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Top Private Bars in Brisbane CBD
After dark, this part of the city wastes no time getting lively. Riverside rooftops fill with after-work drinks, laneway cocktail bars turn up the volume, and private spaces across the centre set the tone for nights that are not ending early. Private bars in Brisbane CBD include hidden whisky lounges, rooftop venues, and stylish cocktail spots suited to birthdays, engagement drinks, and company parties that want more than a standard table booking. Head below and find a bar that is worth settling into for the night.
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![Whole Venue at Embassy Hotel in Brisbane CBD]()
from $1000
minimum spend / per afternoonCheck availabilityWhole Venue
180 guestsEmbassy HotelBrisbane CBDEmbassy Bar & Kitchen is the ideal venue for various occasions, including cocktail parties, birthday celebrations, engagement parties, private dining, networking events, corporate functions, and Christmas parties in Brisbane. -
![Story Bridge Room at Bar Pacino in Brisbane CBD]()
from $8000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityStory Bridge Room
100 guestsBar PacinoBrisbane CBDStory Bridge Room functions also have exclusive and private access to our side bar. There is the option to outsource a DJ or live singer (conditions apply) or make your own Spotify playlist and utilise our speaker on the -
![Craft Bar at The Transcontinental Hotel in Brisbane CBD]()
from $2000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityCraft Bar
120 guestsThe Transcontinental HotelBrisbane CBDThe Craft Bar is a charismatic space available for private hire in The Trans. Conveniently located in Brisbane's CBD across from Roma Street Station, The Transcontinental Hotel is a beautiful old Queensland pub that has been -
![Bar 1603 at Hotel Indigo Brisbane City Centre in Brisbane CBD]()
from $3000
minimum spend / per eveningCheck availabilityBar 1603
70 guestsHotel Indigo Brisbane City CentreBrisbane CBD
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RRayne O.
“We loved this venue. For a semi-private setting, it felt intimate for our group.” -
![The Bar Loft at Doughcraft in Brisbane CBD]()
from $79
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Bar Loft
60 guestsDoughcraftBrisbane CBDThe Bar Loft can host an event for up to 60 guests. It is a bright space, with a bar in the back. There are two seating layouts: dining and bar. This spot is fit for parties or dinners with friends and family and for corporate -
![Right Deck at Bar Pacino in Brisbane CBD]()
from $35
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityRight Deck
100 guestsBar PacinoBrisbane CBDBar Pacino is an Italian-inspired venue on Brisbane’s Eagle Street Pier. It offers a relaxed, high-end setting from morning to night. The spacious venue hosts breakfast meetings, lunch catchups, and afternoon coffee runs. -
![Left Deck at Bar Pacino in Brisbane CBD]()
from $35
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityLeft Deck
40 guestsBar PacinoBrisbane CBDThis space is outside on our balcony area which has stunning views of the Story Bridge and Brisbane River. -
![Tree Room at Bar Pacino in Brisbane CBD]()
from $35
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityTree Room
50 guestsBar PacinoBrisbane CBDThe spacious venue hosts breakfast meetings, lunch catchups, and afternoon coffee runs. You can choose between antipasti platters and cocktails under Brisbane’s blue skies, or grabbing takeaway at your convenience. -
![Lucinda Bar at Queensland Parliament House in Brisbane CBD]()
from $800
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityLucinda Bar
50 guestsQueensland Parliament HouseBrisbane CBDLucinda Bar retains many of its original features, such as the parquet floors, ornate plasterwork and coffered ceiling. -
![Entire Venue at eSpace Brisbane in Brisbane CBD]()
from $2400
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
120 guestseSpace BrisbaneBrisbane CBDEErin M.
“Provided so much space whilst also being intimate. very responsive team, very flexible.” -
![Bar Level at Embassy Hotel in Brisbane CBD]()
from $1500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityBar Level
100 guestsEmbassy HotelBrisbane CBDExplore the Bar Level at The Embassy Hotel, a space that comfortably accommodates up to 70 seated guests or 100 standing. Whether you're planning a relaxed get-together or any other type of gathering, our versatile space -
![Zuma at Voco Hotel Brisbane City Centre in Brisbane CBD]()
from $5000
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityZuma
160 guestsVoco Hotel Brisbane City CentreBrisbane CBDRRuby
“We had buffet food menu for 21st birthday celebration. Food was delicious and more than enough for our guest.”
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Booking costs of private bars average $79 per person. 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 CBD, based on Tagvenue data from June 2026:
| From $45 | to $80 | per person |
| From $1800 | to $5000 | minimum spend per event |
| From $1000 | to $2000 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated June 2026), the best options include:
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Entire Venue at eSpace Brisbane in Brisbane CBD - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘provided so much space whilst also being intimate.’ -
Craft Bar at The Transcontinental Hotel in Brisbane CBD - rated 4.8/5
Venue said: The Craft Bar is ideal for corporate functions, networking drinks, Christmas parties and birthday parties. Whether you are looking for a sit down or stand up event, for an intimate catch-up or a larger affair, The Trans has... -
Bar 1603 at Hotel Indigo Brisbane City Centre in Brisbane CBD - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘Would absolutely book again!’
You'll find private bars in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Brisbane CBD, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (June 2026):
| Small | up to 50 guests | prices average $1000 hire fee per event |
| Medium | between 75 and 120 guests | prices average $3000 hire fee per event |
| Large | over 150 guests | prices average $5000 minimum spend per event |
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