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Miss Demeanour Laneway Bar

Rowes Ln, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia

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Rowes Ln, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia

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+61 7 3221 0032
HoursMonday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM Saturday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM Sunday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Miss Demeanour Laneway Bar

Tucked under Rowes Lane, Miss Demeanour delivers a moody subterranean retreat with live tunes, sharp sours, and room to sit without shouting over crowds. Brick walls, dim neon, and alt-tracks set the rhythm while the bar team shakes up custom orders or pours house favorites like the Pickle Sour. In the kitchen, classic pub fare gets serious care. Jalapeño poppers arrive hot alongside stacked beef burgers, and coeliacs eat with complete peace of mind—a dedicated gluten-free fryer and color-coded flags keep the crispy chicken and chips strictly separated. For Saturday sessions or group catch-ups around larger tables, it hits that rare balance of genuine energy without the chaotic crunch.

  • Dedicated Gluten-Free Protocol: A separate fryer and red-flag identification protocol ensure fried chicken, burgers, and chips remain strictly coeliac-safe.
  • Spacious Subterranean Seating: Unlike cramped CBD spots, the basement layout offers booths and large tables with space to talk comfortably without shouting.
  • Intuitive Cocktails & Sours: Bartenders read the room to shake up bespoke creations on the fly alongside tap pours and the signature Pickle Sour.
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Why Visit Miss Demeanour Laneway Bar

Why Brisbane locals choose Miss Demeanour for unhurried drinks, safe gluten-free pub fare, and relaxed celebrations.

  • Dedicated Fryer and Safe Gluten-Free Protocols

    The kitchen enforces cross-contamination controls for gluten-free guests by maintaining a dedicated fryer and labeling meals with markers.

    The kitchen uses a separate fryer for gluten free food and little red flags to identify gluten free meals, which is a huge bonus and made me feel safe eating my meal.

    Renee Singh

  • Intuitive Bartenders and Inventive Sours

    Knowledgeable bar staff guide guests through tailored cocktail choices and distinctive house creations like pickle sours and spicy margaritas.

    If you aren't sure what drink you want to try, do yourself a favour and ask the bartenders. These guys are phenomenal, hilarious, honest and pretty much spot on when it comes to gauging what you need after a VERY short conversation.

    Cassandra Irvine

  • Spacious Laneway Comfort Without Chaotic Crowds

    The subterranean laneway footprint offers ample room to breathe, conversational sound levels, and generous table spacing.

    There’s actually space to move, space to sit, and you’re not shouting over everyone just to have a proper conversation. It strikes that sweet spot between having a good atmosphere and not feeling chaotic.

    Remarka6le

  • Moody Subterranean Atmosphere and Alt Music

    Brick walls, neon accents, and curated alternative tracks establish a distinctive underground music vibe.

    The music and atmosphere was amazing! So moody and cool, you can feel the good music through your feet. Violent SoHo was playing when we walked in it was awesome.

    Ambs

  • Accommodating Layout for Group Celebrations

    Large groups and milestone gatherings find ample room across dedicated tables and booths without feeling crammed.

    We came on a Saturday night for a birthday celebration with a large group. Staff were very accomodating and even allowed us to be seated at our table when we arrived quite a bit before our booking time.

    Shelly Shmith

  • Dedicated Hospitality for Milestone Gatherings

    Attentive event coordination and hospitable floor staff make private milestones and after-wedding celebrations seamless.

    What a perfect location for drinks/food for intimate or in my case a gathering of 50+ for an after wedding celebration. All staff were fabulous to deal with, both before and on the night.

    Sue Hazeldine

Guest-favourite dishes and bar bites from our kitchen

  • Jalapeño Poppers

    the Jalapeno Poppers was a hit!

    Sophie Neal

  • Deep Fried Cauliflower

    The deep fried cauliflower is an absolute standout and easily one of the best bar snacks around. It’s properly seasoned, crisp on the outside and spot on inside.

    Remarka6le

  • Gluten Free Fried Chicken Burger

    The kitchen uses a separate fryer for gluten free food and little red flags to identify gluten free meals, which is a huge bonus and made me feel safe eating my meal. We ordered a gluten free fried chicken burger combo

    Renee Singh

  • Steak

    All the meals we had were amazing, and the steak is easily one of the best in Brisbane.

    Ad Van

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful operational touches and personalized gestures that elevate the subterranean laneway experience.

  • Dedicated Gluten-Free Fryer & Flag Protocol

    The kitchen operates a dedicated fryer strictly for gluten-free items and marks safe meals with little red flags to eliminate cross-contamination concerns.

  • Anniversary Cake Surprise

    Staff surprise couples marking milestone occasions like one-year anniversaries with a complimentary little celebration cake at their table.

  • Personalized Drink Preferences Remembered

    Attentive team members take note of individual guest habits, proactively bringing personalized preferences like lemon slices in water without being prompted.

  • Curated Tap Tastings Before Ordering

    Bartenders offer guests small tastings of unfamiliar beers from the tap list beforehand so they can sample unique pours before committing to an order.

Before you head over

Practical advice on seating choices, gluten-free dining, and planning group visits.

  • Pick larger tables for groups of five or more

    For groups of five or more, skip the booths—which can be a squeeze—and head directly for the larger tables, especially when stacking up shared plates and drinks.

  • Look for red flags on gluten-free orders

    The kitchen operates a dedicated separate fryer and marks gluten-free plates with little red flags, giving coeliac diners clear visual reassurance.

  • Book ahead or arrive early for weekend sessions

    While usually easy to walk into, the bar can fill up during Friday lunches and Saturday nights, so booking ahead or arriving early ensures prime seating near the live music.

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