For a birthday celebration, a group of us made our way to Bitter Suite, a lovely tapas restaurant with an extensive selection of handcrafted beers, the latter of which seems to be the attraction. The ambience takes on that of a bar, but with romantic touches here and there. The velvet brocade wallpaper was my favorite! When I made a booking here, they asked if I was going to the Powerhouse, so I'm assuming it''s a popular destination for those seeing a show. Between the seven of us, we had several dishes to share, and I won't bother describing each of them, but my favorite was definitely the Crispy Pork Terrine (12). I wasn't sure what to expect, since terrine is usually a pate of some sort, but this was a fried(?) patty of minced pork meat and bits. It was a bit fatty, but really tender and melted in our mouths. It was also the only dish we went for twice! The Roast Pumpkin (12) was also done pretty well - taste-wise and presentation-wise, and I liked the radish tzatziki. The Duck Pancakes (15) are the house special, but it wasn't mind-blowing, as it just tasted mostly like hoi-sin sauce. The meat was tender, and the wrap wasn't overly doughy, so it was decent, even though the presentation was a bit messy. The other dishes were just mediocre, but not terrible. (Pictures below!) Those that had beer seemed to like what they chose, and the mixed drinks were also decent. I liked the classic mojito that Jess ordered, as they were very generous with the mint and I could smell it from across the table. (It wasn't overwhelming though!) My Bitter Suite Sunset was also good - with grapefruit drinks always serving me well! After drinks, we were in search for dessert, as Bitter Suite's choices were a bit limited and weren't particularly appealing to the birthday girl, so we ended up taking a stroll... read more

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Love the location at a leafy street in New Farm close to the Powerhouse. Service was a little lacklustre from one particular waitress who didn't pay much attention to us. She just did the usual standard thing; bring glasses, bring water, stand and wait for order. No real warmth. Nonetheless, I thought the food was great. I ordered soft shell crab and it was so pretty on the plate and it was well seasoned. I also ordered sweet potato fries and they were honestly one of the best I've had in Brisbane. read more

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Set at the New Farm Park end of New Farm, on the corner of Lamington Drive and Welsby Street, Bitter Suite is the newest restaurant incarnation in this space, and, from my first experience visiting Bitter Suite, I think it'll be the one that sticks around for a while. It goes without saying their main cause are the brews and with over 60 to choose from you may have to keep coming back just to get through them. You've got the 'Angry Man', the 'Black Cockatoo', 'My Wifes Bitter' or the 'Ginger Kags'. On this visit I was catching up with a group of friends for a casual get together and Bitter Suite provided the perfect setting. Taking advantage of the outdoor seating the outdoor heaters kept us toasty warm as our group enjoyed a brew or two. The pear ciders went down a treat. The difficulty was deciding what to order from their Day-to-Night and Night Fall menus. We ended up ordering duck pancakes (just order them, they're a party in your mouth), grilled haloumi, salt and vinegar squid and a bowl of fries. All were delicious. I also piked and ordered a flat white (Merlo). The thing about Bitter Suite is its versatility. You can feel comfortable and confident in stopping by for a quick drink, staying for a long and lazy Sunday lunch, choosing it for a dinner date or a mid-week breakfast. Plus, the barmen are part of the experience with their friendly demeanor and hipster features. read more

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Look at this face I know the years are showing Look at this Menu I still don't know where my appetite is going I don't know much But I know I love this place And that may be all I need to know. Luckily for the good souls here, I don't live in Brisbane but if I did, this would probably be my local. I would annoy them with my Jim Carey's cable guy level of intense custom. I normally don't start off saying how good the staff are in a place but it really was the first thing you notice here. The waiter who was on that day in particular was outstanding. Good humored and most importantly looked like he actually wanted to be there. Food was excellent AND....AND.... They knew we were sharing and did out amounts for the amount of people there without us asking. Good selection of drinks, really interesting menu. We had the plowman's, oysters and black pudding all of them excellent and fairly priced. Perfect place to sit and graze and watch the world go by. A seriously slick operation for a small pub. When I come back to Brisvegas it'll be one of the first spots I'll haul ass back to. read more

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Oh hello my new favie place to chill on a Saturday arvie. Quiet location; plenty of outdoor (and indoor) seating; table tops that are actually clean and not housing a pool of condensation; live acoustic music; knowledgeable, friendly barstaff, and enough craft beers to put the big breweries out of business. Bittersweet? Most definitely. Literally stumbling across this place whilst cruising along the lush streets of New Farm, the gathering of people and girl on guitar caught our eye and we knew we had to pull over and check it out. Best decision made for the day right there. This place is oozing in character - from the feature wall decorated in black and white floral, to the old classic Australian tucked-away restaurant area and the hipster-esque bar tenders and waitstaff. Beer takes pride of place here - and goes above and beyond the usual craft beer suspects - featuring tap beers from the Sunshine Coast Brewery, 4 Hearts Brewing from Ipswich and Bacchus Brewing in Brisbane (to name a few). Oh and they aren't all lagers either: there's Porter, pale ale, Kolsch, IPA and cider on tap. There is of course a red and white wine list, cocktails, Merlo coffee and an expanse of craft beers chilling in bottles in the fridge. Oh and don't forget the food menu. It's open every day from 7am, so of course there's a breakfast, lunch, tapas and a substantial dinner menu. But really, what complements a cracking beer better than a slow braised beef and stout pie, or just a good ole serve of tempura prawns with a side of honey and wheat beer mustard dipping sauce? If you like your beer, good food and friendly company; then you're sure to have a pretty sweet time here. read more

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New to me, but looks like a well patronised site for locals. Great gem, the perfect venue... small but well used space with ample outside seating, set in a suburban area but doesn't feel like it, limited food menu but no doubt all done well, a limited tap beer offering but all top quality (Cooper's Red and Green, where do you see that in Brisbane?), small wine list but again, quality offerings! The staff were over accommodating, and well versed on the drinks and food offerings. Was an absolute treat... Had the slow cooked lamb, and given the $22 price tag for a main meal that could easily fetch closer to the $30 mark, was value personified. It was a delight, tender, caramelised and the broad beans a nice touch. A really great venue!! For that, I thank you Bitter Suite and will see you again soon... read more

Bitter Suite - Slow Cooked Lamb, $22 an absolute steal! - Bars Near Me - New Farm, QLD

After weeks of driving past whilst on errands and gazing wistfully at the carefree diners at this New Farm local, I finally got the chance to grab some of their delicious tucker this weekend. Located in a deceptively sleepy corner of Wellsby Street, this cafe / bar / restaurant is just meters from Merthyr Village, bus stops and the bustle of Brunswick Street. The old brick building with high ceilings has been gorgeously restored and brought to life with an eclectic mix of chandeliers and beer posters. I sampled their lunch menu, opting for the banh mi and a lemon meringue shake. The banh mi was tasty and came with fries although I may have missed out on its unique taste by requesting the pâté be removed. According to the waitstaff, the pâté is a featured flavour in that dish - so, despite being quite good, it may taste completely different if ordered as intended with the full ingredients list. The real star of my meal was the lemon meringue shake. It actually tasted like a lemon meringue tart - complete with biscuit crumbs, gooey creamy lemon curd and meringue pieces. Oh gosh, I must have slurped it down in about thirty seconds flat. If it wasn't terribly unhealthy for me, I'd make it a regular treat! Price-wise, it's pretty standard for New Farm with most mains at lunch between $18-20. If you're hunting for a bargain, there's a weekly special of a main dinner meal with wine/beer/cider for $20 and I plan to check that out ASAP! read more

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It was a date night with the husband and this wife is a happy one. I may be what you would consider as a craft beer connoisseur, and coming from one of the best micro-brew cities (San Diego), I'm just getting started dipping my feet into the Aussie world of craft beers. The Bitter Suite offers a nice variety, categorizing into moods and tastes. They offer about 8 selections from the barrel, which I assume is "draft on tap" in other words. While they do not list it, they do offer flights of 4 oz beer for you to sample, just pick 4 from the barrel list. The husband and I shared several options - the cheese plate with two options (they have up to 4), trio dips, lamb ribs, and cut fries with aioli. They do offer gluten-free options, just be sure to mention it to the waitress. We ended up having gf toasts in place of what they would probably serve crackers for the cheeses and dips. The brea was very nice, but I do think they could toast it a little longer. The fries with aioli is excellent for sharing. We couldn't even finish it! I'll definitely come back for the beers, drinks, and the food! read more

Bitter Suite - Bars Near Me - New Farm, QLD

Very cool pub in Brisbane that has a variety of micro beers and ciders and yummy food. We shared a dipping plate with yummy bread, fries that were cut thin with aioli sauce and these potato wedges with beef and cheese. Those were supposed to be snacks but with the beer, we were pretty full. Great place to hang out and have a few drinks. read more

I popped in for a catch-up lunch with my mum today (she's over from Perth. I am smiling constantly now. I'm still finding my way around New Farm so I jumped on Yelp and decided to take a chance on Bitter Suite. Good call, I'm gonna say, good call. I had a Willie Smith Cider (TAS) and mum had a dark beer from Colonial Brewing (WA). Both drinks were surprising and really enjoyable, but today the winner was the food. What did we eat, I hear you ask? Well, let me tell you! **TOP DISH** Edamame with chilli and sesame This may be the best thing I have ever put in my mouth. I'm not joking. Salty, spicy, rich and buttery. I love edamame when they're hot. Whether you go in for beers or dinner or just water, you need to order these. Breads Three types of bread with pumpkin hummus and olive oil. Yum. Yum. Yum. The flavours were really subtle and went really well with everything else we ordered. Whole cauliflower So, when you roast a whole cauliflower and cover it with cheese, it tastes like heaven. Heaven in a ramekin. Chips with aioli Standard. Thin and crispy shoestring fries with a little metal jug of aioli. (tip - dip them in the pumpkin or the cheese of the cauliflower) Eggplant Grilled and tender, I combined this with the cauliflower and I was suddenly in a vegetable medley dream. Our order was a great vegetarian exploration of the menu and I'm very keen to go back and have dinner (and maybe let go and get something meaty. I know, crazy!) read more

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Came here on Friday night with a group of friends that I haven't seen for ages! It was pretty cool and busy... but so glad that my friend made a reservation. The hosts and hostess were totally nice, even though they were running around trying to clear tables and cater for all the people coming in and out. We ordered drinks at the bar and they were all done well. I ordered 3 baskets of fries for everyone to share which arrived about 15 or 20 mins later. They were served with aioli sauce and 2 of them were served with salami sauce. It was totally different and a bit spicy, it was nice! In saying that they weren't finished properly because I seemed to be one of the only very hungry people. The ambience was totally chilled and it felt kinda hipster, and the music was totally cool! I'm definitely keen to come back! read more

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Bitter Suite is situated on a leafy side street in New Farm. I found the ambiance very pleasant (nice decor, appealing outdoor seating area). The service was friendly and the draft beer selection was solid. I ordered the calamari, and found it to be tasty, but small in size, and somewhat soggy. read more

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this was the worst $75 meal i have had in many years. a soggie chicken burger and a $38 mid-rare fillet steak so chewy that i could not finish it. I always finish a steak, even a $15 lunch-time special at a pub. not this one. when i told the manager i was not happy with the meal, he listened to my complaint then quizzed me on why the burger was also bad. when i reiterated that i have never been unable to finsh a $40 steak he... ...said nothing. Absolutely nothing. No apology, not even a shrug. Obviously i was such an anomally it was not worth a "sorry". local resident who won't be back. read more

Never had a bad meal here. Portions are properly sized, specials are always exceptional and staff are some of the best in Brisbane. Dinner and a beer for $20? How can you go wrong... Oh and don't forget their incredible range of beers and ciders on tap! read more

Just left Bitter Suite after waiting over an hour for food. Terrible service and when question politely about how much longer the wait might be the waitress rudely informed us that 'you might have noticed an influx of people when you arrived'. No apology, and walked off to come back to inform us it was another 5-10 mins away. When asked if they had started she didn't know. We then decided to forgo the meal and went up to pay for our coffee - no apology from the head waitress just a 'thats $13 for your drinks". Terrible service, which is a shame because its a nice venue - won't be going back. read more

I don't know if my words can describe how much I enjoy visiting Bitter Suite. It is a true local pub with better than average food. I have been visiting this establishment for the past year (it has been open now for 13 months) The staff is very friendly and helpful. I love the fact they keep trying new food there it keeps it fresh and new. I have held multiple events here now as well with groups of around 20 people and they have have been great with getting everything setup. Will definitly be back again and again and again!!! read more

On a wet Friday evening, Bitter Suite was the best place to visit. Tables full of patrons and greeted by very friendly staff. Food was amazing. We opted for tapas menu (recommend the duck pancakes) and after 3 dishes and dessert, we were ready to be rolled out. They have a large selection of beer and cider to accommodate most. The waitress explained the options and her favourites which was a nice touch. I'll be coming back again in a few weeks to try the rest of the menu! read more

Went here for brunch today and was really impressed. Being vegan, it can be difficult to eat at a non vegan restaurant however they were so accommodating and took time to go through menu options with me. I ended up with a great personalised meal, can't wait to go back. read more

Bitter Suite - Cute outdoor setting, perfect for brunching - Bars Near Me - New Farm, QLD

Did I visit on an off day or pick a dud off their menu? I can't be sure, but my recent visit to Bitter Suite was underwhelming at best. It was mid-morning on a Sunday when my husband and I decided we wanted hot chocolates. I looked up "Brisbane's Best" (as you do) and we set off to sample the famed Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate. The venue is OK. A little ramshackle but cute and charming. There is ample outdoor and indoor seating and table service once you're seated. Said table service was a little on the slow side. I'm being forgiving here, taking 15 minutes to bring glasses and a carafe of water and another 10 minutes to bring menus is not brilliant, even if it is busy. We knew what we wanted and quickly ordered. As we sat and chatted we overheard several service bungles play themselves out. Someone ordered a side bacon and was presented with a side of avocado - on avocado toast no less. Another person was presented with tea when they had ordered coffee. Again, I'm not going to pretend to know what was going on behind the scenes. Were they short staffed? Was the customer at fault? Who knows. I just remember it didn't fill me with confidence for our own order. Thankfully our drinks (one standard and one flashy peanut butter hot chocolate) turned up after a further 20 minute wait. The latter was decadent indeed! Whipped cream and crushed nuts sat atop an earthy mug. The hot chocolate itself tasted slightly of peanut butter and was pleasing to the taste, but left me wanting more.. it was more watery than anything and I just wasn't feeling it. The husband agreed when I asked him about his. It was about at this point a staff member came running out and presented him with two marshmallows before scooting back into the throng. I can imagine it must have been chaos in the kitchen! We finished our drinks and chatted for another 20 minutes before we decided we would head inside to pay. The table-service aspect may be a great idea on not-so-busy days but not today. At a total order value of $12 it was very reasonably priced, but I just can't see us making the effort to go back. Sorry Bitter Suite, I really wanted to like you! read more

I was really excited to try this place out after reading all the good reviews. Alas, this restaurant lived up to its name... First of all the brunch menu is very limited with only a handful of items to pick from AND the lunch menu only starts at 12:30pm on the weekends! The food itself came out cold and didn't look too appetizing. However, after waiting 45mins I was starving (and pretty much ready to start gnawing on my chair). They also messed up one of our orders. Seeing as the place wasn't terribly busy, I was disappointed in the food and service. :/ read more

A quick review ... It was worth going for the Peking Duck Pancakes and the Braised Goat. The duck is every bit as good as you would expect. The goat was AWESOME - yummo! Would go back just for these 2 dishes. The other food was good, but these were the standouts. Then there was the Warm Apple Pie... mmmm. This is a drink (not a dessert). Very yummy indeed. read more

Moving from the Pacific Northwest it's been difficult to find IPA's anywhere....... Finally......delicious, full-flavored beer. I also had the fish of the day and soft shell crab. Very well done, we'll be back. read more

Although Bitter Suite markets itself predominantly as a boutique beer bar, I had a fantastic breakfast there earlier this week. My eggs benedict with crispy bacon was delicious, and my side of house-baked beans were amazing and made the meal. Next time I wonder if I can just order the baked beans and a slice of toast? Worth a try. Anyway, Bitter Suite is located on Welsby Street in New Farm, down towards Teneriffe/Newstead. The beer focus is clear from the outside and inside, with barrels serving as tables. The inside is quite nice; wooden furniture and a long, well equipped bar with a separate dining section (which I was glad about when groups of frat boys looking to get sloshed started passing through). The atmosphere was fun and the staff were great. I was pleasantly surprised by this place, and look forward to checking it out as a bar one night. read more

Bitter Suite - Eggs benny with a side of baked beans - Bars Near Me - New Farm, QLD

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We came to Bitter Suite for a little birthday get together for my partner. The guys in attendance are all homebrewers so it was fun for them to try all of the different beers, range of options, something for everyone. Food was tasty. We ordered a few share plates and everyone had a meal. Of course, someone ordered the duck pancakes which were as delicious as the reviews claim. It was a good ambiance for a little get together. We will be back. read more

Had lunch here with the better half and a family friend. The staff were really friendly, the food were well priced and simply amazing! Great quiet atmosphere as well. Already planning our next trip for more deliciousness :D read more

Excellent service from staff there today. We had three prams, the lady didn't hesitate to offer help getting up the stairs and she even opened the side section up for us so we could have more room. To top it off they had a change table in the bathroom...it was like striking gold! On the food side of things, duck pancakes were delicious and I very much enjoyed my iced mocha, the bar staff didn't even flinch at us splitting payment. It's all of this added together that made it a great experience. read more

We dropped in here for a bit of a family dinner. For older families (I.e. Kids over 18) this place is great. It offers a good mix of bar/pub atmosphere to keep the "kids" happy and a restaurant wine bar feel that keeps the parents happy. We were surprised by their choice of music on the night, a selection of 70's rock hits that had young and old tapping along. Now to the food, amazing is a word I would use to describe it. We shared some starters of bread and dips and suck pancakes. Both we tasty and moorish. The homus was the smoothest I have ever come across. We followed on with pork belly and a deconstructed spare ribs lasagne. This was one of the tastiest lasagne a I've ever had, there was not a scrap left on the plate once I was done and I would have licked the plate if I didn't have some sort of decorum. The drinks list is good, not massive but fits in with the style of the place. Finally to the service, great again! We were met by the manager who remembered speaking to my mum on the phone and continued on with a good old yarn. The two other wait staff we came across were attentive, up for a chat and laid back which made for a great relaxed dinner which is just what we were looking for. All in all a cool little place tucked away in a inner suburban street and Definately worth checking out again read more

Excellent food, excellent service. Excellent atmosphere . When you go, try the beer with the " Chilli " in it , yes chilli. Then after your meal relax on the couch with that special person. You must try the " Cuban Cigar " cocktail , It will kick your ass. This place is the best so far since I've started reviews. read more

Great ambience. Wonderful beers available. The only problem was the disappointing food. Corned beef was tough and the vegetables were so few there was nothing to ease the pain. Please add some mash potato or similar. Same went for the daily special chicken. read more

Visited Bitter Suite twice during my stay in Brisbane - once for dinner and once for brunch. Both were great. Half way through our dinner one of the outdoor lights started heavily smoking. Staff didn't seem concerned when we alerted them, saying its a common occurrence due to bugs. You'd think they'd get covers for the lights so diners wouldn't be disturbed. Other than that, had lovely experiences. read more

Pretty disappointed overall. I've had this on my list to visit for a while, among other little gastropub/brunchy places in Brisbane. I'd heard good things about them catering to vegans, but didn't have much luck on that front. The waitress had to check several times to clarify what was suitable, and then had to come back after I'd ordered to tell me that most of the vegetables were cooked in butter and that I'd need to change my order. So, I ended up with that most treasured of vegan fallbacks, salad minus the cheese. Consensus among the group (which also included a vegetarian and two omnivores) was that the food was tasty, but portions were a little small considering the price (except for the fries, which were plentiful and delicious.) Pros include good coffee and friendly service. read more

Unfortunately I can only vouch for Bitter Suite's drinks and nibbles, as I've not yet had their full on meals, but from what I can tell, I will be in for some really solid deliciousness the next time I come around to this place. Bitter Suite's happy hours are pretty awesome for Brisbane proper, and they are located in quiet, breezy part of New Farm, away from the child-oriented craziness that is New Farm Park on a Saturday afternoon. If you just want some nibbles to accompany your drink (pick from their great beer selection) their fries with southwest ranch aioli will hit the spot. Also, the staff is very friendly and smiling, which is always an added bonus. read more

Poor quality food. Ordered chicken parm; was dry, overbooked, bland. Would not bother eating here again. Draft beers are good, though.

Awesome food!! Awesome sized meals!! So so tasty!! So happy I ate here - the meals are tapas style which suits to a T :). Service was really great and bartender very knowledgeable and helpful! Would recommend the bone marrow and the duck pancakes YUM!! read more

Perfect for Breakfast. I love their Egg Benedict. Nice Area to sit with family or friends and have a coffee/ beakie

Nice atmosphere, great selection of beers. My wife liked the cocktails! The meals are good. We had the assorted bread with white bean dip for entree, lamb salad and the steak special for main and the chic brownie for dessert. The lamb salad was nice, the highlight was the pistachios and yoghurt dressing, but there was way too much dressing. The steak tasted nice, but it was tiny for $30 (only 180g), they had cut it in half, it was a bit over cooked, it was quite thin and had a little bit of gristle. The choc brownie dessert was fabulous. I gave it 3 stars, but may be its 3.5. read more

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Had lunch at Bitter Suite and can't say it's the best meal I've had. Warm Lamb salad was good but my wife's Pumpkin salad was absolutely plain and tasteless. Two slices of undercooked pumpkin no seasoning at all, plain quinoa and two pieces of beetroot over fresh but plain spinach. Good thing was that they deleted my wife's salad off the bill. At least the staff cared enough to try and fix it by offering another meal but we were running late. 4/5 stars for service. read more

Lovely venue, with a great vibe. Wait staff were attentive, and good drinks menu. I had the lamb burger, which was pretty unexceptional. I've been here for brunch before, which was better in terms of food. Regardless, a great option in new farm. read more

It's great to see Craft Beer thriving in Brisbane. We think Bitter Suite is one of the best bar and restaurant experiences in Brisbane. The staff are amazing! nothing too small. Great selection of Beer (on Tap too!). It's a great local. We will certainly make this a regular thing. read more

New to the neighbourhood, I decided to check out Bitter Suite. I got there at 5.30 pm; by 6.00 pm the place was humming. Outdoor café-style seating; with a low hedge between us and the "New Farm rush hour" traffic I tried the mid-week special - lamb borek and a glass of cider for $20 - the best $20 I have spent in a long time. The staff were really friendly and helpful and there appeared to be lots of locals. The meal was ground lamb with eggplant, pumpkin, red pepper, olives and a winning combination of herbs and spices. It was topped with pastry. Absolutely hit all the right tastes buds. I will be keeping an eye on these weekly specials and Bitter Suite will likely become a part of my routine. read more