As it was my first time, I didn't know what to expect. The location is great and easy to get to in…read morethe Valley. When we first walked in, the place wasn't too crowded. A few minutes later, the band got on stage and the place started filling up! The music was pretty good and everyone was dancing. Great place for groups to grab some drinks and dance without feeling that you need to dress up or anything. I didn't make it to the outdoor area so I would definitely be open to going back to check that out. A good place to stop on a pub crawl or start the night off. It's casual and everyone is welcome!

At first glance the Elephant and Wheelbarrow looks like just another old English pub with a typical…read morewooden interior and a carpeted floor. However there is much more to this pub than initially meets the eye. If you walk through the British style pub it leads you to the biggest beer garden in the Valley which is quite a nice surprise. The beer garden is perfect for nights out and accommodate allot of people which makes it prefect for those group nights out. The great thing about the Elephant and Wheelbarrow is that it has something happening every night of the week. The most noticeable of these are the great food deals. This includes 2 dollar steak nights on Sundays and 1 dollar taco nights on Tuesdays. These are just some of the examples of meals for under 10 dollars every day of the week. Don't be fooled by the cheap price however because the food is definitely up to standard. On Fridays there is also a great deal for groups of 5 people or more, this gives a group a meal platter worth 80 dollars when you book in. The Drink prices are fairly pricey however so this is where people wanting a cheap night out need to watch out as the cheap meal deal can quickly get pricey. There is also a wide range of live music nights such as Monday karaoke, live music on Sunday and a great range of other live local acts through the rest of the week. Personally I enjoy the Elephant Unplugged on Wednesday nights. The Web site is updated regularly and is a great way to find out more about events that are hosted by the Elephant and Wheelbarrow.

I went here one time with my legal teachers party on the veranda one after noon and it was nice old…read morebuilding and the food was good.

Now, depending on my mood, I can be a sucker for dive bars. Don't get me wrong, I relish the…read moreopportunity to dress up and act like a lady. But sometimes it's good to get reckless and a bit silly over some beers and some really, really terrible love music. Irish Murphy's doesn't necessarily have bad music (I'm also a sucker for an accent, especially Irish) but they certainly have the collective crowd keen on getting drunk and roaring along to an inaudible and stereotypically perfect karaoke song. Maybe it's the fact that Irish Murphy's adopts an appearance actually like an Irish pub, but I can't help but have a little fondness for it. I have to search for the fondness a little but believe me, it's there. It's just an ideal place to gather around a table and sling back a few casual (or not so casual) beers and get a little messy and fun. And when you've had a few, who can't join in with the crooning and tuning of the blokes on stage? The beer's fairly cheap, the company's not half bad, and the entertainment isn't sot stale either. I'm not trying to sound begrudging here, because like I said, I do have a soft spot for Irish Murphy's. I just like to be with a larger group of people and get a little silly in the name of fun. If you're after slurry banter and Irish accents, Irish Murphy's is the place to be.

I believe this is what I would consider to be a chain pub. Okay, they aren't everywhere in the way…read morethat some chain places are, but it really doesn't stand out in the way that some pubs tend to stand out. Sure, there had a nice outdoor area on the mall, but they aren't the only one doing that, and they do have some nice beers, but honestly, this place really didn't stand out at all.

A depressing grief hole masquerading as a happening Irish bar. You walk in enjoying the warm…read moreevening and walk out contemplating ending it all. Charmless, miserable bar staff succeed in extracting the very worst case scenario of social interaction. Courtesy and professionalism is alien around these parts. You know those ridiculously sour chewy sweets you had as a kid, which would be probably be illegal today because there was something so hideously, almost chemically awful to them? A greater analogy to describe the faces of the poor doomed souls who work here, barking and grunting in place of smiles and welcomes, cannot be found. That kid who kept eating them and probably withered in a gutter somewhere, frothing sugar from the mouth and muttering lamentations, represents the regulars here. It almost has to be experienced to be believed, if you're willing to lower the bottom rung of the bar.

In search of good breakfast, we stumbled upon this little hidden place. Finn Mccool, the Irish bar…read morebecomes 'The causeway' in the morning for delicious coffee and breakfast. I had chai latte and avocado and chicken tostie that came with a side of salad and salted feta cheese. It was a perfect start to the day. The ambience was very good too. Highly recommended!

Paid $80 for two meals and everything was absolutely disgusting!…read more Was not worth the money one bit, so disappointed. Will never return.

Tucked away near an alley, The Bowery is a bar that offers the best drinks around Brissy. It's…read moreinterior is a bit dark and mysterious, and a bit reminiscence of what one would picture a something in a U.S. 20's scene, though not quite. I think it's just that it reminded me of Bourbon and Branch in San Francisco, which takes on a speakeasy atmosphere and serves amazing cocktails and drinks. When I was there, they had a band, which was a bit loud for how big the place was, but it was fitting for the atmosphere. The drinks don't come cheap (about $20 a pop) and isn't much of a party atmosphere, nor is it good for dancing, but it's definitely a casual classic bar for a close group of friends.

My first visit to The Bowery was a great one but since then, each time has been subsequently less…read moregreat! I agree with all the reviews that there is no place to dance but the music is great and makes you want to dance. In addition, I waited ages for drinks and then on my way back to the table, other patrons ran straight into me knocking 1/2 of the concoctions out of the glasses. :( I basically paid for 4 drinks and ended up having 2.5 drinks to give to my friends. That's really terrible. If they could expand the space between the bar and the benches, everyone would be a lot happier. If you can find a booth or seat to chat with friends, it's great but if not, making space can be a bit tricky. I like it but I don't think it's my go-to in the Valley especially after my last experience.

Security guards would not let us in with official Queensland documentation. Security were…read morecondescending towards the situation, and did not be apologetic at all; rather than they are being quite cruel. I would not recommend this horrible venue, bad venue, bad people to be frank. Better off having fun elsewhere in the valley where staff, people and security are better

A club / bar in a Backpack. Cheap and the best place to meet people from all around the world…read more A good place to chill with friend or with unknow people. When you go their, you can hear German, French, Spainish, Japaneese ... Everybody together just drinking, talking, dancing and spending time.

If you are looking for reliable quality, this is good place to go. Nothing spectacular, but the…read morehave good food and cold beer; what else do you need. I went on a Sunday so they were running a limited menu. Even so, I didn't walk away hungry.

A lot of fun Came here for a work lunch and it was great -…read moreservice, drinks and food. A work colleague booked for 15 and we had tables reserved in the beer garden under shade (the only down was the afternoon sun did sneak in and summer heat found us after a hour - shade was cool direct sun not). Service is a choice of the old fashion walk up and order at counter, get given a number on a stand or if you have your phone you can scan the QR code on the table pull up menu, order and pay. I did the last and had my burger in good time - bit of wait on the "Parma" for some who did counter orders but we all had food and drinks in reasonable time. Great range of beverages - what you would expect for a city pub. Finished the time with a coffee - not the worst not the best. It's near the river - on a busy street - perfect place to meet friends.

The food at Tempo is, to say the least, surprising. This is one of the best value choices for a…read morequality meal in the Valley and the outside tables are a fantastic place to watch the passing parade. I've eaten there quite a few times, and although I've never found the steak to be amazing, I've had several other great meals including the lasagne, chicken parmigiana, fish & chips, and (most surprisingly of all), a delicious beef rogan josh curry. The chips are great and all of the meals go perfectly with a jug of beer to share. Afterwards, you can wander into the chaos of the Valley or just pop upstairs to the bar, where you'll be able to grab a cheap drink and watch some live music. It may not be the most flash establishment Fortitude Valley has to offer, but it's slightly removed from the chaos of the main drag, entertaining, and unbeatable value for money.

The Bistro in The Tempo Hotel is one of Brisbane's best kept secrets; this is where you will find…read morethe best value steak in the city. For only $7.50 you will receive the steak, beer-battered chips and garden salad. And it's a hefty sized meal. They also serve a number of other pub grub type dishes, such as fish and chips, with a few surprise extras thrown in, like the Traditional Irish Stew and Classic Red Thai Chicken Curry. All the food is great value, but nothing beats the legendary steak. The fact that's it's located smack bang in the middle of The Valley on Brunswick Street makes the prices even more amazing. I have never been a big meat eater; when dining out I always choose something else over any slab of meat. My visit to Tempo was the first time I regretted my decision. I chose to have a pizza instead, and while it was good, the steak my friends ordered looked incredibly appetising. But, as they say, it's important to make mistakes in life, as long as you don't repeat them. I definitely won't. Note: the opening hours listed are for the Bistro.