Naga
South Brisbane9 min walkPrice 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
South Brisbane, Queensland
Busy, lively bars in South Brisbane
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 South Brisbane. Ranked by how well each venue fits, not by payment — MenuMap does not sell placement.
23 venues
El Camino Cantina South Bank
South Brisbane4 min walkPrice 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
The Fourth Monkey Cocktail Bar & Grill
South Brisbane10 min walkPrice 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
Nostimo Restaurant Bar
South Brisbane6 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Bar. Open five days a week.
Bar
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 963 reviews
Big Roddy's Rippin' Rib Shack - South Brisbane
South Brisbane7 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Bar, with burgers, bbq and chips on the menu and most dishes $10 to $68.
Bar
For Beef Ribwich.$19.99
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 1,739 reviews
Tarbouche Mezza Bar
South Brisbane9 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Middle Eastern cocktail bar, with salad and souvlaki on the menu.
Cocktail bar
Mixed ShawarmaNot listed
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 889 reviews
Harajuku Gyoza South Bank
South Brisbane6 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Bar. Open seven days.
Bar
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 2,383 reviews
Popolo
South Brisbane9 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Italian bar, with pizza, seafood and pasta on the menu and most dishes $21 to $34.
Bar
Margherita$28
Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 2,051 reviews
Eden Garden Indian Restaurant
South Brisbane9 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Bar
Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 830 reviews
Two Yolks Brisbane
South Brisbane4 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Cocktail bar
Google rating 4.2 out of 5 from 353 reviews
La Lune Wine Co
South Brisbane7 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Seafood wine bar, with oysters, steak and rice bowls on the menu and most dishes $6 to $80.
Wine barCasualCosy
Mount Zero olives, lemon, thyme gf, v$10
Google rating 4.7 out of 5 from 413 reviews
Southbeach
South Brisbane5 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Cocktail bar. Open seven days, until 10pm on Sundays.
Cocktail bar
Google rating 4.1 out of 5 from 1,127 reviews
Next Door Kitchen and Bar
South Brisbane2 min walk
Wine bar
Google rating 3.9 out of 5 from 429 reviews
The Reserve Wine Bar
South Brisbane7 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Wine bar, with wine behind the counter.
Wine barUpscaleRomantic
Torbreck Vintners Wine Dinner 6$26
Google rating 5.0 out of 5 from 32 reviews
Russell Street Wine Bar
South Brisbane4 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Wine bar
Google rating 3.9 out of 5 from 24 reviews
The Margarita Bar
South Brisbane4 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Bar. Open seven days, until 10pm on Saturdays.
Bar
Google rating 3.7 out of 5 from 57 reviews
Bourbon Street
South Brisbane6 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Bar
Google rating 3.6 out of 5 from 620 reviews
Soleil Pool Bar
South Brisbane1 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Italian bar, with pizza, chips and burgers on the menu and most dishes $14 to $29. Reviewers mention big groups, birthdays and functions.
BarGood for groupsFamily friendly
Low Gluten Base +$4
Google rating 4.2 out of 5 from 130 reviews
Lina Rooftop
South Brisbane6 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Cafe cocktail bar, with share plates, pizza and steak on the menu and most dishes $6 to $33. Reviewers mention the view and how quiet it is.
Cocktail barQuiet
Feb Menu$17
Google rating 4.5 out of 5 from 2,224 reviews
The Terrace Rooftop Bar
South Brisbane7 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Korean cocktail bar, with salad and seafood on the menu. Reviewers mention the view and sitting outside.
Cocktail barOutdoor seating
Kimchi Tofu Poutine$25
Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 763 reviews
Southbank Beer Garden
South Brisbane5 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Seafood bar, with small plates, bbq and pizza on the menu and most dishes $13 to $27.
BarOutdoor seatingCasual
Wood fired garlic bread$13
Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 3,630 reviews