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Netherworld

186 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006, Australia

Recommended by 62 people

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186 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006, Australia

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+61 424 156 667
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM Friday: 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM Saturday: 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM Sunday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Netherworld

Grab a fistful of tokens on Brunswick Street and lose an evening to vintage arcade machines, board games, and pinball tables. Regulars pack out this Fortitude Valley corner for its nostalgic gaming and welcoming, alternative edge. The kitchen flips standard pub conventions on their head—dishes run vegan by default, from seasoned plant-based burger patties to dairy-free mac and cheese, while allowing omnivores to swap back into meat if they insist. Behind the wood, bartenders pour rotating craft beers and draft house sodas before point-chasers settle in for competitive tournament nights.

  • Retro Arcade Hub: Token-operated 90s cabinets, pinball tables, and consoles line the bar floor alongside a massive board game library.
  • Plant-Based By Default: Burgers and pub classics are fully plant-based by default, with animal protein swaps available for omni guests.
  • Craft Taps & House Sodas: Taps rotate through small-batch craft pours, dark stouts, and specialized house-made sodas.
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Why Choose Netherworld

Discover why Brisbane turns to Netherworld for vintage gaming, inclusive dining, and craft taps.

  • A Plant-Based Kitchen by Default

    The entire kitchen operates on a plant-based foundation where every meal is vegan by default, allowing omnivorous diners to swap in animal proteins if desired.

    All food vegan by default but bring your omni mates as they can swap out options to meat and dairy.

    Trent Bradshaw

  • Curated Craft Beers and Guided Tastings

    The bar curates an extensive roster of small-batch craft beers, Tasmanian stouts, and in-house sodas with staff readily providing recommendations and samples.

    Declan gave me a fair bit of his time to talk about other stouts that he recommended, and also gave me a sample of two of these, which was amazing customer service.

    Gerard White

  • Classic Arcade Cabinets and Pinball Machines

    A sprawling collection of vintage arcade cabinets, pinball machines, and board games allows guests to step into playful childhood memories.

    Pinball and arcade games are there for those reliving their inner (big) child, a stack of board games both classic and new

    Timothy Craig

  • Continuous Interactive Gaming and Social Play

    The space balances interactive retro consoles, board game tables, and lively pinball machines so groups always have games to dive into.

    Really fun bar , with lots of Pinball and old style arcade games, old tv games and board games really friendly staff and a amazing beer range

    TERENCE O'LEARY

  • An Unapologetic Haven for Self-Expression

    Netherworld serves as a welcoming sanctuary where visitors feel uninhibited and comfortable expressing their personal and alternative styles.

    Netherworld is a safe space for me to wear my alternative gear and get inspiration from others, but I really like how welcoming this bar is for every type of person

    Jean Bean

  • Effortless Comfort and Welcoming Hospitality

    Knowledgeable and welcoming staff take the stress out of dietary requirements and gameplay, leaving guests completely relaxed.

    They were genuinely knowledgeable about food allergies and intolerances and made navigating the menu stress-free.

    L C

Customer-favorite vegan diner fare and house beverages to fuel your gaming.

  • Beelzebun

    I had the Beelzebun and I was not disappointed. The burger patty looked and tasted like meat, although a little softer than a regular beef patty, and the burger was absolutely delicious.

    Matilda Clerke

  • Burgatory burger

    I had the vegan Burgatory burger—super tasty!

    Tino “GTR-Guy” Richter

  • Mac and cheese

    I'm dairy intolerant and thoroughly enjoyed ordering a bowl of Mac and cheese haha 😂😆

    Faith Appleton

  • In-house sodas

    The in-house sodas are awesome, massive board game selection.

    Lee-Anne Hubbard

Beyond the menu

Attentive gestures and thoughtful details that elevate the arcade pub experience.

  • Custom Stout Consultations and Samples

    Staff take the time to offer personal tastings and guide patrons through boutique stout and craft beer alternatives when a requested brew isn't on tap.

  • Allergy Care Down to the Straws

    The venue stocks gluten-free paper straws and features staff deeply versed in allergies to eliminate ordering stress for guests with intolerances.

  • Personal Arcade and Token Orientation

    Staff greet new patrons and walk them thoroughly through token operations, game mechanics, and what to expect before playing.

  • Hands-On Tournament Onboarding

    Regular community pinball tournaments welcome solo players and newcomers with hands-on help from staff and regulars on scoring systems.

Before you head over

Practical guidance on navigating the order counter, dietary options, and arcade setups at Netherworld.

  • Dietary Ordering & Meat Swaps

    The entire kitchen operates vegan by default, but omnivores can swap options to real meat or dairy upon request at the bar counter.

  • Getting Game Tokens & Change

    Arcades and pinballs require coins or tokens, which you can easily exchange on-site via an available token and change machine.

  • Seating & Counter Service Ordering

    Seating is walk-in and first-come, first-served. Grab a menu from the bar, claim an open table, order drinks and food at the bar, and watch for your buzzer when food is ready.

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