Brisbane’s star is rising. The city is experiencing a coming-of-age with urban renewal across the city creating thriving, buzzing neighbourhoods with great eating, drinking and entertainment options.
With seemingly endless sunshine, the city can be enjoyed year-round with al-fresco dining, rooftop bars and waterside terraces. The city is booming to such an extent that Lonely Planet describes it as “Australia’s hippest city”[1].
While the city only has a handful of gay venues, some are extremly well run such as Cloudland’s weekly gay night known as Fluffy. There are also regular gay events and festivals such as the popular Big Gay Day and Melt festivals.
What’s more, the city makes a great stopping point for the great tourist migration down the east coast from north Queensland to Melbourne. There are many great day-trips including jaw-dropping beaches, old-growth rainforest and gorgeous sand islands.
Get ready to dive into the heart of the city—its neighborhoods are where the real magic happens, each with its own vibe, stories, and hidden queer gems waiting to be uncovered.
From laid-back lounges to wild dancefloors, discover Brisbane's best bars and clubs where the drinks flow, the music hits, and the vibes are always right.