Essentials
Closest supermarket, it is great for everyday supplies plus an extensive delicatessen for extra special items
40 locals recommend
IGA Marketplace Brunswick St
572 Brunswick StClosest supermarket, it is great for everyday supplies plus an extensive delicatessen for extra special items
Peerless Dry Cleaners
Quick quality drycleaner - right next door
Really more of a fresh food market than a grocery store - fruit, vegetables, fresh fish, bread, flowers, milk etc...
70 locals recommend
James Street Market
22 James StReally more of a fresh food market than a grocery store - fruit, vegetables, fresh fish, bread, flowers, milk etc...
Merlo Coffee
104 McLachlan StA Brisbane coffee institution
Danny's Bread
113 Commercial Rdbest bread in Brisbane
Death Before Decaf
760-766 Brunswick StCoffee 24/7 365 days - T/A only..... awesome !
Supermarket, chemist, news agency, bakery, butcher, wine shop, fruit shop - all the essentials about 15 mins walk away
34 locals recommend
Merthyr Village Shopping Centre
85 Merthyr RdSupermarket, chemist, news agency, bakery, butcher, wine shop, fruit shop - all the essentials about 15 mins walk away
Takeaway only - these Viet treats are the best in Brisbane- rice paper rolls, Bahn Mi, Vermicelli salad bowls - quick, tasty, fresh!
Brunswick Central Bakery
421 Martin StTakeaway only - these Viet treats are the best in Brisbane- rice paper rolls, Bahn Mi, Vermicelli salad bowls - quick, tasty, fresh!
Entertainment & Activities
Offers all the latest movies, and host several themed film festivals each year. Tickets are cheaper on Mondays
38 locals recommend
Palace James St Cinemas
39 James StOffers all the latest movies, and host several themed film festivals each year. Tickets are cheaper on Mondays
Independent cinema, with multiple screens, showing all the latest releases. Restored to its former 70's glory, worth a visit just to see the carpet!
83 locals recommend
New Farm — Five Star Cinemas
701 Brunswick StIndependent cinema, with multiple screens, showing all the latest releases. Restored to its former 70's glory, worth a visit just to see the carpet!
Under the story bridge, hotel, cafes, restaurants, floating riverwalk - great place to watch the sunset
115 locals recommend
Howard Smith Wharves
5 Boundary StUnder the story bridge, hotel, cafes, restaurants, floating riverwalk - great place to watch the sunset
Food Scene
Gerard’s Bistro
15 James Sthigh end dining, exceptional menu, local produce - yummo
King Arthur Cafe
164C Arthur Stpopular brunch locale
honto
Alden StreetJapanese... hidden treasure
Phat Pho
100 Commercial Rd Quick, fresh, tasty
Find Farmers, Growers, Providores of food products and all things related... every Saturday morning
45 locals recommend
Jan Powers Farmers Markets Powerhouse
119 Lamington StFind Farmers, Growers, Providores of food products and all things related... every Saturday morning
Asian with a twist - sit outside under the Moreton Bay Fig Tree glittering with fairy lights
34 locals recommend
Happy Boy
East StreetAsian with a twist - sit outside under the Moreton Bay Fig Tree glittering with fairy lights
Little Valley
6 Warner StBack alley in the Valley - perfect spot for Asian influences
Bellissimo Coffee
30 Wandoo StGreat coffee, delicious breakfast
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The very best cakes and baked goods in Brisbane by the one & only Jocelyn Hancock. 58 Commercial Rd Newstead
Cake & Bake
58 Commercial Rd⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The very best cakes and baked goods in Brisbane by the one & only Jocelyn Hancock. 58 Commercial Rd Newstead
Joy Restaurant
690 Ann StreetSuper tiny and super special in Bakery Lane
Mosconi
164B Arthur StCocktails, Lunch & Dinner - a local haunt
The Calile Hotel Brisbane
48 James Stexcellent fine dining restaurant and day spa
Drinks & Nightlife
CRU Bar & Cellar
22 James StGerard's Bar
23 James StAt Sixes And Sevens
67 James StGerties Bar and Restaurant
699 Brunswick StMostly a cocktail bar with food available
LIVE Music venue for bands - ticketed events and free music in the beer garden. Great spot!
47 locals recommend
The Triffid
9 Stratton StLIVE Music venue for bands - ticketed events and free music in the beer garden. Great spot!
The Tivoli
52 Costin StLIVE music and performance venue, great atmosphere, cool fitout
MAYA Mexican
757 Ann StreetHotel X Brisbane Fortitude Valley
458 Brunswick StCool rooftop bar, fantastic 360 views!
Arts & Culture
Philip Bacon Galleries
2 Arthur StJan Murphy Gallery
486 Brunswick StEDWINA CORLETTE
629 Brunswick StMitchell Fine Art
86 Arthur StLive Music, Theatre, Festivals... there's always a lot going on. www.brisbanepowerhouse.org
258 locals recommend
Brisbane Powerhouse
Live Music, Theatre, Festivals... there's always a lot going on. www.brisbanepowerhouse.org
Very unpretentious exterior but venture inside for fabulous viewing
704 locals recommend
Gallery of Modern Art
Stanley PlaceVery unpretentious exterior but venture inside for fabulous viewing
Institute of Modern Art (IMA)
420 Brunswick StNew location in Festival House, Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley- 3 mins walk
POP Gallery, Queensland College of Art, Griffith University
381 Brunswick StNew location in Festival House, Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley- 3 mins walk
Shopping
Far to many to list here, tree-lined James Street between Ann and Arthur Street, is a treasure trove of unique boutiques, exclusive brands, even a mini David Jones department store, intertwined with restaurants, cafes, coffee houses and wine bars. Explore it at your leisure!
22 locals recommend
James Street
James StreetFar to many to list here, tree-lined James Street between Ann and Arthur Street, is a treasure trove of unique boutiques, exclusive brands, even a mini David Jones department store, intertwined with restaurants, cafes, coffee houses and wine bars. Explore it at your leisure!
Great second hand (and some vintage) shopping - you'll never know what you'll find... the search is half the fun, unworn designer wear is often found!
Vinnies
7A Proe StGreat second hand (and some vintage) shopping - you'll never know what you'll find... the search is half the fun, unworn designer wear is often found!
The best of the best of Qld's art and crafts - clothing, accessories, ceramics
artisan - Queensland's home of craft and design
45 King StThe best of the best of Qld's art and crafts - clothing, accessories, ceramics
Bakery Lane
Bakery LaneDinosaur Designs
60 James StBrisbane owned, unique boutique filled with a fantastic and fabulous collection of local and international labels
Camargue
46 James StBrisbane owned, unique boutique filled with a fantastic and fabulous collection of local and international labels
spa, manicure, pedi... relax in a state of bliss and let the magic begin
Brooklyn Beauty Bar - James St
15 James Stspa, manicure, pedi... relax in a state of bliss and let the magic begin
Gasworks Plaza
76 Skyring TerraceSupermarket, restaurants, fresh food, coffee, home wares, etc
California Lane
22 McLachlan StShopping and food
Parks & Nature
New Farm and Fortitude Valleys back yard - rose gardens, green space, views of the river, bbq's, spectacular jacaranda trees in Oct/Nov.
231 locals recommend
New Farm Park
1042 Brunswick StNew Farm and Fortitude Valleys back yard - rose gardens, green space, views of the river, bbq's, spectacular jacaranda trees in Oct/Nov.
Stroll, run or ride on the banks of the Brisbane river, paths run for kilometres around New Farm peninsula and into the CBD and City botanic gardens or cross the Story Bridge to explore Kangaroo Point.
Brisbane River
Stroll, run or ride on the banks of the Brisbane river, paths run for kilometres around New Farm peninsula and into the CBD and City botanic gardens or cross the Story Bridge to explore Kangaroo Point.
City Botanic Gardens
147 Alice St