Next Episode Bar

166 reviews

5/27 Cordelia St, South Brisbane QLD 4101, Australia

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Next Episode Bar is a Bar located at 5/27 Cordelia St, South Brisbane QLD 4101, Australia. It has received 166 reviews with an average rating of 4.2 stars.

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Hours

Monday5PM-12AM
Tuesday5PM-12AM
Wednesday4PM-12AM
Thursday4PM-1AM
Friday4-11PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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  • The address of Next Episode Bar: 5/27 Cordelia St, South Brisbane QLD 4101, Australia

  • Next Episode Bar has 4.2 stars from 166 reviews

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  • "I don’t normally write anything negative about anywhere, but tonight… unfortunately I can’t hold it in anymore"

    "I had my sisters hens at this place, were all in black with black sashes, my sister in white with a white sash saying bride to be"

    "Took some friends to next episode who have never been before and boy has this place gone downhill I presume owners have changed"

    "Loved my experience with my girls at the next eposide bar as well as our instructor he was super super nice and helped in every way he could"

    "Have been before and thought it was a fun, quickly venue with delicious drinks"

Reviews

  • Lena Cooley

I don’t normally write anything negative about anywhere, but tonight… unfortunately I can’t hold it in anymore. Am I the only one who thought this was a hip hop/r&B bar We walked all the way from Ahmet’s after dinner cos we felt like listening to some, we were so excited. But unfortunately we entered and all we could think was what de hell?? Hmmm I thought surely the music would be hip hop/r&b. It wasn’t. It was sort of I don’t know how to describe, just generic instrumental music you’d hear while on hold on a phone call, or in the elevator. We thought it’d be rude not to order anything, so we did. When the guy delivered the drinks to our table, I politely ask if they would have any hip hop/r&b songs that they would play. He said: “I’m the bar, not the DJ, don’t ask me”.
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 1

  • Julia Romano

I had my sisters hens at this place, were all in black with black sashes, my sister in white with a white sash saying bride to be... clearly obvious. The bartender Sean was so rude, to my sister and alot of us. He should not have a job. He ruined the night for us. Not helpful, stink attitude, serving only one of us consistently (who had a cleavage revealing dress maybe that might have played a part in this sick persons mind) but refusing service to others. It made no sense. It made me so angry he upset alot of the girls. The host was great but the bartender was disgusting!!! #GetSeanOut #brisbanedripsplash
Food: 1
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 5

  • Mikey Melly

Took some friends to next episode who have never been before and boy has this place gone downhill I presume owners have changed. Gentleman name Sean was extremely rude and unprofessional, he kicked a group out due to a gentleman talking to his girlfriend and then started having an argument with his gf at the bar in front of us and other customers. Absolutely disgraceful behaviour. By the looks of the other comments this isn’t the first time Sean has left this impression with other customers. Don’t bother going here if you wanting to check it out.
Food: 1
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 1

  • Maria Romano

Loved my experience with my girls at the next eposide bar as well as our instructor he was super super nice and helped in every way he could. I do have to complain about the bartender we had "Sean". He was extremely rude the whole night and definitely wasn't welcoming. He would step away from the bar when we wanted drinks. I definitely think the price we paid for was worth it at all! Sean wouldnt serve us drinks as we only wanted to get our moneys worth. He definitely had ruined my Hens night and this was also recognised by the 13 of us that were there!
Price per person
$100–120

  • Jessica MacRae

Have been before and thought it was a fun, quickly venue with delicious drinks. Tonight was an absolute let down. As we were taking photos with the phone - as intended at a gimmicky place like this, we were rudely accosted by the man at the door. He rudely demanded that my friend move and stop blocking the door, even though it is a hidden bar and the “door” is disguised. Not sure how you can block a door you can’t see. Disgusting service that ruined a lovely night with friends. Will never be back.
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 1

  • Jacob

I was already having an amazing night and I wanted to end it by trying this bar I've never been to. I was pleasantly surprised by how nice the atmosphere was. The drinks had creative names like biggies baby babay and Wu-Tang slam with combinations like a spicy cocktail with tabasco. I think the best part of the night was the DJ always playing the perfect song and the song that I decided to leave to was Pharrell's "beautiful". That's how you leave on a high.

  • Sampy Stevenson

It's a novelty venue - very small, hyped up entrance method, worth it if you're chasing that Insta shot. But obviously they're a cocktail bar so drinks aren't made in 30 seconds and they can get quite busy, which can mean a while to wait both for a seat and for a drink. It's good if you're bar hopping and it's not peak times on a Friday or Saturday night but that's about it. Music can be very loud, considering it's size. Drinks are great quality though.

  • Jacqueline Elliott

It was cool to enter (ruined a bit of the mystique with the post it note of the code above the phone though) but the service was terrible. While it was busy, I stood at the bar for almost half an hour waiting for an acknowledgement. I understood that there would be a wait (the whole bar was filled and it's tiny), but to not even have a bartender look at me the entire time was ridiculous. I ended up giving up after an hour and going to another bar.

  • Joan MC

It had a cool entrance, however there was a pretty distinct smell upon entering the venue. I was hoping to look for a quiet place to sit and have a drink with my friend - but the music was way too loud despite the fact that there weren't many people. So if you are trying to look for a quiet spot to catch up with friends, probably not the best place. The cocktail was unremarkable, I'd say. Just the vibe and novelty of a hidden bar was attractive.

  • Ava Downey

Ashley is the most incredible venue manager I have ever had the absolute honour of meeting, thank you so much. we came back to brisbane for the first time in two and a half years and she seriously have made us feel pleasant about this place which my partner and I never thought was possible. most incredible person ever, Ashley deserves the absolute world. if I could give ten stars to this woman wholeheartedly all of them.

  • Andie J

This is a great little bar in Fish Lane! Fantastic and unique set-up - one seated barber shop out-front, bar in the back . Enjoyed the hiphop music, a live DJ was a good touch. The decor and the atmosphere is very hip. Limited selection of beer and a cider on tap; my beer was nice...quite a few cocktails on the menu though. This place is definitely worth a visit, and the novel store front is impressive.

  • Shell Scott

Best cocktails I’ve ever had! Upbeat & intimate atmosphere, sweet music, great bartenders, sick artwork overall awesome place!
Price per person
$100–120
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Pinot Noir, Purple Draank, Post Melon Spritz, Pinot Grigio, Biggie Smore’S Vodka Monin Bubblegum Cherry Syrup Citrus Lemonade Roasted Marshmallow, Apple Bottom Dreams

  • Kate Fitz Gerald

Absolutely love this place! The secret entrance is such a fun quirk and once inside you're immediately surrounded by the best 90s and early 2000s music and friendly staff. Recent tasty and sustainable upgrades to the menu by the lovely manager, Ash, have made me love it even more. Next Episode is a must see in South Bank's trendy Fish Lane.

  • C K

Cute secret bar. Everytime i bring friends to this place they're always surprised and i love seeing the surprise on their faces. I don't mind paying $22 for a cocktail but it has to be good and not made by a new bartender who isn't yet confident, and with average liquors. Cocktails are about entertainment and presentation.

  • Michelle Kanne

Nice bar with a unique concept. The entrance through the barber shop is a great idea. The bar itself has a chilly vibe and the cocktails were really good! Would 100% recommend, especially (but not exclusively) if you like Hip Hop and RnB music.
Price per person
$20–40
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Jessica H

This bar is a very cute well hidden bar. We initially thought it was a student art project or a barber. But on closer inspection it was a fantastic mini cocktail bar. With many cocktails to choose from. The atmosphere was great, and the cocktails were delicious. I highly recommend checking this place out.

  • joseph asmus

Cool concept, wasn’t treated very well by who seemed to be the manager.
Price per person
$40–60
Food: 4
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Deez Nuts, Post Melon Spritz, Biggie Smore’S Vodka Monin Bubblegum Cherry Syrup Citrus Lemonade Roasted Marshmallow

  • Jasmine Mcpherson

I really wanted to like this place and it was hyped up so much on social media, but why let people wait out the front for so long just to come inside and have nowhere to sit because it's so packed in a bedroom sized venue. Good idea but honestly stood there for 5 minutes awkwardly just to leave.

  • Shea Maria

A great speakeasy with a fun and unique twist! Bartender Sean made me the honest-to-God best cocktails I've ever had. There's good music, great variety in cocktails, a cool and relaxed vibe, and even card games on hand incase you need any extra entertainment. Recommend 10/10 More

  • Sue Fothergill

Amazing gem of a find ! Bar had good music and great atmosphere. Brandon and his crew were so friendly and made us feel welcome and very looked after. Highly recommend if you want to share some good cocktails with friends and enjoy some laughs. Will be back ! More

  • Sam Asmus

My mates and I went got the bar to get a drink, but the bartender/business owner was nothing but rude to us from the moment we sat down. Ruined what could have been a great start to the night with da boys.
Food: 1
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 1

  • Helen Townsend

This place was a huge disappointment. Waited over 45mins to get in, put the code in the phone and pretty much nothing happens, you just push on the mirror. The place was so small, the floors were sticky. One toilet for everybody! Was not worth the wait.

  • Nat

Very cool hidden bar. Intimate & fun atmosphere in a small venue. The whole crowd sang along to great hip hop. The cocktails are something special. This place is awesome if you are looking for something different, cool & fun. The staff are next level.

  • TJ Asmus

Me and my friends went in for a few drinks. The owner (I’d guess) walked over and was super rude and was insulting the group. He then told us he didn’t want to serve us at the counter and we had to use a code which is no big deal, but we

  • Alexander

Nice little hidden bar. Perfect to go for a few drinks with friends before hitting another club. Only issue is the wait time for a drink was 10-15 mins each time as it was quite busy. Could do with more bar staff.

  • Fitzie Turner

If you want an awesome vibe, f*ckn awesome music and drinks with friends come to this place. Honestly love hidden entrance via the code on a phone idea. Shout out to Ashley - one awesome bartender!

  • Apple Azzle

A hidden gem amidst all the bars along the fish lane. A secret place with a secret code Lovely place, great drinks with an artistic flare and very cool front facade... Love it …

  • Julian Loh

Tastiest cocktails in Brisbane in my opinion. The music is a little too loud, making it feel like a nightclub, and we had to wait 30min for 3 cocktails, but overall still had a great time there!

  • J Collins

Order drinks then pay and then wait 45mins for bar tender to socialise. Remind him you are waiting for drinks. Average as. Half a round of drinks then left
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 2

  • Aimee Brown

The guys at next episode were so lovely and such a great vibe in there we travelled from Newcastle and heard great things about this place and it did not disappoint! Would 100% be back !!

  • Tyler Butt

All the way from the US this is in my top 3 favorite bars the menu is amazing with omage to hip hop. Bartenders are amazing and keep the vibe rolling all night! A must visit if in town!

  • Bernadette Tsan

Cool small bar with an interesting entrance at the door, was difficult to get in cuz I did'nt know how as I thought we had to use the phone but ended up pushing the middle door …

  • Sammy Jaco

Love the music but it was painfully loud. Not possible to have a conversation which is unfortunate cos it’s such a cool bar. Only stayed for one drink cos it’s was impossible to hear

  • Francisca Gómez

The place was interesting and beauty but when I arrived the place smelled damp and they didn't have beers on tap (tap machine was not working) or bottles. Not a good experience ☹️☹️

  • Zarin R

Amazing place to hang out! Love the idea of the secret telephone code. Bartender is really friendly. The only problem is that it's a small space so gets cramped very quickly.

  • Brock Darlington

My girlfriend and I had an incredible night here. Great music, perfect cocktails and the bar staff was awesome as well. Safe to say I’ll definitely be coming back

  • Harrison Curtis

Awesome music, tasty drinks and a hip hop vibe that brings it all together. A must visit for fans of rap/hip-hop with a fun entrance gimmick to entice newcomers.

  • Quang

It has been a fav bar but never come back again. The girl in the bar showed an attitude toward to us when trying to grab a menu on the bench. We left immediately

  • Lachlan Treacy

30 degree weather and I can’t walk into this bedroom sized bar with shorts on while my girlfriend can walk freely around in a skirt. It’s west end for gods sake.

  • Wonky Scouthall

Beautiful cocktails and a nice quirky way to find the place. Great to chill and listen to some good great music whilst having some expertly curated cocktails.

  • Jenn CruznWant

Biggie Biggie can’t you see sometimes your “dranks” just hypnotise me lol great music, variety of fun cocktails and speakeasy vibe... we keep going back!!!

  • gabi Bowes

manager ash cut me off after one cocktail. I wasn’t even tipsy and it felt like a personal attack. I guess she felt like loosing money for the company

  • Kody Williams

For a hidden bar, the security guard doesn't understand the air of excitement. Rude. Treated us like idiots. Didn't even want to enter the premises

  • Charlie T

Amazing service and delicious cocktails!! Sebastian the bar tender is a legend and adds to the experience Would definitely visit again! …

  • Megan Thomas

Awesome bar with a great vibe. Great selection of cocktails and Brandon and the team are the bomb!
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Christie Lewis

Loved everything about this bar: the artwork and atmosphere; music and cocktails. Super friendly staff as well. Well worth a visit.

  • Rebecca

Cosy bar, DJ played a wide range of music. Drinks were good - they have their own cocktails but you can order other drinks too.

  • 냠냠냠

We had really good time here. All of their cocktails are very interesting and delicious. Staffs were really nice and friendly!

  • Joe Salamanca

Nice speakeasy experience. Great drinks and service. A quaint, cool uncrowded place to hang out for a pre or post dinner drink

  • Miguel “manchesterisblue”

Love this place, great music, service and cool atmosphere! Always the first place I take friends to check out and experience!

  • csema mas

Where do I start! Amazing staff, music, cocktails and environment. Perfect Saturday night with the girls. Highly recommend

  • Nick Manolis

Cocktails were different and interesting, atmosphere probably not to my taste but it seems to appeal to a bunch of people.

  • Reece Here

The staff was lovely, the bar is cute, but I think the booths need to be better. Also maybe make the lights a bit dimmer.

  • Assaf Levinsky

Amazing entrance concept! Nice music and vibe. Although I saw a cockroach on the bar. They said that they will buy spray.

  • Lucas Cumming

Excellent bar service, and such a hidden gem in South Brisbane! The service from Ashley and Roberto has been phenomenal.

  • Andrea Maree K. Fox

A lovely little secret cocktail bar inside a barber shopfront. Cheery bartender and delish cocktails. Must-do night spot

  • S D

Such a great vibe and an absolute superstar of a bartender, Ashley. A really nice cocktail bar that I highly recommend.

  • Hey It's Liron

Cool hidden lil gem inside a tight alleyway and behind a door with a code Awesome vibes inside and amazing cocktails

  • Mallory Whiting

sebastiion was really lovely. very talented bar tender and this place had the best vibe. highly recommend to anyone

  • Josie Mills-Finlay

Such an amazing place!! Fair prices for everything. Lovely staff. Shout out to sebastian!!!! such a sweetheart ❤️❤️

  • Kay T

Such a vibe, Sebastian the bartender is so awesome, the beats are on point if you're about the rnb vibes. Bring it.

  • Robert Fletcher

Very cool bar and super friendly service
Price per person
$1–20
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Matthew Crisante

Good music, good staff, good drinks. Small place, good for heading to another place or finishing the night off.

  • Torin Moreland

So much fun! Barber shop out front! Then small quirky bar in the back definitely a must visit if in Brisbane

  • Mishry Shaunik

Was such a fun experience finding out the code and getting to the speak easy! Drinks were delicious too!!

  • Erin French

Sebastian, was an absolutely amazing employee! He deserves a raise and if he doesn’t get one I’ll sue

  • SONZ RMG

Ashley / Ashleigh / Ashly/ Ashlee was amazing, with fun drinks, and great banter, highly recommend.

  • Julian

This place is definitely a must-see. Great drinks, awesome music and just a blazin’ athmosphere!

  • Martin Brooks

Cool little spot with live DJ, the Dranks are great and the bar staff put on a show making them.

  • Carlie R-M (Ath3na)

Expensive, but trendy and a place everyone should check out! The entrance will make you smile!

  • lachlan andersen

Rude staff member ruined the experience
Food: 2
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 2

  • Ben F

It was a really fun place to sit and have a few drinks with friends. Delicious cocktails.

  • Harry Jon

Music a bit loud considering there was only 4 of us in the bar. Cool venue though.

  • Yian Hlentzos

Great vibes, awesome music, the drinks are top notch. Best speak easy in Brisbane

  • Marcia Correa Uran

What an amazing place Sebastián is a legend!! Wonderful drinks and place ♥️♥️♥️

  • C Petersen

A speakeasy worth every cent. The cocktails are some of the best in Brisbane.

  • R LH

Good vibe great gin and tonic - the bartender looked like drake good touch

  • Andrew Toncini

Great atmosphere..awesome staff..the place to make it habit …

  • Melissa Smile

Nice little joint for a drink.
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Quillan Daniels

Very cool bar. Love the 90ies feel and music.
Atmosphere: 5

  • Blake Finlay

Great venue, awesome atmosphere. Sami was an excellent bartender!

  • max elliott

Great service and friendly staff such a great little hidden bar

  • alexander capiaghi

Great bar with an awesome DJ on Friday and Saturday nights.

  • Rohan Khanna

Excellent bar! One of the favourites in Brisbane for sure.

  • Nivethan Niruban

Sebastian is the best bartender. He brings the vibe in!

  • Julia Slancar

We love you Sebastian!! Thanks for the great drinks xx

  • Alyssa Kelly

They let me have a free marshmallow, absolute legends

  • Catherine Heard

Ashley and her team are the best! We will so be back!

  • Daniel Pie

Great vibes, great music, great drinks, great venue!

  • Lainey Holman

Thank you Ashlee for the best night thank you xxxx

  • Tim Daly

Awesome bar fantastic drinks and great service!

  • Joel Bennet

Perfect little hidden bar for som Friday drinks

  • Dianne Campbell

Cute little place but needs air conditioning!

  • Tobias Jansen

Cocktails a bit overpriced wrt their quality

  • Julia Kent

Great cocktails. Sweet service. Filth tunes.

  • Dimitri P

Awesome cocktails. Music is on point !

  • Claire Wilson

Best espresso martini I’ve ever had

  • Jennifer H

Favourite hip hop bar ever

  • Charlotte Hartshorne

A bit pricey but very fun!

  • Carolyn Hodges

A literal hidden gem!

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