Where to do summer drinks in the Valley
Beat the heat with a cool, summery drink at one of Fortitude Valley’s chic watering holes. Here are our suggestions for sampling the best fruity fermentations, sassy spritzes and crafty cocktails the Valley has to offer.
Escape the summer slog and while away the daylight hours at Cielo Rooftop above Brunswick Street. Serving modern cocktails paired with a delicious seafood menu, it’s always summertime at Cielo.
Definitely not an Irish pub, Finney Isles is a great summer getaway to enjoy an elegant cocktail and some charcuterie. Nestled on the private corner of Ann and Warner Streets, Finney Isles offers a slice of summer seclusion.
An LA-inspired cocktail bar serving Asian-influenced cuisine. Mr Mista cocktails are all named after Hollywood celebrities, meaning it’s easier than ever to get your lips around Brad Pitt. Shaken or stirred, the choice is yours.
Nothing says hot summer nights like a Hawaiian dive bar serving tropical libations. Rock out to live music while enjoying the fresh selections of refreshing cocktails.
1st Edition Bar
Modern, quality cuisine, an interactive bar and top shelf cocktails inspired by your favourite comic book heroes – 1st Edition is the hero that Brisbane deserves.
Savile Row
Hidden behind the bright orange door in the heart of the Valley awaits Brisbane’s finest cocktail bar. Inspired by aristocratic London, let the experts at Savile Row transform your next summer drinks into a night to be talked about for years to come!
Soapbox Beer
Producing premium, hand-crafted beers on-site, Soapbox Beer is bringing the fresh summer vibes to the Valley precinct. With a delicious gastropub tasting menu to enjoy inside a beautifully restored agriculture store, Soapbox is the perfect way to support local craft this summer.
Yard Doggs Valley
A relaxed outdoor beer garden hidden away in the hustle and bustle of the Valley, Yard Doggs Valley is the perfect laid-back spot to enjoy craft beers and some of the best chicken wings, burgers and tacos in town this summer.
Jolly Roger Bar
Dark, intimate and an ever-expansive rum selection from around the world – what more could you want for a cocktail with a difference this summer. Jolly Roger Bar have got loud music, vintage cartoons and some of the best bartenders in Brisbane ready to serve up one of the most unique drink experiences the Valley has to offer!
- December 2025
