Death and Taxes Brisbane
Custom cocktails, wine & craft beer served in an old-world bar adorned with 1,000+ spirit bottles.
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Death & Taxes is one of Brisbane’s finest whisky bars, and an easy contender for the best in the city. (No food). The atmosphere strikes a rare balance — genuinely sophisticated without an ounce of pretension. Dim lighting, warm timber shelving stacked floor-to-ceiling with bottles, and the kind of quiet hum that makes conversation easy. It feels like a place that takes whisky seriously, and so does its team. Our bartender was the highlight of the night. He took the time to actually understand what each of us enjoyed before making a single recommendation and every pour landed perfectly. That kind of attentive, knowledgeable service is rare and made the whole experience feel personal. The selection is staggering. There’s something for every budget, from accessible everyday drams to genuinely rare expressions you won’t find anywhere else in Brisbane. We moved through a peated Miyagikyo, a Yoichi Non-Peated, and spotted a Laphroaig 34-Year-Old Ian Hunter on the bar-$600 a nip. One important note: prices are per nip, not per bottle. Read the menu carefully before you commit to something extraordinary! A must-visit for any whisky lover.
Great bar to visit on a thristy hot afternoon in Brisbane to cool off. Very friendly, skilled and attentive staff (cheers to the Canadians). Great selection of cocktails and drinks, very nice illustrated menu, quality drinks and a fantastic display behind the bar. While on holiday from Wellington NZ, this is our bar favourite in Brisbane, and a must to visit.
Wonderful little whisky & cocktail bar in the city. Great place to go for a drink. The staff are knowledgeable and happy to make recommendations. I look forward to returning soon
We finally made it to this very popular bar. Sister of our fav Brissie bar, Dr Gimletts we have been wanting to get here for a while. Very late on a Saturday night in the wildly busy Christmas lead up, and it did not disappoint!! Took maybe 10 mins to get in and we had a brilliant booth at the rear. Gorgeous vibes, fantastic music and the extensive cocktail menu to explore. My last one of the night was a standout that tasted like warm Christmas pudding. 🩷👌 You've heard of it...go visit and enjoy this sexy bar yourself!
The experience of this place is fancy, posh and classy. The interior is filled with leather, paintings and mood lighting. There are walls of various alcohol. The staff know what they are talking about and serve in a classy, hospitable and friendly way, it was truly a good vibe. The drinks are amazing and the cocktail that I had was divine. I enjoyed my experience here and will definitely return.
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