All of the New Brisbane Openings That You Need Add to Your Must-Visit List in 2024

Discover your next favourite dish or drink at one of these fresh Brisbane haunts.
Sarah Ward
Published on February 28, 2024
Updated on February 28, 2024
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    Doughcraft Mary Street

    181 Mary Street, Brisbane City

    The European bakery and deli has launched a second outpost in the Brisbane CBD — and it's also a wine bar.

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    Cooee Cafe & Restaurant

    1825 Creek Road, Cannon Hill

    This 200-seat Cannon Hill spot for a caffeine fix, bite and cocktail is part of Minnippi Golf & Range, Brisbane's first public golf course in more than 70 years.

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    Dapl

    200 Creek Street, Spring Hill

    Located inside Brisbane's Amora Hotel, this restaurant heroes native Australian ingredients.

  • Bar

    Bar Rocco

    131 Leicester Street, Coorparoo

    This Italian osteria in Coorparoo is a sibling venture to Ashley-Maree Kent's Ramona Trattoria next door.

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    Como

    119 Melbourne Street, South Brisbane

    This modern Italian restaurant in South Brisbane takes its cues from Lake Como.

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    Beenleigh Artisan Distillery Restaurant

    142 Distillery Road, Eagleby

    Beenleigh's heritage-listed 140-year-old rum distillery is home to an 80-seat restaurant.

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    Pink Flamingo Spiegeland Brisbane

    98 Bincote Street, Hamilton

    For seven years — until it needs to make way for Brisbane's Olympics preparations — Northshore Hamilton is home to a 400-seat riverside cabaret club.

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    Maniax Brisbane CBD

    Burnett Lane, Brisbane City

    This second Brisbane site for the axe-throwing chain comes with a Viking-themed bar — and will get you hurling hatchets on Adelaide Street.

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    Lost Souls Karaoke

    186 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley

    Mash buttons next door at Netherworld, then hit up this underworld-themed karaoke bar to belt out a tune over drinks.

  • Restaurant

    Kenilworth Island Bakery

    3 First Avenue, Bongaree

    The beloved bakery finally has an outpost closer to Brisbane serving its famed coffee- and hot chocolate-filled doughnuts.

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    Kirra Beach House

    4 Marine Parade, Coolangatta

    Part of the Kirra Point Precinct, this oceanfront drinking and dining spot boasts cabanas, cocktail bars and a seafood barbecue area.

  • Bar

    The Belvedere

    Oxley Avenue, Woody Point

    Woody Point's 122-year-old pub has relaunched after a $10-million-plus redevelopment.

  • Bar

    Lagoon Beach Club

    Manor Circle, Sanctuary Cove

    Looking for a poolside bite and sip? InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort now has you covered.

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    Kirra Beach Hotel

    2 Marine Parade, Coolangatta

    This Gold Coast favourite returned in late 2023 after a three-year absence — and now sprawls across 1300 square metres.

  • Restaurant

    La Macelleria South City Square

    148 Logan Road, Woolloongabba

    This gelato chain is now scooping up its artisanal desserts from hole-in-the-wall digs in Woolloongabba.

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    Bli Bli Hotel

    310 David Low Way, Bli Bli

    The three-level pub's Mediterranean-inspired rooftop terrace is your new Sunshine Coast drinks spot.

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    Establishment 203

    6 Marshall Street, Fortitude Valley

    Ben O'Donoghue has opened an Italian and steak restaurant in Fortitude Valley.

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    Vertigo

    119 Lamington Street, New Farm

    Always wanted to eat dinner 17 metres up while hanging over the side of Brisbane Powerhouse? Now you can.

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    Short Grain

    15 Marshall Street, Fortitude Valley

    Martin Boetz has launched a Thai restaurant and Asian food store in Fortitude Valley.

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    Rich & Rare

    97 Boundary Street, West End

    This West End steak haven takes its cues from Manhattan — and encourages upscale surf 'n' turf combos.

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    Bird's Nest Yakitori Portside

    39 Hercules Street, Hamilton

    This Japanese-inspired Brisbane chain has started serving its grilled skewers at Portside Wharf.

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    Slim's Quality Burger Kippa-Ring

    403 Elizabeth Avenue, Kippa-Ring

    This 50s-inspired burger chain has arrived in Brisbane with its first retro-themed drive-thru diner.

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    Zazu Dining & Bar

    49 Mollison Street, West End

    Head to this West End restaurant for Gillian Hirst's famed sand crab lasagne, tiger prawn cone spring rolls and a wall of wine.

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    Single O Newstead

    16 Austin Street, Newstead

    Single O has launched its first Brisbane coffee bar in Newstead, complete with self-serve taps.

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    Bar Gusto

    601 Gregory Terrace, Bowen Hills

    This 190-seat Bowen Hills restaurant boasts big Italian Riviera vibes and a terrace perfect for after-work drinks.

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    Midtown

    15 Manning Street, South Brisbane

    This Fish Lane 40-seater bar hails from the One Fish Two Fish team and heroes martinis.

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    Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq Bowen Hills

    30 King Street, Bowen Hills

    After its Toombul venue was closed due to the floods, this circus-themed arcade bar has moved to Bowen Hills.

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