The Gresham Bar

The Gresham has one of the best selections of whiskey in town. Their American bourbons and Scottish single malts are especially impressive. Missing out on good Canadian ryes unfortunately, but that can be overlooked. The old members’ club feel of wood and leather is warm, inviting and a welcome change from the postmodern interiors of other bars. Knowledgeable staff and friendly patrons.

Amazing Drinks, fantastic atmosphere, it’s not one to be missed if you’re in the CBD and after a well made beverage.

This place was great. Absolutely loved the selection of both whiskey and beer. The signature cocktails were great — can’t remember which ones I had though!
The only downside I could speak of was when asking if they could make me something based on certain flavors I liked, they seemed to struggle to come up with something that was not on the menu.
Will definitely be back again.

Wow, just wow. The Gresham is a flawlessly executed whiskey and rum bar whose talented staff and enticing ambiance transcend the tyical watering hole offering a refreshingly extraordinary experience.
Atmosphere:
Discovered The Gresham while walking down the street with a friend on a Saturday evening around 10pm. The atmosphere and vibe of the bar were noticeable from the street and drew us inside. The bar is well appointed, with décor that compliments and highlights the hostorical architecture of the bar. The room has a 25 foot pressed tin coffered ceiling, tall windows accented with deep red velvet curtains and several unique lighting fixtures providing a perfect ambient light level.
Service:
Upon our arrival we were immediately welcomed in by the friendly, muscular gentleman at the door and made our way to the bar. The staff were attractive which was a bonus as their bartending skills were mesmerizing. Peter, in particular, was magical behind the bar and certainly has a talent for making cocktails. The bartenders were incredibly friendly, attentive and had an obvious passion for their craft.
Adult Beverages:
The bar has an extensive whisky and rum selection in addition to other spirits. The bartenders were all very knowledgeable and created custom drinks designed to customer tastes. From smoke infusion to homemade bitters to torched citrus zest, each drink was well composed and artistically executed.

This is a great little bar. It’s a local pub, with really a cool interior design. There’s few seating spots, so when it gets busy, it can be a struggle. But the drinks here are probably the best in the city. The bartender really knows his drinks and the stacks of bottles behind the bar prove the wide variety and knowledge of all the liquors provided. I don’t prefer gin, but after having the midnight rambler, it’s my preferred drink at this bar. I would definitely recommend stopping in and enjoying some delicious drinks, but it’s not somewhere you spend your whole night.

Went on a pub crawl throughout Brisbane to check out all the newish bars and this was our last destination. Wow, we loved it. Beautiful building, awesome whiskey menu and nice old furnishings. The staff were a little too hipster, the prices a little high but they were not stingy on the wine pouring. Well worth a visit

So I’m kind of loving this combination of ‘coffee during the day, drinks by evening’ that some of my favourite venues are doing now. The Gresham is up there as one of the best, excelling in both areas. They initially sold me on the cozy Prohibition-​library-​style atmosphere, incredible whisky list and complimentary peanuts, not to mention the fact that it is wonderfully close to my workplace so I can convince people to go there on a Friday evening over somewhere in the Mall. Located in the old NAB building off Gresham Lane on the corner of Queen and Creek Streets, the Gresham is unobtrusive and slightly hidden. Open daily from 7am to ¾am, you will almost always have it as an available haven. From 7, they serve up some excellent Toby’s Estate coffee ($ 4 for small; $ 5 for large; or $ 4 for a large if you BYO KeepCup) and if you’re lucky, Ryan Goody (2013 Urban List Best Barista) will be at the helm and you can be assured that it will be one damn good coffee. They also have a simple Continental breakfast menu offering muffins, danishes and Turkish toast with a range of spread options. They have deals on coffee-​food combinations such as a coffee & toast costing a mere $ 6.50. Takeaway is also an option and if you’re there in the morning, you will regularly see people exiting with a coffee cup and brown paper bag in their hands.
At 2pm coffee time is up and it’s drinks time and they have one extensive drinks list to choose from: –plenty of craft beer options on tap, decent wine list available by the glass or bottle, a range of delicious sounding cocktails, a large variety of spirits. And then there’s the list of whiskies which are lined up behind the bar in a stunning looking array. Divided into two options (American Whiskey and (other) Whisk (e)y), I am overwhelmed just looking at it. When feeling adventurous and don’t just give up and order one of the House Pours, I’ve asked the bartenders for their suggestions and they’ve always made excellent recommendations.
Not sure if it’s still the case, but they used to allow you to BYO lunch when buying drinks and there are a good range of cheap eats down Gresham Lane.

Tried this place for the first time today. The person at counter was too busy doing nothing in particular to take my order. The second hipster took my order which at $ 5 for a long black is at the very high end in Brisbane. I then stood there for 15 minutes only then to be asked «so would you like to order something?» To be fair they then made the coffee right away when I reminded them that I had already ordered.
The coffee was smooth dark and delicious but the service is pretty average.

Cool vibe, nice atmosphere.

This place just makes me want to get suited up and drink a whisky sour and take in the ambience and décor along with the little trinkets that make this place special.

Great venue is an awesome central location. This place has an old world charm about it, definiately a great place to have a few quite drinks with friends. It’s my new fav place in the centre of town. Out of the hustle and bustle of the mall but only a block away from the mall and Eagle St.

This venue is a stunner. Spectacular bar with an impressive selection of elixir; featuring cherry cola cocktails and Whiskey you can’t get your hands on anywhere else in Australia. Beautiful, classic décor complete with antique furniture and deliciously comforting Toby’s Estate coffee. Breakfast coming soon, great spot for business meetings and afternoon drinks.