Legendary New York bar Death & Co has opened its second Australian venue, bringing its to creative approach to the historic basement bar of The Regatta Hotel in Brisbane.

Death & Co has redefined modern cocktail culture, expanding from Manhattan to Denver, Los Angeles and Washington D.C. Now, for the second time in Australia, the globally celebrated bar has partnered with Australian Venue Co to bring its signature craftsmanship and creative approach to Brisbane, building on the success of its Melbourne opening last month.

Death & Co Brisbane transforms the basement cellar bar of The Regatta into a moody, intimate setting. Guests can explore a series of secluded nooks, plush banquettes, candlelit corners and bar seating designed for conversation with expert bartenders.

The venue also features The Studio by Death & Co, a bustling cocktail lounge and performance space with a tightly curated, classic offering in an elegantly timeless space. Come for the music, stay for the Martinis. After the New Year, the space will feature regular Jazz performances and rotating line-ups. 

“Brisbane has a rhythm and energy all its own. The mix of historic charm and modern hospitality drew us in — from The Regatta’s storied basement to the way locals embrace great food, cocktails and community,” said David Kaplan, Founder and Co-Owner of Death & Co.

“We wanted to be in a city where our style of craft cocktails, intimate conversation, and quiet discovery would feel right at home.”

At the heart of Death & Co Brisbane is a carefully curated drinks list, blending classic recipes, innovative creations from Death & Co venues worldwide, and inspiration from local flavours including Australian native Eucalyptus and Four Pillars Gin. Hero Death & Co Brisbane cocktails include Telegraph, Sound & Fury and Buko Gimlet.

Alongside these, globally recognised Death & Co classics including the Naked & Famous and Oaxaca Old Fashioned are also on the menu.

Guests can also let the bartenders find a cocktail to suit their mood with Dealer’s Choice. Conversation between the bartender and the guest is core to the Death & Co experience. Through a few questions, the bartender will decipher what type of cocktail the guest is in the mood for and delve into two decades of Death & Co cocktails and classics to select a drink specifically catered to them.

The food offering at Death & Co Brisbane includes Truffle Popcorn, Kingfish Crudo, Blistered Shishito Peppers, Lamb Burger and Buttermilk Fried Chicken Skewers.

A must-try sweet option, Uncle Wes’ Drunken Cookies, is a staple on US menus – gooey cookies made with a mix of milk and dark chocolate, subtly laced with banana liqueur for a boozy edge and finished with a touch of sea salt to balance the sweetness.