Cobbler ★ 4.7
Cobbler on Browning Street in West End is the cult whisky and rum hideaway. 350-plus whiskies and seasonal cocktails behind a heritage shopfront.
Signature drink: Old Fashioned with rare bourbon
Cocktail bars, wine bars, dive bars and gastropubs: drinking in Brisbane for grown-ups.
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Death & Taxes ★ 4.6
Death & Taxes hides on Burnett Lane in Brisbane CBD. Speakeasy-format bar in a laneway off Adelaide Street, classic cocktails and deep wine list.
Signature drink: Seasonal bartender's choice
Maker ★ 4.5
Maker on Fish Lane in South Brisbane runs a 20-seat craft cocktail bar behind a 7.5-metre brass counter. Order the native g&t with quandong and finger lime.
Signature drink: Native G&T with quandong and finger lime
Savile Row ★ 4.5
Savile Row on Ann Street in Fortitude Valley is the dark-panelled speakeasy from the Death & Taxes team. Hidden entry and vintage spirit selection.
Signature drink: Boulevardier
The Gresham ★ 4.5
The Gresham on Adelaide and Creek Streets in Brisbane CBD is a heritage 1929 bank turned classic bar. Polished gin, whisky and Negronis service.
Signature drink: Negroni
Brooklyn Standard ★ 4.3
Brooklyn Standard on Eagle Lane in Brisbane CBD is the New York-inspired dive bar tucked in a CBD basement. Live music every night, American snack bar food.
Signature drink: Brooklyn Lager and bourbon
Cloudland ★ 4.2
Cloudland on Ann Street in Fortitude Valley is the dramatic indoor-rainforest multi-room bar. Tropical cocktails and retractable rainforest roof.
Signature drink: Tropical garden cocktail
Boom Boom Room ★ 4.2
Boom Boom Room hides under the Lobby Bar of the Brisbane Marriott on Queen Street. Late-night speakeasy with shared cocktail pitchers and live music nights.
Signature drink: Boom Boom Punch
Miss Demeanour ★ 4.2
Miss Demeanour on Boundary Street in West End is the cocktail bar with American-snack-bar attitude. Bright lights, tropical drinks and burgers.
Signature drink: Tropical Tiki cocktail