After Work Drinks to Book in Brisbane

Booking costs of after work drinks average $2000 minimum spend per event. Costs vary depending on guest capacity, popularity, location, and amenities like sound systems or bar services. Extra charges may apply for custom catering, decor, or event planning services. Packages with add-ons, such as DJs, photo booths, or other entertainment services, can also increase the overall cost. Check out the typical price ranges in Brisbane, based on Tagvenue data:

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2026), the best options include:

• Wall Street at Prohibition in Fortitude Valley - rated 5/5
  Our user said: ‘Even when the room became public we were looked after. Could not say enough good things about this place!’

• Laneway Bar at The Mix Bar in Woolloongabba - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘Had a fantastic experience hosting our event in the Heritage Room at The Mix Bar, Mick is a legend.’

• The Library at Ovolo The Valley in Fortitude Valley - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘Very attentive staff and the drinks package suited everyone...’

These are the venues within 500 m from central Brisbane, available to book on Tagvenue:

• IZAKAYA PUBLICO at Hotel Indigo Brisbane City Centre on 27-35 Turbot Street - 250 m from centre.
  Our user said: ‘Lilli and our guests had a fantastic time, and we all look forward to coming back for future events.’
• Whole Venue at Embassy Hotel on 214 Elizabeth Street - 500 m from centre.
  Venue said: Book the Embassy Bar & Kitchen for your next event and enjoy the exclusive use of the entire venue! The space can accommodate up to 180 guests, and you'll have private access to the bar and our mezzanine level, complete with...
• Craft Bar at The Transcontinental Hotel on 482 George Street - 500 m from centre.
  Venue said: Features: The bar contains a staffed timber counter for drink service and an option for food served at the bar. The space permits own-music or a hired DJ and provides air conditioning and natural light.

Smaller after work drinks usually fit up to 50 guests standing. Here are some great options in Brisbane, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:

• Lucinda Bar at Queensland Parliament House, rated 4/5 - bar for 50 guests
  Venue said: Features: A timber service counter and mirrored back bar provide a staffed drinks point, while an adjacent open area functions as a dancefloor beside lounge-style seating.

• The Dining Room at Wine & Larder - dining room for 35 guests
  Venue said: A private dining room for 24 seated or 35 standing: two long tables, bentwood chairs, white tiles, timber floors and the wine wall, all yours for the night.

• The Captain's Den at Barbossa Bar, rated 4.6/5 - event space for 45 guests
  Venue said: Barbossa Bar is a Caribbean‑influenced bar and bottle shop that pairs a rum‑forward cocktail menu with a kitchen producing Caribbean and Latin‑style dishes.

Cheap after work drinks in Brisbane start from $25 per person or $500 minimum spend per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:

• Cannon Alley at Barbossa Bar, from $25 per person (up to 30 guests standing)
  Venue said: Cannon Alley, located on the Grey Street side of Barbossa Bar is an undercover outdoor area featuring a mixture of banquet seating, chairs & barrel stools.

• Raised Alfresco at The Sporting Globe Chermside, from $500 minimum spend per event (up to 60 guests standing)
  Venue said: Raised Alfresco is a Terrace in The Sporting Globe Chermside; a private, raised outdoor deck separated from the main bar by planter-lined steps. Design: Timber decking, metal balustrades and dark-framed glazing give the space...

• Large Room at Game Republic Karaoke Entertainment Centre, from $468 hire fee per event (up to 25 guests seated)

There are some great restaurants and bars available in Brisbane if you don’t plan on renting anything too fancy, but you can always opt for something a little out of the ordinary and book a space with private bowling lanes, or visit a brewery. There are some private cellars available in the city as well as outdoor spaces where you can enjoy the lovely sunny weather.