Best Bars in Brisbane to visit!

Sip on endless drinks as you enjoy the bustling city of the Brisbane

Drinking amidst the sunny days and warm nights is one of Brisbane’s greatest past times. Offering an endless range of bars for the picking! Whether you are after a relaxing seaside joint or a lively bar perfect for a boogie, we’ve got it for you!

• Mr Percivals

  This bar will satisfy both your palette and your eyes, is a picture perfect hexagonal-shaped over-water bar. Sitting under the iconic Story Bridge, it offers incredible views of the city skyline. Many visitors come for the jaw-dropping view but stay for the aperitivo style menu and delicious drinks. Rocking a European beach club vibe, Mr Percivals is truly one of the city’s most unforgettable bars to visit!

• The Wet Deck

  Sunshine is a state of mind at the Wet Deck, with this bar offering an epic riverside view amidst luxurious sun lounges. Choose on your favourite cocktail found on the six-page drink menu, and set up in the sun, even visiting at sunset for an epic view of the region. This is great for those looking for a picture perfect drink spot with their partner or posse!

• The Gresham

  For those looking for something a bit stronger, head to the Gresham. Brisbane’s favourite whisky saloon, with the majority of its menu dedicated to whiskies, so popular it won the National Australian Bar of the Year in 2019. The bar highlights their old-world style inside their heritage-listed building with a chesterfield lounge and rich mahogany tables. It is in fact Queensland’s only heritage-listed pub, restoring this historical building with their brilliant menu of drinks and charming atmosphere.

• Netherworld

  Travel back to the 70s for one night when you visit this triple threat venue! A lively bar, a classic diner, and a retro arcade, Netherworld has a little something for everyone! Trade in your fancy drink for these classic nostalgic delights, enjoying a brew whilst playing Donkey Kong or Pac-Man! There are over 100 board games on offer, so drag along your group of friends and enjoy a night filled with laughs, burgers, and fun!

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Cameron Ward

Managing Director at Sightseeing Tours Australia

Cameron Ward turned his travel passion into a thriving Australian tourism business. Before he co-founded his own business, Sightseeing Tours Australia, he was enjoying being a Melbourne tour guide. Even now, Cameron delights in helping visitors from all around the world get the most out of their incredible Australian trip. You’ll see Cameron leading tours or writing about his favourite Australian places where he shares his local insights.