Brisbane Bars and Restaurants That Are Undeniably, Unabashedly Romantic
Low lighting, jazz playlists, opulent cocktails, pastel hues, breathtaking views — these date spots will help you to start planning the perfect Valentine's Day.
Brisbane Bars and Restaurants That Are Undeniably, Unabashedly Romantic
Alright, alright. So we've sat here all day grumbling about Valentine's Day, about manufactured romance, about disingenuous 'love'-related holidays and the atrociously high price of roses. Words like 'phooey', 'poppycock' and 'hell naw' have been bandied about.
Pay no attention to the phones under our desk, messaging that special someone, planning a little get-together later on. If we run into you at the best romantic bars and restaurants in Brisbane, don't be too harsh on us. We love love.
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Midtown
This Fish Lane 40-seater bar hails from the One Fish Two Fish team and heroes martinis.
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SK Steak & Oyster
With a mini grand-piano and impeccable wine list, a night of elegance awaits.
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Maggie May
This Newstead supper club is Brisbane’s gloriously 70s-inspired go-to for cocktails and all-day bites.
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Tillerman
This restaurant and bar in Brisbane’s CBD by the Naga Thai team boasts killer river views.
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South City Wine
A Woolloongabba favourite for wines from around the world and French-leaning bites.
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SOKO Rooftop
Head to this luxe 14th-floor restaurant and bar for Peruvian and Japanese cuisine.
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Hervé's Restaurant and Bar
Tuck into French-inspired dishes and wine in Albion’s revamped timber mill.
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Stranded Bar
Music-loving couples can enjoy a mezcal and tequila-heavy drinks menu in Fortitude Valley.
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Stratton Bar and Kitchen
Drop doughnuts into dripping sauce and sip lamington cocktails inside two old WWII hangars.
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Antico
This Italian-style cocktail bar in Burnett Lane is located in Super Whatnot’s old digs.
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Sasso Italiano
This negroni-loving South City Square eatery takes its cues from 70s-era Italian joints.
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Rothwell's Bar & Grill
This European-influenced restaurant and bar sits inside a heritage-listed building.
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Dr Gimlette
Enjoy table service in this romantic spot from the team behind a laneway favourite.
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Bar Tano
Pair Italian wines and cocktails with salumi and cheese for peak Brisbane date-night vibes.
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Fiume Rooftop Bar
Peer over the river, hang out on daybeds by the pool and sip cocktails — all on a rooftop.
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Essa Restaurant
This darkly lit Fortitude Valley fine-diner focuses on locally sourced ingredients.
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Death and Taxes Brisbane
This hidden laneway bar is filled with romantic dark corners and tasty cocktails.
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Will & Flow
Treasury Brisbane’s all-day overwater bar serves up seafood, spritzes and stellar river views.
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Establishment 203
Ben O'Donoghue has opened an Italian and steak restaurant in Fortitude Valley.
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Agnes
One of Brisbane’s best restaurants serves up woodfired dishes in an old brick warehouse.
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Ooh La La Rooftop
Gaze out over the city while slurping down oysters and sipping hot whisky cocktails.
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Stanley
This Cantonese bar and restaurant combines river views, cosy nooks and a leafy courtyard.
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The Lex Brisbane
W Brisbane’s New York City-inspired restaurant comes complete with cocktail trolleys.
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The Parlour
This Italian riviera-themed spot goes big on cocktails, as curated by Sydney’s Maybe Sammy.
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Same Same
Tuck into a Thai meal from the ex-Longtime team, or head upstairs for more than 140 types of tequila.
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Walter's Steakhouse and Wine Bar
A New York-inspired steakhouse with old-school charm in Brisbane’s CBD.
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Savile Row
Sip cocktails beneath a dazzling chandelier at this moody Fortitude Valley bar.
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Libertine
This Barracks spot serves up French-Vietnamese cuisine in heritage-listed surroundings.
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Piano Bar at Emporium
Your next date night in Brisbane needs cocktails beneath a cascading gold and crystal chandelier.
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Donna Chang
Treat your date to crayfish, crispy pork bao and other dishes with Sichuan and Cantonese influences.
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Honto
This moodily lit Fortitude Valley restaurant dishes up creative takes on Japanese cuisine.
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Electric Avenue
A multi-faceted Woolloongabba bar features its own secret whisky room — if you can find it.
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Lefty's Music Hall
Caxton Street’s go-to for whisky, southern-style food and Americana rock.
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La Lune Wine Co
Say cheers to French wine at this Euro-style South Brisbane bar and restaurant.
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Sushi Room
James Street’s Japanese fine-diner serves up caviar rolls and wasabi cocktails.
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Boom Boom Room
An underground CBD bar and restaurant located in a heritage-listed former bank.
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Vertigo
Always wanted to eat dinner 17 metres up while hanging over the side of Brisbane Powerhouse?