Quaint. The coffee shop and bar are well out of sight from…read morethe streets on either side of the passage that connects them. Disability access is from the Elizabeth St side. Look for the sign boards to guide. You go here as the coffee is good and it has a pleasant vibe in a secluded spot. They have been here for a long while so doing something right. Worth exploring.

What a fabulous find down the alleyway! Big kudos to my friend who suggested this location…read more It was the first night they were a bar so we decided to check it out! They were super friendly and let you enjoy the space and your company. They serve you water as soon as you are seated and then ask you what you'd like. I had the Lucy while my friend had the Coffee Ale. The sizes come in Pony, Mare, or Stallion! My friend loved the coffee ale. I'm not the biggest beer fan but the Lucy was light. We started to chit-chat with the bartenders and they showed us this chili vodka! He had me at "Chili..." My friend had the Bloody Mary and she kept raving how it was tomato soup for adults. She loved it! The bartender was great and nervous about creating a drink for me. We went with a pineapple chili vodka with a touch of mint. Yum! It needs some fine tuning but the foundation is set. We were having a great time and as if beer to vodka wasn't enough, we moved right along to tequila! Yes, some quality tequila and verdita. I'm a huge fan and they explained to us how quality tequila is for sipping. We didn't want to leave but the time had come. Thankfully, I know I'll be coming back very soon. Thanks for a great Introduction.

Great hotel bar, so good it wouldn't be a bad idea to visit even if you're not staying there…read more Really pleasant , quiet, upscale, comfortable venue, with wonderful craft cocktails. For example, the hyper knowledgeable bartenders use liquid nitrogen to chill your glass and get it really cold. Definitely recommend

In 2015, The Gresham won Bar of the Year at the Australian Bartender awards, an accolade that is…read morerightly respected, especially in the hospitality industry. It was one of the first bars I went to when I moved to Brisbane and I automatically fell in love. It's one of my favourite venues around now. The back bar is beautiful, busy and filled with some of the world's best spirits. Each time I visit, I am mesmerised by it AND they have a sliding ladder to reach the top shelves. They've recently started doing food and I was excited to see I can go and have breakfast there. Winning. The layout of the venue is pretty impressive. The room is dark and filled with wood. Small tables fill the floor, but there is also the option to sit at the bar, a luxury not found in every bar and is something that makes me feel extremely at home and connected to the venue. The cocktail, beer and wine list is creative and innovative. Cocktails with fennel, luscious wines take up the majority of the list and I am yet to make my way through even a 1/5 of it. What brings it all together, though, is the team. From the bouncer on the weekend, to the bar staff to the venue manager, the team are experienced, knowledgeable, welcoming and kind. I have never seen them interact with a customer in any way other than positively and that really represents how passionate they are about what they do. What should you order? WELL. The Fig'n'Delightful - toasted fennel vodka with fig puree and other yumminess. West Winds Cutlass Southside - hands down the best one I've ever had. Enjoy.

We were looking for a good place to stop for lunch and grabbed a bit to eat. Food was good and…read moreatmosphere fun. It took a few minutes to locate the restaurant as it was down an alley lined with murals. Staff was pleasant and friendly. Would stop by again

Good halloumi! Get it on the eggs benny or on its own. They know how to grill it up good…read more I usually come for brunch it's a nice underground cafe in the heart of Brisbane. Counter service and find your own seats most of the time. Relax grunge vibes. Very unique. Come with friends and just have a great gab.

Normally I'm pretty good at keeping secrets, but in this case, I refuse. I wish this gorgeous…read morelittle place wasn't so isolated but I guess some of the best shops are. It's easy enough to find and very easy to identify with clothing out the front. There are also some old bicycles out the front with so much vintage quality that the first image that came to my mind was Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck haphazardly riding one of them. This place is littered with all things Vintage: on the walls, on racks, hanging, draping, sitting, resting, everywhere. There's even a lovely little record player you can marvel at. It's obviously a house that's been transformed into a shop and every room you move through is a new adventure with new things to play with. There's a sweet little selection of clothing and I didn't see one item of it exceed $40. And the tag not only features the price of the piece, it also identifies what era it belongs to. Lovely. Boys, be happy too; in other shops you're usually assigned one rail if you're lucky. Here, you get a whole room complete with cowboy boots to try on. Grab a coffee while you sing along to "Under the Boardwalk" and then take some time to pop downstairs and browse the furniture. The back stairs give way to a den-like basement that holds this part of the store with things including an old keyboard, television, suitcase, and a bundle of chairs that look like they were lifted straight from your grandma's living room. This place is the collective creation of two lovely ladies who obviously live and breathe all things vintage, and I'm definitely a fan of their work. It's a novelty little place with so much charm and potential. Massive snaps to whoever did their design and logo as well, because that was a really enticing factor for me.

Hey, I'm not a big vintage clothes buyer so posting a review here is probably a little cheeky. I…read morejust wanted to add my 2cents though and say that I'm very VERY pleased that the girls here stock clothes that are size 12 and 14. There is a very cool vintage clothes store in West End that also posts pics of their wares on Instagram and Facebook but I've notice it only seems to have size 8 and 10. Huh? Marilyn Monroe would be disgusted! So, thank you CYKAS - keep stocking 12s and 14s. Us 'real' curvy women will love you forever. And keep posting your clothes on IG and FB. You have the best stuff. For the record, I ended up buying a beautiful wool cape which I wore to a wedding recently. Now a firm favourite in my wardrobe.

Upstairs we waited in a typical pre-Summer Brisbane, sweltering in 35+ degree weather. Led down a…read moreshort stair-well and entering into the dark, we appeared to leave Brisbane and be transported to a prohibition 1920s Speakeasy of exposed brick, corridors and a long wall adorned with men with moustaches. This is important to note for reasons unknown. Once underground your modern-day dress almost felt out of place and more akin to an Evelyn Waugh novel. Perhaps you'd be sitting across from a Mitford sister, or some other Bright Young Thing. It all felt a little bit Midnight In Paris when Woody Allen's script sends Owen Wilson's character back to the roaring days of Hemingway. The Walrus Bar (you'll have to visit to answer the question, "Why Walrus?"), headed by Krystal Hart (recently crowned Diageo Reserve World Class Bartender for 2013) and with support behind the bar from some of this town's finest (including a few familiar faces from Canvas), is home to some 300 spirits; rum; cheese and charcuterie and 30 Cuban cigars. As well as my usual cocktail friend (Southsides), I happily sipped on an Indian punch (Panch Phora Punch) which was a rich and seductively easy to drink. This is a rum bar primarily and the majority of lighting within the bar is from the glass cabinets containing every rum you could imagine. Of course, it is never wise to enjoy such decadent drink on an empty stomach and The Walrus have you sorted with a menu of small plates. The Walrus Bar has to be seen to be believed so rather than me waffle on any further - just visit this underground lair which you'll forget resides underneath The Regatta.

What could be better than an underground, intimate bar that has one of the most ridiculous rum…read morecollections going as well as the ability to make just about any cocktail known to man ? An underground bar that feeds you massive bowls of free popcorn and cashews laced with what can only be a combination of sugar, Tabasco sauce and unicorn tears - that's what! Wear your snazzy gear because you won't bet let in otherwise. Bring your friends, devour the cheese and charcuterie selections. Drink things. Test the bar staff. Be impressed with their skills and cocktail nerding. Do it. Do it all.

I made a deal with myself that I was allowed gluten today to try Mr & Mrs G's grand sandwich…read moreselection. Your not the boss of me so no judgement! It was pretty much worth it. Opting for the garlic scented lamb shoulder with panzanella salad, labna quenelle and balsamic dressing, I'm confident I won best sandwich choice amongst our table considering it was also the cheapest at $14.50. This pitta was bursting with tender, fresh roast lamb that was gently hugged by the supporting flavours. Sure it left me feeling totally satisfied but I didn't feel heavy. Just content. Service still lacks here a little for me when the side of sauce my dining companions ordered didn't come until after they'd finished and when looking at their choice of a rare roast beef sandwich, I did struggle to see the $16 value. Still, it's a decent and perfectly casual lunch for under $25 if you pair with a bottle of sparkling mineral water and the river views? They're free.

I do enjoy the atmosphere of this bar overlooking the Brisbane River. They have an extensive list…read moreof cocktails and a relaxed but polished vibe. It's warm with a slightly Moroccan vibe that balances well with the wide open views of the water. The service is always great, but be warned, this can be a hot spot and you may have to wait for a drink on busy nights. I have enjoyed every cocktail I've sampled here and will return again when in the area.

I love this cute little cocktail and wine bar. Canvas is a small, cosy bar which offers some great…read morelittle tapas options and charcuterie. I've been here twice recently and really enjoyed both visits. The charcuterie board is a great wine or beer accompaniment. I've also had the calamari which was great too. They offer an interesting and fairly extensive cocktail list too. If you like tart or sour flavour, the "From Poland with love" is for you! Service is friendly and prompt. You don't wait long between drinks. I would suggest making a reservation for the weekend as it is very small. All in all, a great place to catch up with a few friends during or at the end of the week.

This is a cute little cocktail bar with a delightfully hipster outdoor courtyard - complete with…read morefairy lights, recycled signage and street art scrawled on adjoining walls. They have a decent list of cocktail concoctions here, or you can do as I did and ask for a 'blank canvas' to get your own creation to suit your taste. My "nothing bitter/creamy and partial to dark rum" brief was met with a fun tiki cup of rum and apple deliciousness. A nice spot for groups to enjoy the weather, or there is indoor seating if Brisbane is being less favourable than usual.

Tucked away near an alley, The Bowery is a bar that offers the best drinks around Brissy. It's…read moreinterior is a bit dark and mysterious, and a bit reminiscence of what one would picture a something in a U.S. 20's scene, though not quite. I think it's just that it reminded me of Bourbon and Branch in San Francisco, which takes on a speakeasy atmosphere and serves amazing cocktails and drinks. When I was there, they had a band, which was a bit loud for how big the place was, but it was fitting for the atmosphere. The drinks don't come cheap (about $20 a pop) and isn't much of a party atmosphere, nor is it good for dancing, but it's definitely a casual classic bar for a close group of friends.

My first visit to The Bowery was a great one but since then, each time has been subsequently less…read moregreat! I agree with all the reviews that there is no place to dance but the music is great and makes you want to dance. In addition, I waited ages for drinks and then on my way back to the table, other patrons ran straight into me knocking 1/2 of the concoctions out of the glasses. :( I basically paid for 4 drinks and ended up having 2.5 drinks to give to my friends. That's really terrible. If they could expand the space between the bar and the benches, everyone would be a lot happier. If you can find a booth or seat to chat with friends, it's great but if not, making space can be a bit tricky. I like it but I don't think it's my go-to in the Valley especially after my last experience.

Wonderful new gem. Warm and stylish surrounds in a former wine store. Exceptional French fare,…read moregreat wine list and service.

A hidden gem! My favorite spot while visiting Brisbane. Love the creativity of the cocktail menu, I…read morereally enjoyed my drink. Service and ambiance is great, can't recommend this place enough.

Cool bar with dark themed cocktails. They have a huge selection of gin and whiskey. Unfortunately…read morethey need a liquor list / menu if you're an aficionado as you can't see all the bottles. Staff were friendly, made suggestions and were quick. We had some simple pours but next time can see trying their signature cocktails. A bit steep at $21+ but could be worth it once in awhile.