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Brisbane's Best Underground Bars

Updated: Feb 19, 2024

Hidden beneath the hustle and bustle of the city you can find a selection of secret subterranean watering holes - the finest ‘off the beaten track’ hotspots in Brisbane.

Before + After

A secret subterranean Amaro and cocktail bar found down an historic carriageway and located in the basement

Newstead Social

Newstead Social is a stunning, subterranean garden bar and kitchen that resides in the basement of a former factory

Brooklyn Standard

Brooklyn Standard is Brisbane’s coolest basement bar - a dim-lit brick cellar accessed by a secret laneway door where live music

Greaser Bar

Greaser is a secret subterranean bar of retro American-style cool found in the cellar of a 130-year-old heritage Fortitude Valley building

Arcadium

An other-worldly immersive adventure land and bar located in the basement of historic Dods House

Alice

Alice is an 80's inspired dimly-lit drinking den hidden down a laneway in Brisbane City, open daily until 3am

Brew Wine Bar

By day a funky basement cafe, by night Brew transforms itself into a cool speakeasy style laneway bar

Miss Demeanour

This ambient underground eatery and bar is located down Rowes Lane, beneath the historic Rowes building

The Walrus Club

The Walrus Club is like stumbling across a forgotten underground speakeasy that has been operating since the 1920's.

Boom Boom Room

A heritage-listed bank basement has been converted into a stunning Japanese restaurant and bar

Dusty the Musical - In Concert

Dusty The Musical - In Concert is the celebration of the extraordinary life of British icon, Dusty Springfield.

Jun 5 - 8

Park Vibes

Park Vibes returns to Victoria Park on Saturday June 7

Jun 7

Careers & Employment Expo

Find career opportunities for all ages at the Careers & Employment Expo

Jun 12-14

Scenic Rim Clydesdale Spectacular

Clydesdales great and small will descend on Boonah

Jun 14-15

Wintertide Wonderland Twilight Markets

Experience the magic of a European winter in Brisbane

Jun 14

Moreton Bay PrideFest

Get ready to slay because PrideFest is back baby

Jun 14

Rumolution 2025

Rumolution brings together the best rum producers & rum lovers!

Jun 14

RACQ MotorFest 2025

RACQ's MotorFest is the ultimate car lover's day out

Jun 15

Pop-Up Pooch Party

Paws up Brisbane! It’s a Pop-Up Pooch Party!

Jun 15

MUST DO

Winter by the Water

With the summer crowds gone, enjoy the serene side of the Gold Coast with Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort Gold Coast’s Winter By The Water package

Winter By the Water Sheraton

COMING UP

What's on in June in & around Brisbane

From Moreton Bay Pridefest, Comedy at The Butter Factory, a mega career & employment expo and a dedicated arts festival for children to a magical immersive Harry Potter Frobidden Forest experience

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