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 ambience.     

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

JOIN US FOR OPEN MIC NIGHT EVERY THURSDAY.  BYO TUNES!

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 TEXT 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 THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHTS.  OTHER NIGHTS AND SUNDAYS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PRIVATE FUNCTIONS & LIVE MUSIC.   

Email us at: info@thejunkbar.com.au or                                                            Phone Brodie – 0450202038 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 5pm-late

FRIDAYS and SATURDAYS 4pm-late

SUNDAYS open only for private functions

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 Brodie and he will be happy to help with any questions you have.
Or you’re welcome to call Brodie directly on 0450202038 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

Mic Night – Thursdays

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

Friday 7th May

Winning Hand Album Tour

Saturday 8th May

Bek-Jean Stewart and the Society for the Lost

Stewart brings the stage alive as a captivating front woman with a musical breadth that spans composing, arranging and playing acoustic and electric guitar, drums, banjo, harmonica, keyboards and percussion. Her band mates; Lawrence Pastro (drums) and Scot Aird (bass guitar) collaborate their dexterity with an understated elegance that allows Stewart’s songs to shine.

Sunday 9th May

Dave Graney @ Clare Moore

However they choose to play, they bring their story and their songbook which stretches to over 40 albums. During the pandemic lockdown – which they experienced in Melbourne – they played over 60 online shows revisited songs from all these albums as well as workshopping new material. They kept their performing, playing and writing skills sharp. Dave Graney humbly adds, “It’s not like those other crumby bands. They are mostly wrong, we are totally right. Word. Comrade. Get Some.”

Friday 14th May

The Shazza Show; So…You’ve Hit Rock Bottom

Feeling overstressed, overwhelmed or over-this-crap? Well, The Shazza Show: So…You’ve Hit Rock Bottom is the self-help seminar for you! Grab a drink, bring a friend, and let everyone’s favourite Shaz get you back on your feet.

An outrageously inappropriate cabaret that will be sure to have you in hysterics. If naughty content isn’t your cup of tea, you better grab a beer instead!

Catch me at the Junk Bar between 14th – 22nd May 2021

Friday 28th May

Hussy Hicks

A band of accomplished and powerful women, Hussy Hicks have made a name for themselves locally and on the international stage the old fashioned way – by playing their music and connecting with audiences one passionate performance at a time. Julz Parker is widely recognised amongst her peers as one of Australia’s finest guitar players, with a tone and approach that sits stylistically
between Jimmy Page, Peter Green, Django Reinhardt and Tom Morello. Leesa Gentz’s powerhouse stage presence, soaring vocals and massive smile will steal your heart, have you hanging on every note and leave a tingle dancing down your spine.

Friday 4th June

Matt Hawkins: Single launch – The Ocean Can’t Hold My Love

Matt Hawkins, a local Brisbane singer-songwriter, is launching his fourth single, “The Ocean Can’t Hold My Love”, at the iconic Junk Bar in Ashgrove. Matt will be joined by Kelly Jensen on violin and vocals and Andrew Webb on percussion and vocals. Friday 4th June, from 7pm, with Christian Rizzalli in support.

Friday 23rd July

Mandy Hawkes + Francis Kneebone

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!

OPEN MIC NIGHT ON THURSDAYS  |  ELLA ON SUNDAYS 3PM  |  RAECHEL WHITCHURCH 15TH APRIL |  AUSTIN MACKAY 18TH APRIL  |  DAVE GRANEY & CLARE MOORE 9TH MAY  |   KELLY BROUHAHA 22ND MAY  | MANDY HAWKES & FRANCIS KNEEBONE 23RD JULY

BOOKING OPTIONS –  TEXT 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 THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHTS.  OTHER NIGHTS/SUNDAYS 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.