Bar Pacino

Good experience: nice views and amazing platters to share. A bit loud but still ideal for an evening with friends in a nice location.

Gorgeous location, wonderful service and delicious food. I was provided with a taste of the wine by the glass, to confirm before being poured a glass. The meal was fabulous, lasagna with an accompanying salad, and the salad completely lovely in its own right. The lighting, especially the tree at the entrance made it such a magical location.

We stopped at Café Pacino for takeaway coffee before a walk along the river front. The seated area has a beautiful view of Brisbane River and the Story Bridge, and the cakes and quiches looked delicious if you’re after a bite to eat. The tea was good and the staff were reasonably friendly — if I was in Brisbane for longer I’d love to try out the bar looking over the waterfront!

IN LOVE. This place is so great. I came here after work in the city with a friend for the good olé casual Friday drinks and it did nothing but impress! I am actually in love with this place… the staff are beyond amazing. They are all super friendly, super helpful, kind, outgoing… it was literally like I had known them for years and I was a regular customer… We had casually asked the Manager (which we didn’t realise at the time) whether there were any free seats around the side with the river view and they went beyond their call of duty to find us a spot. In the end, the Manager randomly came up to me and was like, «alrighty I’m moving this table» (the table we were currently at) and literally just picked up this massive table, threw it over his shoulder and carried it around the side and put it down in the most prime position; with one of the other staff members picking up our chairs and carrying them over for us… and this is just the beginning!
Throughout the night they learned our names, asked if we were okay, helped us order drinks and food and at one stage while I was waiting for my friend to return from the bathroom, one of them literally just chatted with me for a bit so I had some company. They literally have just chosen the best crew member’s ever. They are funny, kind and so friendly. It’s amazing how people can change your whole experience, especially when you’re paying fairly high prices for alcohol. it makes you want to spend more!
Apart from epic service and good vibes, the view is astronomical! I don’t even want to know how much they pay in rent but their view is enough to put you into a nice la la land of happiness. It’s epic. The Storey Bridge lit up at night with the lights of the city and Customs House around you are just priceless. It’s such a relaxing way to end the week especially if you work in the city.
I’d definitely go back here again and again and I think everyone should too. It’s only opened recently and is worth giving a shot. It’s just up from Riverbar and Friday’s. It’s definitely one of my permanent «go to» places now and I thoroughly recommend you make it one of yours too!

Arrived early and no record of our booking. Staff friendly and cute. Good buzz for a Wednesday night. The drinks were a disappointment. Mojitos returned. I stood at the bar and watched the barman pour premix and not even crush the lime and mint. He then apologized for the ugly limes. Even the lemon lime and bitters was wrong. We were grateful for the nice table with the fab view but wary of the food to come.
To be continued…
Our maitre d, Guiseppe, who we later learned was the owner, apologised for our drinks and escorted us to a nicer, more private table. There was no table service. We ordered the large mixed entrée plate for 5. It was a generous serve with tasty dips, and breads. Be wary of the breaded olives that were stuffed with way too much salt.
Giuseppe surprised us with a bottle of bubbles as his further apology for the drinks debacle. A welcomed gesture as we were celebrating a birthday. He agreed the olives were salty.
For mains we ordered the mushroom tortellini, penne pasta with chicken and chorizo and the ravioli. Three of us raved about the tortellini but the ravioli and pasta were a big failure.
When Giuseppe returned we asked him to sit with us and have a chat about our experience. He was very concerned and hospitable and took our feedback with managerial grace. A commendable attribute.
This venue is new and still experiencing growing pains. Hopefully, it will get its mojo happening (and its mojitos!) Go for the fantastic view and order wine
Thank you, Giuseppe, for saving the night. We’ll be back.