One of Brisbane’s first and finest hole-in-the-wall bars.  Vinyl or live music all night.  Intimate, relaxed, vintage setting with a hip and funky ambiance.

SUNDAY 28TH WE SORTED A FREE GIG KICKING OFF AT 4PM WITH BAR OPENING AT 3PM.  WELL TRAVELLED WILL MASSEY WILL PLAY SOME ROOTS ROCK AND SOUFUL FOLK.  A GOOD TIME GUARANTEED!

FOR UPCOMING SHOWS HEAD TO OUR INSTAGRAM, FB PAGE OR CLICK ON UPCOMING SHOWS

PRIVATE FUNCTIONS – You and your favourite friends can pick a reason – choose a date and party in private at The Junk in 2021 

BOOK WITH US – SIMPLY TXT OR CALL BRODIE 0450202038 OR KAREN 0410460804  /  MESSAGE ON INSTAGRAM OR OUR FB PAGE

When you see a show on, no need to hesitate.  Come on down and enjoy the main bar anytime!  Always free entry and good times for all your end of year celebrations.

Don’t let the name confuse you – there’s nothing garbage about Junk!

Settle in to the cloud-like comfort of Junk’s vintage couches with a drink, and listen to our hand-picked vinyl soundtrack. We’re famous for our delicious cocktails and our completely unique, intimate, eclectic vibe.

Feeling peckish? You can order straight to your couch with UBER EATS or MENULOG. Order takeaway from the delicious Thai Restaurant across the road- or grab yourself some Fish and Chips from next door or even a pizza!

If you happen to head along on a night that The Skukum Lounge opens you’ll be able to catch intimate live performances from our curated music line-up.

Different from anywhere you’ve been before, The Junk Bar is so much more than a bar.

WE ARE OPEN FRIDAY, SATURDAY NIGHTS & SUNDAYS.  OTHER NIGHTS AVAILABLE FOR PRIVATE FUNCTIONS & LIVE MUSIC.   

Email us at: info@thejunkbar.com.au or                                                            Phone Chris – 0468353977 or Karen – 0410460804

SKUKUM LOUNGE SHOWS  The Skukum Lounge has become one of Brisbane’s premier music venues. Strictly 50 capacity – we have hosted the likes of Robert Forster (The Go Betweens) Stephen Cummings (The Sports) Michael Hurley, Kristin Hersh, Ryley Walker, Kim Salmon, John Smith, Dave Graney and Mick Thomas just to name a few of the national and international acts that have graced it’s tiny stage.

JUNK BAR PARTIES & FUNCTIONS.

The Skukum Lounge is the perfect venue for your party or next celebration.

It holds 20-50 people- see the FUNCTIONS page for more info.

WE ALSO HIRE OUT THE VENUE FOR PHOTO SHOOTS AND MUSIC VIDEOS. Just email us with any questions.

For a peak at what The Skukum Lounge looks like check out Marcus Blacke’s film clip below.

Opening Hours

THE JUNK BAR OPENS: THURSDAYS 5-late, FRIDAYS and SATURDAYS 4pm-12pm and SUNDAYS 4 -late

If you would like to book a private function on another night or you are a musician wanting to book a live show please –

email: info@thejunkbar.com.au

or Call Brodie – 0450202038 or Karen – 0410460804

Functions

The Junk Bar is perfect for parties and functions.

Currently we are taking function bookings for all nights and depending on the number of people you can have the private lounge or enjoy the whole bar and it’s two rooms!

The Junk Bar has its own self-contained bar and vinyl sound system and if you hire Junk,  you’ll hire one of the best venues in Brisbane with the records spinning and the drinks flowing.
All you have to do is relax and enjoy yourself, and soak up the adoration and admiration of your guests.

This is where you want your next party or function.

And we’ve got options, baby:
• If you want you can run a tab for an amount of your choosing, or if it’s easier just have everyone buy their own drinks – we want to make it easy for you.
• We can also help you customise your drinks tab. We’ll be happy to send you costings on how much a white, red, champagne, premium beer and basics tab is for your group.
• Special event and you want cocktails on offer all night? We can do that too.
• Cocktails on arrival and then basics after that? Whatever you need we can make it happen.

The music for your party will be drawn from our awesome collection of vinyl – this is what our bar is all about. We are happy to take record requests in advance and curate a vinyl playlist for you. Let us know if there is a genre you love (70’s/soul/rockabilly etc, – our vinyl library is amazing).
If you hire the entire bar you can also create your own playlist and play it off your own device – just let us know this in advance.
The function space does not include the use of the stage or the PA for live music.

The Junk Bar is quirky and unique with a vibe that’ll ensure a great night; there’s nothing quite like it in Brisbane. Having a function at The Junk Bar is all about escapism, warm attitudes and fabulous drinks. We’d love to look after you.
For more information just go to the contacts page and email Chris and he will be happy to help with any questions you have.
Or your welcome to call Chris directly on 0468353977 or Karen 0410460804

Hi Mia,
I just wanted to thank you, Andy and Sam so much for taking such good care of me, my family and friends on Saturday night.
For someone who was very reluctant to have their first ever birthday party I couldn’t have asked for a better night! 
By the way, that Lemon and Lavender cocktail is an absolute winner 
Hannah xoxo (2019) 

“Hi Mia,
Jae and I just wanted to say a HUGE thank you to you and your amazing crew for letting us have a spectacular party on Sunday.
The Skukum lounge is awesome and are only outshone by how fantastic you and your staff are.”
Anna- 2018.

“Hi Mia, I just wanted to say a huge thank you for making our evening so fabulous! You were all so attentive and the food and drinks were all perfect. Thank you for cutting up the cake too.Thank you again for making it so easy to organise and for being so flexible with options. You really have created such a cool venue and I felt so grateful to be able to gather some of my closest friends together at The Junk Bar!
Please thank all the other wonderful staff that helped to make our night special.
Kind regards
Susan ” 2017

Contact

Finding Us

It’s half the fun.

Junk is hidden on Ashgrove Ave, at the corner of 215 Waterworks Road, Ashgrove.
No neon, no flashing lights- just look for the sliding door with the velvet curtains.

If you find somewhere and you don’t like it- it’s probably not the right place.

There is a constant stream of cabs and buses out the front, which makes getting to and from us easy.

NEW CITY GLIDER MAROON BUS SERVICE-

You can now travel from Coorparoo, Wooloongabba, Stones Corner, The City and Paddington straight to the heart of Ashgrove on the Maroon City Glider.

It will drop you off at stop 44 on Stewart Road which is just a hop, skip and a jump away from us- and travels every 10 min in peak hour and every 15 minutes in off peak.

This service also operates till 12.25 am on Friday and Saturday nights so it’s never been so easy to get to and from Junk on public transport. This service stops in the city at The Cultural Centre, Ann St and Roma St stations. Call 131230 for more information.

If catching public transport, catch the 379, 380 or 381 from the city to St Finbar’s stop no 15/16 Ashgrove. (This is just across the road almost from us).

There are cabs ever ready out the front to take you home.

If you’re looking for accommodation nearby, check Hotelscombined and go to

http://www.hotelscombined.com.au/Place/Junk_Bar.htm

Upcoming Shows at the Skukum Lounge

Thursday 4th February

Mic Night – Thursdays

Come on down and join in with our Mic Night every Thursday. BYO tunes!

Friday 5th February

Felicity Kircher

Sunday 7th February

Comedy

Headliner – Dave Eastgate

Buy Tickets

Friday 12th February

Kelly Brouhaha + Allison Forbes

“She’s known for having an extraordinarily rare voice” – CLARE BOWDITCH

“it’s just so much fun, that girls got amazing pipes, she sounds like Amy Whinehouse – but with more of a soulful edge as opposed to a jazz hook”NKECHI ANELE – TRIPLE J ROOTS AND ALL

“I really don’t know if we have anyone similar in Australia, I am pretty sure that we don’t. She has similar elements of other artists from overseas, and maybe a touch of Renee Geyer, but basically, she is a one-off. In a close tunnel genre in Australia, Kelly is Queen. She is a no-nonsense, firebrand” COWGIRL UP BLOG

“if the place isn’t packed, this town needs to hang it’s head in shame” – SCALA NEWS

ALLISON FORBES

-CMAA 4 time Golden Guitar Nominee 2021

– #1 ARIA Charting Album

“Allison Forbes’ new album doesn’t exactly fit any mould but that’s where all the best music lives. She’s made an album that’s distinctly her! ‘Broken Radios’ is a great rockin’ song and I love the ballad ‘Sweet Old Release’. Beautiful work.” – Bill Chambers

“From the very first listen I instantly put Allison Forbes’ brand new album in the same mind-blowing category as Lucinda Williams – Car Wheels on a Gravel Road. It’s brave, beautiful & bold – sublimely produced with love & high skill from Mr. Shane Nicholson – & it’s everything we all knew Allison was capable of – magnificent songs – powerful delivery – and inspiring ownership! Much respect & high praise!” – Luke O’Shea

Buy Tickets

Saturday 20th February

‘Only let you down’ Single Launch

Indie folk duo, Freight Train Foxes, are launching their latest single ‘Only Let You Down’ 20th Feb at TJB. After their sophomore EP landed tracks in Spotify Editorial playlists, and each track received spins on Triple J, Freight Train Foxes teamed up with Byron Bay producer, Garrett Kato for their latest single.

‘Only Let You Down’ delivers the duo’s signature acoustic sound, layered with harmonies, strings and self-deprecating lyrics. The pair’s sonic fingerprint, complete with ‘singer-songwriter style’ warmth and vulnerability, has been compared to the likes of Hollow Coves and Passenger.

The launch show is supported by the ever captivating, Roots & Alt Country songwriter, Cameron Milford. Cameron Milford writes songs about bad weather, love and other natural disasters. His laid-back brand of “suburban roots music” wraps the sounds of Alt-Country around wry observations of ordinary life.

Tickets are limited so be sure to get in quick to secure your seat. Head to stickytickets.com.au

Buy Tickets

Sunday 21st February

PUNKFEST

Saturday 13th March

Daylight Ghosts – After The Flood Single Launch

Daylight Ghosts will be celebrating the impending release of their second single After The Flood with an intimate performance of their melancholic brand of dark-folk music at The Junk Bar. Joining them will be Joseph Rabjohns playing an instrumental set of intricate and atmospheric guitar music featuring tracks from his debut EP Tides.

Buy Tickets

Monday 15th March

HEAD FULL OF HONEY

andrewswift.com.au

Bookings

For bookings please call Brodie: 0450 202 038 or Karen: 0410 460 804

The Junk Bar

One of Brisbane’s first and finest hole-in-the-wall bars.  Vinyl or live music all night.  Intimate, relaxed, vintage setting with a hip and funky ambiance.

FOR UPCOMING SHOWS HEAD TO OUR INSTAGRAM OR FACEBOOK. 

PRIVATE FUNCTIONS – You and your favourite friends can pick a reason – choose a date and party in private at The Junk in 2021!

MIC NIGHT ON THURSDAYS  |  COMEDY SUNDAYS 6PM  |  FELICITY KIRCHER 5TH FEBRUARY  |  KELLY BROUHAHA AND ALLISON FORBES 12TH FEB  |   JORDON MERRICK + RUBY GILBERT 19TH FEB  |  FREIGHT TRAIN FOXES 20TH FEB  

BOOKING OPTIONS –  TXT or CALL BRODIE 0450202038 or KAREN 0410460804  /  MESSAGE ON INSTAGRAM OR FACEBOOK.

When you see a show on, no need to hesitate. Come on down and enjoy the main bar anytime! Always free entry and good times for all your end of year celebrations.

Don’t let the name confuse you – there’s nothing garbage about Junk!

Settle in to the cloud-like comfort of Junk’s vintage couches with a drink, and listen to our hand-picked vinyl soundtrack. We’re famous for our delicious cocktails and our completely unique, intimate, eclectic vibe.

Feeling peckish? You can order straight to your couch with UBER EATS or MENULOG. Order takeaway from the delicious Thai Restaurant across the road- or grab yourself some Fish and Chips from next door or even a pizza!

If you happen to head along on a night that The Skukum Lounge opens you’ll be able to catch intimate live performances from our curated music line-up.

Different from anywhere you’ve been before, The Junk Bar is so much more than a bar.

WE ARE OPEN FRIDAY, SATURDAY NIGHTS & SUNDAYS.  OTHER NIGHTS AVAILABLE FOR PRIVATE FUNCTIONS & LIVE MUSIC.   

Email us at: info@thejunkbar.com.au or call:
Chris: 0468353977
Karen: 0410460804

SKUKUM LOUNGE SHOWS: The Skukum Lounge has become one of Brisbane’s premier music venues. Strictly 50 capacity – we have hosted the likes of Robert Forster (The Go Betweens) Stephen Cummings (The Sports) Michael Hurley, Kristin Hersh, Ryley Walker, Kim Salmon, John Smith, Dave Graney and Mick Thomas just to name a few of the national and international acts that have graced it’s tiny stage.

JUNK BAR PARTIES & FUNCTIONS.

The Skukum Lounge is the perfect venue for your party or next celebration.

It holds 20-50 people- see the FUNCTIONS page for more info.

WE ALSO HIRE OUT THE VENUE FOR PHOTO SHOOTS AND MUSIC VIDEOS. Just email us with any questions.

For a peak at what The Skukum Lounge looks like check out Marcus Blacke’s film clip HERE >>

PLEASE NOTE- We are a strictly over 18 venue. No exceptions. All shows are 18 plus.