Les Bubbles exterior

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Les Bubbles

Fortitude Valley


From the red-neon declaration – 'Quality meat has been served here since 1982' – to the photos of crooks and cops, this sassy steakhouse relishes its former brothel days. Today the only thing on the menu is superb steak frites, served with unlimited fries and salad. Simply choose your sauce (try the green peppercorn and cognac option) and your libation.

The downstairs bar – open Friday and Saturday evenings and aptly called the Bath House – includes a 15-person spa bath, now used as a DJ booth for private parties.


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