CRU Bar & Cellar

Name: CRU Bar & Cellar
Address: Shop 1 22 James St, Fortitude Valley, AU-QLD, Australia, Fortitude Valley
Telephone: (07) 3252 2400
Price range: $41 to $100
Rating: 4.6

4.6

576 Reviews

$41 to $100

Wine Bar

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2 people

25 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 38 times today

Great for fine wines
Good for special occasions
Good for groups

Home to a celebrated wine bar, retail cellar, and private dining room, CRU pairs laid-back luxury with the stylish spirit of Brisbane’s James Street precinct.

Our signature green onyx bar surrounds the shimmering heart of CRU, a glorious antique Baccarat chandelier
Soak up the street scene or take a seat at the bar and lose yourself in our award-winning wine list.

CRU is the perfect spot for a glass of something special, a leisurely lunch with friends, or a decadent dinner for two.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Wine Bar, Modern Australian
Hours of Operation
Bar Daily 11:00–00:00 Lunch Daily 11:00–17:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–22:30
Phone number
(07) 3252 2400
Website
http://www.crubar.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Fresh breezes and natural light wash over the relaxed-luxe dining space, where double-height ceilings and expansive windows open to the streetscape for an inviting inside-out connection We’re committed to delivering excellent service, whether you’re dropping by for Champagne and oysters or settling in for a sumptuous wine-matched meal With a focus on delicious seasonal flavours, our menus draw inspiration from around the globe while celebrating Queensland with CRU classics
Private party facilities
CRU offers a selection of private and semi-private function spaces to suit your celebration. We look forward to working with you to deliver a memorable occasion The Wine Room Tucked away behind the cellar, our Wine Room offers a private oasis from the bustle of James Street. Celebrate a dinner party-style occasion, surrounded by your favourite people and glorious walls of wine. Set menu applies The Garden Lounge Secluded banquette seating is available in a leafy corner of the restaurant or, celebrate a cocktail style party with up to 35 of your closest family and friends The Cocktail Lounge With a prime corner position overlooking James Street, this sought-after space can host small groups of 10 or larger groups up to 20 Cellar Our cellar can be booked exclusively, with your own bar and waitstaff, for 30 - 60 people, for a cocktail style of event

Location
Shop 1 22 James St, Fortitude Valley, AU-QLD Fortitude Valley
Area
Fortitude Valley
Cross Street
McLachlan Street
Parking details
Street parking is available as well as the center car park for the James Street markets
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 576 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

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Brisbane
Hot spot
Brisbane
Great for fine wines
Brisbane
Most Booked
Inner Suburbs
Best Ambience
Inner Suburbs
Great for brunch
Inner Suburbs
Hot spot
Inner Suburbs
Great for fine wines
Inner Suburbs
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

CRU Bar & Cellar impresses with its "spectacular" renovation, creating a vibrant and stylish atmosphere. Guests praise the "amazing" food, extensive wine list, and attentive service. While there are occasional service delays, the "fabulous fit out" and diverse menu provide a memorable dining experience. A must-visit in Brisbane.

576 Reviews

K
Kathy
Brisbane
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Food was good. Service was abysmal. There wasn’t any. Heaps of staff floating around but no one came near us. Extremely disappointing.
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Mary-Jane
Brisbane
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Superb experience again. Kaila was outstanding with service and recommendations. Food exceptional.
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Rachelle
Gold Coast
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Alvin our waiter was simply amazing, 5 ladies for lunch and he handled us with pizazz
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Taylor
Brisbane
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful service and lovely staff. Very personable manager. Highly recommend.
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Kim
Brisbane
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 8 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Visited on Friday night, a friend who regularly visits from melbourne and stays at the Callie and we always go to cru on her first night. Arrived for a 7:45pm booking for two people to a table with one chair. An awkward 4 mins later the lovely waitress arrived with a stool for my guest. Ordered oysters, 4 of the 5 cheeses , hummus plate and a bottle of wine. They then arrived with a Proper chair for my guest. We had some good chats with the manager, though he was a bit boastful about is 18 year long staff discount. Struggled to get our glasses refilled from the bottle of wine we’d bought and had to ask twice for a second one. New bathrooms are great!
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Dylan
Canberra
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 7 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely amazing food and service. Highly recommend the chef menu. Thank you for a great evening.
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Paul
Brisbane
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 3 November 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
I arrived, and you showed me to my booked table, where one invited guest was already sitting. When the next two people arrived, you were "confused" and showed them to a different table. We didn't see each other all afternoon, which made me feel like the other 2 people stood us up. I only found out afterwards when I texted them, that they were there, but seated separately
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Judit
Brisbane
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on 2 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was sensational so yummy greatly presented. Staff extremely helpful polite and friendly. I highly recommend the chefs tasting menu and looking forward for our next visit
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Nerissa
Brisbane
10 reviews
3.0
10 reviews
Dined on 28 October 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
This business needs to get with a program and offer more than one set menu option. That isn’t so meat heavy as well as that offer non-alcoholic wines by the glass. All the businesses in Brisbane are doing it so please get on board. Probably wouldn’t book again. Little bit disappointing and put off coming here again.
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OpenTable Diner
Perth
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 27 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a fabulous evening, with great food and wine. Staff were attentive and ambience lovely. I highly recommend.
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CRU Bar & Cellar is rated 4.6 stars by 576 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

25 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 38 times today

Shop 1 22 James St, Fortitude Valley, AU-QLD Fortitude Valley

Additional information

Cross Street
McLachlan Street
Area
Fortitude Valley
Hours of Operation
Bar Daily 11:00–00:00 Lunch Daily 11:00–17:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–22:30
Price
$41 to $100
Cuisines
Wine Bar, Modern Australian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street parking is available as well as the center car park for the James Street markets
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.crubar.com/
Phone number
(07) 3252 2400
Catering
Fresh breezes and natural light wash over the relaxed-luxe dining space, where double-height ceilings and expansive windows open to the streetscape for an inviting inside-out connection We’re committed to delivering excellent service, whether you’re dropping by for Champagne and oysters or settling in for a sumptuous wine-matched meal With a focus on delicious seasonal flavours, our menus draw inspiration from around the globe while celebrating Queensland with CRU classics
Private party facilities
CRU offers a selection of private and semi-private function spaces to suit your celebration. We look forward to working with you to deliver a memorable occasion The Wine Room Tucked away behind the cellar, our Wine Room offers a private oasis from the bustle of James Street. Celebrate a dinner party-style occasion, surrounded by your favourite people and glorious walls of wine. Set menu applies The Garden Lounge Secluded banquette seating is available in a leafy corner of the restaurant or, celebrate a cocktail style party with up to 35 of your closest family and friends The Cocktail Lounge With a prime corner position overlooking James Street, this sought-after space can host small groups of 10 or larger groups up to 20 Cellar Our cellar can be booked exclusively, with your own bar and waitstaff, for 30 - 60 people, for a cocktail style of event

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CRU Bar & Cellar

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