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As far as locations to wet your whistle go, West End is on the up-and-up. Whether you're looking for craft beer, whiskey bars, tiki bars, cocktails, live music or superb bar food,  the bars in West End have your bases covered. The options are (almost) endless, and because it can be hard to satisfy the needs of all individuals when you're out with a group, here at OB真人视讯 we recommend you try all of them.

Strap on your metaphorical seatbelt (don't drink and drive, y'all!) as we take you through the best bars in West End. Who's up for a bar crawl? 

Bar Francine

29A Vulture Street, West End

Think cottagecore vibes, but with more wine and seafood, and you’ve got Bar Francine. West End’s friendly neighbourhood bistro boasts an all-Australian drinks list—from chardonnay, to shiraz, to just a classic tinny of XXXX Gold, if it comes from the land down under, it’ll be on offer. The cosy green-tile-laden venue has a pescetarian food menu that changes daily, but you can expect dishes like monkfish and mussels with almond ratatouille, BBQ beetroot steak with bearnaise sauce, and golden syrup dumplings with goat’s cheese gelato. Sounds weird, but believe us, it works.

BY.ARTISANS

99 Jane Street, West End

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BY.ARTISANS is an airy, light-filled space in West End doing incredible things. The team here craft their own gin and spirits and are motivated by one thing: connection with community. Expect a bar that goes beyond just making cocktails, but really delivers on their promise to be a community social hub. Take for example their collaboration with Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary. Using repurposed eucalyptus leaves from the sanctuary’s plantations, the BY.ARTISANS team created a eucalyptus gin produced right here in Brisbane to drive donations for koala conservation efforts. It’s not just homegrown spirits and creative cocktails here though, there’s also a menu designed to pair perfectly with the cocktail menu, like their daily toastie.

+81 Aizome 

259 Montague Road, West End

+81 Aizome is delivering Japanese-cool to West End’s Montague road in vibrant shades of indigo. Helmed by a top 25 Aussie bartender (according to Drinks World), Tony Huang, you can expect to be transported somewhere far, far away from West End when you step inside. Pull up a plush, blue leather stool and try their neo cocktails while you eat your way through their bar snacks menu. Hang on. What is a neo cocktail? Fresh, zesty botanicals that have been steeped in their accompanying alcohol and frozen over multiple days to expertly extract flavour to deliver on a punchy line up of cocktails whose flavour grows in intensity as your drink acclimatises. When you’ve located a flavour profile similar to wine—but with flavours like sparkling kiwi sake—and you’re almost there. The bar menu comes served on artisanal tableware direct from Japan to match the venue’s ridiculously aesthetic vibe. The menu, of course, rotates with the seasons. But for now we’re smitten with their sunflower seed praline and satsuma fried fish cake. 

Come To Daddy 

208 Montague Road, West End

What a name, what a place. is Brisbane’s newest inclusive cocktail bar and kitchen meets social club. Located on Montague Road, these West End locals have set out to create a home away from home for Brisbane’s LGBTQ+ community. Come To Daddy is born from the mind behind John Mills Himself so expect cocktail recipes that have been tinkered to perfection and a focus on Aussie spirits and wine. But, the real magic of Come To Daddy is their social calendar. Drag nights, trivia, karaoke, and themed nights dedicated to the queer and alternative community. Come to Daddy also does food that caters to most dietary requirements, so you won’t ever need to leave—win-win?

Cobbler

7 Browning Street, West End

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Jack it up a notch and head to everyone's favourite whiskey bar, Cobbler. It's decked out with vintage furnishings, and one of those rad sliding ladders on a bookshelf like you would find in Bruce Wayne's library. Cobbler might be all about the whiskey, but they're no stranger to all your other favourite spirits either. The bartenders' knowledge of their product is astounding, so be sure to try one of their amazing cocktails, but beware, they're not for the faint hearted.

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The Fourth Monkey

58 Mollison Street, West End

We’re not sure what happened to the first, second, and third monkey—there’s definitely a joke in there somewhere—but we sure do love The Fourth Monkey. Thiss Caribbean-style tiki bar and grill took over where the Three Monkeys cafe left off and specialises in cocktails and fun. Make your way through dimly lit rooms decked out with Persian rugs and leather sofas to get to a fairy-light clad backyard garden, the perfect place to sip a pirate-themed cocktail. And, if you’re feeling peckish, try out the “Smugglers Feast Challenge”—down $85 worth of meat, bread and other mouthwatering delicacies within 25 minutes, and you’ll get the whole shebang for free.

Bar Pilloni 

166 Hardgrave Road, West End

Though they're better known for their incredible Sicilian fare, Pilloni also has a dedicated bar area at their entrance, and you don't have to have a dinner booking to make the most of it. Enjoy an Italian wine or a cracking cocktail in their semi-al fresco seating area, or right up at the bar with the master bartenders. 

Archive Beer Boutique

100 Boundary Street, West End 

Since opening in 2011, has cemented its spot as one of the best craft beer bars in Brisbane. There are eighteen beer taps, which constantly rotate throughout the month, and over 400 different bottled beers to choose from. Pity you only have two hands... They've also got some top-notch pub grub, with the likes of wagyu beef burgers, chicken parmas, eye fillets, and pizzas to name a few. The venue itself is super rad with vintage furniture, newspaper-ed walls,  pool tables and dartboards: A great place to start the night and line the stomach.

Cordeaux Social Club

462 Montague Road, West End

Always wanted to be part of a secret club? Well, it’s not exactly a secret, but is the place to be—and you’re invited. Sip on a wine from their carefully curated list, or order up a classic cocktail for some more fun. The venue gives off a relaxed European wine bar vibe, and serves up some delicious meals too. Beef tartare with white anchovy? Count us in.

Jungle

76 Culture Street, West End

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Let's get tropical—tiki bar Jungle sports some snazzy tiki-themed furniture and styling throughout. You can treat yourself to some exotic cocktails served in monkey-shaped mugs (because tumblers are so 2012). If you want the real Jungle experience, make sure you order one of their flaming rum cocktails and steal a little paper umbrella to put behind your ear.

The End

73 Vulture Street, West End

The End at Vulture Street is a hip little space, squeezed into the space formerly occupied by Trash Video. They kept a heap of treasure from the video store and have used it to decorate the bar, along with vintage furniture. The crowd at The End is casual and eclectic, with folks stopping by for the rad tunes, long list of local and international beers, and seasonal cocktails. The End is a must visit for anyone in the area.

The Boundary Hotel

137 Boundary Street, West End

West End’s most iconic watering hole is looking pretty snazzy after it’s 2018 makeover, but has managed to maintain those classic pub vibes we all know and love. Upstairs is where you’ll find a lush beer garden, perfect for enjoying a burger and a beer in the breeze, or you can down a bevvy with a meal on the rooftop bar—the only one in West End.

Covent Garden

142 Boundary Street, West End

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If you like your bars lush, green, and full of gin, then boy, have you hit the jackpot. The Covent Garden is nothing short of a botanical oasis, and is stocked with over 170 different types of craft gin to match your every whim. What more could you ask for? A variety of tonics to mix them with of course, and they've got you covered on that front too.

Bosc

69 Vulture Street, West End

Just next-door is Bosc, the self-proclaimed home of the gin cocktail. These guys were on the gin train before it had even left the station, and their expertise really shows. They've also got eight beer taps that are changed over on a monthly basis, and a great wine list. They even have wines for your vegan "friends" (read: acquaintances). Decent bar snacks and tapas make Bosc a great all-rounder.

The Bearded Lady 

138 Boundary Street, West End

The Bearded Lady is one of those bars that makes you feel cooler the moment you walk through the door, filled with arm chairs, hanging clocks, lamp shades, and pot plants. Entertaining the masses with a wild assortment of musical acts most nights of the week, the bar is well stocked with plenty of local beers on tap, cocktails and wines, while the vegan and vego-friendly menu features the likes of arancini balls nachos, and bangers and mash.

The Burrow

52 Russell Street, West End 

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The Burrow in West End is probably better known for their food than drinks (and with homemade pizzas on crispy bases, featuring a unique range of toppings like the swordfish and watermelon, it's hardly a surprise). However, this warm and cosy little nook also has an extensive range of craft beers, ciders and alcoholic ginger ales. Open from breakfast through to late night, this spot is perfect for an afternoon drink and feed.

Catchment Brewing Co.

150 Boundary Street, West End

Catchment Brewing Co. is the perfect place to catch up over Friday afternoon drinks. With an art deco ambience and gourmet pub food offerings matched perfectly to their beers, the street art covered laneway out the back is where to go for beer garden vibes right next to the beer brewing tanks, where they brew up craft beer and ciders right there onsite.