15-05-2025
BREAKING NEWS Bearded Lady to close: Owners call last drinks at Brisbane music venue
Landmark Brisbane venue The Bearded Lady has announced it will permanently close its doors later this month in another blow to Australia's nightlife.
The 120-capacity venue in the city's increasingly gentrified suburb of West End had become known not only for live music, but also poetry readings, burlesque, cabaret, theatre, and art classes.
The pub struggled financially in recent months and launched a fundraiser earlier this year, just a few months on from iconic Fortitude Valley music venue The Zoo closing its doors.
'We're reaching out with the heaviest of hearts to let you know that The Bearded Lady will be officially closing, with our final day of trade on Friday 23rd May,' the managers wrote to social media on Thursday.
'We've done everything in our power to keep the doors open, but unfortunately, negotiations with the landlord fell through yesterday.
'Key members of our local music community were ready and willing to take on the lease, but at the last minute, the landlords informed us they no longer wish to be involved with hospitality.
'Thank you for supporting our beloved Beardo and thank you for all your efforts to keep our Lady Loud. Unfortunately this decision did not come down to finances, rather a call that became entirely out of control.
'We are devastated by this news, and for our beloved bands and music community. Your frustrations are not lost on us.'
More to follow.
