Ben's local guide
Food scene
Gorgeous iconic place for lunch. One of the oldest delis in Brisbane. NB to book.
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New Farm Deli & Cafe
900 Brunswick StGorgeous iconic place for lunch. One of the oldest delis in Brisbane. NB to book.
Samson & Sophie Cafe
2 Macquarie StLovely staff. Great breakfast spot
Dicki's New Farm
893 Brunswick StreetFantastic Vegan brunch menu
Scout Cafe
190 Petrie TerraceGreat bagels, breakfasts, juices and coffee. Fun hip vibe.
Kin & Co
24 Macquarie StGreat breakfast/brunch with the trendy dog walkers.
Spicers Balfour Hotel
37 Balfour StGreat high end Vietnamese cuisine.
Mosconi
164B Arthur StHigh end Italian in a great space.
Pizzantica
70 Gray StLocal pizza joint. Takeaway. Made by Italians. x
Our closest restaurant.
High end refined Italian.
Delicious.
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Vine Restaurant Bar
158 Moray StOur closest restaurant.
High end refined Italian.
Delicious.
My favourite Brisbane restaurant.
High end but reasonably priced. Modern French cuisine.
Degustations some nights. Amazing eclectic Parisian decor.
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Deer Duck Bistro
396 Milton RdMy favourite Brisbane restaurant.
High end but reasonably priced. Modern French cuisine.
Degustations some nights. Amazing eclectic Parisian decor.
Julius Pizzeria
77 Grey StBest Italian bistro in Brisbane. Great pizza, fish, wine...
Howard Smith Wharves
5 Boundary StLots of restaurants (GRECA is awesome Greek food)
Piranha Fish Caf
85 Merthyr RdAmazing gourmet fish and chips!
Hellenika at The Calile
48 James StFantastic space, great greek food.
Sippy Tom
54 Vernon TerraceCute spot for Brunch. Mushrooms on toast is incredible.
Sightseeing
A lovely historic peninsula.
Closed for COVID but the park is still open.
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Newstead House
Newstead AvenueA lovely historic peninsula.
Closed for COVID but the park is still open.
Arts/Theatre/Music Venues
Great venue for independent theatre shows, travelling musicians, comedy, burlesque, festivals etc. Adjoining bar with river views and Bar Alto restaurant has good Italian.
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Brisbane Powerhouse
Great venue for independent theatre shows, travelling musicians, comedy, burlesque, festivals etc. Adjoining bar with river views and Bar Alto restaurant has good Italian.
Bars
Gerties Bar and Restaurant
699 Brunswick StCute neighbourhood bar.
Maker
9 Fish LnCutest back lane bar. Classy with great cocktails tapas wine.
Felons Brewing Co
5 Boundary StDown on the river for an early evening drink.
Cloudland
641 Ann StBar and entertainment venue. Great space.
The Outpost Bar
320 Warner StGreat music venue
The Zoo
711 Ann StIndie live music venue
It's a subtropical indoor/outdoor vibe in South Brisbane near the galleries.
New bars: Kiki, Bender's Bar, Bar Brutus
Maker, Maeve Wine Bar, La Luna Wine Co, Wandering Cooks
Hello Please, Southside Dining
https://explorefishlane.com.au/food-and-drink/
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Fish Lane
Fish LaneIt's a subtropical indoor/outdoor vibe in South Brisbane near the galleries.
New bars: Kiki, Bender's Bar, Bar Brutus
Maker, Maeve Wine Bar, La Luna Wine Co, Wandering Cooks
Hello Please, Southside Dining
https://explorefishlane.com.au/food-and-drink/
Nature walks and swims
Beautiful nature spot. A dam with a beach! lily pads and turtles A fantastic nature walk. Great for kayak/canoe lovers too.
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Enoggera Reservoir
Beautiful nature spot. A dam with a beach! lily pads and turtles A fantastic nature walk. Great for kayak/canoe lovers too.
Lovers' Walk
Lovers' WalkGreat spot for a Sunday walk on the ocean.
Fish and chips at dusk.
Teneriffe Park
33 Teneriffe DrSweet little nature reserve hidden amongst the decadent mansions...
Neighbourhoods
Old wool factories in Teneriffe converted into apartments. Young Urban professionals, eateries, bars
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Newstead
Old wool factories in Teneriffe converted into apartments. Young Urban professionals, eateries, bars
The best view of Brisbane. Nature walks here at Slaughter falls/Simpson falls.
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Mount Coot-Tha
The best view of Brisbane. Nature walks here at Slaughter falls/Simpson falls.
Food museums theatre and art ... best bars and galleries in Brisbane
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South Brisbane
Food museums theatre and art ... best bars and galleries in Brisbane