Brisbane's Best Bayside Bars
Brisbane's picturesque bayside villages are home to a fantastic array of quirky and cool little bars and breweries.
From the funky craft bar in an old shoemaker's shop and a balcony bar on an art deco bathing pavilion to Brisbane's only over water bar, here's where to find them:
An old cobbler's store in Sandgate's main shopping precinct has been transformed into a funky little shoe-themed bar with backyard courtyard, boutique beer and wine and BYO food...more
This Manly bar is literally right on top of the water, occupying a spot on the jetty, with open windows offering scenic vistas and bay views and the option of cosy intimate lounge seating too...more
A chic little addition to Cleveland's main street, this café by day blooms into a wine bar on Saturday nights, making a top spot to end the week with wine, beer, cocktails followed by delicious eats...more
The very first small bar to open in the seaside village of Margate, this cosy little dog friendly drinking lounge is the place for craft beer, boutique wine and spirits and BYO food..more
Cleveland's first small bar is tucked away in a cosy brick terrace and is the local go-to for an extensive range of local and international craft beers, boutique spirits and wines. BYO food...more
In the main street of Manly Village is this ambient little bar that serves up delish bar food -think burgers, tacos and dirty fries - with craft beer, wine and cocktails and live music...more
Café by day, atmospheric wine bar by night, come sundown Cedar and Pine serves tapas and share boards along with a great list of mostly Oz boutique wines and beer and French champagne...more
Perched atop the 1930's bathing pavilion on the beach at Suttons Beach is this cosy little art deco balcony bar that makes the perfect spot for a summer evening cocktail, glass of wine or beer...more
On weekends the lovely Brighton café Eclectea ramps things up, with its Teapot Bar serving up craft beer from Banyo's All Inn Brewing Co, wines and cocktails with a small dinner menu to accompany...more
The first indie craft bar to open in the sleepy bayside suburb of Birkdale is a laidback place and community hub serving craft beer, wine, spirits and good pub grub... more
Tucked away at the rear of a Wellington Point bistro is this boutique whisky lounge that only the locals know about and it's well worth a visit if in the area... more
With beautiful bay views across the road, this oyster bar and restaurant is a quintessential Manly experience - the place to sip fine wine accompanied by the freshest oysters..more
