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Cru Bar | Cellar

3.9 (23 reviews)
PriceyWine Bars
Open 9:00 am - 11:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Classy
Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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Danielle H.

If you're seeking an escape from the under-age schoolies and buzzed up 18 year olds that have taken over the Valley, then seek sanctuary here. The crowd is older, more sophisticated and...calmer. My fave place to sit and sip a chilled house white is on the leather banquettes by the French windows that open out onto the street. Of course I then have to spend the rest of the evening trying not to get drunk and fall backwards onto the footpath, but it's a small price to pay. (I always wear my best knickers just in case). Even the standard wines on offer are really decent. Although I'm in no way a vino connoisseur (my way of figuring that I've drunk a good wine is the lack of headache the next day.) But the fact I've never had a throbbing skull after a night out at Cru is a good enough indication of a top wine cellar to me...

Samantha H.

Whilst the service here is at best lacklustre, the calibre of drinks, atmosphere and crowd go a long way to making up for it. A sensational spot to stop for an afternoon aperitif or lunch as you make you way around James St stores (just make sure to book), Cru seems to constantly be buzzing. The cocktails, the mocktails and the calamari are all deeeeeeeelish! Have one for me, won't you?

Christina M.

Being on James Street is a reason in itself to visit Cru Bar! Beautifully furnished, the atmosphere is relaxed and based on the salt and pepper calamari we had, you won't be disappointed by the food.

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Leah G.

Cru always struck me as more of a bar/bottle shop than a restaurant so when we decided to try the food here for a special occasion just after new years I have to admit I was a little sceptical. I'd had a drink here a few times and remembered as a loud social place that had great atmosphere and a phenomenal bottle shop. The food was the one thing I was unsure of, but something that would be important to all of us. The good news is that we were not dissappointed. Our waitress was friendly, helpful, intuitive to our needs without being overbearing or fussing over us. We chose to share from the tapas menu between the four of us so we could pretty much have one of everything and found some little gems in our sampling. The highlights were the Salmon Creviche, the Chicken and Green Peppercorn Pate and the Saffron and Pinenut Croquettes. The size of the dishes was perfect for sharing with four and the flavours suited our special glass of champagne that we ordered along with it. Other choices included the Spring Rolls with Hoi Sin Sauce (a bit like a supersized chico roll), Asian spiced pork belly, Chilli Prawns with pawpaw and pickled ginger, and the spanner crab pastie. None of these jumped off the plate and wow'd us like the first selection. Each was a bit heavier in flavours and clunkier in its execution. We tried the much recommended calamari based on previous reviews and at the risk of being lynched we were very underwhelmed. It was overcooked and lacking in texture whilst the mayonaise had not even a hint of the wasabe that was mentioned on the menu. I really thought there was some much nicer options on the menu. I think fortunately for us being a Monday night the dining area was constant, but not flat out. It was an absolute bonus learning that the kitchen stays open until 10pm (a rarity in our experience in Brisbane) which meant we could linger over our food before deciding on what else we wanted. Our finishing coffee was one of the best we've had in a while in Brisbane which was an added bonus. Cru impressed me. I would highly recommend this for a group of friends looking for somewhere nice for a bite to eat with drinks or cocktails. It is not formal dining, but it is a special location for a celebration. And if you love what you're drinking from the winelist and want more, meander over to the bottle shop next door and buy a takeaway.

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Wonderful wine bar with a beautiful atmosphere. Stunning visually. Great cocktails. Delightful menu.

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Going to Cru Bar for lunch today, need a chilli prawn linguini fix.

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British Colonial Co

4.5(2 reviews)
2.2 kmHawthorne

Had dinner here on Tuesday evening. The venue is beautiful and well decorated. If you like sitting…read moreat a table, there are few to choose from. Most of the seating is alfresco (wear layers), and on outdoor lounges. It's a great place to grab a drink and snack before the movies. There was no dinner menu, which seemed a bit bizarre. There was a breakfast and lunch menu, but there were only shared plates on offer from 3pm onward. We got a broad selection of food and the portions were more generous than we anticipated, so keep in mind it is great for groups. We shared the warm olives (good), the truffle arancini balls (decent), the grilled halloumi (yum), sweet potato fries (yum), and the trio sliders (not recommended). The sliders were super disappointing, all super dry. If we hadn't ordered those we would have needed another shared plate to compensate. All the food coming out of the kitchen looked good, I wish we had tried the prawns instead. There were a lot of comments on GOOGLE about poor service, but we thought it was good service with a friendly staff and the food was sent out super quick. I'd like to think we would go back, but not for dinner. Most likely drinks on the patio and maybe some small bites.

You must try this new restaurant in Hawthorne! Delicious tapas complemented by a thoughtful wine…read morelist. Cocktails look interesting too but didn't try any. Service was friendly and fairly efficient though it is very busy. These venues are exactly what Brisbane burbs have been missing!!

Cru Bar | Cellar - wine_bars - Updated May 2026

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