Dance clubs, live music, rooftop bars, speakeasies, LGBTQ+ nightlife, listening bars and late-night dives across Brisbane, with where to go and what is worth the late night.

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Dance Clubs in Brisbane

1 place

  • The Prince Consort Hotel

    • ★ 3.9

    The Prince Consort in Fortitude Valley is a pub with live sport, DJs, pub food and dining, and spaces from lush garden lounges to moody cocktail dens.

Live Music in Brisbane

3 places

  • The Burrow

    • ★ 4.8

    The Burrow at 52 Russell Street serves pizza, cocktails, live music, beers and burgers, with six taps of independent breweries that change almost daily.

  • Empire Hotel

    • ★ 4.8

    Empire Hotel at 339 Brunswick Street is a heritage Valley landmark and corner bar with DJ Chancy, live entertainment, pool tables and party vibes.

  • Grand Central Hotel

    • ★ 3.9

    Grand Central Hotel at 270 Ann Street is a Brisbane City pub with live music, weekly trivia, a sports bar, pool and craft beers, wines and cocktails.

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Rooftop Bars in Brisbane

1 place

  • Mr Percival's

    Mr Percival's is a waterfront restaurant, bar and function venue under the Story Bridge at Howard Smith Wharves, open 11am till late, 7 days a week.

Speakeasies in Brisbane

4 places

  • Savile Row

    Savile Row is a cocktail bar behind the orange door at 667 Ann St, Fortitude Valley, with original cocktails that reflect the seasons and over 1000 bottles.

  • Death & Taxes

    Death & Taxes takes its cue from the underground bars of London and Paris, with intimate lighting, over 1000 spirit bottles and booths in a back room.

  • Deer Duck Bar

    • ★ 3.9

    Deer Duck Bar at 396 Milton Rd is hidden away in Auchenflower, a quirky and artistic bar with gastronomic cocktails and a wine and Champagne list.

  • Bar 1603

    Bar 1603 inside Hotel Indigo Brisbane is a speakeasy-inspired bar and restaurant with local beer, wine and cocktail favourites with a sake twist.

Late Night Dives in Brisbane

3 places

  • Brooklyn Standard

    Brooklyn Standard, behind a secret laneway door on Eagle Lane, won Best Live Music Venue in Australia at the Australian Bar Awards in 2015, 2019 and 2021.

  • Rocklea Hotel

    • ★ 3.9

    Rocklea Hotel on Ipswich Rd has poured cold beers and served craft cocktails in the Southside since 1874, with wines and affordable pub meals.

  • The Paddo

    The Paddo at 186 Given Terrace is a Paddington pub with a spacious outdoor beer garden, a restaurant, bar, gaming facilities and 6+ function rooms.