Drinks & Nightlife
Looking for a top shelf Brissy night out with friends and family. Whether it's a no fuss pub meal, live entertainment, or boutique beers, you can't go wrong with any of these welcoming venues.
The Pineapple Hotel has been an institution to Brisbanites and visitors alike since 1864. Famous for its patronage of all sports in particular the game days on at the Gabba. There are many bars, rooms and restaurants to satisfy all tastes and budgets.
42 locals recommend
The Pineapple Hotel
706 Main StThe Pineapple Hotel has been an institution to Brisbanites and visitors alike since 1864. Famous for its patronage of all sports in particular the game days on at the Gabba. There are many bars, rooms and restaurants to satisfy all tastes and budgets.
Story Bridge
200 Main StYet another Brisbane institution full of history.
Stylish bar and restaurant with New Yorkesque views of the city looking down Ann St.
108 locals recommend
MAYA Mexican
757 Ann StreetStylish bar and restaurant with New Yorkesque views of the city looking down Ann St.
Fantastic cocktail bar where you can have a tasty share plate and enjoy the occasional live music.
23 locals recommend
Canvas Club
16B Logan RdFantastic cocktail bar where you can have a tasty share plate and enjoy the occasional live music.
Gorgeously decked out in vintage retro, located in Stanley Street, Woolloongabba. Fantastic wine bar, lounge, and live music venue. For those lamenting the disappearance of Cool-Nanna's loungeroom from their lives.
16 locals recommend
Can You Keep A Secret
619-621 Stanley StGorgeously decked out in vintage retro, located in Stanley Street, Woolloongabba. Fantastic wine bar, lounge, and live music venue. For those lamenting the disappearance of Cool-Nanna's loungeroom from their lives.
If you're looking for something alternative, great spot for live music and a game of pool.
11 locals recommend
The Zoo
711 Ann StIf you're looking for something alternative, great spot for live music and a game of pool.
Local boys keepin' it real. Casual hang out to sample some superbly brewed icy cool ale.
Semi-Pro Brewing
65 Manilla StreetLocal boys keepin' it real. Casual hang out to sample some superbly brewed icy cool ale.
Great pub which caters for everyone, keep an eye on the festivals they hold throughout the year.
17 locals recommend
Shafston Hotel
3 Lytton RdGreat pub which caters for everyone, keep an eye on the festivals they hold throughout the year.
Rated as one of Brisbane's top live music venues, Brisbane Jazz Club is the only venue totally dedicated to live jazz.
The riverside location offers stunning views of the city skyline from inside the club and out on the river deck.
33 locals recommend
Brisbane Jazz Club
1 Annie StRated as one of Brisbane's top live music venues, Brisbane Jazz Club is the only venue totally dedicated to live jazz.
The riverside location offers stunning views of the city skyline from inside the club and out on the river deck.
A hidden gem. Really cool space with an intimate vibe. Decent selection of drinks. The prices you'd expect to pay for cocktails. It can get packed coz it's not very big here. Need to be quick to snag a seat. Worth checking out!
7 locals recommend
Savile Row
667 Ann StA hidden gem. Really cool space with an intimate vibe. Decent selection of drinks. The prices you'd expect to pay for cocktails. It can get packed coz it's not very big here. Need to be quick to snag a seat. Worth checking out!
Howard Smith Wharves
5 Boundary StFelons Brewing Co
5 Boundary StThe Beat Megaclub
677 Ann StKeep an eye out for upcoming events, wonderful heritage space for more intimate concerts.
34 locals recommend
The Tivoli
52 Costin StKeep an eye out for upcoming events, wonderful heritage space for more intimate concerts.
The Triffid
9 Stratton StCafés and Restaurants
Fantastic local eateries from the casual to five star.
Beautiful character filled award winning restaurant, renowned for serving some of Brisbane’s best Italian cuisine.
18 locals recommend
1889 Enoteca
10-12 Logan RdBeautiful character filled award winning restaurant, renowned for serving some of Brisbane’s best Italian cuisine.
If the panoramic views aren't enough to get you there, the wonderful Sicilian inspired food, Aperol cocktails, and city sunsets certainly make Bar Spritz a favoured destination for locals and tourists alike.
30 locals recommend
Bar Spritz
29 River TerraceIf the panoramic views aren't enough to get you there, the wonderful Sicilian inspired food, Aperol cocktails, and city sunsets certainly make Bar Spritz a favoured destination for locals and tourists alike.
Perfect venue for a morning coffee and breakfast to take in the sunrise and watch the world go.
28 locals recommend
Medley
62 Wharf StPerfect venue for a morning coffee and breakfast to take in the sunrise and watch the world go.
If you're looking for something really special, pricey, but worth it, you cannot go past Urbane. Modern Australian using fresh local produce, it's guaranteed to be a memorable time.
7 locals recommend
Urbane Restaurant
If you're looking for something really special, pricey, but worth it, you cannot go past Urbane. Modern Australian using fresh local produce, it's guaranteed to be a memorable time.
Top notch modern Australian menu with equally great service and atmosphere. Pricey but worth it for a special night out.
10 locals recommend
Detour
11 Logan RdTop notch modern Australian menu with equally great service and atmosphere. Pricey but worth it for a special night out.
Foxy Bean
896 Stanley St EBest burgers in Brisbane!! If you go for a jaunt into the city make sure that you go to this place, it is nuts! good!!
7 locals recommend
Miel Container
1 William StBest burgers in Brisbane!! If you go for a jaunt into the city make sure that you go to this place, it is nuts! good!!
Sushi Kotobuki
53 Lytton RdGreat cheap and cheerful Japanese restaurant, never disappoints.
Honto is a stunning dark moodily lit Japanese restaurant and bar hidden away in a Fortitude Valley back street.
8 locals recommend
honto
Alden StreetHonto is a stunning dark moodily lit Japanese restaurant and bar hidden away in a Fortitude Valley back street.
Incredible Thai influenced restaurant that won't disappoint, plan to wait for a table.
44 locals recommend
sAme sAme Brisbane
46 James StIncredible Thai influenced restaurant that won't disappoint, plan to wait for a table.
Closest coffee and breakfast place during your stay, just a short walk through the park. Highly recommend the vegetarian breakfast even for the non-vegos!!
9 locals recommend
Little Smirk
93 Baines StClosest coffee and breakfast place during your stay, just a short walk through the park. Highly recommend the vegetarian breakfast even for the non-vegos!!
Fantastic local fish and chippery located across the road from the Pineapple Hotel, and a quick walk across Raymond Park. Will not disappoint.
One Fish Two Fish
708 Main StFantastic local fish and chippery located across the road from the Pineapple Hotel, and a quick walk across Raymond Park. Will not disappoint.
Sightseeing
Take in spectacular views of the city as the sun is setting. Play a game of cricket or soccer with the kids, and have a bbq with friend and family at the many free bbq areas.
159 locals recommend
Kangaroo Point Cliffs Park
29 River TerraceTake in spectacular views of the city as the sun is setting. Play a game of cricket or soccer with the kids, and have a bbq with friend and family at the many free bbq areas.
Not to be missed, essential day out in Brisbane. With its own beach and swimming lagoons, incredible kids play parks, bbq and picnic areas, markets, shops, bars and restaurants, South Bank holds an action packed day for FREE to satisfy every taste.
865 locals recommend
South Bank Parklands
Stanley Street PlazaNot to be missed, essential day out in Brisbane. With its own beach and swimming lagoons, incredible kids play parks, bbq and picnic areas, markets, shops, bars and restaurants, South Bank holds an action packed day for FREE to satisfy every taste.
Essentials
Great for emergency supplies of bread, milk, fruit and papers. Also has a Subway sandwich bar.
40 locals recommend
IGA X-press Kangaroo Point
679 Main StGreat for emergency supplies of bread, milk, fruit and papers. Also has a Subway sandwich bar.
Also has Spoon Cafe, chemist, BWS (alcohol), and Japanese takeaway.
25 locals recommend
IGA East Brisbane
33 Lytton RdAlso has Spoon Cafe, chemist, BWS (alcohol), and Japanese takeaway.
Coles Woolloongabba
795 Stanley StCraig at Coffey Pharmacy is next door. The clinic is usually easy to get an appointment. They also Bulk Bill.
POINT MEDICAL CLINIC
685 Main StCraig at Coffey Pharmacy is next door. The clinic is usually easy to get an appointment. They also Bulk Bill.
Queensland Children's Hospital
501 Stanley StParks & Nature
Beautiful tropical gardens, great for morning runs, kids day out, cycling and river views.
320 locals recommend
City Botanic Gardens
147 Alice StBeautiful tropical gardens, great for morning runs, kids day out, cycling and river views.
Mowbray Park
78 Lytton RdGreat park for kids, and dog walks. Right by the Ferry stop.
Newly equipped kids playground with rubber surface and cool swings and rockclimbing structure. Soccer fields, cricket fields, basketball half court, skate park, and bike path.
7 locals recommend
Raymond Park
184 Wellington RdNewly equipped kids playground with rubber surface and cool swings and rockclimbing structure. Soccer fields, cricket fields, basketball half court, skate park, and bike path.
Great BBQ and picnic area for taking in the sunset over the city and enjoy a game of cricket or football on the grassy area.
159 locals recommend
Kangaroo Point Cliffs Park
29 River TerraceGreat BBQ and picnic area for taking in the sunset over the city and enjoy a game of cricket or football on the grassy area.
Arts & Culture
Great spot to take in a show or exhibition. Book lunch by the river at Watt before or after a show. Take the kids next door to the fantastic kids play park located at New Farm Park, set amongst the giant Moreton Bay Figs.
258 locals recommend
Brisbane Powerhouse
Great spot to take in a show or exhibition. Book lunch by the river at Watt before or after a show. Take the kids next door to the fantastic kids play park located at New Farm Park, set amongst the giant Moreton Bay Figs.
Gallery of Modern Art
Stanley PlaceQueensland Performing Arts Centre
Melbourne StreetState Library Of Queensland
Stanley PlaceGetting Around
Mowbray Park Ferry Terminal station
Thorn StreetHolman Street Ferry Terminal station
Annie StreetCatch the Cityhopper for a free ride into the city.
21 locals recommend
Thornton Street Ferry Terminal station
Pixley StreetCatch the Cityhopper for a free ride into the city.
Dockside Ferry Terminal station
Ferry StreetSouth Bank Station
Grey StreetBus stop which connects directly to the Airport link.
Woolloongabba busway station
Fortitude Valley Station
Short stroll to Main St is the 8A Bus Stop heading south to Woolloongabba.
Main St at Sinclair Street, stop 8A station
Short stroll to Main St is the 8A Bus Stop heading south to Woolloongabba.