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CRU Bar & Cellar, Fortitude Valley, AU-QLD

CRU Bar & Cellar

4.6
4.6
588 Reviews
$41 to $100
Wine Bar

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2 people
19:00
Booked 31 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 588 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 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

    Hot spot

  • Inner Suburbs

    Great for fine wines

  • Inner Suburbs

    Lively

  • Inner Suburbs

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
CRU Bar & Cellar is a must-visit gem in James St with a "spectacular new fitout" and an "extensive wine list." Guests rave about the "awesome food," particularly the "pate to die for." While service can vary, standout staff like Kyla and the "knowledgeable sommelier" enhance the experience.

588 Reviews

  1. Matthew

    Brisbane

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Great atmosphere and ambience but seemed to be no structure at all with the waiters. We started with one irish girl and finished with a french one but had many others in between. They run around like blow flies with no personalisation to your table. 3 times i had to ask to have our champagne topped up. Waiters just kept walking past our empty glasses. We chose sparkling water and were charged for a bottle that was also used on the table beside us. The waiter kept using out sparkling to fill them up. There seem to be a muddled mess with the ice buckets. We chose a number of share dishes. Some good some bad. Duck liver pate amazing. Fried olives were supposedly stuffed but had nothing inside and just tasted like a crumbed olive. The soft shell crab burgers looked amazing but tasted like a Mcdonalds Fillet O Fish. No spice or bang or seasoning. Very basic with what tasted like big mac sauce. Chargrilled Octopus was the standout for me. 10/10. Pork Croquettes also very yum. Shared both the desserts on menu. Forget the brulee and just get the shortbread.

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  2. Donelle

    Sunshine Coast

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Great experience visiting after long closure! Menu is vastly improved with more options and prices are higher, however quality is excellent! Could use some soft furnishings in fit out as very noisey, not sure on new style. Overall great time!

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  3. Marek

    Sydney

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 22 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was good - ordered the tasting menu - was not asked about allergies/preferences or informed about what was on the menu. Ordered drinks after asking - had to continually ask for water to be filled. No offers of further drinks or topping up of drinks - would have spent more but wanted to leave as was annoyed with the service. Informed the waitress my partner burnt themselves on the metal skewers the lamb came out on. Given it would have been hot, but we both went to grab them - human instinct - but were not informed they were hot. Wine list - amazing - could have been a great experience but we left without dessert as this was taking forever and just wanted to leave the place. Staff seemed occupied with cleaning plates and a table, than serving paying customers. Average to say the least. Wish I had read the reviews before booking - a lot speak to our experience.

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  4. Margaret

    Brisbane

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I dined there last week and experience was excellent So I returned this week, and was disappointed. My shared plate was almost cold as was my main meal fillet and also dry .

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Brisbane

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great. The best wine Bar in Brisbane, if you take your wine, seriously xx

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Brisbane

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very old friends Christmas catch up - we had a booth in the back and everything was perfect! Highly recommend the Moreton bay bug crostini and crumbed olives!! An excellent bottle of Andre Clouet Rose Champagne 🍾

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  7. Jeanette

    Brisbane

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Paid over $30 for a 150ml glass of wine. We disputed it but no action on behalf of Cru bar staff

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  8. Casey

    Brisbane

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It was a great experience, We selected numerous food items from the share menu and matched wines to our food. Was wonderful.

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  9. Melissa

    Brisbane

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food...flavours just perfect! Generous serving sizes. Amazing range of wines! Loved the ambience of the place too. We will be back!!!

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  10. Mary-Clare

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful night at the revamped Cru Bar. A long time favourite has just got better. From the interesting menu that delivered in spades to the extensive wine list and top notch service. Between five of us we tried many of the menu items and everyone raved. Something to note - the shared plates really should be shared. We all chose two ‘entrees/ shared’ items and the portions are generous. Good value for a delightful night out.

    1 person found this helpful

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CRU Bar & Cellar is rated 4.6 stars by 588 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 31 times today
Google Map for CRU Bar & Cellar

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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