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The Best Wine Bars in Brisbane

Updated 8 months ago

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It used to be that a killer line-up of wines – by the glass and bottle – was enough to make a wine bar noteworthy. Now, it’s the bare minimum. The wine bars in this guide have the food, decor and ambience to match their wines. Above all, though, they’re fun.

Unlike in restaurants, wines don’t play second fiddle here – they’re the star. Sure, you’re likely to find your favourite classic varietals, but these venues will also push you to try (and enjoy) the latest in biodynamic, organic and natural wines.

  • Maeve

    Bar

    A European-style wine bar and bistro in South Brisbane.

  • La Lune Wine Co

    Bar

    A small, French-inspired wine bar for Fish Lane.

  • Gerard’s Bar

    Bar

    Share some charcuterie at the more casual cousin of Gerard’s Bistro.

  • Noir

    Bar

    Inside a former clothing store, this modern and airy boozer serves plates of grilled haloumi with fresh honeycomb; squid ink and truffle salumi; and low-intervention, cult and classic wines from a stacked underground cellar.

  • South City Wine Bar

    Bar

    This European-style wine bar pours natural-leaning drops from Australia, France, Italy, Spain and beyond. Enjoy a drop alongside bistro classics such as escargot, steak frites and charcuterie.

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  • Bosco

    Restaurant

    One of Brisbane’s best operators has opened a beautiful fire-powered diner inside a Newstead warehouse. Expect whole fish, half chooks and large cuts of Black Angus cooked over fire. Plus, a European-leaning wine list with plenty of older drops.

  • Cru Bar & Cellar

    Bar

    One of the city's best destinations for wine buffs.

  • City Winery

    Restaurant

    This urban winery boasts a cellar door, a 70-seat restaurant and beautiful 20-seat private dining room.

  • Proud Henry Wine Bar & Ginoteca

    Bar

    A Valley bolthole pivots towards spirits.

  • Nota

    Restaurant

    A modern-European share-plate restaurant that steers away from trends.

  • Mr Chester

    Bar

    An ultra-contemporary Australian wine bar.

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  • The Valley Wine Bar

    Shop

    A bar-slash-bottleshop hosts a boutique-wine library specialising in natural drops, alongside charcuterie or even BYO food.

  • Felix For Goodness

    Cafe

    Day or night, this beautifully designed venue is a draw.

  • Bar Alto

    Restaurant

    Italian eats with a riverside view.

  • The Old Seven

    Bar

    100 wines, charcuterie boards and just 35-seats.

  • 1889 Enoteca

    Restaurant

    If you’re after the cream of Italian dining in Brisbane, look no further. This place serves real-deal Roman food, and is officially recognised as one of the world’s best Italian restaurants outside the motherland for its stellar wine list.

  • Milquetoast

    Restaurant

    Milquetoast, a late-night wine bar in a former CBD garage, is anything but. Hit this laneway destination for Brit-leaning food, amaro cocktails and the best lo-fi drops from small winemakers.

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