Must see nightlife in Brisbane

Occupying a warehouse washed with geometric street art, this Valley micro-roaster pulls everyone from thirsty local tradies to Brisbane's coffee…

In sharp contrast to the roaring traffic outside, Eva Shao's temple to speciality coffee is uncluttered and soothing. Edibles are limited to croissants…

Sink into the lush furniture at this moody, opium-den-inspired cocktail lounge, where lemon myrtle and Tasmanian amaro give negronis a local accent, and…

The Gallery of Modern Art's casual, breezy bistro is a blissful spot for an energising coffee or, better still, a cooling vino. Tables face South Bank's…

Dressed in iron lacework and prettier than a wedding cake, this 1874 pub is a Brisbane institution. Directly opposite the Regatta CityCat ferry terminal,…

Behind its spray-painted facade, buzzing, airy Campos pours some of the best coffee in town. Espresso-based single origins and house blends aside, the…

Aloha and welcome to paradise… Well, at least to Brisbane's only proper tiki bar. An intimate, hand-built bamboo hideaway pimped with wood-carved stools,…

Oh, hello! Fancy seeing you here! A top spot for those who like the idea of clubbing but find the reality a bit deflating, this convivial club is…

Built in 1889 and sporting an eclectic French-Renaissance style, the iconic Breakfast Creek Hotel includes a beer garden and an art-deco ‘private bar’…

What rooftop Elixir lacks in views it makes up for in ambience. Hurry up the stairs for a sultry, tropical playpen of lush leaves, flickering tealights,…

Trailblazing laneway bar Super Whatnot remains one of Brisbane's coolest drinking holes, an industrial, split-level playpen in the shell of a former…

Looking out at the river, skyline and City Botanic Gardens, lofty Bar Spritz arguably has the best view of Brisbane. It’s a casual, shaded, al-fresco…

With its rotating fans, potted palms and Latin-American staff, moody Gertie’s wouldn't look out of place in Havana or Buenos Aires. It's a justifiable hit…

A chilled-out spot for an afternoon ale or cocktail jug with friends, Riverbar & Kitchen is true to its name, down by the muddy Brisbane River at the base…

While the space itself is a little peculiar (the gym flooring reveals its previous life), the floor-to-ceiling view is undisputedly shashing. Perched atop…

Keeping Paddington awake, this roaster-cafe is one of several Merlos around town (a local success story). Bite a biscuit or sniff at some slice, but what…

Part of the sprawling Bunk Backpackers complex, Birdees fills, predictably, with hedonistic backpackers. Head up for three bars, a swimming pool and…

French for ‘the hive’, split-level Laruche is indeed buzzing, with a decadent, outrageous fit-out and chilled, eye-candy crowds downing cocktails and…

Down a deadend alley, cavernous, buzzing Brew pours decent coffee and serves simple food (tapas, pastas, sliders) to go with the black stuff. Wines,…

Beneath the bridge at Kangaroo Point, this beautiful 1886 pub and beer garden is perfect for a pint after a long day exploring. Regular live music (see…