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CRU Bar & Cellar, Fortitude Valley, AU-QLD

CRU Bar & Cellar

4.6
4.6
578 Reviews
$A41 to $A100
Wine Bar

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2 people
19:00
Booked 26 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
    $A41 to $A100
  • Cuisines
    Wine Bar, Modern Australian
  • Hours of Operation
    Bar Daily 11:00 am–12:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • 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

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What 578 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • 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 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.

578 Reviews

  1. Cathleen

    New York City

    19 reviews

    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a great venue and the majority of food was great. The pork croquettes were over cooked and greasy and probably because we asked for the sauce on the side it was really obvious. We didnt eat it and complained to the waiter but we’re still charged $26 for them which I thought was pretty poor. Waiters were very young and inexperienced and for a wine cellar I’d expect a cork bottle wine would be given the opportunity to taste before it was poured. The general manager was floating around taking great delight in telling people he was the toilet cleaner as well - weird. Perhaps understanding why people were sending food back uneaten might have been a better use of his time.

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  2. Lindsey

    Brisbane

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent experience, food was fabulous and service was great too!

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  3. Kathy

    Brisbane

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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CRU Bar & Cellar is rated 4.6 stars by 578 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 26 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 am–12:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    $A41 to $A100
  • 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
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • 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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