Every day is one of gin worship at Dutch Courage Officers' Mess in Fortitude Valley. Sundays especially bless the day this bottled beauty was born, with G&T fun and smooth tunes poured into the room by aptly named duo, Juniper. The flavour flows into hot share plates of black and cayenne pepper calamari, and stylish couplings of Beef Eater Martinis with fresh-opened oysters. A spirited addition to this entertaining hub of Brisbane.
Set over two storeys, DC’s lower level is kitted out with vintage campaign furniture, hessian curtains and authentic safari touches. Here, the Main Bar offers a comprehensive and innovative cocktail menu and boasts an impressive 250+ strong spirit collection, including over 150 gins, craft beer on tap, wine & champagne.
Upstairs is our mezzanine level, complete with its own dedicated bar and ideal for dining, larger groups and function bookings.
Open until the early hours on Fridays and Saturdays and midnight mid-week, DC is also the ultimate late-night hot spot for nocturnal explorers with resident DJs spinning house, funk & disco.
Dining at DC is about fresh flavours delivered with passion, and a genuine desire to connect with diners through the food on their plate.
Embark on a culinary journey of discovery, with Head Chef Regan Haira’s grilled meat & share plate menu drawing on the spices and cooking methods from North Africa, particularly Morocco. Explore your adventurous side and feast on baked cauliflower, crispy fried duck or for something more substantial, spice-crusted salmon or grilled Darling Downs goat shank.
Savour your DC dining experience upstairs on our plantation-inspired mezzanine, overlooking the main bar. This unique dining environment offers a dedicated bar and provides an ideal space for larger groups and function bookings.
When it comes to good drinks, DC is all about adventure, exploration, experimentation and fun!
As Brisbane’s first gin bar, we pride ourselves on our menu of over 150 which is sure to turn heads and get tongues wagging. We’re turning old-hat notions of gin on its head by showcasing top-of-the-range tipples from distillers in Australia, US and Europe. Get ready to embark on a journey of discovery with our exciting range of contemporary gins across the flavour spectrum!
Our bartenders have a strong pedigree of delivering quality drinks minus the arrogance. We love that and so will you. Whether it be a dry gin martini, old-fashioned or something custom-made just the way you like it, we always say YES!
Situated in the sought after Alfred St precinct, Dutch Courage offers a unique and exciting venue for your next occasion.
With its dedicated mezzanine level designed for your privacy and including your own, exclusive bar, Dutch Courage offers a function destination like no other. Soak up the DC atmosphere all in the comfort of your private, designated event space.
DC can cater to groups of up to 60 on the mezzanine level or 130 in the whole venue. Smaller groups of 15 and larger can also be accommodated with a reserved area on either the mezzanine or main level.
Canape & cocktail or sit-down arrangements are available. Conditions may apply depending on date and time of your event.
At DC, we have the ideal space to host the following events:
Dutch Courage Officers' Mess is a gin & cocktail bar, restaurant & function space inspired by the invention of the gin & tonic in the late 19th century. Featuring a well crafted house cocktail list, over 130 gins and an exotic comfort food menu inspired by Morocco & the Middle East, our aim is to provide quality food and drinks while helping you have a good time. DJs playing funk, soul & house on weekends.
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