Food Scene
Morning After.
Cambridge StreetBeautiful furnishings and nice and close.
A fabulous den for chats - best chai tea in Brisbane and cakes to die for!
40 locals recommend
The Three Monkeys Coffee & Tea House
58 Mollison StreetA fabulous den for chats - best chai tea in Brisbane and cakes to die for!
Quan Thanh
75 Hardgrave RdCheap eats - great Pho!
Best blend of Thai and Vietnamese - something for everyone plus excellent service.
Huong's BYO Restaurant
83A Vulture StBest blend of Thai and Vietnamese - something for everyone plus excellent service.
Calm and peaceful - my favourite place after yoga to meet friends - after 2 pm food is half price.
14 locals recommend
Govinda's pure vegetarian cafe
82 Vulture StCalm and peaceful - my favourite place after yoga to meet friends - after 2 pm food is half price.
Plenty West End
284 Montague RdFabulous breakfasts.
Check out the vertical gardens out the back - a lovely setting to relax in.
13 locals recommend
MISS BLISS WHOLEFOODS KITCHEN
Check out the vertical gardens out the back - a lovely setting to relax in.
Can't fault the service and food quality and value for money - the inside is deceptively large with lots of atmosphere.
Kafe Meze
56 Mollison StCan't fault the service and food quality and value for money - the inside is deceptively large with lots of atmosphere.
Vintage Clothing, live music and yummy food on a Friday and Saturday night - make the most of it before the developers take over the site.
35 locals recommend
Boundary Street Markets at West End
56 Russell StreetVintage Clothing, live music and yummy food on a Friday and Saturday night - make the most of it before the developers take over the site.
It's a not for profit social enterprise run by Eritrean women sharing platters and banquets.
Mu'ooz Restaurant & Catering
54 Mollison StIt's a not for profit social enterprise run by Eritrean women sharing platters and banquets.
Essentials
Mosaic Hair Body Skin Make-Up
Katerina and her staff make you feel very special.
Parking is free for the first couple of hours and is available underneath the building for hot or rainy days.
122 locals recommend
Coles West End
Boundary StreetParking is free for the first couple of hours and is available underneath the building for hot or rainy days.
Doesn't have a big range of items but cheaper than Coles for essentials and there are often weekly specials that you wouldn't expect to find in a grocery store!
71 locals recommend
ALDI
335 Montague RdDoesn't have a big range of items but cheaper than Coles for essentials and there are often weekly specials that you wouldn't expect to find in a grocery store!
For when you get caught in a massive storm just when you are about to leave!!
Snap Laundromat - West End
85 Hardgrave RdFor when you get caught in a massive storm just when you are about to leave!!
Nibbles Convenience Store
83 Hardgrave RdFor when you have forgotten that something important!...
Shopping
Mick's Nut Shop
31 Hardgrave RdAn Aladdin's Cave of nuts, seeds and dried fruits.
Everything Else
Michael Innis Menswear
183 Boundary StUnexpectedly lovely range of funky, casual and formal menswear.
Sol Breads
27 Vulture StAmazing bread - coffee great too.
Avid Reader Bookshop
193 Boundary StAn amazing selection of books and a cafe to hang out in.
Queensland Museum
Melbourne StreetLoved the Medieval Exhibition that started in 2016.
Home to the West End Markets on a Saturday morning 6 a.m. to noon. I have bought all of my produce and gifts here for years. Great live music.
95 locals recommend
The Davies Park Market
Jane StreetHome to the West End Markets on a Saturday morning 6 a.m. to noon. I have bought all of my produce and gifts here for years. Great live music.
Very up market market for fine foods and surrounded by more finery!
70 locals recommend
James Street Market
22 James StVery up market market for fine foods and surrounded by more finery!
Beautifully restored and an interesting tea shop downstairs in the basement.
9 locals recommend
Brisbane Arcade
160 Queen StBeautifully restored and an interesting tea shop downstairs in the basement.
Sightseeing
Brisbane Lookout Mount Coot-tha
1012 Sir Samuel Griffith DrBest view over Brisbane - worth the effort.
Beautiful rainforests to drive through en route. Sunshine coast hinterland is gorgeous. Very interesting sessions e.g. meditation for depression. Wholesome foods on sale as well as an interesting shop on all things wellbeing.
22 locals recommend
Chenrezig Institute
33 Johnsons RdBeautiful rainforests to drive through en route. Sunshine coast hinterland is gorgeous. Very interesting sessions e.g. meditation for depression. Wholesome foods on sale as well as an interesting shop on all things wellbeing.
Arts & Culture
Wonderful exhibitions - particularly love the Asia-Pacific Contemporary Art.
704 locals recommend
Gallery of Modern Art
Stanley PlaceWonderful exhibitions - particularly love the Asia-Pacific Contemporary Art.
Interesting venue and great way to see Brisbane - Ferry there and bus (199) back or vice versa - the park is lovely for a picnic too.
259 locals recommend
Brisbane Powerhouse
Interesting venue and great way to see Brisbane - Ferry there and bus (199) back or vice versa - the park is lovely for a picnic too.
Parks & Nature
A lovely setting for recuperating kangaroos and koalas. Worth a trip on the river to get there.
339 locals recommend
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
708 Jesmond RdA lovely setting for recuperating kangaroos and koalas. Worth a trip on the river to get there.
It is a great spot for picnicking next to the river with plenty of trees for shade. Close to the ferry so you can explore too.
28 locals recommend
Orleigh Park
68 Hill End TerraceIt is a great spot for picnicking next to the river with plenty of trees for shade. Close to the ferry so you can explore too.
It has stunning views of the Scenic Rim of extinct volcanos on the one side and the high rise developments of the Gold Coast on the other. Beautiful walks in rainforests.
564 locals recommend
Tamborine Mountain
It has stunning views of the Scenic Rim of extinct volcanos on the one side and the high rise developments of the Gold Coast on the other. Beautiful walks in rainforests.