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Antico Bar Brisbane

48 Burnett Ln, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia

Recommended by 30 people

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48 Burnett Ln, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia

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HoursMonday: 4:00 PM – 1:00 AM Tuesday: 4:00 PM – 1:00 AM Wednesday: 4:00 PM – 1:00 AM Thursday: 4:00 PM – 1:00 AM Friday: 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM Saturday: 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM Sunday: 4:00 PM – 1:00 AM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Antico Bar Brisbane

Tucked down Burnett Lane behind an unmarked facade, this low-lit bar pulls in cocktail purists once the sun dips. Stools wrap tight around the counter—front-row sightlines of the crew building drinks inches from your glass. Word among regulars is to call dealer’s choice; the bartenders pivot off-menu to match personal tastes, quietly replacing any pour that misses the mark without fuss or charge.

  • Bespoke Cocktails: Bartenders tailor pours off-menu to individual tastes, freely replacing any drink that misses the mark.
  • Front-Row Bar Seating: Stools wrap tightly around the timber bar, offering front-row views of drinks shaken and poured up close.
  • Hands-On Workshops: Interactive daytime cocktail classes teach home bartenders proper technique, balance, and bar skills.
  • Laneway Bolthole: A discreet, minimally signed Burnett Lane retreat pairing low lighting with effortless hospitality.
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Why Antico Bar Stands Out

From bespoke off-menu cocktail crafting and theatre-style bar seating to quiet laneway seclusion, here is why cocktail purists make Antico their go-to. Book your stool and experience it tonight.

  • Bespoke, Zero-Friction Mixology

    Rather than adhering to rigid recipes, bartenders craft off-menu cocktails matched to individual taste profiles, readily replacing any drink without fuss if it does not hit the mark.

    took it back without a single question and replaced it, no extra charge, no awkwardness

    Khushi Srivastava

  • Palate-Guided Spirit Exploration

    The bar team guides guests through niche spirit profiles and tailored flavor journeys, opening palates beyond mainstream comfort zones.

    guide you through a flavour journey down the hidden alleyways of spirits

    Joel Hjalmarsson

  • Front-Row Bar Theatre

    The wrap-around bar counter places patrons directly at the centre of cocktail preparation, making drink-making an intimate, front-row craft performance.

    performance-style seating around the bar is a brilliant touch, allowing you to sit close enough to observe the bartenders at work

    Brad Jeisman

  • Atmospheric Laneway Intimacy

    Low-lit ambiance and warm, stylish interiors create an intimate refuge purpose-built for romantic dates and unhurried conversation.

    gorgeous bar with a wonderful atmosphere, beautiful mood lighting

    Paige Matheson

  • Discreet Laneway Hideaway

    Tucked discreetly into Burnett Lane without intrusive external signage, the venue acts as a hidden sanctuary away from crowded thoroughfares.

    tucked away so you could easily miss it if you didn't know where it is.

    Paul Hope

  • Late-Night Winddown Destination

    An unhurried tempo and mellow evening vibe make this the ideal post-dinner stop for thoughtful nightcaps in the CBD.

    the best spot if you want to chill and mellow out the night.

    Maria Handoy

Signature cocktails and interactive sessions praised by guests.

  • Negroni

    The highlight for me was their unique take on a Negroni. It was a creative twist on the classic, and what stood out was their confidence paired with humility.

    Brad Jeisman

  • Live Laugh Lav

    We told them to surprise us, and Steph handed us the Live Laugh Lav — genuinely one of the best cocktails I’ve ever had in my life. Smooth, beautifully balanced and just awesome.

    Khushi Srivastava

  • Walking on Sunshine

    We also tried the Walking on Sunshine, which was equally incredible — sweet, refreshing, and dangerously easy to drink.

    Khushi Srivastava

  • Cocktail Making Class

    Our group thoroughly enjoyed the class and had loads of laughs along the way. Not to mention picked up many tips and tricks for when we make our own cocktails at home and for friends.

    Jemimah Thompson

Beyond the menu

From unprompted drink remakes to front-row bar seats, these thoughtful gestures elevate a standard night out into genuine hospitality. Book your spot at the bar and let the crew take care of the rest.

  • Frictionless Drink Remakes

    If a bespoke concoction or menu drink doesn't hit your personal palate, the bartenders replace or remake it without charge or awkwardness.

  • Laneway Bottle Sourcing

    When a patron requested a specific unstocked single malt, the team dashed across the laneway to track down a comparable pour and keep the evening flowing.

  • Front-Row Performance Stools

    Seating wraps directly around the bar counter, placing patrons front and center to watch drink crafting unfold like an intimate live performance.

  • Personalized 'Surprise Me' Mixology

    Calling out a "surprise me" order triggers enthusiastic off-menu collaboration, with mixologists tailoring bespoke profiles to your palate on the fly.

Before you head over

Practical advice on finding the laneway entrance, securing prime bar seating, and ordering bespoke cocktails. Book your spot now to experience it firsthand.

  • Spotting the Laneway Entrance

    Hidden along Burnett Lane with minimal street signage, Antico can be easy to walk past; look across from Death & Taxes to spot the entrance.

  • Grabbing a Front-Row Bar Stool

    The venue is intimate and can feel tight when busy; snag a stool around the performance bar counter for prime views of the mixology craft.

  • Ordering Off-Menu Bespoke Drinks

    Do not hesitate to order off-menu or ask the bartenders to surprise you based on your taste; the crew readily crafts bespoke drinks and remakes anything that misses the mark.

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