Sixes and Sevens interior

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At Sixes & Sevens

Fortitude Valley


In an old corner weatherboard, the maze of spaces at this slinky gastro-bar include fireplace-and-armchairs, intimate front porch and astro-turf yard. The latter is especially heaving on Friday and Saturday nights, when the local council of cool descend for craft beers, pitchers of punch and the see-and-been-seen vibe. Bar bites include moreish beef short ribs with spice BBQ and cola marinade.


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