COCKTAIL BAR IN SOUTH BANK BRISBANE
Poppies Southbank — the best cocktail bar in South Bank Brisbane. Signature cocktails, seasonal drinks, and a full bar program on Little Stanley Street. Open 7 days from 12pm.
THE BAR
THE BEST COCKTAIL BAR IN SOUTH BANK BRISBANE
Poppies runs a full cocktail bar program every day from midday through to close — not just a restaurant that serves drinks. The bar menu is built around classic cocktail technique with seasonal Australian ingredients and house-made components. The cocktails of the month rotate regularly and are designed around what's in season.
The outdoor alfresco seating on Little Stanley Street makes Poppies one of the few South Bank venues where you can sit outside with a properly made cocktail and watch the street. The outdoor area is dog-friendly, and walk-ins are welcome at the bar at any time.
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Full bar program
Classic builds, house originals, and a rotating cocktails of the month — not just a restaurant that serves drinks.
Seasonal ingredients
The bar menu is built around classic technique with seasonal Australian ingredients and house-made components.
Dog-friendly alfresco
The outdoor area on Little Stanley Street is dog-friendly. Walk-ins welcome at the bar at any time.
5 minutes from QPAC
Close enough for a cocktail before curtain and a nightcap after the show.
HOURS
WHEN WE'RE OPEN
Bar service from 12pm daily
15% surcharge Sundays and Public Holidays · 7% surcharge Saturdays
LOCATION
PRE-SHOW AND POST-SHOW DRINKS
Poppies is a 5-minute walk from QPAC — close enough to have a cocktail before curtain and a nightcap after the show. It's also a natural stop before Magic Round, State of Origin, and Suncorp Stadium events.
FAQ
COMMON QUESTIONS
Does Poppies have a cocktail bar?
Yes. Poppies operates as a full cocktail bar from midday through to close, 7 days a week. The bar menu includes classic builds, house originals, and a rotating cocktails of the month program.
What time does the cocktail bar open?
Bar service starts at 12pm daily. We're open until 9pm Monday to Thursday and Sunday, and until 10pm on Fridays and Saturdays.
Is the cocktail bar dog-friendly?
Yes. The outdoor alfresco area on Little Stanley Street is dog-friendly. Walk-ins are welcome at the bar at any time.
Where is the cocktail bar in South Bank Brisbane?
Poppies is at Shop B11, Little Stanley Street, South Bank — a 5-minute walk from QPAC and within the South Bank Parklands precinct. It's consistently recommended as one of the best cocktail bars in South Bank Brisbane.
Is Poppies a good cocktail bar for a date night in South Bank?
Yes. The alfresco terrace on Little Stanley Street, full cocktail menu, and relaxed evening atmosphere make Poppies one of the best date night cocktail bars in South Bank Brisbane. Walk-ins welcome at the bar, bookings recommended for dinner.
Come in for a drink
BOOK A TABLE OR WALK IN AT THE BAR
Walk-ins are always welcome at the bar. Book ahead for groups or weekend evenings.