Best New Bars in Brisbane 2023 From laneway cocktails bars and microbreweries to glamorous art deco lounges and rooftops, the best bars to open in Brisbane in 2023: Nok Nok BNE A tiny elegant tropical-themed bar tucked away behind an arched green door with brass knocker more The Shed A charming teahouse by day, cocktail bar by night, in an historic red-doored shed tucked away down a laneway. more Archer Brewing A mega microbrewery located in a landmark re-purposed World War II hangar with a bar made from an Ansett 727 more The Nixon Room A stunning intimate little bar annexed to Essa Restaurant and with a separate entrance down a fig-lined laneway more Ardo's Wine Bar The secret little San Sebastian-inspired wine bar found tucked away in a Newstead side street more Caxton Street Brewing Co A new microbrewery has opened its doors on Brisbane's iconic Caxton Street, brewing fresh beer & slinging burgers more Bar Rosa A buzzy elegant Italian bar and eatery serving wine and outstanding food and opposite the Queensland Museum more Hamsa Room An exotic little 22-seater bar with a Middle-Eastern flavoured snack menu in a heritage-listed shop in Paddington more Future Magic Brewing Co A convivial suburban microbrewery tucked away in an industrial side street, serving cool beers & hot pizza more The Copacabana Club A secret garden bar inspired by a famous New York Nightclub, where European beer garden meets New York rooftop more Hiker Brewing A cavernous, industrial-style brewhouse and tap room found tucked away in the back streets of Salisbury more Ruby, My Dear A groovy Japanese-inspired vinyl bar and jazz cafe from two Brisbane hospitality veterans, located on a corner more Patio A convivial open plan neighbourhood bar from the Range Brewing folks, bringing craft beer, delectable pizza more Sunsets Rooftop A stunning desert-themed oasis with Mediterranean-style restaurant and bar perched on top of a residential tower more Working Title Brew Co Working Title Brew Co is now open in Newstead pouring a range of fresh brews served alongside inspired bar bites more The Gatsby A jaw-dropping opulent cocktail and wine bar evoking the splendour and glamour of the 1920's more Ardo's Wine Bar A charming San Sebastian-inspired wine bar in a fairylit garden courtyard setting more Babylon Garden A stunning al fresco Mediterranean-style bar, cascading over 2 levels in a prime waterfront location more Antico A gorgeous Italian-inspired cocktail bar inhabiting a character-filled split-level space in Brisbane's oldest lane more Hip Hops Brewers A massive, industrial-style craft brewery and bar on Brisbane's northside, boasting an impressive 21 taps more The Tax Office The stunning 'casual' ground floor bar in Fortitude Valley's refurbished historic landmark GPO building more Flying Colours A super cool ambient warehouse garden bar and restaurant on Vulture Street with casual vibe and outstanding food more Illusion by no.5 An extraordinary 2D laneway bar and cafe that literally feels like you've stepped into an optical illusion more Midtown Midtown is a swish intimate New York style bar serving top notch food, boutique wine and two-sip martinis more White Lies Brewing II An epic new sibling for popular Sumner Park craft brewery White Lies Brewing more GoodGood A scandi chic minimalist cafe by day, wine bar by night tucked away amongst the new apartment blocks more Alice Alice is an 80's inspired dimly-lit drinking den hidden down a laneway in Brisbane City, open daily until 3am more Lang's Lounge This funky boutique cocktail lounge can be found tucked away in California Lane more Stir Down Cocktail Bar A pocket-sized super chic cocktail lounge tucked away down the end of California Lane more Vlume 133 A charming and chic tapas bar offering top notch service and food, occupying a white Queenslander cottage more Frank's Social Club Nestled in a historic row of shops in Paddington, Frank's is a charming deli cafe by day & wine bar by night more Ardo's Wine Bar Hawthorne's first small bar brings a taste of San Sebastian to the leafy inner eastern suburb more Bar Gusto A traditional taste of the Italian Riviera at the base of the Rydges Hotel, overlooking the Brisbane Showgrounds. more Perentie Brewing Co A brand-new, 6 million dollar, bespoke brewery with a bar, beer garden and kitchen on the south side of Brisbane more Lost Souls Karaoke A quirky theme-park level karaoke bar, where patrons have to sing their way out of purgatory more