Brisbane Nightlife Tips by sunshinejo

Nightlife Spot: Ric's Cafe & Bar

Located in Fortitude Valley, I was taken here by some local girls and loved it. It's not too pricey and there's a good atmosphere, here. They regularly have live bands playing, and there's outdoor seating so you can enjoy the music and still be able to have a conversation with your friends. It's also a good spot if your a fan of people watching, as there are always plenty of people coming and going along the Valley.

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Theme: Live Music
Dress Code: No special dress requirements.
Phone: 07 3854 1772
Address: 321 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane
Directions: Turn left out of Brunswick Street Station and walk up the road, it's one of the first bars on the right.

Nightlife Spot: The DownUnder bar & grill

Located under Palace Central Backpackers, this is the sort of place I usually do my best to avoid! In fact, the only reason I even bothered to venture in there was 'cause I was skint and had free drinks vouchers! It's very loud, very crowded, very sweaty and overun with backpackers trying to get drunk. It's also a bit of a meat market, and you can guarantee that at some point in the evening one of the bar staff will get on the microphone and run some kind of competition for a lucky backpacker to win free drinks, a free meal or if they're very lucky a free day trip. However, it seems to work, as even though most people profess to hating the place, they still go back night after night during their stay in Brisbane! On a plus side, the drinks here are ludicrously cheap and there's no cover charge, they also serve food, although I never ate here. Music played is very predictable charty stuff, and there's lots of dancing. If you're looking for a very cheap night out, or to meet some foreigners (you certainly won't meet any locals here!) then it's worth a shot, but in my opinion there are plenty of better places to go out in Brisbane.

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Theme: Nightclub
Dress Code: no special dress requirements
Phone: 07 3211 2433
Address: corner of Edward St & Ann St, under Palace Central
Website: www.downunderbar.com.au