of 4
Italian cocktail bar, with seafood and pasta on the menu and most dishes $25.50 to $44.50.
Cocktail barLively
Salmon Carpaccio$29.50
Google rating 4.1 out of 5 from 1,159 reviews
Flinders Street Wharves
Townsville CityPrice level 3 of 4
Seafood bar, with rice bowls, seafood and steak on the menu and most dishes $6 to $23.
BarLively
Edamame, Avocado$23
Google rating 4.1 out of 5 from 211 reviews
Pearls Bar
Main BeachPrice level 4 of 4
Seafood bar, with seafood, bbq and burgers on the menu and most dishes $13 to $39.
BarGood for groupsUpscale
Crumbed Coconut Prawns (I)$28
Google rating 4.2 out of 5 from 39 reviews
Code Cairns
Holloways BeachPrice level 4 of 4
Cocktail bar. Open five days a week, until 11pm on Sundays.
Cocktail barLivelyGood for groups
Google rating 5.0 out of 5 from 540 reviews
Melrose Restaurant & Rooftop Bar
BulimbaPrice level 4 of 4
Thai cocktail bar, with oysters, dumplings and salad on the menu and most dishes $13 to $42.
Cocktail barLively
Natural, Fresh Lime (3)$15
Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 978 reviews
Craft Brew House
BirkdalePrice level 4 of 4
Cocktail bar. Open five days a week, until midnight on Friday nights. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions.
Cocktail barGood for groupsLively
Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 535 reviews
Cedar & Pine Bar
WynnumPrice level 2 of 4
Wine bar. Reviewers mention sitting outside and big groups, birthdays and functions.
Wine barOutdoor seatingGood for groups
Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 591 reviews
The Junk Bar
New FarmPrice level 2 of 4
Cocktail bar. Open six days a week, until midnight on Friday nights. Reviewers mention the buzz in the room.
Cocktail barLivelyRomantic
The Junk Bar$49
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 527 reviews
El Camino Cantina Bowen Hills
Bowen HillsPrice level 4 of 4
Mexican cocktail bar, with bbq, tacos and steak on the menu and most dishes $18.50 to $41.
Cocktail barLively
Burrito$25
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 6,480 reviews
Miss Chief Bar & Eatery
Cairns CityPrice level 3 of 4
Bar, with dumplings, salad and banh mi on the menu and most dishes $5 to $27.
BarLivelyRomantic
Halloumi Banh Mi Bao Buns (2)$25
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 484 reviews
NOA Restaurant Cairns
Edge HillPrice level 2 of 4
Steakhouse wine bar, with eggs, chips and seafood on the menu and most dishes $3 to $7.
Wine barLivelyCasual
Gluten free bread +$3
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 1,823 reviews
Tatsu Ramen Gyoza Bar
Fortitude ValleyPrice level 2 of 4
Japanese bar. Open seven days.
BarLively
Lunch$30
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 1,147 reviews
The Garden Bar Bistro
Airlie BeachPrice level 3 of 4
Seafood cocktail bar, with seafood, burgers and chips on the menu and most dishes $2 to $38.
Cocktail barLively
Pan Seared Scallops (4) (GF, DF)$24
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 573 reviews
Bonita Bonita
Mermaid BeachPrice level 3 of 4
Cocktail bar. Open seven days.
Cocktail barLively
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 2,074 reviews
Buderim Distilling Co
MaroochydorePrice level 4 of 4
Cocktail bar. Open five days a week, until 11pm on Fridays. Reviewers mention coming for brunch or breakfast and the buzz in the room.
Cocktail barLively
Google rating 4.9 out of 5 from 173 reviews
Crafty Cargo Taphouse & Sports Bar
TorquayPrice level 2 of 4
Bar. Open five days a week, until 11pm on Fridays. Reviewers mention the buzz in the room.
BarLively
Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 200 reviews
Theo's Social Club
Noosa HeadsPrice level 4 of 4
Bar. Open five days a week, until midnight on Sunday nights.
BarLively
Google rating 4.9 out of 5 from 139 reviews
Spice Nightlife
Fortitude ValleyPrice level 4 of 4
Cocktail bar. Open four days a week, until 3am on Sunday nights.
Cocktail barLively
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 256 reviews
Pepe's Mexican Restaurant at Newmarket
NewmarketPrice level 2 of 4
Mexican bar. Open seven days. Reviewers mention how cosy the room is.
BarCosyRomantic
Step$3
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 2,987 reviews
El Camino Cantina South Bank
South BrisbanePrice level 4 of 4
Mexican cocktail bar, with bbq, tacos and steak on the menu and most dishes $18.50 to $41.
Cocktail barLively
Burrito$25
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 5,543 reviews
Hope and Anchor
PaddingtonPrice level 2 of 4
Bar. Open seven days, until midnight on Friday nights. Reviewers mention the buzz in the room.
BarLivelyCasual
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 816 reviews
Mariella Mexicantina
Peregian BeachPrice level 4 of 4
Cocktail bar. Open seven days, until 10pm on Fridays.
Cocktail barLively
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 512 reviews
House of Brews
Surfers ParadisePrice level 2 of 4
Cocktail bar. Open seven days, until midnight on Friday nights.
Cocktail barLively
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 2,838 reviews
Edgewater Dining and Lounge
Surfers ParadisePrice level 4 of 4
Seafood bar. Open seven days, until 10pm on Sundays.
BarUpscaleLively
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 1,790 reviews
The Fourth Monkey Cocktail Bar & Grill
South BrisbanePrice level 2 of 4
Cocktail bar. Open six days a week, until midnight on Friday nights.
Cocktail barLively
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 391 reviews
ConKaBar
Burleigh HeadsPrice level 2 of 4
Mexican cocktail bar, with eggs, breakfast and chips on the menu and most dishes $20 to $30.
Cocktail barLively
The Mexa Burrito$26
Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 137 reviews
Yorkers Bar
Noosa HeadsPrice level 4 of 4
Bar. Open two days a week, until midnight on Friday nights. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions.
BarGood for groupsLively
Google rating 5.0 out of 5 from 36 reviews
Osk Bar
North WardPrice level 4 of 4
Bar. Open five days a week, until midnight on Friday nights. Reviewers mention date nights and how cosy the room is.
BarCosyRomantic
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 167 reviews
Dark Red Wine Bar
Fortitude ValleyPrice level 2 of 4
Wine bar. Open five days a week, until 11pm on Saturdays. Reviewers mention the buzz in the room.
Wine barLivelyCosy
Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 93 reviews
Osbourne Hotel
Fortitude ValleyPrice level 2 of 4
Cocktail bar, with burgers, parma and steak on the menu.
Cocktail barGood for groupsOutdoor seating
Burgers$17
Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 1,924 reviews
IL MOLO Italian Kitchen & Bar
BulimbaPrice level 4 of 4
Italian bar, with pasta and pizza on the menu.
BarGood for groupsLively
Pizza PartyNot listed
Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 1,425 reviews
Maggie Choo
BroadbeachPrice level 4 of 4
Seafood cocktail bar, with dumplings, seafood and oysters on the menu.
Cocktail barLively
Kingfish (A)$14
Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 1,183 reviews
Aquila Cafe
Brisbane CityPrice level 2 of 4
Cocktail bar. Open five days a week.
Cocktail barLively
Google rating 4.4 out of 5 from 452 reviews