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Ric's Bar + Backyard

Ric's Bar + Backyard

Bars & Breweries in Fortitude Valley

4.1 1,091 Google reviews

+61 732 522 524321 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley, Queensland 4006

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Where to find them

321 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley, Queensland 4006

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About

From its inception, Ric's has been an incubator venue for young, live music. The place you play in order to discover your sound, find your feet and launch into the industry. Trading 7 days a week and opening the iconic “Backyard” in 2014, Rics has transformed into an iconic coming of age venue in Brisbane. With entertainment every night of the week, you’ll never be bored here

Amenities

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Hours

Saturday
6 pm to 3:30 am
Sunday
6 pm to 3:30 am
Monday
8 pm to 3:30 am
Tuesday
8 pm to 3:30 am
Wednesday
7 am to 3:30 am
Thursday
6 pm to 3:30 am
Friday
6 pm to 3:30 am

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