Queensland is a sunny state, ripe for days spent outdoors lounging with your mates and a few ice cold drinks. Everyone loves a good outdoor watering hole, especially on a hot day or balmy night. So read on for the best rooftop bars and terraces Queensland has to offer. From inner city hotspots to river views, these are the finest in the state.
Located in the heart of Brisbane’s, The Boundary Hotel is the area’s most iconic watering hole and home to the only rooftop bar in the West End. This popular inner city spot is the perfect place to spend some time outdoors having an ale or two with friends.
The Boundary boasts a large rooftop space where you can choose between sitting at the comfortable booths or high benches that look down into the backyard beer garden and out across the city skyline. With a big colourful mural covering the main wall, the dog-friendly beer garden has plenty of space to relax and settle in with a few mates. There’s plenty of entertainment on offer here, with sport on the big screen, pool and ping pong tables available for a bit competitive fun, and live music Thursday to Sunday.
The menu offers a mix of contemporary Australian dishes and pub classics, showcasing the best local and sustainable produce in Queensland with tacos, steaks, burgers all designed to match with an ice cold drink. If you’re looking for something with a more refreshing health kick, the Boundary has some killer smoothies that go down quite nicely out in the sun!
With gorgeous waterfront views of the Brisbane River, Riverland has a unique industrial design. With two fitted out 40 foot shipping containers complementing the exposed beams, the venue pays homage to the working history of the Brisbane River and foreshore with an open-air beer garden.
Shrouded in vines and greenery, the outdoor area has a whopping 80 feet of bar space. This means you won’t be waiting too long to get stuck into a few cold ones with your mates. The amazing drinks list includes a choice of 16 tap beers and ciders, the best local and international wine, and a curated cocktail and wine list.
Some of the best street food vendors in Queensland are on rotation keeping punters on their toes with a mix of Asian, African, European, South American and everything else in between. The waterfront deck is perfect for events and parties. With amazing views of Brisbane River and the Storey Bridge, there’s no better place to be when the sun comes out.
Friday’s Riverside is known by locals as one of the most iconic spots in Brisbane. With drinks on the deck overlooking the 180 degree views of the Brisbane River and the Story Bridge, it doesn’t get much better dining, drinking and partying in Brisbane. Sunset drinks are a must here!
Once things get a bit darker and night creeps in, the clientele becomes a little bit younger and Friday’s turns into one of the hottest night spots in town. With international and local DJ’s, the dance floor keeps going into the wee hours.
But this place is all about partying. Considered some of the finest waterfront dining in Brisbane, Friday’s Riverside offers a modern Australian menu and an extensive wine list. It’s the perfect al fresco experience as you enjoy the riverside views.
