Brisbane Entertainment

  1. Alhambra Lounge

    Next door to Family, the Alhambra Lounge caters to clubbers who have outgrown their glow sticks. Themed around a Spanish castle, the dark red interiors are filled with sofas and private booths and the music is very, very funky.

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  2. Belgian Beer Café

    Explore Belgium's finest contribution to world development here in this brassy, beer-centric pub. There are 30 Belgian nectars to sample with Hoegaarden, Leffe Blonde and others on tap. For something a little stronger try one of the 'abbey' beers that were created by monks in the early 18th century.

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  3. Empire

    Empire is a hugely popular place; the emphasis at this multilevel club is less on swanky décor and more on jumping around and having a good time - in a nonchalant kind of way of course. The downstairs Corner Bar is a lively place to start your evening.

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  4. GPO

    The old post office in Fortitude Valley is the setting for this funky bar. Downstairs you'll find a stylish bar filled with young trendies, while upstairs offers chilled tunes and the occasional live band. It seems the clientele are ready for a party any night of the week, as Paris Hilton discovered when she arrived late one Wednesday.

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  5. Kitty O'Sheas

    Any hint of pretensions are left at the door of this atmospheric pub that serves up pints of the good stuff - Guinness and Kilkenny. There's live music at the weekends.

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  6. Little Jumbo Cocktail Bar

    After sunset, from Wednesday to Sunday, the permanent decks at this city cafe-cum-bar get a good workout when DJs spin funk into the wee hours. More lounge bar than dance venue, the funky punters sip boutique beers and cocktails in-between buzzy conversations.

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  7. Lychee Lounge

    This hip little bar serves great cocktails and serves them well. It's the perfect place to kick back with a few friends and discuss what goes best with vodka - more vodka perhaps? It can get pretty hectic on Friday and Saturday nights, when the domed ceilings throw voices around a bit: seasoned ventriloquists beware.

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  8. Sportsman's Hotel

    The Sportsman's Hotel is another popular gay venue. This no-frills pub has nightly shows, karaoke, dancing, pool tables and a lively, friendly atmosphere.

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  9. Sunbar Restaurant & Lounge

    The Sunbar is a sophisticated spot for some serious lounging about. It sports a luminescent orange bar and loads of soft vinyl seating, attracting a chic sort of crowd with its relaxed atmosphere, dance floor, and tasty drinks and snacks.

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  10. The Alibi Room

    The wonderfully wacky Alibi Room looks like it was designed by Hunter S Thompson. Once you see the Hawaiian trinkets, pop-culture curios and in-house waterfall, you'll understand what we mean.

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  12. The Beat Mega Club

    Five dance floors, six bars and hardcore techno equals the perfect place for dance junkies who like their beats hard. It's also popular with the gay and lesbian crowd and there are regular drag performances and nightly shows.

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  13. The Bowery

    The Bowery is reputed to be the best cocktail bar in town and rightly so - the bartenders take their spirits very seriously here. Fancy a whisky? There are so many to choose from that they're listed by region. Live jazz plays during the week.

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  14. The Pavilion

    With a bar, café, bistro and cavernous pool hall, there's something to amuse everyone at The Pavilion. It's especially popular with the 20- to 30-something crowd.

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  15. Uber

    Brisbane's newest club is a super-stylish affair filled with super-stylish people. The design is pure glamour with copper, stainless steel and dark wood making it feel more like a boutique hotel than a nightclub. The music changes nightly but the weekends are dedicated to pure main-room house music

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  16. Wickham Hotel

    The Wickham Hotel is the most popular gay and lesbian venue in town, with nightly shenanigans including pole dancing lessons and 'best butt' competitions. From Thursday night onwards the music and crowd is fabulous and debauched.

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