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Amazing Grub And Grog: 8 Epic Bars In Brisbane You Need to Visit

Eat, drink and be merry. Many of us have heard this quote used countless times and even used ourselves it to promote a good time. Nonetheless, good drink and delicious food makes one’s experience infinitely more enjoyable. As such, this list of truly incredible bars in Brisbane have excelled in providing guests with both delightful food and drinks. You know you are in for a good time when an establishment puts in as much effort in its drinks menu as it’s food. Forget about getting ready for a scrumptious meal in Brisbane, with nowhere to go. On a side-note, we are assuming that day drinking is of course, completely acceptable, right?

Brisbane

BlackBird
What could be better on a sunny day than a burger, a cold beer and the Story Bridge sight from Blackbird - KKDay Amazing Grub And Grog: 8 Epic Bars In Brisbane You need to visit
via Blackbird Restaurant and Bar Facebook page

Let’s begin somewhere which has one of the most iconic views of the Story Bridge. Blackbird is an upscale restaurant and bar spanning two levels. You’ll see grand and bold Blackbird as you imagine the opulence and luxury of The Great Gadsby. The lower level hosts the restaurant serving expertly prepared food which decadence is reflected through the atmosphere of the place. Complete your gormandism with the pairing of some of their premium wines to your courses of caviar and Wagyu ribeye.

However, the star of the show here is the Blackbird Bar, above the restaurant. It is an open concept space stretching out into the verandahs for guests to enjoy the river breeze as they dine. In fact, they have a luxuriously tempting bar food menu and their selection of cocktails, spirits and wines leaving no cask untapped. They have unashamedly created a haven for you to imbibe with abandon ensuring you will not leave one of the most lavish bars in Brisbane hungry and wanting.

Libertine
The French-Vietnamese cuisine at Libertine is a fine example of when opposites attract - KKDay Amazing Grub And Grog: 8 Epic Bars In Brisbane You Need to Visit
via Libertine Restaurant and Bar Facebook page

Libertine is an outstanding example of when two vastly different cultures creates something magical. The interesting mix of their French-Vietnamese cuisine leaves your tastebuds wanting more and your tummy so very satisfied. Couple that with their extensive drinks list for a meal to remember. Furthermore, the decor of vibrant, busily wallpapered walls and large ornate chandeliers is reminiscent of an old Parisan parlour. The tasselled lanterns and floral curtains add to the overall effect as well.

The restaurant created the perfect introduction to their food so experiencing a unique fusion cuisine does not have to be daunting. Allow the team to satiate your hunger with their best dishes as you select from a five to ten course banquet menu. Unfortunately, drinks are not included in the set. As such, this is a great opportunity to try their signature cocktails such as Spice Sidecar, a chilli-lemon-mint concoction, or a Pink Lychee Cosomo, a lychee-cranberry mix. You cannot deny Libertine’s appeal to both foodies and alcohol connoisseurs alike. It certainly is a proud example of bars in Brisbane.

Canvas Club
Cocktails and Tapas, never a more delicious combination at Canvas Club - KKDay Amazing Grub And Grog: 8 Epic Bars In Brisbane You Need to Visit
via Canvas Club Facebook page

The Canvas Club is first and foremost one of the more creative bars in Brisbane. Their delicious tapas menu is a happy bonus. This bar, although hidden in the city-side suburb of Woolloongabba, served locals since 2010. Take a moment to appreciate the restored wood panels, hand drawn murals, and hanging greenery as you step into the rustic venue. Follow that with a peek into a clean modern room done in darker colours and velvet furnishings. You can depend on Canvas to offer up some of the best cocktails this side of the river, despite the contrasting decor.

Next, choose from a myriad of cocktails from Motel Mexicola, a grapefruit-lavender-tea-egg-white potion, to Chubby Rain, a coconut-mango-orange-bitters-cinnamon bomb. All the other options are just as adventurous. Traditionalists will however be quite pleased with their vast spirits selection. One cannot forget their beer and wine selection as well. There is simply no excuse not to get appropriately buzzed at Canvas Club. Of course, their tapas banquet is the perfect solution to sopping up all that alcohol. So grab a bunch of your best mates and head to Canvas for awesome food, drinks and company.

Brisbane Cocktail Brewery Tour
Cruise and cocktails on the Brisbane River - KKDay Amazing Grub And Grog: 8 Epic Bars In Brisbane You Need to Visit
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Cocktail cruises take bar hopping to a whole new level. Consequently, hop on a high-speed boat and sail down the river. Then hopping off to visit some of the more iconic bars in Brisbane. If spending time on the water while getting pleasantly buzzed appeals to you, this activity will definitely fill your cup . Hop on the cruise at the Botanic Gardens River Hub and enjoy the scenic city scape as you make your way down river with a cocktail in hand.

You will make all of three stops during this trip. Each stop will enable you and your posse to imbibe in some delectable concoctions at a number of popular river-side bars. The tour may take you to Mary Mae’s, a Louisiana-inspired bar, or Will and Flow, an over-water bar at the North bank of the river. Perhaps, you’ll pop into Fiume Rooftop Bar with its infinity pool and LA vibes, or La Mexicana, a street-food pop-up with smashing margaritas. The choice is theirs and you are simply along for the drunken ride. Moreover, each venue offers some delicious food to accompany your drink selection. Why not make it a food tour as well and sample some of what these celebrated establishments have to offer?

Gold Coast

Dracula’s CABARET
Enjoy dinner, a blood bagged a show at Dracula's Cabaret - KKDay  Amazing Grub And Grog: 8 Epic Bars In Brisbane You Need to Visit
via Dracula’s Cabaret Facebook page

Dracula’s Cabaret is a Gold Coast institution. For good reason too. Dracula’s is so much more that just another bar as one of the best adult entertainment venues around. Although technically, it cannot really be classified under bars in Brisbane. Despite that, it serves up some creative, photo-op worthy and ghoulish cocktails for your consumption.

Enter the realm of sex, rock and roll, and comedy when you dine and watch at Dracula’s. You will be entranced by strong vocals in addition to holding your breath at some death-defying acrobatics. Perhaps, the sexy burlesques dances will get you a little hot under the collar too. As a result, a night at Dracula’s is certainly not a kid-friendly one. The interesting range of cocktails such as The Liquid Lobotomy, an apple-lemon-Jagermeister tincture, and Comatose, a lychee-red bull-lemon potion, just to name a couple only cements this fact. Equally importantly, a three-course dinner is included with your ticket. All that is left for you to do is eat, drink and enjoy the show.

Mr P.P.’s Deli and Rooftop
Enjoy a breezy lunch at Mr P.P.'s - KKDay   Amazing Grub And Grog: 8 Epic Bars In Brisbane You Need to Visit
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Mr P.P.’s has a perfectly clean story behind its moniker, despite sounding like a little boy’s nickname for his little boy. The establishment is housed in the homestead of Southport’s first Postmaster General, Mr P.P. Agnew. He was a pillar of the community and an avid entertainer. Mr P.P.’s honours their namesake by adorning his creations on their walls and ensuring all guests are fostered by the feel of community.

The locale is split into three sections, The Rooftop, Percy’s Bar, and The Laneway and Garden. Each holds their own appeal and serves up the same scrumptious menu of antipasto, artisan pizzas and moreish pastas. Notwithstanding, the famous cocktails which draw the crowds from around the region. Take a sip of Spicy Mama, a Jalapeño-Pineapple-lime brew or slug some Summer Lovin, a coconut-pineapple-lime delight. Enjoy from The rooftop as you take in a broad view of the colourful Southport landscape, or enjoy some cosy dining in The Laneway and Garden. Alternatively, hit up Percy’s bar to appreciate the vintage decor while inspecting Mr PP’s artwork surrounding the room. Visit Mr P.P.’s for some laidback Gold Coast classics before considering all the bars in Brisbane.

Sandbar
Seafood and cocktails at Sandbar - KKDay Amazing Grub And Grog: 8 Epic Bars In Brisbane You Need to Visit
via Sandbar Facebook page

One supposes Sandbar got its name as its just across the road from the famous Surfers Paradise Beach, and not because the bar is made of sand. Rest assuredly, it is not. This beach-side establishment is open for breakfast through to dinner. Although, don’t try to persuade them to serve you a brekky beer. Their breakfast menu is simple, wholesome and reflective of many a local Australian cafe. 

Similarly, you can expect crowd favourites such as pizzas, chicken parms, and seafood platters for lunch and dinner. However, their quirky range of craft beers and signature cocktails might just tip the scales from boring cafe to hip hangout. Incidentally, include their penchant for live music and throwing a good party and you might be convinced they are the cool cousin to your local eatery. Just like Batman, what starts out in the day as a clean cut, straight apple, at night turns into an unpredictable (beer) crusader with tricks up its sleeves. This one might just make the cut as far as unassuming bars in Brisbane go.

The Loose Moose
Canadian pub food and craft beers at its best at The Loose Moose - KKDay  Amazing Grub And Grog: 8 Epic Bars In Brisbane You Need to Visit
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Be prepared as a stuffed moose head mounted behind the bar greets you when you step into The Loose Moose. After all, one cannot be surprised to see that given the venues’s name. The Loose Moose is a warm, industrialised brick and woods bar serving up equally warm, comforting food. Their menu is varied and certainly not aimed at someone watching their weight. You get to indulge in deliciousness such as pulled pork nachos, buffalo wings, pork ribs and southern fried chicken.

Naturally, you are right to assume that selecting between such indulgent food is a tough job. However, that is until you peruse their detailed and highly extensive drinks menu. Their cocktail range is nothing to sneeze at even though they profess to be a crafts beer and whiskey establishment. Furthermore, they have some incredible weekday promotions to sweeten the deal. Assuming you are not already making dinner plans there. Perhaps, you can be convinced if you knew there are live music performances on Sundays. The Loose Moose can undeniably be considered a stand up example of bars in Brisbane.

 


Improving on your already awesome trip to Brisbane and Gold Coast might be tough. Nevertheless, inject some incredible memories (or lack thereof ) to your holidays by visiting any of these grub and grog wonderlands. Granted, excess drinking is never encouraged but a sampling of the plethora of Australian craft beers and cocktails is definitely recommended. Naturally, the bars listed above might just help you with that. Remember to head to KKDay for more kick-ass activities to do around South-East Queensland!