With an abundance of little alleyways, bustling lanes, and hidden entrances to explore, Brisbane is filled with all kinds of local secrets that are just waiting to be discovered.
If you’re looking to experience the very best secluded spots within the city walls, Travello can offer the exclusive local insights you need! Check out our complete list of Brisbane’s top hidden bars and find out everything you need to know about exploring the city like a real local.
Next Episode Bar
Location: Fish Lane
This New York-inspired cocktail bar can be found in Brisbane’s vibrant Fish Lane, but only if you know what to look for! From the outside, this bar doesn’t appear to be a bar at all, as the entryway simply looks like an unassuming barbershop.
What lies beyond, however, is a totally different story.
To get in, you’ll first need to head over to the bar’s Instagram page to find the secret code required to enter (it changes every week, so make sure you stay updated). Then, all you have to do is head inside, pick up the red phone, punch in the code, and push the mirror to reveal the bar’s secret entrance.
Once you’re inside, you can expect a fun-filled night of incredible music, great company, and even better cocktails!
Death and Taxes
Location: Brisbane City
Located in the heart of the city down Brisbane’s oldest laneway, you’ll find Death and Taxes, a beloved local haunt that offers delicious signature drinks and a captivating vintage charm.
With warm lighting, soul-stirring artwork, and an array of comfortable leather seats and secluded booths, this old-world whiskey and cocktail lounge promises a relaxing and refined evening to all.
QUIVR
Location: Fortitude Valley
Tucked away on Winn Lane in Fortitude Valley, QUIVR is a beautiful queer-owned space that serves as a DJ school during the day and a lively little bar at night.
An evening spent here is sure to be filled with excellent beverages, incredible live DJ sets, and a wonderful atmosphere that is guaranteed to make you feel right at home.
Spend the night relishing the community spirit that emanates from this unique laneway bar, and don’t forget to try their very own local brew, the QUIVR lager, before you go!
Alice Bar
Location: Brisbane City
80’s lovers rejoice; the Alice Bar is here! Get transported back to the intoxicating and extravagant heights of the 1980s, with great drinks, amazing service, and a jukebox that plays rock 'n roll well into the night.
Hidden down an unassuming alleyway on Brisbane’s Elizabeth Street, this distinctive bar can be easy to miss unless you’re looking for it.
However, once you’re inside, this seemingly unassuming location will quickly transform into a vibrant bar brimming with personality and impeccable tunes.
Doo-Bop Bar
Location: Brisbane City
Get lost in the funky vibes and the even funkier music of Doo-Bop Bar, a live music venue on Edward Street, just outside the hustle and bustle of Brisbane’s busy Queen Street.
Doo-Bop’s basement bar will take you into the very heart of blues, funk, jazz, and soul with its groovy atmosphere, live performances, and incredible selection of beers, wine, and spirits.
Meanwhile, their piano bar on the ground floor offers visitors a night of delicious cocktails and lively entertainment from internationally acclaimed pianists and singers.
Those who love a little sing-along will also be thrilled to learn that in the piano bar, joining in on the songs is not only encouraged, it’s expected!
Keen to Explore More of Brisbane’s Nightlife?
The options don’t stop here! Dance the night away at live DJ bars like No Tomorrow and Mr Percival’s at Howard Smith Wharves, or visit vinyl-spinning venues like Stranded and Ruby, My Dear.
For something totally unique, why not check out Brisbane’s river cruising entertainment vessels such as Oasis and YOT Club? Here, you can sip cocktails and party under the stars as you cruise down the idyllic Brisbane River.
Whatever your vibe may be, there’s no shortage of options for a relaxed drink or a fun-filled night of dancing in Brisbane!
