Bars Brisbane | The Weekend Edition

Fire up the foodie signal – comic-book-inspired bar 1st Edition opens in Fortitude Valley

02 Dec 2021

It's time to don our secret identities and slip into our spandex costumes – all superheroes are urged to seek out 1st Edition, The Valley's brand-new comic–book–inspired bar and eatery. Tucked away in an out-of-the-way location in California Lane, 1st Edition is drawing inspo from the pages of comics and graphic novels for its range of punchy plates and tongue-tantalising tipples. Hop in the Batmobile, jump in the Quinjet or make like Spider-Man and swing through for a visit ... more

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Head to Teneriffe joint, Rita’s Tequila and Taqueria, for mezcal, margaritas and playful non-Mexican cuisine

25 Nov 2021

We're calling it now – this summer will be the season of margaritas. Give us agave in abundance, all the citrus juice we can handle and a silly amount of salt and we'll be content. Rita's Tequila and Taqueria – the new bar and eatery from the spaghetti-slinging Siffredi's crew – is making margaritas galore at its location at the base of the Australian Mercantile Land & Finance Woolstores on Vernon Terrace in Teneriffe. In addition to mouth-watering riffs on the zingy cocktail staple, expect a playful take on Mexican snacks (including braised roo tail tacos and raw tuna tostadas) and some breezy street-side ambiance. more

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Raise the roof – Valley Hops Brewing unveils its sun-soaked brewhouse and bar

25 Nov 2021

Brisbane has craft breweries popping up everywhere these days, from the backstreets of suburban industrial estates to the gently lapping banks of the Brisbane River. Up until now, every craft-beer maker has been more or less earthbound, with tanks firmly secured to terrestrial foundations. Valley Hops Brewing is taking the art of beer making to new heights, literally – its newly opened brewhouse and bar sits several levels above terra firma on the roof of Fortitude Valley icon Cloudland. Boasting a vantage point above the nightlife precinct's heaving streets and a range of brews inspired by The Valley's people, places and moments in time, Valley Hops is a novel addition to Brisbane's bar scene and is shaping up to be a popular destination for summertime sipping. more

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Brewtide, Albion’s new craft-beer brewery, bar and cellar, starts pouring at Craft’d Grounds

25 Nov 2021

Albion's dining and lifestyle precinct Craft'd Grounds has been touted as a year-defining arrival for Brisbane's hospitality scene. Our excitement levels have grown with every drip-fed announcement of Craft'd Grounds' residents. With a brewery, bottle shop, coffee roaster, restaurant and deli all on the cards, we found ourselves wondering how it was all meant to fit. Well, our questions have been partly answered with the soft opening of Brewtide, a craft-beer brewery, taphouse and cellar that is championing local output and independent alcohol makers from across the country. If you've been champing at the bit to drink deeply from Brewtide's frosty schooners, here is your first chance. more

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Mitchelton bar The Woods expands with secretive cocktail parlour, The Bothy, and a new bottle-shop extension

18 Nov 2021

If you go down to The Woods today, you're sure of a big surprise. The beloved Mitchelton-based neighbourhood haunt has made a few new additions to its Blackwood Street residence in recent months, expanding its footprint by opening an intimate cocktail bar and an expertly curated bottle-shop next door to its existing boozer. With craft beer, wine, spirits, cocktails, lunch and dinner all catered for under one roof, The Woods is setting the standard for what a suburban watering hole is capable of. more

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Savour masala koftas, barramundi paratha pockets and Thai mango martinis at Teneriffe newcomer Aji

18 Nov 2021

Stroll along Vernon Terrace these days and you'll find the leafy Teneriffe promenade flush with enticing eating options, from long-standing favourites like Beccofino and Zero Fox to fresh faces like Unbearable Bagels and Rita's Tacos & Tequila. The heaving hospitality hub shows no sign of boiling over, with newcomer Aji keeping the pot simmering with its injection of spice-infused nosh and zippy cocktails. more

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It’s Still A Secret turns the lights on at its 70s-inspired South Brisbane music venue and bar

04 Nov 2021

What might have been a secret before is confidential no more – It's Still A Secret, the sibling of Woolloongabba sipping spot Can You Keep A Secret is officially opening to the public this Friday November 5. The live-music venue and bar will be celebrating its launch with a three-day program jam-packed with song and revelry, transforming its South Brisbane locale into a hub of good tunes and good times. We were lucky enough to get a sneak peek inside the antique-filled venue ahead of this weekend's festivities. more

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New-wave wines, beers and snacks are served at Brighton watering hole Willow Neighbourhood Bar

04 Nov 2021

Every community needs a coffee spot to call its own. That has – and will continue to be – a necessity. But what about a neighbourhood watering hole? Surely afternoon knock-offs are as integral to our weekly ritual as our morning caffeine constitutional. The coastal northern suburb of Brighton has long been overshadowed by its neighbouring hubs Sandgate and Redcliffe, with only a handful of local post-dusk destinations situated within easy walking distance to call its own. The team behind Willow Coffee + Pantry has taken it upon itself to add to the suburb's nighttime offering, expanding its footprint and menu to become dreamy drinkery Willow Neighbourhood Bar. With a selection of shareable snacks and a range of tastebud-tantalising tipples available, Willow is now perfectly suited to cater to the morning crowd and evening outings. more

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Graffiti-coated eatery Mr Wabi brings theatrical tipples and Asian-inspired eats to Burnett Lane

14 Oct 2021

Sips of ambrosial cocktails, bites of aromatic fare, a come-as-you-are approachability and vibes you long to recapture – that's the experience the team at Mr Wabi looks to provide. The brand-new resident of Burnett Lane in The City opened last week, introducing wanderers to its zestful Asian-inspired offering and street-art adorned interior. Seeking a new Friday night destination with a bit of verve? Keep your eyes peeled for the glow of neon-pink emanating from within Mr Wabi's lively locale. more

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Get the first look at Fables – the Princess Theatre’s fairy tale-inspired cafe and bar

30 Sep 2021

Attention all live-music fans – this weekend, after many months of patient waiting, iconic Woolloongabba landmark the Princess Theatre will officially celebrate its reopening as Brisbane's newest music mecca. Before it opens the doors to its revitalised state-of-the-art performance auditorium, the Princess Theatre crew has given locals a glimpse at its street-facing bar, cafe and function spaces. Fables Bar & Cafe quietly opened last week, showing off a whimsical interior that offers a taste of the magic and fantasy that has been instilled throughout via the intensive renewal project. Take a look inside ... more

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Sample juicy drops at After Dark – Newstead’s pop-up wine bar and snack spot

30 Sep 2021

If you ask us, our post-work knock-off is sometimes just as important as our morning jolt. We've all got a local coffee spot, so why not a go-to wine bar, too? After Dark Wine is a brand-new pop-up wine bar looking to transform caffeine dispensaries into vino joints after sunset. The concept, operated by a hot-shot sommelier and hospitality veteran duo, kicked off earlier this month at Newstead's Masters St Coffee, serving up a finely curated menu of vino, charcuterie and cheese. It's already been well received by the local community, giving hope to the possibility of more pop-ups in the future. Here's what you can expect ... more

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Bringin’ the heat – say bienvenidos to the new-look cocktail spot Southbeach

23 Sep 2021

Summer is coming, folks. Soon we'll all be seeking out shady spots to soak up some rays with an icy cocktail in hand. When we want to party in the city when the heat is on, we like to do it near water – and the recently revamped Southbeach looks to be a prime spot for relaxed revelry. Boasting a blend of colourful Miami vibes and chic Palm Springs aesthetics, Southbeach has the look and feel of a breezy tropical beach club. Throw in a range of tantalising bites and specialty cocktails and you got all the makings of a heat-beating oasis. more

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Boutique bars – where to quench your (cocktail) thirst after your Shop BNE City spending spree

17 Sep 2021

Sips, snacks and shopping sprees – this is a bang-on description of a dreamy weekend, if you're asking The Weekend Edition team. Luckily for us (and you!), The City's annual weekend-long shopping event Shop BNE City is popping up from September 24–26 and is bringing with it some killer discounts. So that you can have a well-deserved break from bargain hunting during the much-anticipated weekend, we have rounded up some of our favourite spots in The City to throw back a cocktail (or two) – you're going to need to rehydrate after all that shopping! more

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The Death & Taxes crew opens Dr. Gimlette, a brand-new cocktail bar that is nailing the classics

16 Sep 2021

How does a revered hospitality group follow up on the opening of one of Brisbane's best bars? It goes bigger and brighter! Last week the brains behind Burnett Lane whisky and cocktail bar Death & Taxes opened Dr. Gimlette – a suave sipping spot nestled within a heritage-listed space on Edward Street. Boasting a world-class team of shakers and stirrers, a bevy of balanced cocktails, outstanding old-world wines, shelves upon shelves of spirits, two roaming martini carts, and a touch of theatricality, Dr. Gimlette offers everything a cocktail bar should have and more. more

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Buone notizie! Italian Street Kitchen by Isabella has expanded to West Village

16 Sep 2021

It seems like West Village adds a new element to its blossoming dining offering almost every month. In 2021 alone the West End lifestyle precinct has welcomed the arrivals of Beirut Bazaar, Cheeky Poké Bar, Harris Farm Markets, Betty's Burgers and Ichiban Sushi – and the procession is set to continue right up until year's end. Italian Street Kitchen fired up the pizza oven at its brand-new West Village location last week, quickly snaring the senses of locals and curious wanderers with its menu of regional Italian delights and aperitivo-style sips. The spacious eatery and bar is 'la ciliegina sulla torta' ('the icing on the cake') for West Village's hospitality roster – adding a dash of relaxed piazza-style dining to one of Brisbane's booming hubs. more

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Step inside The Tailors – Woolloongabba’s new Cuban-inspired cocktail joint and jazz bar

16 Sep 2021

Woolloongabba's famed Logan Road cul-de-sac is abuzz with activity these days, with one of the area's most-beloved operators injecting the storied hospitality strip with some vim and vitality courtesy of two new drinking spots. Last week the crew behind Canvas Club, Electric Avenue and the recently opened Mr. Badger's added another nightspot to its portfolio in the shape of The Tailors – a slick speakeasy specialising in Central and South American-inspired cocktails, live music and intimate vibes. more

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Seek out Bodega – Toowoomba’s new secret grungy good time bar

09 Sep 2021

We're suckers for secret sipping spots – give us a hidden door and an out-of-the-way location and we're all in. Next time you're in Toowoomba, head to the Walton Stores laneway and look for signs pointing to Bodega – a brand-new drinkery and music venue tucked away behind a New York deli-style shopfront. more

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Get the first look at Hey Chica! – the new social club bringing Havana street-party vibes to The Valley

09 Sep 2021

If you happen to be walking down Brunswick Street Mall next Friday September 17 and you hear the sound of trumpets, bongos and percussion reverberating along the strip, don't stress – you're not imagining things. That is simply the sound of the riotous celebrations marking the official opening night of Hey Chica!, Fortitude Valley's brand-new drinking, dining and dancing destination. The latest venture from the team behind Lefty's Music Hall is a paean to the party culture of Cuba – a raucous hub of revelry that is as close as you'll get to the street festivals of Havana without boarding a plane. more

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The Canvas Club crew unveils Mr Badger’s, Woolloongabba’s new deli, sandwich and pizza bar

02 Sep 2021

It's a great time to be a Woolloongabba resident. In the past 12 months the inner-south suburb has welcomed the likes of Little G, Easy Times Brewing Co., Butterfly and Mac From Way Back to its cadre of eateries – cementing the Logan Road cul-de-sac and its immediate surrounds as a hub of diverse dining options. The crew behind two of the strip's most beloved watering holes, Canvas Club and Electric Avenue, is tripling its presence in the area this Friday September 4 with the opening of brand-new family-friendly deli and bar Mr Badger's. Taking a charming throwback approach to hospitality, Mr Badger's will be slinging a menu of stacked sandwiches, grab-and-go pastries, plates of gourmet cheese and meats, Detroit-style pizzas, and bottled cocktails – all while paying tribute to the area's legacy as a tramway nexus via a seriously creative interior decor. more

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Sandgate welcomes the arrival of community-focused local Bluenose Betty

02 Sep 2021

On paper, it's easy to list what makes a solid suburban watering hole. Great drinks are a must and a solid food menu is also essential. The ambience has to be on point, with a decor that is stylish but approachable. Oh, and the staff has to be friendly, too – that's non-negotiable. Although this set of criteria is easy to list, nailing each and every one of them is more of an art, rather than a science. The crew behind new Sandgate drinkery Bluenose Betty seem to have struck a perfect balance, offering the right mix of essential and intangible qualities – quickly become a community favourite. Read on to see how they did it ... more