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Brisbane's Best Underground Bars

Updated: May 30, 2025

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.

The Rabbit Hole

The Rabbit Hole is a magical Alice In Wonderland themed hidden bar whose entry is via a rabbit hole at the rear of Velveteen Rabbit

Before + After

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

Alice

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

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

Newstead Social

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

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

Crowd at Made Local Market Brisbane Showgrounds

The Made Local Market

Brisbane's biggest indoor handmade & design market is back in a new location

Jul 19-20

Career-Events TSXPO Brisbane Showgrounds

Brisbane Tertiary Studies and Careers Expo (TSXPO)

Queensland’s leading event for education, training, and employment pathways

Jul 19 & 20

Brisbane Open House 2025

Take a peek inside Brisbane’s prominent and landmark buildings

Jul 19-20

World Press Photo Exhibition

World Press Photo Exhibition celebrates 70 years of the world’s most important photojournalism

Jul 19-Aug 17

Clancestry 2025

Clancestry returns to QPAC with jam-packed program

Jul 23-Aug 10

Clancestry - The Visitors

The Visitors is part of Clancestry, a celebration of identity and connection.

Jul 23-26

Voxalis Opera Performs Ravel

A musical party celebrating Maurice Ravel's 150th birthday

Jul 25-26

Aerial view of James Street Food & Wine Trail

James St Food & Wine Trail

The annual James Street Food & Wine Trail returns for a fabulous foodie day out

Jul 27

We're All Gonna Die!

Stage is set for monsters, mayhem & music mash-ups in this world premiere

Jul 30 - Aug 16

Brisbane Open House

Take a peek inside some of Brisbane’s most prominent buildings for free when Brisbane Open House returns for a weekend to remember

Brisbane Open House 2025

MUST DO

Brief Encounter

Discover (or re-discover) one of the greatest romance films of all time in an unforgettable evening of cinema and live music this weekend

Brief Encounter

THIS WEEKEND

Top Things to Do Jul 18-20

From Anywhere Festival, Brisbane Open House, mega careers expo, World Press Photo and Qld's quirkiest winter festival to a new artisan bakery & two new Japanese restaurants

This Weekend Jul 18-20

Sunset at Moreton-Bay-Food-Wine-Festival

COMING UP

What's On in August in Brisbane

From a mega food & wine festival, CLANCESTRY, a bacon fest, decadent cabaret and Greazefest, the top things to do around Brisbane in August:

Wjat's on in August

EDITOR'S DINING PICK

Sokyo

Renowned for its traditional Japanese cooking techniques, Sokyo delivers unexpected twists to the dining experience, where ritual meets art

Sokyo

Family at cafe BIG4 Gold Coast Holiday Resort

MUST DO FAMILY HOLIDAY

Big4 Gold Coast Holiday Park

Wake up to comfort, style, and a delicious breakfast with BIG4's Bed and Breakfast package! Whether it's a romantic escape, family fun, or a solo recharge, it's the perfect way to unwind

BIG4 Gold Coast Holiday Park

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