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With countless live music venues and an abundance of swanky, creative bars and clubs, Brisbane’s nightlife and entertainment scenes are buzzing.

Live music is best in either Fortitude Valley or the more eclectic suburb West End. Both areas boast big venues alongside small and loud quirky spaces. Catch live music at the Brisbane Powerhouse, the iconic Brisbane Jazz Club or The Hi-Fi.

Cool wine and cocktail bars like Bowery Bar and Laruche in Fortitude Valley, Super Whatnot and Rush in the city or The Lark in Paddington are just a few that have cemented Brisbane’s reputation for a deliciously exciting and creative bar scene.

Taking it easy is simple at one of Brisbane’s many boutique breweries or stylish relaxed venues like Archive, x&y Bar and Bar Alto. Dance the night away at Cloudland, Oh Hello, The Family or Ric’s Bar.

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Openair cinema, South Bank Canvas Club, Woolloongabba

WINE BARS Slide into your seat and sip the night away at one of

Brisbane’s many eclectic and interesting wine bars.

From cosy hole-in-the-wall types, to sleek and stylishly

designed award-winners, the Brisbane wine bar scene has

a sophisticated edge with each of the city’s urban villages

home to their own unique watering holes.

Try Canvas Cocktail and Wine Bar in Woolloongabba for

creative cocktails, extensive wine and boutique beer lists

and tapas. Claret House at Teneriffe, The Laneway in The

City or the Sling Lounge in West End are some of the other

must visit bars popping up all over Brisbane.

COMEDY VENUES Split your sides laughing in

Brisbane with a hilarious array of

live comedy act venues. Take to

the mic yourself, enjoy the fun at

the Brisbane Powerhouse free

comedy program called Livewired

or hit one of the city’s Comedy

Clubs. Some to try are the Sit Down Comedy Club at the Paddo Tavern or the Albion Comedy Club.

ALFRESCO FILMBrisbane’s delightful weather will ensure you stay outdoors well into the evening. Take full advantage of the glorious weather and bask in the fresh air during summer at the Moonlight Cinemas at New Farm Park or the Openair Cinema at South Bank.

LIVE & LOUDRIC’S BAR, FORTITUDE VALLEY

emerging music

THE HI-FI, WEST ENDtouring bands

BRISBANE POWERHOUSE, NEW FARMfree entertainment

BRISBANE JAZZ CLUB, KANGAROO POINTlive jazz

THE ZOO, FORTITUDE VALLEYindie rock

X&Y BAR, FORTITUDE VALLEYseven nights a week

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BRISBANE CITYBELGIAN BEER CAFÉ BRUSSELSEnjoy worldly beer in a friendly laid back setting. Cnr Edward & Mary St, Brisbane T 07 3221 0199 W belgianbeercafebrussels.com.au

BREW CAFÉ & WINE BARThis cool laneway bar serves up fine coffee and after dusk drinks. Lower Burnett Ln, Brisbane T 07 3211 4343 W brewgroup.com.au

THE CRITERION TAVERNThe perfect place to relax and have fun with friends. Cnr George & Adelaide Sts, Brisbane T 07 3221 7411 W criteriontavern.com.au

DRAGONFLYBoasting orient-inspired décor, mouth-watering cocktails and perfectly crafted dim sum. 235 Edward St, Brisbane T 07 3220 1477 W dragon-fly.com.au

E’CCO BARA chic small bar located on the fringe of the city. 510 Adelaide St, Brisbane T 07 3831 8461 W eccobistro.com

THE EXCHANGE HOTELBuilt in 1863, this hotel is one of Brisbane’s most iconic venues with a rooftop bar. Cnr Edward & Charlotte Sts, Brisbane T 07 3229 3522 W theexchange.com.au

FIREFLYThis bistro come bar is the ideal place for a casual drink. 275 George St, Brisbane T 07 3211 2162 W cicadagroup.com.au

FRIDAY’S BAR RESTAURANT CLUBA favourite with locals, this stylish yet relaxed bar is perched on the banks of the Brisbane River. 123 Eagle St, Riverside Centre, Brisbane T 07 3832 2122 W fridays.com.au

GRAND CENTRAL HOTELLocated beneath Central Station it is renowned for its heritage charm and vibrant atmosphere. 270 Ann St, Brisbane T 07 3220 2061 W grandcentralhotel.com.au

JADE BUDDHAOverlooking the river, this bar oozes modern Asian ambience. 1 Eagle St, Brisbane T 07 3221 2888 W jadebuddha.com.au

THE LANEWAYOffers an eclectic wine list and a worthy selection of boutique beers and ciders. 181 Mary St, Brisbane T 07 3229 2271 W urbanerestaurant.com

PINK PIANOThis one-of-a-kind boutique piano bar offers a unique atmosphere unlike any other. 97 Wickham St, Brisbane T 07 3832 9472 W pinkpiano.net

PORT OFFICE HOTELThis heritage listed hotel features several bars. Cnr Edward & Margaret Sts, Brisbane T 07 3221 0072 W portofficehotel.com.au

SURVEY CO. BURNETT LANE A laneway bar with a European vibe and open-air courtyard. 42 Burnett Ln, Brisbane

SUPER WHATNOTLittle laneway bar with craft beer, eclectic wines by the glass and a back bar worth exploring. 48 Burnett Ln, Brisbane T 07 3210 2343 W superwhatnot.com

TREASURY CASINO AND HOTELThe ultimate entertainment destination in the city’s finest heritage buildings. George St, Brisbane T 07 3306 8888 W treasurybrisbane.com.au

Brisbane’s Ultimate Entertainment

Destination

Call Treasury Casino & Hotel on 1800 506 889 or visit

www.treasurybrisbane.com.au to book a room, dine at our

restaurants or see what great promotions are on offer!

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ENTERTAINMENT & NIGHTLIFEZENBARIf you are after fresh Asian-influenced cuisine and drinks, this is the bar for you. Park Lvl, Post Office Square, 215 Adelaide St, Brisbane T 07 3211 2333 W zenbar.com.au

SOUTH BANKTHE FOX HOTELEnjoy a drink with a city view from the balcony. Cnr Hope & Melbourne Sts, South Brisbane T 07 3844 2883 W thefox.com.au

FRENCH MARTINISouth Bank’s new charcuterie, champagne and cocktail bar finds perfect balance between the accessible and the boutique. 6 Little Stanley St, South Brisbane T 07 3844 5541 W frenchmartini.com.au

THE PLOUGH INN TAVERNA grand pub in the heart of South Bank. Stanley St Plaza, South Bank T 07 3844 7777 W ploughinn.com.au

THE SHIP INNA street bar and beer garden with excellent menu options. Cnr Sidon & Stanley Sts, South Bank T 07 3844 8000 W theshipinn.com.au

WEST ENDARCHIVE BEER BOUTIQUE & BISTROGuaranteed to increase your levels of beer appreciation. 100 Boundary St, West End T 07 3846 6680 W archivebeerboutique.com.au

THE ENDA quirky new bar with a range of local and imported drinks and nineties décor. 73 Vulture St, West End

THE HI-FI BAROne of the loudest and liveliest night spots in West End. 125 Boundary St, West End T 1300 843 443 W thehifi.com.au

LYCHEE LOUNGEPremium cocktails with an inspiring food menu. 2/94 Boundary St, West End T 07 3846 0544 W lycheelounge.com.au

THE MELBOURNE HOTELThree unique dining areas, bars and an extensive wine cellar. 2 Browning St, West End T 07 3844 1571 W themelbournehotel.com.au

SLING LOUNGEOver 350 cocktails using the finest spirits and premium produce. 153 Boundary St, West End T 07 3255 3522 W slinglounge.com

UBER NIGHTCLUBImmerse yourself in the warm atmosphere of Uber. 100 Boundary St, West End T 07 3846 6680 W uber.net.au

WHITE LOTUS BARA boutique bar in the new Melbourne Hotel building situated in West End. 10 Browning St, West End T 07 3840 9811 W whitelotusbar.com.au

FORTITUDE VALLEYALHAMBRA LOUNGEAward-winning nightclub and lounge bar. 12 McLachlan St, Fortitude Valley T 07 3216 0226 W alhambralounge.com

ALLONEWORDA boutique nightspot swathed in style and intimacy. 188 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley W alloneword.com.au

BARSOMA LOUNGE BAR RESTAURANTA classy subdued atmosphere with fine food and cocktails. 4/22 Constance St, Fortitude Valley T 07 3252 9550 W barsoma.com

BLACK BEAR LODGE Offers a cool space to chill, drink and listen to great live music. 322 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley T 07 3252 4276 W blackbearlodge.com.au

THE BOWERYWidely known for the best cocktails in Brisbane. 676 Ann St, Fortitude Valley T 07 3252 0202 W thebowery.com.au

CLOUDLANDA stunningly designed bar and restaurant over four levels. 641 Ann St, Fortitude Valley T 07 3872 6600 W cloudland.tv

CRU BAR & CELLAROne of Brisbane’s best cellars with an award-winning wine list. 22 James St, Fortitude Valley T 07 3252 2400 W crubar.com

FAMILYThe best local and international DJs on four levels. 8 McLachlan St, Fortitude Valley T 07 3852 5000 W thefamily.com.au

FRINGE BARFringe Bar is home to distinctive events and delicious food and drinks. 766 Ann St, Fortitude Valley T 07 3252 9833 W fringebar.com.au

GLASS BAR & RESTAURANTThis bar is a smaller, ambient lounge-style venue. Cnr Brunswick & Berwick Sts, Fortitude Valley T 07 3252 0533 W glassjazz.com.au

HOTEL BRAVOLarge sweeping bar with fantastic cocktails. 455 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley T 07 3852 3533 W hotelbravo.com.au

LARUCHE BAR & SUPPERCLUBA decadent and elaborately designed bar and supperclub. 680 Ann St, Fortitude Valley T 07 3666 0880 W laruche.com.au

LIMES HOTEL ROOFTOP BAREnjoy sunset cocktails on the boutique hotel’s rooftop. 142 Constance St, Fortitude Valley T 07 3852 9000 W limeshotel.com.au

MANA BAREnjoy a drink while playing the latest video games. 420 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley T 07 3852 6767 W manabar.com.au

THE METState of the art entertainment complex on three levels. 256 Wickham St, Fortitude Valley T 07 3257 2557 W themet.com.au

OH HELLODance, live music, international and local acts with a design flair. 621 Ann St, Fortitude Valley W ohhello.com.au

PRESS CLUBA well known bar and live music venue. 339 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley T 07 3852 1216 W pressclub.net.au

RIC’S BARRock ‘n’ roll will have you scissor-jumping at this live music joint. 321 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley T 07 3666 0777 W ricsbar.com.au

SKY ROOMFirst class venue with first class drinks. Lvl 2, 234 Wickham St, Fortitude Valley T 07 3216 1323 W skyroom.com.au

THE TIVOLIAn icon of the Brisbane live music scene since 1917. 52 Costin St, Fortitude Valley T 07 3852 1711 W thetivoli.net.au

THE WICKHAMOne of the premier hotels and leading gay and lesbian venues in Queensland. 308 Wickham St, Fortitude Valley T 07 3852 1301 W thewickham.com.au

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X&Y BARKick back to live music seven nights a week. 648 Ann St, Fortitude Valley T 07 3257 1259 W xandybar.com.au

THE ZOOIconic live music venue with an endless line-up of gigs. 711 Ann St, Fortitude Valley T 07 3854 1381 W thezoo.com.au

ZURIA decadent lounge bar and dining experience. 1/367 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley T 0 7 3257 4999 W zuri.com.au

NEW FARM & TENERIFFETHE ALIBI ROOMPerch yourself on a stool at the window and enjoy a beer. 720 Brunswick St, New Farm T 07 3358 6133 W thealibiroom.com

BAR ALTOGreat food and a trendy place to meet for drinks overlooking the river. 119 Lamington St, New Farm T 07 3358 1063 W baralto.com.au

BITTER SUITE A ‘beer bistro’ focusing on local craft brews and serving Australian share plates. 75 Welsby St, New Farm T 07 3254 4426 W bittersuite.com.au

CLARET HOUSE & WINE BARThe wine list has been carefully hand-picked and tasted. 36 Vernon Tce, Teneriffe T 07 3257 0402 W clarethouse.com.au

GERTIE’S BAR & LOUNGEEnjoy a drink while you sit and watch the world go by listening to live jazz. 699 Brunswick St, New Farm T 07 3358 5088 W gerties.com.au

THE LONDON CLUBA short stroll from the Brisbane River where you can enjoy lunch, dinner and drinks. 38 Vernon Tce, Teneriffe T 07 3252 8188 W thelondonclub.com.au

SALONOver 150 amazing cocktails set in intimate chic ambience. Shop 5A, 110 Macquarie St, Teneriffe T 07 3252 3911

WATERLOO HOTELSpectacular art deco architecture with numerous cosy nooks to enjoy a drink. Cnr Ann St & Commercial Rd, Newstead T 07 3719 4100 W waterloohotel.com.au

CAXTON STREET & THE BARR ACKSCABIRIAFeatures an entire wall of wines, a luncheonette and oyster bar. 61 Petrie Tce, The Barracks, Petrie Terrace T 07 3368 2666 W thebarracks.info/cabiria

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CASABLANCABar and restaurant with a Latin influence. 52 Petrie Tce, Petrie Terrace T 07 3369 6969 W casablanca.com.au

THE CAXTON HOTELLocated near Suncorp Stadium, making it popular on game day. 15–17 Caxton St, Petrie Terrace T 07 3368 1944 W caxton.com.au

HOTEL LALocated in the Paddington hotspot of Caxton Street. 68 Petrie Tce (Cnr Caxton St), Petrie Terrace T 07 3368 2560 W hotella.com.au

MIRASOUL BAR DINING LOUNGEMore satisfying than a bar but less formal than a restaurant. 55 Caxton St, Petrie Terrace T 07 3367 1333 W mirasoul.com.au

PADDINGTON & ROSALIEBLUE ROOM CINEBAR

Brisbane’s pioneer spot for a box office and bar. Watch the latest movies in luxury. Lvl 1, 151 Baroona Rd, Rosalie T 07 3876 4566 W blueroomcinebar.com

THE LARK FOOD & DRINKA French art deco design, chilled vibe, great food and drinks. Shop 1, 267 Given Tce, Paddington T 07 3369 1299 W thelark.com.au

THE PADDINGTON TAVERNKnown as The Paddo, this venue has something for everyone. 186 Given Tce, Paddington T 07 3369 0044 W mcguireshotels.com.au

SIT DOWN COMEDY CLUBSee national and international performers plus the comedians of tomorrow. 186 Given Tce, Paddington T 07 3369 4466 W standup.com.au

MILTON & PARK ROADREGATTA HOTELOn Coronation Drive overlooking the Brisbane River. 543 Coronation Dr, Toowong T 07 3871 9595 W regattahotel.com.au

XXXX ALE HOUSE, BREWERY TOURS & VISITOR CENTREExperience an Australian icon up close. Cnr Black & Paten Sts, Milton T 07 3361 7597 W xxxxbrewerytour.com.au

KELVIN GROVETHE NORMANBY HOTEL

This revamped historic hotel oozes an energetic sense of fun. 1 Musgrave Rd, Red Hill T 07 3831 3353 W thenormanby.com.au

K ANGAROO POINTPINEAPPLE HOTELAward-winning steakhouse, with bars and function rooms. 706 Main St, Kangaroo Point T 07 3393 1111 W pineapplehotel.com.au

THE STORY BRIDGE HOTELThis historic hotel is one of Brisbane’s favourites. 200 Main St, Kangaroo Point T 07 3391 2266 W storybridgehotel.com.au

WOOLLOONGABBA & EAST BRISBANECANVAS CLUBThis small cocktail bar buzzes in the thriving Gabba Village precinct. 16B Logan Rd, Woolloongabba T 07 3891 2111 W canvasclub.com.au

CHALK HOTELCocktails, premium beers and wines from around the globe. 735 Stanley St, Woolloongabba T 07 3896 6565 W chalkhotel.com.au

BULIMBA & HAWTHORNEOXFORD 152A local hotspot, bar and restaurant. 152 Oxford St, Bulimba T 07 3899 2026 W oxfod152.com.au

ASCOT & HAMILTONBREAKFAST CREEK HOTEL

Beers off the wood, world famous steaks set in five dining areas. 2 Kingsford Smith Dr, Albion T 07 3262 5988 W breakfastcreekhotel.com

BYBLOS BAR & RESTAURANTAn ideal location for a quiet dinner, a celebratory cocktail or a special event. Portside Wharf, 39 Hercules St, Hamilton T 07 3268 2223 W byblosbar.com.au

HAMILTON HOTELIconic hotel built in 1865 offers delectable food, beverages and entertainment in a trendy atmosphere. 442 Kingsford Smith Dr, Hamilton T 07 3268 7500 W hamiltonhotel.com.au