Russell Street Wine Bar

Name: Russell Street Wine Bar
Address: Russell St, South Brisbane, AU-QLD, 4101, AU
Telephone: 13 62 46
Price range: $40 and under
Rating: 3.9

3.9 (87)

$40 and under

Wine Bar

Russell St, South Brisbane, AU-QLD 4101

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Russell Street Wine Bar

3.9

$40 and under

Wine Bar

South Bank

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2 people

10 Nov 2026

7:00 pm

Booked 14 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Good for groups
Good for special occasions

¡Hola! Welcome to Russell Street Wine Bar, nestled at the southern end of QPAC, beside the Playhouse Theatre. Inspired by the Spanish tradition of sharing vibrant food, the menu features tapas, flatbreads, charcuterie and artisan cheese plates bursting with Mediterranean flavours. Complemented by a curated selection of local and European wines, and non-alcoholic options.

Perfect for pre-show dining before Glasshouse and Playhouse Theatre performances, Russell Street Wine Bar offers a relaxed destination within Brisbane's cultural precinct. Bookings are recommended, though walk-ins are welcome. Guests are encouraged to allow around 90 minutes to enjoy table service, with ordering available via QR code or at the bar. Step-free access is available via the Russell Street elevator, located nearest to the Wheel of Brisbane.

¡Buen provecho!

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Wine Bar, European, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of Operation
Prior to Playhouse performances. Wed–Sun 17:00–19:30
Contact
eatdrink@qpac.com.au
Website
https://www.qpac.com.au/visit/eat-drink/russell-street-wine-bar
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
Russell St, South Brisbane, AU-QLD 4101
Area
South Bank
Parking Details
Street Parking
Public transport
Russell Street Wine Bar is conveniently located within a 5-minute walk of both the Cultural Centre Busway Station and South Brisbane Train Station, providing easy access from Brisbane CBD and surrounding suburbs. Guests arriving by CityCat can enjoy a 6-minute walk through the South Bank parklands from the South Bank ferry terminal. Accessible lift access to the venue is available via the elevator on Russell Street, located nearest to the Wheel of Brisbane.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Romesco Hummus$19.00
chorizo & cider jam, spring onion oil & paella crackers (gf, vo)
Ensaladilla$19.00
Spanish style potato & King prawn salad with potato crisps (gf, df, A)
Jamón Croquetas$19.00
Golden Serrano ham croquettes with creamy Manchego béchamel & smoked paprika aioli
House Pâté$19.00
chicken parfait with Pedro Ximénez gel, pickles & toasted bread (gfo)
Galician Mussels$19.00
preserved Galician mussels in escabeche, served with Guindillas & warm bread (df, gfo, I)
Patatas Bravas$19.00
Triple cooked sebago potatoes with spiced tomato bravas sauce & saffron aioli (gf, vo)
Chorizo Ibérico Salami$19.00
Spanish style salami with toasted bread, pickles & mantequilla roja (gfo)
Muñoz Rojo Jamón Serrano$19.00
Spanish cured ham with toasted bread, pickles & mantequilla roja (gfo)

Cured & Aged

Iberian Cheese & Cured Meats$38.00
chorizo salami, jamón serrano, Manchego & Brie cheese, house olives, quince paste, pickles, breads, mantequilla roja & crackers (gfo)
Cheese Plate$32.00
Manchego, Brie & whipped goats cheese, quince paste, pickles & crackers (gfo, v)

Flat Breads

Truffled Mushroom$26.00
with caramelised onion, whipped goats cheese & herbs (v)
Pancetta & Chorizo$26.00
with quince mayo & Manchego
Prawns & Mussels$30.00
with sobrasada butter, fried garlic & herbs (l)

Sweets

Portuguese Tart$9.00
Burnt Basque Cheesecake$13.00
Blood Orange & Pistachio Cake$9.00
(gf, vegan)

Champagne & Sparkling

McPherson Sparkling Brut
Nagambie, VIC
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$54.00
Pere Ventura 'Mas Pere' Selecció Brut Cava
Catalunya, ES
- Glass$15.00
- Bottle$68.00
Bird in Hand Sparkling Pinot Noir
Adelaide Hills, SA
- Glass$16.00
- Bottle$72.00
Contarini Brut Prosecco
Veneto, IT
- Glass$16.50
- Bottle$74.00
Moët & Chandon Brut NV Champagne
Epernay, FR
- Glass$26.00
- Bottle$116.00
Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Brut
Reims, FR
- Glass$26.00
- Bottle$120.00

White Wine

Protocolo Eguren Blanco
Castilla y León, ES
- Glass$13.00
- Bottle$58.00
Yealands Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc
Marlborough, NZ
- Glass$15.00
- Bottle$67.00
Brokenwood Cricket Pitch SSB
Hunter Valley, NSW
- Glass$17.00
- Bottle$76.00
De Beaurepaire 'La Comtesse'
Rylstone, NSW
- Glass$16.00
- Bottle$72.00
Ridgemill Estate Pinot Grigio
Granite Belt, QLD
- Glass$16.00
- Bottle$72.00
Pewsey Vale Riesling
Eden Valley, SA
- Glass$16.00
- Bottle$72.00

Rosé

Golden Grove Brose Rosé Shiraz
Granite Belt, QLD
- Glass$15.00
- Bottle$67.00
Debussy Rêverie Rosé
Pays d'Oc, FR
- Glass$14.00
- Bottle$63.00

Red Wine

Hay Shed Hill Vineyard Series Cabernet Merlot
Margaret River, WA
- Glass$16.00
- Bottle$72.00
Sanguine Estate Progeny Shiraz
Heathcote, VIC
- Glass$14.00
- Bottle$63.00
Munda Kaurna Country Syrah
McLaren Vale, SA
- Glass$21.00
- Bottle$91.00
Mandala Pinot Noir
Yarra Valley, VIC
- Glass$16.00
- Bottle$72.00
Symphony Hill Tempranillo
Granite Belt, QLD
- Glass$17.00
- Bottle$75.00
Don Ramon Grenache Tempranillo
Aragon, ES
- Glass$13.00
- Bottle$61.00

Fortified

Tio Pepe Fino Sherry (60ml)$12.00
Valdespino Pedro Ximenez El Candado (60ml)$15.00
Rémy Martin Cognac VSOP (45ml)$22.00

Aperitifs

Campari$11.00
Pimm’s$11.00

Beer & Cider

Burleigh Brewing Big Head Lager$11.00
Felons Australian Pale Ale$13.00
Aether XPA Mid Strength$10.00
Sunshine Coast Apple Cider$11.00
Aether Ginger Beer$14.00

Spirits & Liquers

Outback Distilling Vodka$12.00
Belvedere Polish Vodka$14.00
Outback Distilling Dry Gin$12.00
Bundaberg Rum Aged 6 Years$12.00
Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum$14.00
Maker’s Mark Bourbon$12.00
Woodford Reserve Bourbon$14.00
Outback Distilling Single Malt$12.00
Johnnie Walker Black Scotch Whisky$14.00

Non-Alcoholic

Lyre’s Classico Sparkling Wine$9.00
Less than 0.5% alcohol
Heaps Normal Lager$9.00
Less than 0.5% alcohol

Soft Drink

Assorted Soft Drinks$5.00
Assorted Juices$5.00
Bundaberg Lemon Lime Bitters$5.50
Bottled Still Water$4.50
Yaru Sparkling Water$4.50

Tea & Coffee

Long black, flat white, latte, cappuccino$5.00
Chai latte$5.00
Hot chocolate, mocha$5.00
Short black, macchiato, piccolo$4.50
English breakfast, earl grey, green tea, peppermint, lemongrass & ginger$4.50

Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Russell Street Wine Bar.

3.9

(87)

4.0Food
3.8Service
3.9Ambience
3.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Brisbane
Great for scenic views
Inner Suburbs
Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Russell Street Wine Bar offers a convenient pre-theatre dining experience with "excellent service" and a "great location" near the Playhouse and Glasshouse Theatre. The food is praised for being "very tasty," with highlights like flatbreads and croquettes. While the menu is limited, it remains "delicious" and well-presented.

87 Reviews

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Tim
Queensland1 review
3.0
Dined on 25 October 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
We booked a table for three well in advance. On arrival we stood for several minutes waiting A staff member found our booking and said one of your party is already here. I said no they are not she is parking the car. We were then walked to the opposite side of the restaurant where we were shown to a table of two. I said I booked for three. So another chair was dragged over. The table wasn’t adequate for three. We were instructed to order via QR code or at the bar. While the staff didn’t do anything wrong they also didn’t seem happy to be there. We noticed many times staff wandering aimlessly with plates of food going table to table to try and find out who ordered it
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Laurel
Brisbane1 review
5.0
Dined on 25 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went here on the Sunday for the first time. There was 3 of us, and we got a flatbread and a meat and cheese platter to share. The food was excellent and very filling we couldn't eat all of it. The staff are very helpful and polite. Excellent service. We will be back.
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Robyn
Brisbane1 review
5.0
Dined on 24 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Well positioned to dine if going to the Playhouse and The Glasshouse Theatre. Wonderful service. If looking for a light meal with great taste, this is the place. Very quiet and calm.
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Craig
Brisbane1 review
2.0
Dined on 22 October 2026
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The QR code ordering was poor. The code does not register your table number. You have to enter that every time, along with your name, email address and phone number. Very clunky. No other QR code ordering system does that. Once you've done it, it remembers you for the rest of your meal. They should change their table ordering technology. We had two of the flat breads and they were excellent. Beer was delivered in the can (fine) but no glass was offered - it was just dropped on the table. Close proximity to the theatre means I would probably go again because the food was great but next time I would make a complaint to staff about the ordering app.
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Tracey
Sydney1 review
3.0
Dined on 22 October 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
An establishment called a Wine Bar should have a much fuller wine list. I did not find the staff very friendly, and we had to go to a counter to order our meal, no table service. The croquettes were amazing, but like the wine, limited menu. One advantage was direct connection into the Glasshouse Theatre and I'd recommend it as a pre-theatre eating option. But don't expect flash.
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Philip
Tasmania3 reviews
2.0
Dined on 17 October 2026
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
A convenient venue for a pre-concert nibble, and not as noisy and crowded as the other QPAC venues. Could be improved with some better wine choices other than the 'usual suspects'.
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Anne
London41 reviews
4.0
Dined on 16 October 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
A convenient and cosy place for a bite to eat ahead of a performance or a drink. Enjoyed the food. The wine list is very good. There was sherry on the menu which a friend ordered and got the last of the bottle. I don't think it should have been served as it seemed to have gone off.
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Margaret
Brisbane1 review
4.0
Dined on 14 October 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very Pleasant experience for all in our party I am sure most will repeat the experience
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Belinda
Brisbane1 review
3.0
Dined on 11 October 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Started off well, were greeted and seated quickly. Savour food came out quickly and was fresh and tasty. Ordered dessert and coffee. Coffees arrived and then we waited and waited and waited. Hubby had to go chase up dessert. Turns out they made the coffee then 'filed' or order thinking it was done. Desserts came out and they were extremely disappointing. Portuguese tart was served cold (like straight out of the fridge cold). We love a good Portugese tarts but NEVER been served a cold one (should be warm or room temp at the least). Basque Cheesecake was bland and poorly presented. Came wrapped in baking paper which we then had to scrap off as the edges stuck to it. This could be such a great venue but it is let down by it's lack of attention to detail and some basic presentation standards. Also, no cocktails on the menu we were given or on the online ordering.
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Christine
Brisbane1 review
4.0
Dined on 11 October 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved the service and my snack plate was yummy and nice setting
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Wine Bar, European, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of Operation
Prior to Playhouse performances. Wed–Sun 17:00–19:30
Contact
eatdrink@qpac.com.au
Website
https://www.qpac.com.au/visit/eat-drink/russell-street-wine-bar
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
Russell St, South Brisbane, AU-QLD 4101
Area
South Bank
Parking Details
Street Parking
Public transport
Russell Street Wine Bar is conveniently located within a 5-minute walk of both the Cultural Centre Busway Station and South Brisbane Train Station, providing easy access from Brisbane CBD and surrounding suburbs. Guests arriving by CityCat can enjoy a 6-minute walk through the South Bank parklands from the South Bank ferry terminal. Accessible lift access to the venue is available via the elevator on Russell Street, located nearest to the Wheel of Brisbane.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Casual dress, comfortable, informal attire is entirely appropriate when you visit Russell Street Wine Bar.

Russell Street Wine Bar fills up around pre-show times, many guests use it as their go-to spot before QPAC performances, while some diners report quieter, relaxed lunches before matinees.

Russell Street Wine Bar is a welcoming pre-show spot with friendly, attentive staff and a relaxed, efficient vibe, ideal for a quick bite and a glass before a performance.

Russell Street Wine Bar is ideal as a pre-show spot, plan to arrive about an hour before your QPAC performance (many guests come for matinees, arriving around 12pm for a 1pm show).

Portions at Russell Street Wine Bar are often described as generous and filling, guests repeatedly call them “very generous, ” “surprisingly filling, ” and “good size, ” a welcome fit for a pre-show bite.

Yes, Russell Street Wine Bar pours Spanish wines and Spritzes and offers a full drinks list, including aperitifs, a curated selection of red and white wines, sparkling and fortified wines, beers and a range of spirits.

Yes, the menu lists clearly labelled vegan and gluten-free choices, for example the House Olives (gf, df, vegan) and the Blood Orange & Pistachio Cake (gf, vegan), and several tapas show gfo/gf options.

The House Pâté is a recurring favourite at Russell Street Wine Bar, guests repeatedly praise it, and it appears on the current menu as the House Pâté (chicken parfait with Pedro Ximenez gel).

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Russell Street Wine Bar

3.9

$40 and under

Wine Bar

South Bank

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2 people

10 Nov 2026

7:00 pm

Booked 14 times today

Russell Street Wine Bar

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Russell Street Wine Bar

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Additional information

Snacks

House Olives$10.00

Russell Street Mix$10.00

Chicharrones$10.00

Tapas

Romesco Hummus$19.00

Ensaladilla$19.00

Jamón Croquetas$19.00

House Pâté$19.00

Galician Mussels$19.00

Patatas Bravas$19.00

Chorizo Ibérico Salami$19.00

Muñoz Rojo Jamón Serrano$19.00

Cured & Aged

Iberian Cheese & Cured Meats$38.00

Cheese Plate$32.00

Flat Breads

Truffled Mushroom$26.00

Pancetta & Chorizo$26.00

Prawns & Mussels$30.00

Sweets

Portuguese Tart$9.00

Burnt Basque Cheesecake$13.00

Blood Orange & Pistachio Cake$9.00

Champagne & Sparkling

McPherson Sparkling Brut

Pere Ventura 'Mas Pere' Selecció Brut Cava

Bird in Hand Sparkling Pinot Noir

Contarini Brut Prosecco

Moët & Chandon Brut NV Champagne

Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Brut

White Wine

Protocolo Eguren Blanco

Yealands Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc

Brokenwood Cricket Pitch SSB

De Beaurepaire 'La Comtesse'

Ridgemill Estate Pinot Grigio

Pewsey Vale Riesling

Rosé

Golden Grove Brose Rosé Shiraz

Debussy Rêverie Rosé

Red Wine

Hay Shed Hill Vineyard Series Cabernet Merlot

Sanguine Estate Progeny Shiraz

Munda Kaurna Country Syrah

Mandala Pinot Noir

Symphony Hill Tempranillo

Don Ramon Grenache Tempranillo

Fortified

Tio Pepe Fino Sherry (60ml)$12.00

Valdespino Pedro Ximenez El Candado (60ml)$15.00

Rémy Martin Cognac VSOP (45ml)$22.00

Aperitifs

Campari$11.00

Pimm’s$11.00

Beer & Cider

Burleigh Brewing Big Head Lager$11.00

Felons Australian Pale Ale$13.00

Aether XPA Mid Strength$10.00

Sunshine Coast Apple Cider$11.00

Aether Ginger Beer$14.00

Spirits & Liquers

Outback Distilling Vodka$12.00

Belvedere Polish Vodka$14.00

Outback Distilling Dry Gin$12.00

Bundaberg Rum Aged 6 Years$12.00

Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum$14.00

Maker’s Mark Bourbon$12.00

Woodford Reserve Bourbon$14.00

Outback Distilling Single Malt$12.00

Johnnie Walker Black Scotch Whisky$14.00

Non-Alcoholic

Lyre’s Classico Sparkling Wine$9.00

Heaps Normal Lager$9.00