Bars & Clubs in Brisbane | Best Nightlife in The City & Fortitude Valley

Today’s clubs in Brisbane are a vibrant and varied mix of pubs, cool clubs, chic bars, and excellent live music venues, serving up fabulous food, delicious drinks, and all genres of music, including Dance, Rock, Pop, Hip Hop, Indie Rock, Electronic Music, Metal, and Alternative. The two main areas to find popular pubs and clubs in Brisbane are Brisbane City (“The City”) and Fortitude Valley (“The Valley”). The City’s venues offer more traditional tastes in music and atmosphere, while The Valley’s venues are dramatically different. Nearly all clubs and pubs are open until the early morning, seven days a week. Be sure to carry ID and leave the thongs (flip flops) at home, as better attire will make for easier entry into most venues.

Clubs in The City (Brisbane City & CBD)

The after-dark scene in The City is a little less celebratory than in the Valley, but you can still enjoy fabulous drinks and atmosphere at any of The City’s best, listed below.

• The Boom Boom Room: Located within its heritage-listed building’s bank vaults, the Boom Boom Room serves magnificent cocktails along with dim sum and snacks, and also offers bottle service. Relax and enjoy the jazz, soul and blues music.

• Brooklyn Standard: Love live music? This award-winning all-American themed bar offers free pretzels, Brooklyn beer on tap, and a dance floor that gets more use than most nightclubs.

• Lefty’s Old Time Music Hall: Enjoy live music at this American style bar, reminiscent of an Old Western saloon with dark leather, mounted animals and candle-lit tables.

• Mr. Percival’s: A hexagonal-shaped over-water bar popular with the 20-somethings for its live music, fruity cocktails and breathtaking views.

• The WET Deck: Enjoy the resort-like atmosphere, live DJ, champagne, cocktails, Aussie barbeque, and breathtaking riverside views as you make a splash poolside. The WET Deck is the place to enjoy summertime anytime, day or night.

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The Valley (Fortitude Valley)

Party-loving Fortitude Valley is packed with thumping dance clubs, mellow live music venues, pubs, rooftop cocktail lounges, and rocking music shows. Here are some of the top spots.

• The Beat Megaclub: Brisbane’s biggest LGBTQI nightclub has been spinning tunes for more than 30 years and is still wildly popular today as the place to dance, meet friends, and party.

• Black Bear Lodge: A happening club that’s very popular with locals who enjoy live music and soul DJs amid distressed brick walls and vintage furniture.

• Cloudland: A magical mega-club featuring a retractable glass roof, a waterfall, vertical gardens, plush lounges, and a funk-dance vibe.

• Crowbar Brisbane: An alternative club that hosts some of the best local and international punk, hardcore, and metal bands.

• EI8HT: One of the best dance bars in Brisbane, featuring international and local DJs and live music. Formerly called Family, this club is popular with the 20-something crowd who can be seen dancing the night away with a cocktail in hand.

• The Foundry: This multilevel venue features a 380-capacity live band room that converts to a 600-capacity night club from midnight to late.

• The Met: With three floors pumping RnB, house and techno music all night long, the Met offers unmatched dance music variety.

• Netherworld: Be transported back in time with pinball machines, arcade machines, classic consoles, and countless board games from the 1970s to present day. An arcade with alcohol! What could be better?

• Press Club: With live funk bands on Friday nights from 10pm ’til late. The sophisticated club attracts an older crowd who know how to boogie down.

• Ric’s Bar: This alternative music bar welcomes you with a young crowd and cheap drinks. Step into its big backyard, and you’ll feel like you’re at a friend’s house.

• The Sound Garden: This 770-capacity venue is perfect for a bite or brew with live music seven days a week.

• The Tivoli (The Tiv): One of Australia’s most beautiful venues with art deco features and old-world charm, this iconic venue hosts national and international musical icons.

• X Cargo: encompassing two huge blocks and three levels, X Cargo is a party playground, serving up American cuisine and luscious libations flowing from three separate bars.

• The Zoo: A legendary music venue, hosting Australian and International artists for over 25 years.

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