The 5 Best Bars and Pubs Open on Christmas Eve in Brisbane

With front row views to the Brisbane River and Story Bridge, sensational locally sourced ingredients and plenty of creative cocktails to try. What more could you want from your Christmas Eve? Welcome to Blackbird Bar & Grill – Eagle Street’s leading waterfront bar based in the heart of Brisbane City. With bookings to Blackbird’s Bar currently still available, this is the perfect spot to sip down something sweet on Christmas Eve. With plenty of tequila, whisky, beer, wine and even brandy, you’ll be spoilt for choice at Blackbird.

Hugging the corner of Boundary Street in West End is one of our favourite pubs in Brisbane, The Boundary Hotel. Operating under esteemed hospitality group, Australian Venue Co., this historic pub with a history dating back to 1864 is far from being dull and outdated. Instead, you’ll find a thriving beer garden, live music, plenty of entertainment, Ping Pong tables and classic pub grub. Open this Christmas Eve 2024, The Boundary Hotel will be offering their Aperitivo Hour between 3pm – 6pm as well as their 2-For-1 Pizza Special between 11:30am – 3pm and 5pm – 9pm.

Searching for what’s open on Christmas Eve 2024 in Brisbane? Search no more as one of our favourite waterfront bars and eateries, Riverland, is trading as usual. Complete with a three-tiered deck, two kitchens and direct views to the Story Bridge, Riverland is the ultimate spot for some festive drinks with family or friends. Need some more convincing? Be sure to fill up on the Prawn Roll and the salted caramel Cheesecake with macadamia crumble. With bookings still available, we recommend saving your spot to avoid disappointment.

Forget Dasher, Dancer and even Rudolph; the only reindeer we’ll be seeing this Christmas Eve is atop the Pullman Brisbane King George Square at the Sixteen Antlers Rooftop Bar. Intimate with a modern chic design, Sixteen Antlers is the perfect place for good company, great drinks and even better bar food. Highlights include the Porcini and Truffle Arancini, Lemon-Thyme Marinated Chicken Skewers and the Garlic Prawn Pizza. Open till late this Christmas Eve 2024, with uninterrupted city skyline views, you may even be able to spot Santa’s sleigh surfing the skies.