Brooklyn Standard - Brisbane

So if there's ever a zombie apocalypse, I'm heading straight for this cosy subterranean bar space - not necessarily for safety but to work through the variety of drinks on offer. American brews on tap, vino for every palate & a range of cocktails. On arrival a rando patron was playing Fur Elise onstage on the piano while Axl Rose laboured 'Patience' over the sound system in the background. Awesome! This is just my kind of casual dichotomy and you could sense the broad appeal of something for everyone. Work colleagues assure me that when there's (paid) live music the place is pumping. Meanwhile we were totally vibing on the 90s rock playlist for our midweek get together. Bar snacks for those so inclined. Sticky tables. ????

The best way I can describe my experience at Brooklyn Standard would be to say it is a better lit and less authentic version of Greaser (Fortitude Valley) in the CBD. Brooklyn Lager and Blue Moon on tap were highlights. $8 for a 355ml (12 oz) can of Coors is laughable - you can buy a 12 pack for the same price in any US grocery store. Best part about Brooklyn Standard is the live music (9pm on Saturday) and the fact that they serve tacos from Chingon Cantina y Taqueria next door.

"You make me feel like I am young again" The Dear Leader enjoyed himself in this establishment.   He even danced. thedearluncher.wordpress.com

****** fantastic jazz music in a really chilled out underground prohibition-style bar. Great design, pleasant crowd. Minimum $20/2drinks on card is pretty annoying if you want a cocktail or something but there is a 7/11 a few minutes walk away to get cash out with a $3.50fee so I guess that won't **** too many people in 2016 off.

Attended a Christmas party here and had a blast! Cocktails tasted great and the service was excellent. My friend couldn't drink any alcohol that night so they whipped up a mocktail for her from freshly-made watermelon juice! Love the underground location and decor. A super cool place for drinks, can definitely see how it won Australian bar of the year!