Dowse Bar

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Cnr Given Tce & Dowse St
PADDINGTON, QLD, 4064
local (07) 3367 9... local (07) 3367 9800

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Brisbane's best kept secret, Dowse Bar combines a transfixing interior with a casual and relaxed atmosphere, making for an innovative social experience steeped in a dizzying array of boutique beer, wine and cocktails. With graffiti art adorning the concrete walls, a spotted gum ceiling, Havana brown leather seats and other interesting furnishings, Dowse Bar is prefect for socialising and events, particularly for pre and post Suncorp Stadium functions.

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Daabido 66 reviews
Dowse Bar - a strange name, it's actually the name of the side street that the Iceworks complex is on. I've lived my life in the Western Suburbs, been up and down Given and Latrobe Terraces a hundred times, but never stumbled onto or into this bar before. It's right at the top of Castlemaine St, which runs past Suncorp Stadium, making it a great alternative to the super and noisy crowded public bars of the stadium. I went on a non-game Thursday night, just before 6pm. I was immediately impressed. Not only has a lot of money been poured in, but a lot of great architectural thought has too. There's a very long doubled sided bar, complete with every kind of drink you could want. The ambiance was distinctively aimed at a youngish city clientel, with large plasma screens playing a variety of video clips. Thankfully to my old ears, the music level was just right and I even noticed a few songs that I knew. I decided to try the antipasto platter, as well as the prawns and spring rolls. The presentation was elegant on a heavy china square plate. The olives? Delicious, the fresh prawns, delicious and so on and so on. I can see myself coming back. Plenty of parking underneath, which is a big deal if you've ever tried to get a park at night time on Given Terrace. It was a great place to have a quiet drink and an appetiser before I had dinner at Peak Dining, which is also part of the Iceworks complex. Check out my review of Peak Dining, as well as the Iceworks Restaurant, where I reveal the best dessert I've ever had.
2 years ago
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