North Brisbane | These Spots are a MUST Try for After Work Drinks

Author // Rachel Avery for Place Newmarket

Now that winter is coming to a close, the days are getting longer and the evenings aren't as cool, it's time to stay out later and enjoy a few sneaky after-work bevvies.

After spending all week at work, it's nice to find a quirky local bar to try out with friends or colleagues (plus it'll be a cheaper Uber home).

So where should you go on the North side? Here are our top spots!

Quincy’s

64 Thomas Street, Grange

One of the newest establishments in Grange, Quincy's works to bring everyone together for a good time. Quincy's was designed by Base Architecture's Shawn Godwin and channels the style and ideals of world-renowned 30's Los Angeles architect Archibald Quincy Jones.

Combining a cosy atmosphere with a variety of local craft beers, wines and spirits, Quincy's is a sure-fire hit for a Friday afternoon.

ION Cafe & Bar

5 Irvine Street, Mitchelton

ION Cafe & Bar in Mitchelton has recently undergone a bit of an upgrade and now boasts a large deck out the back, perfect for a few drinks overlooking lush greenery.

From their well-curated drinks list featuring boutique wines and local beers to their tantalising tapas, ION Cafe & Bar is one not to forget.

The Junk Bar

215 Waterworks Road, Ashgrove

Need somewhere dark to escape to after a chaotic week at work? Why not pop by the Junk Bar, Brisbane's first hole-in-the-wall suburban bar.

Get absorbed into the cosy couches while surrounded by quirky, eccentric decor and enjoy one of their delicious signature cocktails. You'll feel the stress melt away, guaranteed.

Ploughman

3/15 Samford Road, Alderley

Found in a former general store and saddlery from the 1870s, Ploughman is the perfect spot for a beer and pickle on a Friday afternoon. A beer and a pickle, you ask? That's their speciality!

Their well-stocked Ploughman's boards are made up of locally-sourced meats, cheeses, home-made pickles and perfectly compliments the rotating variety of local and national beers available on tap.

The Grove Establishment

225 Waterworks Road, Ashgrove

This three-level bar has something for everyone. The cosy Roots Bar downstairs is an intimate space, perfect for a quiet cocktail and maybe a game of pool.

The floor offers alfresco dining on a large timber deck (if you like something solid with your after-work bevvies). Across the venue, there’s a massive range of beers and wine, catering for even the fussiest drinkers.