Food Scene
Restaurants, bars and takeaway food. Fantastic night life (and coffee for the morning after)
15 locals recommend
Eagle Street Pier
Restaurants, bars and takeaway food. Fantastic night life (and coffee for the morning after)
For something a little bit more intimate, Spicers Balfour has a somewhat secret rooftop bar. Stunning views of the Story Bridge.
7 locals recommend
Spicers Balfour Hotel
37 Balfour StFor something a little bit more intimate, Spicers Balfour has a somewhat secret rooftop bar. Stunning views of the Story Bridge.
Soleil Pool Bar is the place to be seen on Sunday afternoons. Tan on the pool deck, lounge around the main bar and dance to live DJs as they spin.
Rydges South Bank Brisbane
9 Glenelg StSoleil Pool Bar is the place to be seen on Sunday afternoons. Tan on the pool deck, lounge around the main bar and dance to live DJs as they spin.
South Bank prepare saj in a time-honored manner, filling it with a selection of Lebanese flavours.
Baba Ganouj
186 Little Stanley StSouth Bank prepare saj in a time-honored manner, filling it with a selection of Lebanese flavours.
Specialising in handmade noodles and dumplings, Bamboo Basket showcases authentic northern-style Chinese cuisine.
6 locals recommend
Bamboo Basket
199 Grey StSpecialising in handmade noodles and dumplings, Bamboo Basket showcases authentic northern-style Chinese cuisine.
Chur Burger
20 Constance StBest Burger joint in Fortitude Valley.
Burger Urge will please any burger lover with vegetarian, low-carb and wheat-free options. All burgers are handmade using top-quality produce and no preservatives are used.
17 locals recommend
Burger Urge
153 Stanley StBurger Urge will please any burger lover with vegetarian, low-carb and wheat-free options. All burgers are handmade using top-quality produce and no preservatives are used.
A Mexican-style bar and restaurant, Cactus Republic celebrates the traditional aspects of Mexican flavours.
Cactus Republic
A Mexican-style bar and restaurant, Cactus Republic celebrates the traditional aspects of Mexican flavours.
Ribs and Rumps Fortitude Valley
540 Wickham StBest Ribs in Brisbane.
Grill'd Fortitude Valley
421 Brunswick StGreat burgers, low cost. Organic.
Tartufo has been recently named amongst the top 10 restaurants in Brisbane.
24 locals recommend
Ristorante Tartufo
1000 Ann StTartufo has been recently named amongst the top 10 restaurants in Brisbane.
Located at the sprawling Emporium complex. It serves up some of the most delicious Middle Eastern food in Brisbane.
6 locals recommend
Mecca Bah Brisbane
70 Longland StLocated at the sprawling Emporium complex. It serves up some of the most delicious Middle Eastern food in Brisbane.
Yee Foong BBQ Chinese restaurant is located in Fortitude Valley and is known for their BBQ Pork.
7 locals recommend
Yee Foong Chinese and BBQ Restaurant
196 Wickham StYee Foong BBQ Chinese restaurant is located in Fortitude Valley and is known for their BBQ Pork.
Nikuya Japanese Restaurant
Nikuya is the finest Japanese BBQ and Tonkatsu restaurant in the Valley.
Giardinetto Italian Restaurant is one of the Italian Restaurants Brisbane that you need to try before you die! Authentic Pizza & Pasta and Famous Tiramisu.
Giardinetto
366 Brunswick StGiardinetto Italian Restaurant is one of the Italian Restaurants Brisbane that you need to try before you die! Authentic Pizza & Pasta and Famous Tiramisu.
Green Tea Restaurant
31 Duncan StBrisbane’s Best Vietnamese and servers of fine Asian cuisine.
Koh-Ya Brisbane is trendy cafe-style Japanese BBQ restaurant located in Brisbane Chinatown.
Koh-Ya Brisbane
624 Ann StKoh-Ya Brisbane is trendy cafe-style Japanese BBQ restaurant located in Brisbane Chinatown.
The boulangerie and patisserie’s exterior exudes French charm. Great coffee, fantastic French baking.
42 locals recommend
Le Bon Choix
379 Queen StThe boulangerie and patisserie’s exterior exudes French charm. Great coffee, fantastic French baking.
PJ’s Steaks has become a local favourite thanks to the delicious menu of authentic Philly cheesesteaks, chilli cheesesteaks, grilled veggie subs and pasta cheesesteaks.
PJ's Steaks
173 Boundary StPJ’s Steaks has become a local favourite thanks to the delicious menu of authentic Philly cheesesteaks, chilli cheesesteaks, grilled veggie subs and pasta cheesesteaks.
The Tree House – tucked away behind Lost Boys in the new Bakery Lane. The bar and eatery stays true to Pixie’s commitment to use only certified-organic, natural and locally produced ingredients.
The Tree House
694 Ann StThe Tree House – tucked away behind Lost Boys in the new Bakery Lane. The bar and eatery stays true to Pixie’s commitment to use only certified-organic, natural and locally produced ingredients.
Sightseeing
South Bank is Brisbane’s premier lifestyle and cultural destination. Located on the southern banks of the Brisbane River, its 17 hectares of parklands, world-class eateries and stunning river views.
865 locals recommend
South Bank Parklands
Stanley Street PlazaSouth Bank is Brisbane’s premier lifestyle and cultural destination. Located on the southern banks of the Brisbane River, its 17 hectares of parklands, world-class eateries and stunning river views.
Brisbane Lookout is a great destination for everyone and a "must see" for all visitors to Brisbane - offering breathtaking panoramic views of Brisbane City.
22 locals recommend
Mount Coot-Tha
Brisbane Lookout is a great destination for everyone and a "must see" for all visitors to Brisbane - offering breathtaking panoramic views of Brisbane City.
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary in Brisbane, Australia, is the world's first and largest koala sanctuary, with over 130 koalas. Cuddle a koala and hand feed kangaroos.
339 locals recommend
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
708 Jesmond RdLone Pine Koala Sanctuary in Brisbane, Australia, is the world's first and largest koala sanctuary, with over 130 koalas. Cuddle a koala and hand feed kangaroos.
King George Square, 1E station
Centre Point of Brisbane CBD.
Arts & Culture
Built between 1920 and 1930, the heritage-listed City Hall is see as the heart of Brisbane and is the backdrop to many cultural, social and civic events across the year.
11 locals recommend
City Hall
Built between 1920 and 1930, the heritage-listed City Hall is see as the heart of Brisbane and is the backdrop to many cultural, social and civic events across the year.
The Wheel of Brisbane is located in the Parklands at South Bank in the heart of Brisbane’s cultural, lifestyle and entertainment district.
176 locals recommend
Channel Seven Wheel of Brisbane
The Wheel of Brisbane is located in the Parklands at South Bank in the heart of Brisbane’s cultural, lifestyle and entertainment district.
Climbing Brisbane’s iconic Story Bridge is an adventure like no other. Standing on top of the bridge is a very special moment.
145 locals recommend
Story Bridge Adventure Climb
170 Main StClimbing Brisbane’s iconic Story Bridge is an adventure like no other. Standing on top of the bridge is a very special moment.
An arts and cultural hub located in a former power station in the Brisbane suburb of New Farm.
258 locals recommend
Brisbane Powerhouse
An arts and cultural hub located in a former power station in the Brisbane suburb of New Farm.
Everything Else
One of the world's most ecologically important wetlands, Blue Lake National Park is one of North Stradbroke Island's many natural attractions.
106 locals recommend
North Stradbroke Island
One of the world's most ecologically important wetlands, Blue Lake National Park is one of North Stradbroke Island's many natural attractions.
Central Station
Train Station. Get a train to the airport from here.
Delicious, mouth watering treats. A must see for Chocolate lovers.
16 locals recommend
Noosa Chocolate Factory
156 Adelaide StDelicious, mouth watering treats. A must see for Chocolate lovers.
Shopping
The Queen Street Mall is a vibrant shopping and lifestyle precinct that lies at the heart of Brisbane City and is Australia's most popular pedestrian mall.
8 locals recommend
Queen Street Mall Stage
Queen StreetThe Queen Street Mall is a vibrant shopping and lifestyle precinct that lies at the heart of Brisbane City and is Australia's most popular pedestrian mall.
Bakery Lane in Fortitude Valley features boutique design incubator studios and a mixture of retail businesses including restaurants, cafes and bars, with markets held the first Saturday of each month.
10 locals recommend
Bakery Lane
Bakery LaneBakery Lane in Fortitude Valley features boutique design incubator studios and a mixture of retail businesses including restaurants, cafes and bars, with markets held the first Saturday of each month.
Cafes, bars and clubs. It is home to a multicultural assortment of dining options.
70 locals recommend
James Street Market
22 James StCafes, bars and clubs. It is home to a multicultural assortment of dining options.
Brunswick Street spills from the alfresco Brunswick Street Mall, across Ann St and New Farm, into a burst of stores, cafes, bars and clubs. It is home to a multicultural assortment of dining options.
10 locals recommend
Brunswick Street
Brunswick Street spills from the alfresco Brunswick Street Mall, across Ann St and New Farm, into a burst of stores, cafes, bars and clubs. It is home to a multicultural assortment of dining options.
Expect to find pop up shops, local designers, art, sculpture, fashion, homewares, collectibles, food stalls, live music and more.
Fortitude Valley Shopping Complex
Expect to find pop up shops, local designers, art, sculpture, fashion, homewares, collectibles, food stalls, live music and more.
Drinks & Nightlife
Alfred & Constance has a drinks list like no other. With three bars, there's a lot to choose from.
31 locals recommend
Alfred & Constance
132 Constance StAlfred & Constance has a drinks list like no other. With three bars, there's a lot to choose from.
This rooftop bar is a subtropical oasis set high above Fortitude Valley’s entertainment precinct. Thursday is Ribs & Red night. From 4pm, get a plate of ribs plus a glass of Red for $20.00.
25 locals recommend
Elixir Rooftop Bar
646 Ann StThis rooftop bar is a subtropical oasis set high above Fortitude Valley’s entertainment precinct. Thursday is Ribs & Red night. From 4pm, get a plate of ribs plus a glass of Red for $20.00.
Take the plunge and try out Limes for its rooftop cinema evenings. Check online for the line-up of flicks. Tickets are just $15, or $40 gets you two tickets plus a cocktail jug to share.
8 locals recommend
Limes Hotel
142 Constance StTake the plunge and try out Limes for its rooftop cinema evenings. Check online for the line-up of flicks. Tickets are just $15, or $40 gets you two tickets plus a cocktail jug to share.
Just down the Road from Limes, you can find UP on Constance. Head down the graffiti laneway and take the elevator to the top. Grab a bite to eat at Chur Burger downstairs before heading up.
8 locals recommend
Up On Constance
Just down the Road from Limes, you can find UP on Constance. Head down the graffiti laneway and take the elevator to the top. Grab a bite to eat at Chur Burger downstairs before heading up.
Only open one day of the week, Eagles Nest is the perfect spot for a Sunday session.
14 locals recommend
Eagles Nest Brisbane
21 Lambert StOnly open one day of the week, Eagles Nest is the perfect spot for a Sunday session.
A recent renovation turned this old girl’s rooftop from drab to fab with fairy lights, hanging plants, and new tables and chairs for the perfect garden party vibe.
Stock Exchange Hotel
166 Charlotte StA recent renovation turned this old girl’s rooftop from drab to fab with fairy lights, hanging plants, and new tables and chairs for the perfect garden party vibe.
With a tennis theme, AstroTurf, bright umbrellas and coloured wooden tables, this space says "summer" all year round. Head on up for cocktails jugs, good vibes and tasty bar food.
20 locals recommend
The Fox Hotel
73 Melbourne StWith a tennis theme, AstroTurf, bright umbrellas and coloured wooden tables, this space says "summer" all year round. Head on up for cocktails jugs, good vibes and tasty bar food.
Perched upon the 11th floor of 757 Ann St, take in the sweeping views of Brisbane city at all-day venue, Eleven. Eleven will serve European-style share plates, light breakfasts, coffee and cocktail.
108 locals recommend
MAYA Mexican
757 Ann StreetPerched upon the 11th floor of 757 Ann St, take in the sweeping views of Brisbane city at all-day venue, Eleven. Eleven will serve European-style share plates, light breakfasts, coffee and cocktail.
Cloudland
641 Ann StFantastic views. Ethereal settings. Must see.
Family
8 McLachlan StIf you are single, head to Family for a night out.
Is it a bar? Is it a dessert restaurant? No. It’s so much more than that. It’s the journey of a Cow and a Bull, a Husband and a Wife, and it’s a desire for satisfaction and greatness.
17 locals recommend
Cowch Dessert Cocktail Bar
179 Grey StIs it a bar? Is it a dessert restaurant? No. It’s so much more than that. It’s the journey of a Cow and a Bull, a Husband and a Wife, and it’s a desire for satisfaction and greatness.