Seafood lovers, rejoice! We’ve carefully curated the very best of Brisbane’s oyster happy hour deals, so you’re guaranteed the freshest, juiciest oysters on the market.
This slippery seaside delicacy can set you back a pretty penny (especially if you're hoping to knock back more than one or two), but happily—plenty of Brisbane's greatest oyster haunts drop prices for an hour or two once a week so you can indulge your oyster obsession. Prepare to get seriously shucked up.
Il Gancio
Toombul
After a hectic work week, a trip to Toombul Shopping Centre’s Il Gancio is just what the doctor ordered. The Italian restaurant now serves up freshly shucked oysters every Friday afternoon. Slurp ‘em up for $1 with any drink purchase.
When: Every Friday, from 12pm
Darling & Co
Paddington
If you’re cruising by the Paddington area on a Friday afternoon, pop in at Darling & Co for $1.50 natural oysters, or treat yourself to kilpatrick oysters for just $2. Pair them with a glass of sparkling, and you can’t go wrong.
When: Every Friday, 4.30pm–6.30pm
Ehden Bar & Kitchen
West End
For those who just can’t make it to the end of the week without their oyster fix, Ehden has you covered. Brought to us by the mastermind behind Defiant Duck and Gino’s, Ehden is serving up Sydney rock oysters from Wednesday to Saturday for $1.50 a pop. Trust us, you won’t want to miss Montague Road’s latest and greatest addition.
Where: Wednesday–Saturday, 4pm–6pm and Every Sunday, 11.30am–3pm
Bar e'cco
Newstead
For a more laid back dining experience, grab yourself some delicious Aussie oysters for just $1.50 as part of Bar e’cco’s happy hour deal. Pair them with the bar’s daily selection of happy hour wines, and you know you’re in for a good time.
When: Everyday, 4pm–6pm
Shucks Bar
Manly
Looking for the perfect Sunday sesh? Head over to Shucks Bar on Brisbane’s bayside, where you can get $1.50 oysters with any drink purchase. Everyone knows oysters taste better with a view.
When: Every Sunday, 3pm–5pm
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