Escape Winter … In Brisbane’s Bars

676 Ann St, Fortitude Valley

Stepping into the days of prohibition is no easy feat. Indeed, The Bowery have managed what so few other bars have been able to; a dedication to booze that extends beyond their marketing budget.

175 George St (Cnr Elisabeth St), Brisbane

Irish Murphy's is the only venue in Brisbane that provides live music seven days a week, to be sure. With this level of dedication to live entertainment, not to mention an Irish dedication to drink, you'd be crazy to go anywhere else... except home safely at the end of the night.

278 Ann St, Brisbane

Stocking a wine selection to parallel only Napoleon's secret stash, Platform Bar offers the perfect, erm, 'platform' for a great night out.

18 Charlotte St, Brisbane

Good Knight Bar is easy to miss. Located underneath a Pancake Manor and completely unsigned, you really have to know what you're looking for to find the place. That said, it's worth the effort.

621 Ann St, Fortitude Valley

Walking through the doors at Monastery won't require a vow of chastity, but it might be best to watch your morals anyway; the electro beats and tech house here conspire to relieve you of your inhibitions.

Edward St (Cnr Elizabeth St), Brisbane

A multifaceted venue, during the day it serves as a restaurant for middle management types. Once night falls the tables and chairs are cleared out to make room for a dancefloor consisting of white collars and a soundtrack of Top 40 hits and commercial club tunes.

230 Wickham St, Fortitude Valley

The Elephant and Wheelbarrow recently won an arm wrestle to become the best live band venues in Brisbane. A well deserved honour indeed. Great pub meals and 21 beers on tap make this venue a hit with locals and homesick pommy backpackers.

12 Mclachlan St, Fortitude Valley

Fusing Mediterranean and Middle Eastern influences, Alhambra soothes every nerve ending in your body with striking decor and lush cocktails.

Empire Hotel, 339 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley

Suave has never had a better home than at the Press Club. Skilled bartenders wait to sate your every whim and desire (almost every), as you delve into the impressive cocktail list for that something special to knock your socks - and possible your pants - off.

Judith Wright Centre, 420 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley

Having established itself as a quality drinking venue, Glass Bar has the right accoutrement to get your evening started right.