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Brisbane

Brisbane

Brisbane
A hot and sunny metropolis with a growing restaurant, bar and cultural scene
  Brisbane City guide
Discover everything Brisbane has to offer
Listings
Neighbourhoods 9
Bars & Nightclubs 7
Dance Parties 2
Events 7
Attractions 7
Cultural Venues 5
Hotels and B&Bs 1

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.

Neighbourhoods

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.

Bars & Clubs

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.

Discover the city's most vibrant spots with our interactive map—featuring must-visit bars, cultural landmarks, local favorites, and hidden gems worth exploring.