Go Outside

With the sun making itself present more frequently, we’re less inclined to do stuff under roofs. Beer gardens are great places as is, but here are a few that bring something different to the table.

Illustrations Brendon Wellwood.

The Jubilee Hotel – 470 St Pauls Tce, Fortitude Valley

Live music, Latin beats, DJs, flamenco girls and taco-eating battles might make some cringe a little – but if you’re not one of those people and think this sounds like a ball, the Jubilee has all of this on offer on their Siesta Sundays. 

The Brightside – 27 Warner St, Fortitude Valley

Inside this old church building is a bar all about alternative music. Live bands and laden with cocktails? We’re in.

Beach Burrito Company – 2/350 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley

Artificial Mexican beach-themed bar is the way this place runs, complete with frozen margaritas. It sounds like a place where no one could be unhappy. 

Limes Hotel – 142 Constance St, Fortitude Valley

Rooftop cinema for a small fee of $10 under the starts would make this place a perfect first date location. You can even order food during the screening! There’s also a bar of course (open ’til midnight), and you can shoot them an e-mail to suggest a film. Oh... and if you’re lucky you can score a prime viewing position in one of the two plunge pools.