Joanna James
Brisbane has no shortage of nightlife and the plethora of stylish and suave city bars, provide the perfect hotspots in which to enjoy great drinks and food till late.
Apart from being a fantastic place to have drinks and a fun night out with friends, the Brooklyn Standard is also one of the best spots to enjoy live music. This American themed underground venue located on Eagle Lane is within easy reach of Brisbane hotel accommodation in the city. Here you will find live music from blues to jazz, six nights out of seven, the perfect accompaniment to your cocktail concoctions or choice of whiskey. A night out at the Brooklyn Standard can include trying out Brooklyn lager, chatting with friends and then talking to the dance floor. While you will find table pretzels free for you to snack on, there is an in house menu as well with cheeseburger and fries, southern fried chicken burger and Yankee hotdog amongst the choices on offer.
The perfect spot to hangout with friends after work or after a long day of meetings or sightseeing, the Riverbar & Kitchen is owned by Matt Moran, a well known celebrity chef. Overlooking the river and located on Riparian Plaza, the venue is walking distance from many city properties like Oaks Charlotte Towers. What you will find here is a chilled-out ambience and some distinctive Queensland style interior design that sets the ideal stage to sample a range of beers, cocktails and wines. All-day dining is also on offer along with a variety of dishes including wood-fired oven pizza.
Surrounded by amazing Brisbane city views, the Eleven Rooftop Bar can be found on Ann Street in the Fortitude Valley area. Aptly located on a rooftop on the 11th floor, this all-day dining venue has a delicious selection of drinks available at its bar where you can sample everything from a Simkhada Sangria to an Apple Pie Martini. The setting is ideal for those looking to have early evening drinks, a dinner with friends or if you just want to chillax the night away.
If you are a whiskey connoisseur or are curious about the wonderful world of whiskey, then Cobbler in Brisbane is the place for you! Located in the West End, this intimate bar features an amazing range of over 400 whiskies (yes more than 400!) from countries the world over be it Australia, America, Ireland, Scotland or Japan. If you are a newbie to whiskey, fear not, for the staff here are quite knowledgeable and will help you in the selection process. There's also a range of cocktails, tequila and beer for non-whiskey drinkers.
Another bar in the heart of the city, Super Whatnot can be found near the Queen Street Mall. While this laneway bar may be relatively small in size, the atmosphere and drinks on offer are super indeed, with patrons getting a chance to select from cool cocktails, craft beer and fine wines too. It is a great place for a small group to meet up and enjoy drinks while on a bar hopping adventure.
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