Went to Retro's on vacay. You walk downstairs. There's neon signs. The dancefloor is sweaty and…read morecrowded in a good way. The drinks are regular price for the area and the service is quick for the long bar lines. It's cheezy. It's fun. The crowd is young. It's not scene-y. But the throwbacks are ~rad~ and it's a fun place to be in Surfers on a Friday. It's a place to dance and drink and have fun which is what vacation is all about!!! Hell yeah!

Fun place! Great drinks and vibe! Lot of retro music from the 90's. Fun place on the Gold Coast…read more Lots of Neón signs. "When life gives you lemons, just add vodka"

You have to come here on a clear evening to view the sunset and watch the city go from day to…read morenight. It's not to be missed! The craft cocktails are top notch and well made. The bartenders are skilled and even happy to educate you on the nuances of the drink you've ordered. Are they expensive? Of course, but you get what you pay for in this instance. Perfect spot for a date or just a regular Wednesday evening with a friend. You really can't beat it. The lounges are available for a fee, but grabbing a spot on the rail is perfect as that really is the best view. I haven't had any of the food/tapas, but as I'm a big fan of craft cocktails, this is one bright shining star on my list!

Are you middle aged, pretentious and in need of a new location to show off your Tommy Hilfiger…read morecardigan draped casually over your RL Polo covered shoulders? Then go to Eleven on a Thursday night after work - you'll fit right in. Want to sit in a booth? Too bad, they're all "reserved". There's nobody in them, of course, but how else would you know how lacking in elitism you are by being forced to perch on a much-less-glamorous stool? Enjoy trendy, tasty cocktails? Cool! Eleven serve a limited smattering of "predictable" cocktails at upmarket prices, with "local pub quality" garnishes and presentation. Think a $17.00 "dark and stormy" as one of their highlighted menu features, and you'll understand. There's also bar food but good luck beating away the middle aged socialites lingering at the bar to chat so as to order some! Oh and you can forget eating it from your perch on the stool! That's for plebs and people who don't own high street brands, like Tommy and Ralph. Ugh!

absoloutley stunning view, i loved busting my moves whn they played that one justin bieber song,…read more"ooo i see you see you see you every timeee !'" i loveeeed the food and drinks too bad i dont remember what i ate or drank all i remember is slipping over in my warm bubble bath and hit my head (knocked some knowledge into me). i must mention the service cause oh my golly gosh they deserve the best life and have the best luck. they were so friendly and gave me a heart warming sensation, atleast thats what i remember.

Didn't eat there but the cocktails were delicious and the view was beautiful! Stop in on a pleasant…read morenight for drinks. It will be a highlight! Service was order at the bar.

Chappie is an amazing person he is so nice and has an amazing personality he is one of the best…read moresecurity guards there he very nice to talk too and lovely in person. He also has such a good SMILE !!!!

found this place awful. Super trashy with pretty bad music and vibe. We had some drinks and a…read morelittle dance then got the hell out. Wouldn't recommend to anyone.

X and Y lives and breathes cool. And I don't just mean cool as in pretty awesome, the whole place…read morehas a chilled out, laid back vibe accentuated through its ambience, lights, and design. Walking in, the place is illuminated by neon lights that cast spellbinding shadows across the dark walls and floors. You can head straight for the bar to grab a drink, wander to your right and dance to whatever tunes the DJ is kind enough to play, collapse in one of the lounges hidden behind grille walls, or mosey on outside to chat to your friends in the smoking area. X and Y is really quite laid back and you can choose whether you want to be a dancing queen or chill on the lounges and glare at everyone. Downstairs, another bar awaits you with a casual lounge area and a tiny dance floor. When I've gone, we've always been lucky enough to convince the DJ to play us some Beatles and Beach Boys while the heavier beats rage on upstairs. Whether I'm up for a bit of a dance or to hang out with friends in a chilled atmosphere, X and Y always provides a great stop along the way of a Saturday night. Here you'll always run into someone you know and if you take advantage of all it has to offer, you'll rarely have a bad time. Keep your eyes and ears peeled for gigs, live music, and opportunities to book it for a function.

I first went to X & Y on Friday night for a private function in the downstairs bar and I was quite…read moreimpressed. The bar seems intimate with is couches and small stage but don't be fooled. It has a sizable cocktail bar downstairs, and the smoking area outside is in a funky cube with nice graffiti on the walls. There is also a fish tank in the bathroom. The bar staff were very nice (even turning down the music at the start of the night so we could all talk more easily at the party) and knew how to whip up some nice drinks. One bonus here is that they still serve a Vodka redbulls with the whole can of redbull, unlike other places which give you a third of the can. And when I tipped the bartender he was so thankful and when I tried to tip him again later in the night he flat out refused to take it from "such a lovely girl" :-)

Great atmosphere, staff are incredible. Came here for the first time on NYE, being new to Brisbane…read morefrom Melbourne it was really enjoyable and the staff are very friendly, offering great service. The food is really good, we got a share cheese platter and samosas and they were so nice. Also the sangria is really good too! We will definitely be returning!

Classy type of restaurant that serve great food! Amazing ambience and nice staff. Thank you for the…read morewonderful experience.

Walking into this place, is like stepping back in time to Cuba in the 50's the decor and setup is…read moreamazing, Saturday nights they have DJ spinning vinyl records, pumping out Latino music, there's plenty of to dance if you wish. The cocktails amazing, the service was good as well, prices are what you would expect. I will be definitely coming back. If you stay long enough, you almost forget we live in Brisbane.

A hidden gem! My favorite spot while visiting Brisbane. Love the creativity of the cocktail menu, I…read morereally enjoyed my drink. Service and ambiance is great, can't recommend this place enough.

Cool bar with dark themed cocktails. They have a huge selection of gin and whiskey. Unfortunately…read morethey need a liquor list / menu if you're an aficionado as you can't see all the bottles. Staff were friendly, made suggestions and were quick. We had some simple pours but next time can see trying their signature cocktails. A bit steep at $21+ but could be worth it once in awhile.