Stepping into The Gresham in Brisbane is like standing in the peanut butter aisle in a U.S. supermarket– a whole other world of variety opens up to you.

Much as I love both The Gresham and peanut butter, the similarities  perhaps stop here.

The Gresham is an old world bar steeped in heritage which is something very, very, very difficult to find in Brisbane. It boasts the only Heritage Bar License in Queensland, meaning that you know you’re in for an architectural treat with your after work drink.

So what’s on offer at this bar? Let’s take a look.

The Pig ‘N’ Whistle seems to be popping up all over town, with this one on the corner of Brunswick and Robertson Streets in the Valley, being the latest addition to the pig drove.  

Gone are the days of the dark, dingy British theme pub in this newest of whistling piggy establishments. 

This Valley pub is a lighter and more modern variation on a theme.

Being in the River City and all, I'm always excited when I get to enjoy a drink by the Brisbane River.

Yes it's brown and yes it's home to small sharks, and yes it floods and causes chaotic damage, but it's still a bit of nature running through the city.

And it's all we've got, so let's roll with it. What better way to while away a few hours than by having cocktails by the water?

We rocked up to Pony Dining on Eagle St Pier just as the heavens were about to open and add a few more drops of water to said river after a stinking hot day.