Brooklyn Standard

Loved this place. Good atmosphere. Top music

I was really impressed by the hidden vibe of this place, the entrance is marked only by a neon “BAR” sign, and once you step inside, you discover a secret, amazing bar. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. If you enjoy good music, great drinks, and a fun, friendly atmosphere, I highly recommend Brooklyn Standard. I would definitely come back again next time I visit Brisbane! :)

The atmosphere was ELECTRIC. I don't know for sure if it was because of the band (Woodman Trio) or the bar itself. It has GREAT energy for the size. The staff does an absolutely awesome job cleaning up empty drinks. They also moved some tables & chairs to make the dance floor bigger when it needed it.

Went in 2017 was amazing with a great atmosphere and solid band. Back in town and went there last night. Bar staff and security were all on power trips, cutting most people off for no reason. Guess that's why it was empty on a Thursday night? Avoid. Plenty of other places that are reasonable in the area. Won't be back.

Used to be a banging night spot, but last night the bar staff and security guard were riding on their high horses, cutting off and kicking people out willy nilly. The band were awesome, but the atmosphere was completely gutted because of it. Will think twice about ever coming back.

Very good bar with live music, different drinks option and good location in Brisbane center.

The security guard Liam was so wonderful! Matriarchy Mondays were fabulous! Had a fantastic time and the $15 margs definitely didn’t hurt! Tyrone was also so lovely!

I went there on 11/7 at around 10:30pm, when I hand over my passport to the security guy at the entrance for checking and registration, he somehow started joking with one of his colleagues and throw passport to the ground like it’s funny. I don’t see how this is funny, on the contrary, this is extremely disrespectful. I suggest whoever own this bar should seriously consider whether this kind of uneducated behavior is allowed in this amazon venue and whether this kind of experience is what you want to your customers to experience.

Being new to Brisneyland, I am being taken around by my local friends quite often and after watching the game, we headed to Brooklyn Standard for a night cap. I have 100%, totally and completely fallen in love with this bar. First off, I love the little entrance down a side street, it's hidden, but live music is bursting out of the doors. You walk down the stairs and are greeted by an underground haven of music, dark spirits, beer and beautiful wooden furnishings. Other reasons why this bar is amazing: 1. Live music. Could you fit more people on that stage and have them play better music? Not sure you could. 2. The bar. It makes me happy and I want to drink all of their booze. Their back bar is beautiful. So full and so well laid out. 3. Tinnies and apple mimosas for $6 on week nights from 5pm 4. Their bathrooms are fleek AF. Black. Mirrors. Beautiful. Yes. 5. Jack Daniels. All of the Jack Daniels. 6. The bar staf are super great. Fun, laid back but hard working. 7. Clientele. They're all for the fun and totally chilled out. People were dancing, everyone was happy. It was grea. Go there. Enjoy. You're welcome.

If you didn't know this place was here, I doubt you would find it. And that's part of the appeal. Walk into the very unassuming doorway under the simply lit "BAR" sign, wander down the dimly lit stairway, and all of a sudden, you're in a whole different country. Brooklyn Standard is a very cozy underground bar, themed (as per the name) in a very American way. Having just come back from a 3 week holiday in America, this place just totally appealed to us in just the right way :) It has a very casual feel to the place, and you can easily sit at the bar, or hideaway in a booth. They've got a good selection of beers including our personal favourite American Beer - Blue Moon. Some on tap, some in bottles. They've also got a very interesting selection of cocktails, one that even includes root beer, which is absolutely delicious! To make things even better, they have live music every night from about 7.30pm, and serve free pretzels. Beers are about $8.50, cocktails range from $14-$16. Note though, and this has also been mentioned in other reviews - those pretzels are the only food that you will find here. This is purely a drinks and cocktails bar. Still, I rate this 5 out of 5, and will definitely be back.

What better location to stay out a looming storm than a bar that instantly feels like everyone might know your name? Brooklyn Standard is classier than Coyote Ugly but not the type of place to have an exclusive guest list, this "blink-and-you'll-miss-it" venue gives the CBD a cool and classic bar to enjoy a few brews (or cocktails) with a live band playing. It's frills and whistles are few but, you know, when you're the cool kid you just are. You don't need to do a song and dance about it. And that's Brooklyn Standard. It was a grand spot to catch up with a girlfriend and we enjoyed table service. There is no food menu - it's a bar in the truest sense and the most you'll get to devour is a bowl of tasty pretzels. Between her beers, my one cocktail and a cider we left satisfied and surprisingly not a lot poorer. The prices are reasonable and not about to skin your purse alive. The underground cavern is cosy and there's table & chair dining or booths for the more romantic gestures. Of course, it's early days but I can't wait to return. It's the friend you don't have to pretend around - you can just be yourself.

If you're looking for midweek drinks in the city l, this is the place to be. Absolutely love this place. Has a great social bar vibe and good live music. The selling point for it has to be the cocktails though - couldn't narrow it down to one if I tried. They're all pretty amazing, but ask the bartenders and they'll help you choose. If you're unsure which night to try, Mariachi Monday is pretty unique and a great vibe.

Great atmosphere and an awesome crew. Being there a few times and it never disappointed

So here we are, the door in the wall, this place is everything and beyond all the reviews I have read. I give it 7 stars. If you where blind folded, and came down the stairs you would swear you where New Orleans , or San Fran, I ordered the Jack Daniels cocktail, my partner had the sour Margarita. I have fallen in love this place and couldn't think of a better place to share with my friend before I fly out for South Africa. If I can access Yelp in J- Burg I'll be posting reviews.

Love love love this place!!!!! Did I mention I really love this place? If you have never been to NYC, then this is as close as you are going to get to a Big Apple Bar in Brisbane anyway.... On Eagle Lane and down a shady stairwell under a red neon 'bar' sign, you will find the grooviest new bar in Brisbane. With it's dinky booth seating, corner stage for some live grooves and sub-zero air con, it is a perfect spot for afterwork drinkies. It certainly has a lovely vibe on a Friday afternoon. I sampled from the cocktail and wine menu and it didn't dissappoint. I actually thought it was good value too. If you start a bar tab you can get table service - which is awesome - and again so NYC!. Plenty of free pretzels are delivered to your table to keep you thirsty! Looooove it! Go this Friday night - go on!!!!

So, I've been to this underground American-style bar twice in less than 2 weeks... And I'm a huge fan! It's got a really nice, chilled out atmosphere, efficient staff, cool fit-out and a great drinks menu. These guys have live music every night from 7:30pm which is IMO a little loud for the small venue, but they do have a sign that reads "If the music's too loud, you're too old" - so I must just be old. They serve complimentary pretzels (the cracker type) to keep you thirsty (cheeky). It's a good strategy and I like it. They've got Blue Moon on tap, which is awesome, and my favorite cocktail so far is the Royale with Cheese (had on both occasions) - mmm, root beer! I've only been at after work drinkies time, which is a pleasant time to be there. Cannot comment as to the atmosphere on weekend nights. In short, love this place and will be back. Again.

It feels like I'm in Melbourne again!!!! And that's no backhand slap to Brisbane of which I love the laid back night life. But. Live band, great music. Small boutique venue and reasonable priced drinks = a recipe for a successful venue. Well done Brooklyn Standard. I hope to be a regular visitor!

Great venue, music and drinks. The band gave it an added zing. Highly recommended for a different Brisbane experience on a Saturday night. Try the Royale with cheese!

this is definitely a hidden gem that everyone needs to check out when coming to Brisbane! make sure you budget for around $70 to get the full experience. we ordered burgers, fries & cocktails & they were delicious!! the place is aesthetic and has a great vibe and the live music was awesome!!

Im thinking saturday nights isnt the best time to come here if you want to try the food. The have a live band and its full to the brim. However the food was pretty good. I could have eaten three of the cheese burgers and the mozzarella sticks where great. Its a great simple bar menu.

Always have a great time. Highly recommended. Great cocktail selection.

Awesome live music venue, a hole-in-the-wall place that leads down to a cool basement bar. Décor and atmosphere was like boathouse meets honky tonk, tasty craft beers on tap. NO COVER CHARGE. A real gem.

Was really impressed with the range of boutique beer on tap and the cocktails were really impressive. Absolutely loved the live music and the vibe of the place.

Really really love this place, always go to BS on a night out! Great music and live bands are amazing! But was a little disappointed last night when one of the bartenders was quite rude to my friend, kind of put a dampener on what was a really great night.

Cool bar and great vibe! Great to see more live music venues open. Will be regularly visiting!