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Bar Mesopotamia

Milton

Updated: May 05, 2025

True to its name, Bar Mesopotamia in Milton is like stumbling across an ancient bar that has been unearthed and transformed into one of Brisbane's most ambient bars.  

Long table inside Bar Mesopotamia Milton

Step inside the entrance, which is opposite Suncorp Stadium, to another world of ancient maps, rough stone and concrete floors, exposed timber beam ceilings and rustic handmade and vintage furniture.

Chaise longue in Bar Mesopotamia

Adding to the atmosphere are all sorts of cosy nooks and crannies, featuring Chesterfield armchairs and lounges, a chaise longue, globe, candelabras, Turkish rugs, gilt framed mirrors, leather ottomans, tea chests, lanterns and plants.

Cosy lounge nook in Bar Mesopotamia

In the window there's a cosy lounge area and running along one side is a massive antique pressed metal-sided bar, whilst on the other is a mezzanine platform with more seating. 

Lounge nook and bar inside Bar Mesopotamia

Whilst Bar Mesopotamia doesn't serve food, the impressive drinks list is well worth sticking around for. On the cocktail menu, signatures include Garden of Babylon (gin, lemon, apple juice, sugar syrup and mint); and Mesopotamia Spritz (limincello, prosecco & soda water) alongside classics like Aperol Spritz, Espresso Martini, Ameretto Sour & Classic Margarita.

Cocktail on table in front of Bar Mesopotamia Milton

A curated list of boutique wines, the majority of which are available by the glass (150ml or 250ml) or bottle, come from the best wine growing regions of Australia as well as Italy, France and Germany.

Person standign at bar in Bar Mesopotamia

As for beers, there's a wide choice of Australian craft beers, including Blackflag Afiinity Pale Ale. Mountain Culture Cult IPA;, Hakers Stout, Moffat Beach Trilogy West Coast IPA; locals Slipstream Fruit Cart Sour and Helios Brewing Seedless Watermelon, Rosella & Mulberry Gose as well as standards like Corona Extra, XXXX Gold and Heineken. 

Facade and street view of Bar Mesopotamia

Good to know - Bar Mesopotamia is available for private functions. As well as normal trading hours, they open on Suncorp Stadium event days.

Need to know - There is limited onstreet street parking available nearby. Milton Station is a 10 minute walk away.

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Bar Mesopotamia

47 Castlemaine St

Milton 

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