Brisvegas was Australia’s first city to come up with the solution of specific nightlife precincts. Of course it would be: its status as a party town is legendary. But here are some of the individual places to start your memorable night out, whether within “the zone” or plotting a more singular path. Don’t forget to take your ID with you!
Fans of live music lap up the broad programme of Australian and international acts across all genres here. Have a great night out in a former hangar with a top-class sound system in a venue founded by an Aussie rock veteran. Head for the cool beer garden between bands.
Decide between the traditional pub serving its beers “off the wood” or the Rum Bar offering over 500 rums from all over the world including numerous premium versions at this famed building that’s a handsome example of Brisbane’s hospitality heritage.
Beer, music and loads of free pretzels are what keeps the energy levels high at this Brooklyn-inspired cellar venue. A great night out here will definitely involve live music — every night it’s open — amidst an enthusiastic crowd up for fun in a relaxed, cosy atmosphere.
Enjoy top cocktails or fine rums and whiskies in the setting of this handsome heritage building where the rich fittings testify to its former life as a historic bank. For a smart evening out or intimate date in the Drawing Room, it’s the tip for sophisticated nightowls.
Famed Aussie pub bonhomie and a modern industrial feel merge at this beloved venue where the local brewery is the centrepiece of a vibrant and popular spot for socialising below Story Bridge. Head out to try Brisbane’s own beer, all the better for the riverside location.
Curl up on an outdoor chesterfield on the terrace with film-worthy views of the river and bridge, or feel an equal Hollywood glamour inside where the décor is definitely luxurious and contemporary even when the upmarket cocktails channel the spirit of Prohibition.