HellBound

How do I love HellBound, let me count the ways:

A is for the Ahhhh of that first sip of beer

B for the BEERS (duh)

C is for COUNTING all the Deee’s around room ahaha..

OK how about I tell a story instead:

Once upon a time, my FIRST visit to Hellbound, was April 2022. I needed an H Bar for my Z to A challenge and I was nearly almost done – 8 bars to go!

Ever since The Bent Elbow closed, a few of us barflys were bar ORPHANS, on the perpetual hunt for the next ‘best bar in Brisbane’. SO I put the shout out to my mates: keen? Greg was keen (and even beat me there).

I had some new leopard-print shorts, and from the photos, looks like i was pretty stoked with them:

Here’s what happened on my 1st Hellbound adventure:

Having caught the bus to New Farm and rocking up, first impressions: WOW. There are skulls EVERYWHERE. All over the ceiling, decorating the roof in a beautiful black and gold pattern. I dig.

Inside, Greg was at the bar taking photos of beer, classic Greg. And there was a seat at the bar for me, winning! Hiding under the bar are HOOKS for your jacket/handbag/whatevs.. so I made myself right at home.

SKATEBOARDS are foot rests, you can *tap tap* away to music and only bother maximum ONE other person with your wobbling. The music goes from Rolling Stones to Korn to The Beatles to Michael Jackson. You’re gonna tap.

You don’t even need a friend to visit with, because there is so much to look at behind the bar. A plethora of objects to study, mostly phallic ones but… sometimes there’s hats!

Then there’s the taps! Always a great selection of craft beer on taps – with unique decorations and UMM handles.. Pulled by Brisbane’s winner of the Jason Momoa look-a-like contest (if there was one).

Barflys – just like us! After chatting for a few beers we had made friends with resident Hellbound die hards – Fat (bar nickname) showing off his genuine Hellbound tattoo.

Chilling with his mate Cuan, (who also had a Hellbound tat) and took this awesome photo of us all sitting at the bar (my favourite).

I love it so much, I hung it on me wall (Chick Walks Facebook cover photo).

You can get chicken wings, burgers and hot CHIPPEES served straight to the bar, *they also put bacon/or ice cream on your hot chips- if that’s what is wanted*

Phil (owner/resident sports BUFF) will happily pop out for a chat and show you where his wife’s name is ETCHED into the bar (2 x Legends).

The bar also boasts the door from Sabotage Social, acquired when they shut down – now used as a toilet door.

Hellbound got at least THREE pop-ins from me last year, including one when I wore a tutu (story for another time) and I have lost track of visits since then.

There’s always a tops craft beer selection, and other alcoholic beverages available. The atmosphere is edgy and neon sign ELECTRIC.

HEY, if this dive bar is Hell, i’m down for it.

5 out of 5 chicks