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Top 20 bars in City East

Every bar on this list is ABN-verified against the Australian Business Register. Tap a listing for opening hours, contact details, and what they're best known for.

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#1

Isles Lane

Isles Lane operates as an expansive bar and kitchen in City East, offering craft beers, local wines, and a modern Australian menu overlooking Post Office Square.

Rated this month★ 4.4 (67)After-work drinks for corporate professionalsLarge group bookings and corporate functionsCasual lunches in a bright settingABN verified
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#2

Glass

Glass is a bar in Brisbane's City East district offering a range of alcoholic beverages and small plates for patrons visiting the central business area.

★ 5.0 (1)After-work drinks in the business districtSmall groups seeking a central meeting spotQuick drinks before local dining experiencesABN verified

Last reviewed Jun 2020

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#3

PFR Lounge

PFR Lounge operates as a dedicated bar and liquor establishment in Brisbane's City East precinct, providing a structured environment for social gatherings and premium beverage service.

Rated this month★ 4.9 (35)Corporate groups seeking post-work refreshmentsIndividuals looking for premium beverage optionsPrivate events requiring a central venueABN verified
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#4

The Sky Room

The Sky Room operates as a licensed bar in City East, providing a selection of craft cocktails, premium spirits, and wine within an elevated rooftop hospitality space.

★ 4.9 (18)Corporate groups seeking after-work drinksPatrons looking for central city viewsSmall gatherings requiring a central locationABN verified

Last reviewed Feb 2026

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#5

Rothwell's Bar & Grill

Rothwell's Bar & Grill serves European-inspired cuisine and classic cocktails within a heritage building in Brisbane's City East, featuring leather booths and a formal dining room.

Rated this month★ 4.7 (1,059)Professional business lunches and corporate dinnersClassic cocktail enthusiasts and wine loversFormal celebrations in a heritage environmentABN verified
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#6

Crow Bar

Crow Bar operates as a dedicated live music venue and bar in City East, Brisbane, providing a functional space for alternative music performances and a wide range of beverages.

Rated this month★ 4.7 (152)Fans of rock and alternative musicLate-night socialising and drink optionsAttendees of local live performance eventsABN verified
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#7

Crowbar

Crowbar functions as a live music venue and bar in City East, Brisbane, offering a selection of craft beers and spirits alongside regular heavy metal and alternative performances.

Rated this month★ 4.7 (152)Fans of heavy metal and rockLate-night socialising in Brisbane cityPatrons seeking diverse Australian craft beersABN verified
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#8

The Gresham

This heritage-listed bar in City East provides an extensive selection of premium whiskies and classic cocktails within a traditional setting featuring dark timber and leather finishes.

Rated this month★ 4.6 (1,462)Whiskey enthusiasts seeking rare international labelsCorporate groups for after-work drinksPatrons looking for a sophisticated atmosphereABN verified
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#9

The Inchcolm Bar

The Inchcolm Bar provides a sophisticated 1920s-inspired setting in Brisbane City East, offering a curated selection of martinis, premium whiskies, and classic cocktails alongside refined bar snacks.

Rated this month★ 4.6 (111)Corporate after-work drinks and professional networkingIntimate evening dates in a quiet settingSpecialized martini and spirit tasting experiencesABN verified
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#10

Botanic Bar

Botanic Bar in City East provides a range of cocktails and craft beers in a central location, serving as a social space for professionals and visitors.

Rated this month★ 4.5 (264)After-work drinks for city professionalsCasual social gatheringsPre-dinner cocktails in the CBDABN verified
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#11

Barbara Club

Barbara operates as a late-night venue in City East providing a range of cocktails, beer, and spirits alongside regular live DJ sets and electronic music performances.

★ 4.5 (155)Late-night socialising and dancing enthusiastsFans of local electronic music artistsGroups seeking a central cocktail barABN verified

Last reviewed May 2026

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#12

The Shelter Bar

The Shelter Bar serves as a social venue in City East offering a range of Australian beers, wines, and spirits alongside a menu of casual pub meals.

Rated this month★ 4.4 (3,548)After-work drinks for corporate groupsFans of live televised sporting eventsCasual weekend social gatheringsABN verified
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#13

Osbourne Hotel

The Osbourne Hotel provides an extensive selection of craft beers, spirits, and wines within a restored heritage setting in the City East district of Brisbane.

Rated this month★ 4.4 (1,936)Large group social gatherings and celebrationsCasual dining with local craft beveragesCorporate events in a historic venueABN verified
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#14

The Press Club

This City East establishment offers a wide selection of cocktails, spirits, and live music performances within a heritage-inspired setting designed for evening socialising and corporate gatherings.

★ 4.4 (559)Late-night drinks and social networkingCorporate events and private function bookingsFans of live jazz and soul musicABN verified

Last reviewed Feb 2026

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#15

Platform Bar

Platform Bar operates as a licensed venue in City East providing a selection of craft beers, spirits and pub-style meals for local commuters and office workers.

Rated this month★ 4.4 (93)Commuters seeking a drink before travelSmall groups for after-work social gatheringsIndividuals looking for a casual dining environmentABN verified
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#16

The V Lounge

The V Lounge provides a specialized bar and liquor service within the City East precinct, offering a selection of beverages and seating options for local patrons and visitors.

Rated this month★ 4.4 (44)After-work drinks for corporate professionalsSmall groups seeking a central venueCasual socialising in the city centreABN verified
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#17

Cloudland

Cloudland operates as a multi-level hospitality venue in City East, featuring several bars, a retractable glass roof, and various indoor gardens for social gatherings and private events.

Rated this month★ 4.3 (2,995)Corporate events and large private celebrationsWeekend socialising in a spacious environmentCasual drinks with a botanical aestheticABN verified
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#18

Navala

Navala operates as a specialized bar in City East, offering an extensive selection of South American spirits, draught beers, and cocktails within a riverside setting.

Rated this month★ 4.3 (2,894)After-work drinks for local corporate professionalsSmall groups seeking South American beveragesCasual riverside socialising near the cityABN verified
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#19

Holey Moley

Holey Moley in City East operates as a licensed bar and mini-golf venue where patrons play themed courses while consuming a selection of cocktails, beer, and wine.

Rated this month★ 4.3 (207)Corporate team building eventsSocial groups seeking interactive entertainmentCasual evening drinks with activitiesABN verified
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#20

The Marquee Bar

This City East establishment serves a variety of local and imported beverages alongside light refreshments for patrons looking for a central social space within the 4002 postcode.

★ 4.3 (196)Casual after-work social drinksSmall group evening gatheringsLocal residents seeking refreshmentABN verified

Last reviewed Feb 2025

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