Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
CRU Bar & Cellar, Fortitude Valley, AU-QLD

CRU Bar & Cellar

4.6 (632)
$41 to $100
Wine Bar
Shop 1 22 James St, Fortitude Valley, AU-QLD Fortitude Valley

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
Home to a celebrated wine bar, retail cellar, and private dining room, CRU pairs laid-back luxury with the stylish spirit of Brisbane’s James Street precinct.

Our signature green onyx bar surrounds the shimmering heart of CRU, a glorious antique Baccarat chandelier
Soak up the street scene or take a seat at the bar and lose yourself in our award-winning wine list.

CRU is the perfect spot for a glass of something special, a leisurely lunch with friends, or a decadent dinner for two.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Wine Bar, Modern European, Dining Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Bar Daily 11:00 am–12:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (07) 3252 2400
  • Website
    http://www.crubar.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Fresh breezes and natural light wash over the relaxed-luxe dining space, where double-height ceilings and expansive windows open to the streetscape for an inviting inside-out connection We’re committed to delivering excellent service, whether you’re dropping by for Champagne and oysters or settling in for a sumptuous wine-matched meal With a focus on delicious seasonal flavours, our menus draw inspiration from around the globe while celebrating Queensland with CRU classics
  • Private party facilities
    CRU offers a selection of private and semi-private function spaces to suit your celebration. We look forward to working with you to deliver a memorable occasion The Wine Room Tucked away behind the cellar, our Wine Room offers a private oasis from the bustle of James Street. Celebrate a dinner party-style occasion, surrounded by your favourite people and glorious walls of wine. Set menu applies The Garden Lounge Secluded banquette seating is available in a leafy corner of the restaurant or, celebrate a cocktail style party with up to 35 of your closest family and friends The Cocktail Lounge With a prime corner position overlooking James Street, this sought-after space can host small groups of 10 or larger groups up to 20 Cellar Our cellar can be booked exclusively, with your own bar and waitstaff, for 30 - 60 people, for a cocktail style of event
  • Location
    Shop 1 22 James St, Fortitude Valley, AU-QLD Fortitude Valley
  • Area
    Fortitude Valley
  • Cross Street
    McLachlan Street
  • Parking details
    Street parking is available as well as the center car park for the James Street markets
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Featured in

Experiences

  • CRU Tasting Menu

    $99.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy a beautiful selection of chef's favourite dishes to share amongst you and your guests. From farm to table, we are championing local produce and have selected only the best for you to enjoy. A six-course shared degustation menu with some great additions to set the mood even further.

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 632 people are saying

CRU Bar & Cellar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Brisbane

    Good for business meals

  • Brisbane

    Hot spot

  • Brisbane

    Great for fine wines

  • Brisbane

    Good for special occasions

  • Brisbane

    Most Booked

  • Inner Suburbs

    Best Ambience

  • Inner Suburbs

    Good for business meals

  • Inner Suburbs

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Inner Suburbs

    Hot spot

  • Inner Suburbs

    Great for fine wines

  • Inner Suburbs

    Good for special occasions

  • Inner Suburbs

    Lively

  • Inner Suburbs

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
CRU Bar & Cellar offers a vibrant atmosphere with "extensive wine list" and "exceptional food." Diners appreciate the "attentive staff," though some note inconsistency in service. The tasting menu and share plates receive high praise for flavor and presentation. Overall, it's a "fantastic dining experience" and highly recommended for its quality wines and delectable dishes.

632 Reviews

  1. Leanne

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fabulous experience at Cru Bar. Our guests were 45 mins late and at no time did the staff make us feel uncomfortable or rush us when they arrived. I asked for a glass of ice with my first drink and this continued without asking all night. We shared food throughout the night and just ordered when we were ready for more, nothing was too much trouble. The food was delicious, fresh and full of flavour. The drinks were continually poured and the team were delightful. We couldn't recommend Cru Bar more, well done!

    Is this helpful?

  2. Michael VIP

    Brisbane7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always welcoming and consistently excellent. Always a delight.

    Is this helpful?

  3. Stephanie

    Brisbane5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Perfect sized and delicious choice of small meals for a light lunch! Service was exceptional and discreet. Seating more suited to younger bods (celebration for 2x68 birthdays) but otherwise the perfect venue for fussy old ducks.

    Is this helpful?

  4. Lucinda

    Gold Coast3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cru is such a lovely bar with an extensive wine list, attentive staff and lovely food

    Is this helpful?

  5. Barb VIP

    Sunshine Coast24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    A vibrant, buzzing wine bar in a super spot, delicious food and attentive staff.

    Is this helpful?

  6. Michael VIP

    Brisbane7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always consistently welcoming and excellent Many thanks.

    Is this helpful?

  7. Lindsay VIP

    Brisbane15 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 9 May 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Most enjoyable lunch as usual - the tempura whiting matched with some fries is a very tasty and light meal. Dessert wasn't too shabby either!! Well done to the team at Cru!! Cheers

    Is this helpful?

  8. OpenTable Diner

    Sydney1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 6 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cru offered a great package, excellent food, wine and service. Will be back to enjoy the set menu for lunch

    Is this helpful?

  9. Tony

    Brisbane3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 4 May 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Great venue. Seems to have lost a bit with the service offering. Staff were helpful but not polished enough for the prices.

    Is this helpful?

  10. Deb

    Brisbane2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 21 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Couldn't fault the food and service at Cru, the portion sizes of the share plates were generous, the selection broad, and the quality and freshness of the food fantastic. Service was attentive without being intrusive, and very friendly and warm. The only negative was that the lighting at the table was so low it was difficult to read the menu, and the air conditioning was quite cold, though the server did attempt to get it turned up for us, which helped. Overall would highly recommend CRU Bar as an exceptional place to dine.

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

CRU Bar & Cellar is rated 4.6 stars by 632 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

  1. Home
  2. Australia
  3. Brisbane
  4. Inner Suburbs
  5. Fortitude Valley

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for CRU Bar & Cellar

Shop 1 22 James St, Fortitude Valley, AU-QLD Fortitude Valley

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    McLachlan Street
  • Area
    Fortitude Valley
  • Hours of Operation
    Bar Daily 11:00 am–12:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Wine Bar, Modern European, Dining Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street parking is available as well as the center car park for the James Street markets
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.crubar.com/
  • Phone number
    (07) 3252 2400
  • Catering
    Fresh breezes and natural light wash over the relaxed-luxe dining space, where double-height ceilings and expansive windows open to the streetscape for an inviting inside-out connection We’re committed to delivering excellent service, whether you’re dropping by for Champagne and oysters or settling in for a sumptuous wine-matched meal With a focus on delicious seasonal flavours, our menus draw inspiration from around the globe while celebrating Queensland with CRU classics
  • Private party facilities
    CRU offers a selection of private and semi-private function spaces to suit your celebration. We look forward to working with you to deliver a memorable occasion The Wine Room Tucked away behind the cellar, our Wine Room offers a private oasis from the bustle of James Street. Celebrate a dinner party-style occasion, surrounded by your favourite people and glorious walls of wine. Set menu applies The Garden Lounge Secluded banquette seating is available in a leafy corner of the restaurant or, celebrate a cocktail style party with up to 35 of your closest family and friends The Cocktail Lounge With a prime corner position overlooking James Street, this sought-after space can host small groups of 10 or larger groups up to 20 Cellar Our cellar can be booked exclusively, with your own bar and waitstaff, for 30 - 60 people, for a cocktail style of event

Featured in

Discover
OpenTable
  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Careers
  • Press
More
Our sites
Businesses
  • Delight more diners
  • Open for Business Blog
Join us on
  • Privacy policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2025 OpenTable Australia Level 22, 357 Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo