No frills neighborhood bar with a long history. Live music on the weekends. Friendly service. Good spot for a cold one if you're in the area. read more

When you walk into something that is unexpected, that can sometimes be a great thing. My wife has been a resident of Brisbane for over 30 years and I've been a new follower for the last decade plus. We've driven by 'the Inn' for some time now but strangely haven't got the courage to stop for some reason (shrug) Today was one of those days where we decided "the time is now" Long story short, the spot has a unique charm and personality. It might not be for everyone's taste but then again - will there ever be a restaurant or bar or anything that will satisfy EVERYONE's taste? Anyway, the misses and I stopped in for a single drink to capture the feel and we're so glad we did. Shoutout to Paula & Doc for their hospitality. There's even one of those pay-to-play juke music machines so I opted to play Two Reasons by Trey Songz :) read more

I walked in on a Friday to ask a simple question (whether they hold karaoke -- nope) and ended up dealing with a bartender who tried to patronize me, make sarcastic statements, and argue over the most trivial and subjective points, demonstrating some bizarre need for dominance... all within the first 60 seconds. From some of the other Yelp reviews, being a rude prick seems to be fairly common among the staff. But I also noticed a few other things: -They lack a phone -They've supposedly existed for decades, yet have only 23 Yelp reviews -I was the only patron in the room who wasn't both white and over 50 (a stark contrast to the surrounding area) Maybe that's all by design -- this seems like an insular place, aimed at a specific clientele. Guess I didn't fit the mold. read more

This is a really nice bar that has good beers and mixed drinks at very fair prices. The bartenders are always pleasant. Incredibly, they have quality musicians playing on the weekends and they don't have a cover charge. I love this place and can't imagine anyone not having a good time here. Lots of Grateful Dead style and jazz played here! Tip the musicians. read more

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dogs barking Its a place to relax. Mo need to listen do barking just to get attention read more

great local watering hole! friendly and fun! What's not to like? read more

I began hosting a Karaoke Show a few months ago at the Brisbane Inn (B.I.), and I am pleased to say how happy I am here, and consider this my home away from home. There are various forms of entertainment presented here, all week long. Watch the B.I. website for the calender of events. Many of the patrons are longtime loyal customers and friends, but there are many new guests, who come in from the local cities, campuses and businesses to unwind and enjoy themselves. There is a great staff, who make everyone feel welcome from the first hello to the end of each visitors stay. Drinks are affordable and plenty, and Bartenders are talented and experienced in their profession. Outside food is welcomed by the patrons to enjoy while they are enjoying the entertainment, drinks and ambiance of the B.I. Do yourself a favor, and make a visit. Be confident and know you will be glad you did. read more

Blu makes the best cocktails! His new invention: Pillow Talk is my new favorite! Followed by his white cosmopolitan

Bartender made a horrible drink (Tito's Punch) and expected me to drink it. When I showed her a picture of how drink supposed to look like - she made a rude comment - " well you didn't even taste it" and snatched dirty looking drink. The 2-3 member live band seemed very loud and added to bad experience. Not friendly and bartenders are very basic with no knowledge of craft cocktails (no fresh ingredients). Totally sucked and will never go back. No stars read more

THIS BAR ROCKS!!! NO COVER, NO DRESS CODE, FREE PARKING, SMALL TOWN CHARM & A WELL STOCKED BAR!!! My husband has been a regular at this bar for years. About a year ago he talked me into joining him for a few drinks with his friends one Friday night... After that one visit, I totally fell in love with this bar and everyone in it!!! There are about 5 bartenders that rotate through out the week, all absolutely amazing and very personable. (I'm always greeted with a big "Hello Cassandra"). Patrons definitely range in age from the "finally legals" to the "I've been here as long as this bar has"... LoL And despite the age differences, everyone pretty much gets along for the most part. :-) Everyone has a story to tell, and best believe if you have the time and patience, you're bound to here them all! The Brisbane Inn is definitely in the category of a "small town" bar, most of the bar patrons are locals, hence everyone knows everyone there... Music varies depending on who put the last dollar in the Juke box, so on any given night, the play list can go from Bon Jovi to Mariah Carey to the Rolling Stones to Johnny Cash to Tupac and so on. Yes, there are more than a few "stuffed" animals throughout the bar, they're not going anywhere, so might as well get use to them being around. Although they make adequate party guests and decorations... LoL (I have a great pic of one of the Bucks all decked out and in a party hat for NYE) ;-) This bar has been more then hospitable as well as accommodating to me over the past year. They generously let me host/have 3 parties here, my birthday, my husband's & friend's joint birthday as well as our 5th anniversary. Each party they let me decorate the crap out of the bar; from the tables to the chairs, to the entry to the bathrooms, to the hallways, above the bar, below the bar, I hung lights, huge banners outside, brought in tons of food... They even humored me and honored some "drink specials" I thought would be cool to add to the party atmosphere! Let's just say this bar went above and beyond any hospitality I had ever expected to receive. Thank you. :-) Well to basically sum this up... 1. Small town bar 2. Good people (many are "regulars") 3. Reasonably priced drinks 4. And a great place to kick back, people watch & have a drink or two! Quick note- Best time to go is on a Friday night, on a payday weekend (of course), and when Brisbane is enjoying their typical concealed great weather! read more

A classy dive. As soon as me and my homeboy Clarence walked in to the tunes of Frank Sinatra playing on the jukebox. Instantly this dive turned into an sophisticated drinking establishment. The crowd albeit a little bit older than that of the 23 club down the block, was real mellow. Couple tables to hang out by the bar, a pool table, a dartboard, you know - the usual. The patrons reminds me of the crowd of Joe's of Westlake in Daly City. Some real og's. The bartender, I didn't catch his name, but he had the presence of a bartender of old. Probably one of the coolest bartenders that ever served a drink to me. If you're a fan of Carl from the Ha-Ra in the TL or a fan of the movie "Cocktail" with Tom Cruise, then yeah, this guy is up there. Lot of personality. The brothers that own the bar are serious hunters and have all sorts of trophy beasts on the wall. They even had a jackalope. You stay classy, Brisbane. read more

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Since Frances left the BI, this local favorite bar of mine is slipping back to its old bad habits and habitants. I'm a long time resident and it saddens me. It also frequently doesn't open on time and the drinks are basic along with the energy. No more craft cocktails. Hey, and I like a whiskey and a shot too but it's losing charm by the weekend. What a shame after all the time and effort spent to revive it that the owners couldn't get their act together and although Frances has strong opinions that may not have meshed well with one or both of the owners he is a professional and really was their best bet at becoming sustainable and evolving along with Brisbane. I've been standing waiting to have a quick Friday beer after a long week and at least 3 people have tried opening their locked doors. It's almost 4:30pm. Maybe they changed their hours? Regardless it's almost turned the corner for good ... to becoming a sad place that lost it bit of edgy sophistication. Go see it before the doors are closed again. It's just a matter of time until the premium liquor bottles are empty, the are watered down, and drugs are being sold in the bathroom again. read more

Just want to update my review, this is definitely a hole in the wall stop; and You'll drive right by it if you don't know where your going. But don't let the redneck vibe scare you off, because this bar has some of the friendliest staff you'll ever meet! It has a crowd of all ages, and defiantly the best spot in Brisbane to grab a drink! Love the new management! And the cute tall blonde told me the whole history of Brisbane, and makes some of the best drinks! read more

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A bit of history reopened in Brisbane with the casual sophistication of a great cocktail lounge. I am beyond stoked about this place! Soft opening was just this past Friday of labor day weekend. They apparently were packed shoulder to shoulder. Couldn't be happier for them. This is SO just what our town needed. The new owners managed to recruit a very knowledgeable bartender/craftsman who had very thoughtfully curated the most awesome "historical cocktails" list I've ever seen. Each cocktail on his list starts with the date it was first created, going all the way back to the early 1800s. But besides just the date, the friendly cocktail connessiur will share with you the whole history of the drink that you are about to (surely) enjoy. If there's something not on his list that you desire, he WILL make it for you. If there are options of HOW to prepare your drink of choice, he will ask what YOU prefer, not tell to how it "should" be. (Tho a simple blind taste test would do you just fine for navigating your way through his thoughtfully prepared menu!) If cocktails are not your thing, they are also serving LOCAL CRAFT BEERS FROM NEARBY BREWERIES as well!! And there's a really nice "mocktails" list for non drinkers, and also a great wine list. This fine establishment is decorated wall to wall with animal heads of all kinds, much like an old hunting lodge. I believe the heads belonged to the father or grandfather of the owner if I'm not mistaken. DEFINITELY WORTH CHECKING OUT! :)) read more

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Old school bar with delicious and strong drinks! The bartenders are nice and skilled. The place feels like an old cabin lodge in the woods. The only downside are the creepy old dudes that come in and hit on every woman in the bar. One guy came up to me and grabbed my arm and said he liked my braids. Ew. read more

Serious taxidermy in this local dive bar. Brilliant. Was it the gin and tonics or did i spot a different breed every time I looked up?! Seriously---a pig, a moose, a woodpecker (!?) I don't recall. Lovely place to get pleasantly trashed after work w/co-workers! read more

The Brisbane Inn is quite the lovely dive bar. We had a company party here (NOT a fancy company party, but a fun happy hour party) and they served lots of greasy piles of food (spring rolls to pot stickers, etc.). I think they went to Costco and made it all. The locals here are quite interesting and the bartenders are nice. Maybe cause they knew we were spending tons of money? There are all sorts of taxidermy animals on the walls. Everything from ducks to deer to bears. Jukebox is awesome. Pool table is very nice. Not sure if this is or ever was an actual "Inn" but if it is, I wouldn't stay here. read more

This Bar Is Amazing $5 Margaritas with housemade mix are tart, lightly sweet, STRONG, and the bartender will ask you blended or rocks, salt or no salt. We went with a group of maybe 12, she brought out trays of microwave popcorn, cleared our pizza boxes when we had finished chowing down, and wouldn't let me pay for my second drink: a ginger ale. You can play Ping Pong and Pool, just...don't go there alone. read more

4 of us stopped by here before the niner game last night. This place does a fantastic job of being dive-y and awesome without the ick factor that can easily send someone packing after one beer. All of the people in the bar seemed to know each other and were very friendly. There were tv's and plenty of seating. I would definitely head back to this spot when I'm in the area. read more

This could be a fun place. It's inside is fun and so open. They have cool stuff on the walls and an area that a band must play at often. The issue is the atmosphere. If you are not a usual or a long time Brisbane resident you can feel very unwelcome. I went in on my birthday (mind I live in Brisbane) and immediately felt the room look at me. I just went to have a drink with a friend before heading to dinner. It was uncomfortable to say the least. So it could be a great place! read more

So we went into the bar to have a drink and sat down at the bar. Ha ha joke was on us. All heads turn but never got service. After the bar tender completed orders from other customers he went to unload the dishwasher and never acknowledge we we're sitting down at the bar. Oh well!! Never in my life. read more

Went to Brisbane for dinner and was informed that they were not serving food! A wasted trip and disappointment. That's why the one star.

I support this fine business. The owners Linda and Brad have a vision creating a community meeting place. I love the fireplace, history and the camaraderie. Keep up the good vibes and welcoming atmosphere ... read more

Re-opened tonight! Really nice inside, great ambiance, super clean bathrooms. Beverages all reasonably priced. Look forward to returning with friends! read more

Great drinks and nice vibe! Plus they have a fire place! Good place to watch the games! Francis will make you a very tasty cocktail based on spirits and flavors you like! read more

the bars manager is a prick i had just finished having a couple drinks after a long day at work and was in the middle of writing a email when my iphone died, i asked the bartender if i could possibly charge it for a min and he said sure no problem and was really friendly then some old biker who is the manager came up and said that in order to use the electricity there i had to be drinking or else i couldnt sit at the bar i had just spent 20 dollars on two drinks i told the manager he just gave me this confused look i ask the bartender to unplug me and left. read more

this place is the best. the best juke box I've ever seen, pool, great beer (although sometimes they run out of my favorite) and the bartenders are the best. love it. read more