Disclaimer: I've only been here twice. And only for the Pub Quiz on Thursday nights. That being…read moresaid, they were 2 of my favorite and most memorable nights out in Brisbane with my work team. The bar has a couple different sections, some Pokies inside too, but the pub quiz is outside on the beer-garden style patio. It's huge, lots of room to spread out. Picnic-style tables for good chatter and space for your food & bev while you enjoy the lovely weather (even in winter, it's not too cold in Brisbane). The Quiz Master is the best I've ever had. I love a good quiz, and this adorable guy (from Essex, adding a touch of ol' Blighty to the mix) is hilarious, fun, engaging and completely entertaining. The quiz itself is well-constructed and lasts a couple hours. The questions are a mix of challenging and easy, but of course the hardest ones for me are sports, Aussie politics and (the worst) Aussie sports. Thank goodness I have some proper Aussie mates on my team to fill those roles. Super fun night - highly recommended if you like silly jokes, lively competition and good music. On the food & drinks side of things at the Wickham, there's a great menu, complete with veggie/vegan options if that's your jam. The service is quick and efficient. Full bar. Smoking section round the back of the patio. 5 stars all-round. I'll be back!

Now, this pub was really cool. It is basically one of those inner-city pubs that I absolutely…read moreadore. Honestly, I'm not even sure if I can actually fault this place, especially the little secrets that you discover if you just happen to look around the place. They have some great beers on tap and an awesome beer garden, and you certainly can't beat the welcome that I received from the bartender when I ordered my beer. This place was great.

I would say that this place has had a complete makeover since I was last here, but from what I…read moreremember the actual interior, that is the bar, chairs, and tables, are pretty much in exactly the same spot. It simply seems that they have given the place a fresh coat of paint, put up some new wallpaper, and reverted to its original pub feel. Still, it was actually a pretty decent place to grab a beer, and the service was quite good as well. Oh, and they had a pretty decent range of beers as well.

The the empire's venue casual and dressy (depending on the hour) great staff a great place to spend…read moresome time.

As it was my first time, I didn't know what to expect. The location is great and easy to get to in…read morethe Valley. When we first walked in, the place wasn't too crowded. A few minutes later, the band got on stage and the place started filling up! The music was pretty good and everyone was dancing. Great place for groups to grab some drinks and dance without feeling that you need to dress up or anything. I didn't make it to the outdoor area so I would definitely be open to going back to check that out. A good place to stop on a pub crawl or start the night off. It's casual and everyone is welcome!

At first glance the Elephant and Wheelbarrow looks like just another old English pub with a typical…read morewooden interior and a carpeted floor. However there is much more to this pub than initially meets the eye. If you walk through the British style pub it leads you to the biggest beer garden in the Valley which is quite a nice surprise. The beer garden is perfect for nights out and accommodate allot of people which makes it prefect for those group nights out. The great thing about the Elephant and Wheelbarrow is that it has something happening every night of the week. The most noticeable of these are the great food deals. This includes 2 dollar steak nights on Sundays and 1 dollar taco nights on Tuesdays. These are just some of the examples of meals for under 10 dollars every day of the week. Don't be fooled by the cheap price however because the food is definitely up to standard. On Fridays there is also a great deal for groups of 5 people or more, this gives a group a meal platter worth 80 dollars when you book in. The Drink prices are fairly pricey however so this is where people wanting a cheap night out need to watch out as the cheap meal deal can quickly get pricey. There is also a wide range of live music nights such as Monday karaoke, live music on Sunday and a great range of other live local acts through the rest of the week. Personally I enjoy the Elephant Unplugged on Wednesday nights. The Web site is updated regularly and is a great way to find out more about events that are hosted by the Elephant and Wheelbarrow.

Well, I probably wouldn't consider this to be one of my favourite pubs in the Valley, but it wasn't…read morebad, comparatively speaking that is. I guess the problem is that it isn't all that close to the major transport hub, but that is probably a good thing considering it means that it doesn't get crowded out as quickly. Then again, I really only came here in the early afternoon, but it was a nice enough place with some nice beers on tap as well. Yeah. it was okay.

I thought Waterloo Hotel was a relatively new establishment, until my Dad told me that it existed…read moreyears ago in the same spot but it shut down with a reputation of rowdy bar brawls and seedy clientele. He went so far as to call it the "loo water" rather than the "waterloo". Well walking into Waterloo now you would never guess its previous misbehaviors. The space has been refurbished with a loungey, Italian cigar bar style feel. There are a few different section to the hotel. There's the restaurant, then a seating area around the corner where there's often live music of a weekend and then there's the lounge area on the other side with curtains that can be pulled across to make your own private function room. The design is very cool, but the different sections make it a bit confusing. Is it a lounge, a bar, a restaurant or a music venue? Or all of those things? The seams in the design are pretty obvious, making it confusing as to what The Waterloo Hotel is trying to be. These things aside, when I've eaten there the food has been great. There's a tapas platter option which is good when you're with a group of people and in need of some nibblies while you have a few drinks. The bar is beautifully stocked and the staff have always been friendly. There are also function spaces available for hire. The times that I have been to the Waterloo Hotel have been great. It's a huge space, so perfect for a big group, and has everything you need for a night out- music, booze and food.

We walked in Saturday around 9:30 to drink beers and a breakfast croissant. You order through the…read moreQR Code. Beers and food arrived fast. The sour and hazy beer we got were very light tasting. Not to our liking. Croissant was good though.

I didn't realise that this brewery had two locations, one in Milton opposite the stadium, and one…read morehere in the Valley. Well, this is the one for the valley, but like the other one, you can pretty much expect the same quality beer (considering that they are the same brewery), and the same great atmosphere. Okay, this one feels much more like it is located in a warehouse, but I guess that what gives this place a bit of character. Once again, a great place for some great beers.

The reno on this place has added another spot to the New Farm area. With a live music playing on a…read moreSunday arvo, this place is good just to sit back and chill. Lots to choose from on the menu. Prices a little high for a pub meal but were very yummy.

I quite liked this pub, but maybe because not only was it quiet, and out of the way, but it was…read morealso rather large. Then again the fact that it was quite probably had more to do with me being there on a Monday than anything else. However, this pub was pretty cool and had some rather nice beers on tap as well. Oh, and they also had a circular pool table, which was rather odd.

You have to come here on a clear evening to view the sunset and watch the city go from day to…read morenight. It's not to be missed! The craft cocktails are top notch and well made. The bartenders are skilled and even happy to educate you on the nuances of the drink you've ordered. Are they expensive? Of course, but you get what you pay for in this instance. Perfect spot for a date or just a regular Wednesday evening with a friend. You really can't beat it. The lounges are available for a fee, but grabbing a spot on the rail is perfect as that really is the best view. I haven't had any of the food/tapas, but as I'm a big fan of craft cocktails, this is one bright shining star on my list!

Are you middle aged, pretentious and in need of a new location to show off your Tommy Hilfiger…read morecardigan draped casually over your RL Polo covered shoulders? Then go to Eleven on a Thursday night after work - you'll fit right in. Want to sit in a booth? Too bad, they're all "reserved". There's nobody in them, of course, but how else would you know how lacking in elitism you are by being forced to perch on a much-less-glamorous stool? Enjoy trendy, tasty cocktails? Cool! Eleven serve a limited smattering of "predictable" cocktails at upmarket prices, with "local pub quality" garnishes and presentation. Think a $17.00 "dark and stormy" as one of their highlighted menu features, and you'll understand. There's also bar food but good luck beating away the middle aged socialites lingering at the bar to chat so as to order some! Oh and you can forget eating it from your perch on the stool! That's for plebs and people who don't own high street brands, like Tommy and Ralph. Ugh!

Maybe I was seduced by the Pepe Saya butter, or perhaps it was the fresh interior of The Alliance…read moreHotel that completely changed my opinion of this building I'd walked and driven past so many times without giving it a second thought as a venue to come for drinks, lunch or dinner. With new owners, and I'm assuming, a new passion to make it a gastro-pub of choice when you're seeking a simple but familiar meal, I'd say they're on the right track. He dined from the bar menu, ordering a steak sandwich which not only looked great, but matched it in taste. I found myself reaching for more and more of his lunch than my own. I ordered the pork belly and seared scallops from the main restaurant menu. The scallops were cooked to perfection but this dish made me realise I'm just not that into pork belly. I've tried, several times, but the ol' pork belly and I are not destined to be friends. The Alliance Hotel would be perfect for the working man's lunch and as we dined there were many local office workers enjoying a good gourmet "pub lunch". So when you next walk past this fine establishment, ready to pass it over for something else, take a chance. Walk in and find yourself surprised at the quality of food served here. As a recent local media food writer asked, "Could this be Brisbane's first true Gastro-Pub?" i'm inclined to say, yes, yes it could be.

Hill area one night when I was in Brisbane. Mind you, that time made me realise there isn't…read moreactually all the much in Spring Hill (with the exception of a couple of pubs, some coffee shops, and a bunch of hotels). The thing that stood out to me was how friendly the staff where. When I popped in here for a drink they told me that the bar was closed due to a freack accident, however I could have a drink in the restaurant (which does make me a little uncomfortable, since restaurants are for eating and bars are for drinking), however the friendliness of the staff did make me feel really relaxed, and as such I do have fond memories of the place. It did feel a little classy, but that was okay because if the staff are welcoming to little old me, then that's a good pub in my books.

This place is so awesome! We had dinner on the rooftop brewery. Beers were great - nice selection-…read moreand the pizza was great. After dinner we went to the main floor for salsa music and to watch people dance. Wow - so good. Plus the place is like walking into a wonderland - each floor is different and really cool. Highly recommend!

What a spectacular place!! Blown away by how beautiful it was! We had the bottomless brunch and it…read morewas great value and delicious. We did feel our waiter ignored us in favour of a bigger table though. Couldn't get his attention and he seemed to avoid us. A lovely waitress ended up serving us and she was great. Overall a wonderful experience.

One of my favorite bars/restaurant on James street. Such a versatile venue. It's great for after…read morework munchies with coworkers. Or for dinner before going out. However most people come here for the great drinks to party the night away with good friends. Venue tends to be on the hipster fancy side so wear smart casual clothing. The servers are friendly. The bartender put on a small show making the strawberry bubbles and had a cheeky smile. Was good fun. Food is great and well priced. I come here on days I don't want to drink too just to have dinner. Their daily special burgers tend to be the best value. I ordered the haloumi burger and was not disappointed. Burger is 20$ with fries included. Also had mini Mac and cheese balls to share. Can't really go wrong with Mac and cheese balls. Also had the blackened chicken salad which was packed full of flavor. Too bad it was small and not as filling as burgers but that can't be helped it's a salad. The drinks are standouts. Usually try something new each time. Strawberry bubbles is a good choice for something sweet and fancy.

This is another one of those really cool bars, though it does happen to be hidden out of the way so…read moreit was rather quiet. Then again I did come here on a Monday so I guess that was expected. However, as a bar, it was actually pretty good. The staff were awesome, and not surprisingly there were some quite nice beers on tap as well. This place was pretty awesome.