Brisbane's Best Bars - Ric's Bar Cafe - Review
Brisbane's Best Bars - Ric's Bar Cafe - Review
A wrap-around line outside of a bar is usually an indication of some pretty great goings-on. But to maintain this commotion from Thursday afternoon through to Sunday is something else altogether.
That is: If you're anybody who is anybody, Ric's is "where it's at."
Despite being nearly a year since the cafe-bar was sold out to new owners and even newer renovations, long-time regulars will still refer to the 'Old Ric's with a dreamy sigh. Once harbouring eclectic, mismatched furniture (including quirky arcade games for use as tabletops), a perpetually sticky floor and a sense of true grunge Brisbane-style, things have ultimately changed. The retro pop music that played upstairs and even the crude scribbles on the bathroom stalls are sorely missed, but as the one true home for emerging music talent, you can see how this all added to its edge.
However, the Ric's story is only just beginning. While architectural renovations may have brought about a change in atmosphere, it now caters for an even wider variety of partygoers. Downstairs is still the main event for both local and established bands, genres galore. In earlier days we saw big names like The Grates and The John Steel Singers, so today the venue still acts as a reputable launch pad for gigs. There is a small stage and room to move when the DJ begins later in the evening.
Journey past the bar, and into the lounge area. Here you will find not only an ATM, but a dimly lit, pleasantly cosy spot for conversation. Its plush booth-style seating conveniently concealed from the sound, you will find yourself not gesturing like a maniac and not shouting in your friends' ears. Your throat will thank you in the morning.
Past conversation quarters, are the male, female and disabled patrons bathrooms. I'll just add here, that yes, with the renovations, the bathrooms were also heavily cleaned. But this isn't the only perk to add to the list. Outside, what used to be a caged off blank patch of bitumen, has been transformed into a comfortable seated courtyard with a bar. With a single glance at the general smattering of Lifeline threads, Ray-Bans and iPhones, you can see that this is where all the cool kids reside. On entry you'll probably want to join them, they always seem to be having too much fun. Smokers: this area is designated for you. Non-smokers: it provides a little spatial relief if things get too warm inside.
Starting to wonder if you'll be able to get your dance on? The upstairs floor of Ric's Cafe Bar is all yours. The DJ sticks to house music and Top 40 mixes, and there is yet another bar for your convenience. Dizzying with colourful flashing lights, videos and art projected up high on to the walls, there is a balcony on this level for those needing a breather.
But wait, there's more!
The cafe part of Ric's of course. The famous Fatboys restaurant next-door, noted for its hunger-quenching $4 Breakfast available late into the evening (or early into the morning), is still standing. Literally nothing on the menu is more than $15, and it includes all the food you could possibly want while drinking (or not drinking, if you like). With burgers, nachos, pasta, pizza, steak, chips and more, you can sit indoors or outdoors, with your food and your beer, and rub your belly with content. Oh, and that's during the day or the night.
Overall - the bar staff are friendly and quick to serve you a drink, the mood is always jolly, and if you're into the scene thing, you'll probably go home with someone. I Strongly recommend you check it out - tonight! How to Get Over Your Cheating Wife – Effective Tips for Moving On Buying Wolverine Boots Resort To Professional And Good Mobile Legal Representative Services The Rollercoaster Of Interest And Debt Explore the Beauty of Hyde Park Hotels London Cost Comparison - Online College Vs On-campus College Leadership Motivation - Effective Parenting Melbourne Choosing A Best Destination Wedding Photographer For Your Wedding Natural Breast Enlargement Pills – What You Should Know? Acquiring Some Best Wedding Invitations Easily Global Oil And Chemicals Storage Industry To 2013 Aarkstore Enterprise Family Litigation: Partition And Resulting Trust Beautiful Valencia for your Discovery