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NewsIt's Official: CBD Steakhouse The Gidley Is Serving Up Australia's Best Burger
Ranked ninth in the world, no other Australian burger made it onto the annual Best Burgers list compiled by the World’s 101 Best Steak Restaurants panel.
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NewsNow Open: Seafood Lovers Can Don Bibs and Crack Open Shellfish at Claw BBQ's New Carindale Crab Shack
This is the American-inspired chain's second Brisbane venue, after first opening in Bowen Hills in 2023.
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NewsNow Open: Luxe Japanese Fine-Diner Sokyo Is Dishing Up Eye-Catching Sushi, Sashimi and More at Queen's Wharf
Executive Chef Alex Yu has been nicknamed the "sashimi florist" — and he's overseeing the menu at the restaurant's first Brisbane location.
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NewsComing Soon: Central Is Queen Street's New Subterranean Dumpling Bar From the Southside and Rick Shores Team
Opening in October in the Piccadilly Arcade building, this 80-seater restaurant takes inspiration from its namesake district in Hong Kong.
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NewsWhere to Find the Upper Crust: The Nation's Best Pies Have Been Revealed
As well as declaring Australia's best meat pie for 2024, the annual awards also gave out gongs for best sausage roll, best apple pie and more.
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NewsComing Soon: Stan's Is the New Hong Kong-Inspired Lounge Bar That's Taking Over Stanley's Second Level
This new venue at Howard Smith Wharves' luxe Cantonese restaurant will pair cocktails made with spirits from around the world with a new range of bites from Executive Chef Louis Tikaram.
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NewsThe Best Places in Brisbane to Treat Your Mum on Mother's Day (or Any Day)
Try harder than your favourite sticky dive bar — your mum deserves it, whether she's keen on a riverside Japanese feast, a gin brunch or a sky-high Spanish spread.
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NewsSix Grown-Up Easter Treats to Hunt Down Around Brisbane
You're never too old for this Easter hunt, especially when there's chocolate hot cross cruffins, chocolate eggs melting into fondue and banoffee cocktails to track down and devour.
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NewsWhere to Find the Best Ice Cream and Gelato in Brisbane
The temperature is rising and the gelato is freezing — cool down with Brisbane's top tier of iced confections this spring and summer.
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GuideOn the Way: Upcoming Brisbane Openings (and Around Queensland) to Put in Your Diary for 2025 and Beyond
The Sunshine State's drinking and dining scene is about to look a whole lot different — these are the newbies we're counting the days for.
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GuideThe Best Things to Eat, See and Do to Celebrate Lunar New Year in Brisbane
Rooftop parties, riverside feasts, laneway celebrations and citywide festivals — now that's how you welcome in the Year of the Snake in Brisbane.
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GuideBrisbane's 20 Most-Popular Restaurants of 2024
Throughout 2024, you've been scoping out famous culinary names making the move to Brisbane, luxe steakhouses and woodfired Moroccan-inspired dishes.
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GuideBrisbane's 20 Most-Popular Cafes of 2024
French bakeries, world-renowned croissanteries, beloved Brisbane coffee spots — they've been keeping you fed and caffeinated in 2024.
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GuideAll of the New Brisbane Openings That You Need to Add to Your Must-Visit List in 2024
Discover your next favourite dish or drink at one of these fresh Brisbane haunts.
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GuideThe Best Food and Drink Festivals to Look Forward to in and Around Brisbane in 2024
Add beer, pinot, rosé, whisky, Japanese, vegan, gluten-free and chilli festivals to your culinary plans for the rest of this year.
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GuideThe Best Places in Brisbane to Take the Dad in Your Life This Father's Day (or Any Day)
Whether your father figure loves hearty breakfasts, cold ones by the river, rooftop brews, top-notch steaks or flinging darts, Brisbane isn't short on places to go.
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NewsNow Open: Paddington's New 28-Seat Fine-Diner Attimi Takes Inspiration From Michelin-Starred Dining in Europe
Chef Dario Manca has taken over NOTA's old Given Terrace space, turning it into a degustation restaurant with an intimate bar.
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NewsIt's Night Feast Time Again: Brisbane Powerhouse's After-Dark Food Market Is Returning for Spring 2024
This year's event will feature Byblos, Gelato Messina, Boom Boom Room serving up food at a pop-up izakaya, and a new outdoor installation made from recycled and repurposed materials.
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NewsGet Swinging: The Ballpark Is Brisbane's New American-Themed Interactive Sports Bar with Its Own Batting Cage
Calling all baseball fans: this 450-square-metre Portside hangout pairs beers, burgers, screens showing sports, pool tables and darts with having a hit.
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NewsJust In: City Winery Has Gone Into Voluntary Liquidation and Is Closing All of Its Brisbane Venues Immediately
The company's sites in Fortitude Valley and the Brisbane CBD are all shutting, as are its Ardo's wine bars in Newstead, Graceville, Hawthorne and Milton.
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NewsComing Soon: Mademoiselle Is the New Brasserie That's Bringing a Taste of Paris to Portside
Taking inspiration from classic French eateries, Rise Bakery's Harry Ohayon and Maxime Bournazel are opening their second venue at the riverside precinct.
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Guide
The Best Food and Drink Festivals to Look Forward to in and Around Brisbane in 2024
Add beer, pinot, rosé, whisky, Japanese, vegan, gluten-free and chilli festivals to your culinary plans for the rest of this year.
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RestaurantBirria Boy Taqueria
617 Stanley Street, Woolloongabba
Don't delay in getting a taste of these tacos, as this pop-up is only sticking around for a few months.
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RestaurantMeltemi Mediterrania
17 Albert Ave, Broachbeach, Gold Coast
This new diner brings the bold and diverse flavours of countries from Spain to Morocco and Sardinia to Lebanon all the way to the Gold Coast.
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RestaurantTABOO
20 Constance Street, Fortitude Valley
The monochrome pale-green, oasis, is set to become an all-day drinking and dining destination.
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RestaurantGrand View Hotel
49 North Street, Cleveland
The Grand View Hotel, overlooking North Stradbroke Island, enters a new era following a major refresh and upgrade.
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RestaurantMarlowe Restaurant
105 Melbourne Street, South Brisbane
This elegant Modern Australian bistro by the crew behind Central and Southside is set across nine rooms of a heritage-listed apartment building on Fish Lane.
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RestaurantBar Monte
17 Longland Street, Newstead
The Gold Coast fave has made the move to Newstead, bringing with it punchy Italian flavours and a wine list curated by one of the world's best sommeliers.
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RestaurantMamasan
3 Oracle Boulevard, Broadbeach
The extensive menu includes the likes of wagyu sandos, crab tortellini, kimchi fried rice and mango spring rolls.
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RestaurantMarguerite
18 Marina Gardens Drive, Singapore
Chef Patron Michael Wilson dismantles fine-dining stiffness with an open kitchen, playful “creative cuisine” and a smart temperance pairing — all set inside Singapore's Gardens by the Bay's lush ...
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RestaurantGolden Avenue
67 Edward Street, Brisbane
The Anyday group's seventh restaurant — and its first in the CBD — brings fire-kissed Levantine fare to a brutalist, light-filled Edward Street space.
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NewsNow Open: Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn Are Brisbane's Latest Comic Book-Themed Bars From the 1st Edition Crew
Hop between these three California Lane venues — which share a cocktail and food menu — and you'll get a multiverse experience IRL.
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Guide
The Best Places in Brisbane to Take the Dad in Your Life This Father's Day (or Any Day)
Whether your father figure loves hearty breakfasts, cold ones by the river, rooftop brews, top-notch steaks or flinging darts, Brisbane isn't short on places to go.
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NewsComing Soon: Poca Madre Is South Brisbane's New Pink-Hued Mexican Eatery with a Standalone Margarita Bar
South Bank's Mucho Mexicano has closed its doors — and this is what's taking its place from Alemré Hospitality Group.
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NewsComing Soon: The Range Brewing Crew Is Bringing Its Beers to Camp Hill with Sunny New Corner Bar Rays
For its fourth Brisbane venue, the team that's also behind Rosalie's Patio is hitting up the city's southside.
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NewsNow Open: Pawn & Co Is the New Fortitude Valley Cocktail Bar That's Also a Pawn Shop and a Perfumery
When you're not buying a watch or a handbag in Laruche's old space — which has undergone a $4-million makeover — you can create your own fragrance.
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NewsNow Open: New Fortitude Valley Nightclub Enigma Takes Its Cues From Ibiza, Miami and Las Vegas
Head up the glowing stairs to get dancing in the latest venue from the Maggie May, Lefty's Music Hall and Retro's crew.
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EventSouthwave: Summer Electronic Series
Fri, 2 Jan - Sat, 21 Feb 2026
Rainforest Green, Brisbane
Brisbane is getting a huge new summer experience with Southwave, a free two-month electronic music series bringing Maribou State, Folamour, Rose Gray and more to South Bank.
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EventArmand Van Helden at The Tivoli
Fri, 10 Apr, 2026
The Tivoli, Fortitude Valley
Groove to house music all night long, as one of the genre's pioneering stars makes a long-awaited return to Brisbane.
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EventNick Cave and The Bad Seeds: The 'Wild God' Tour
Tue, 27 Jan, 2026
Victoria Park / Barrambin, Herston
This iconic Australian band is bringing its latest tour Down Under to kick off 2026, playing two-and-a-half-hour shows.
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EventGood Things
Sun, 7 Dec, 2025
Brisbane Showgrounds, Bowen Hills
Tool headlining their first Australian festival in over a decade, Weezer, Garbage: they're all on the Good Things 2025 lineup.
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EventOprah in Conversation
Mon, 8 Dec, 2025
Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Boondall
Oprah Winfrey is getting chatting in Brisbane on her first Down Under tour in a decade.
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EventKesha: The Tits Out Tour
Thu, 19 Feb, 2026
Riverstage, Brisbane
Kesha is playing Brisbane in 2026 as part of the biggest headline tour of her career so far.
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EventG Flip: 'Dream Ride' Tour
Fri, 27 Feb, 2026
Riverstage, Brisbane
More than good enough: G Flip is playing Brisbane in February 2026 with The Beaches and Ayesha Madon in support.
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EventLorde: 'Ultrasound' World Tour
Mon, 16 Feb, 2026
Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Boondall
Green light: Lorde is bringing her latest world tour to Brisbane, with the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter playing at the Entertainment Centre.
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NewsNow Open: New CBD Brewery and Bistro Little Miss Sunshine Is Pouring Beers (and Making Them) on Ann Street
Wagyu cheeseburgers, Moreton Bay bug spaghetti, sips from 28 taps: you'll find them all at Brisbane's latest brewery.
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NewsComing Soon: Pompette Is the New French Restaurant and Champagne Bar That's Opening at Queen's Wharf
As well as launching the lamb-focused Dark Shepherd at Brisbane's new CBD precinct, Tassis Group is also serving up escargot and bubbles.
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NewsComing Soon: Three-Level Floating Venue Seadeck Is Returning to the Brisbane River for the First Time in Six Years
This glamorous 42-metre vessel is hitting the Brisbane River for brunch and sunset cruises, and to be Brisbane Festival's Art Boat.
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NewsNow Open: Naldham House Is Back After an Eye-Catching Revamp with Euro-Style Dishes and Cocktails Till Late
The same historic facade sits on Felix Street, but rich colours await inside across the new three-level drinking and dining haven.
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NewsGlasses at the Ready: Here's When and Where Pinot Palooza Is Serving Up Drops From 100 Wineries in 2024
In Brisbane, this year's vino-loving fest is also joining forces with Mould, so there'll be plenty of cheese to go with all of that wine.
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NewsLune Is Serving Up Lolly Bag-Inspired Cruffins in August — and Bringing Back Its Bechamel-Filled Lasagne Pastries
The world-famous bakery's latest specials also include coconut pandan croissants and hazelnut puddings — only for a month.
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Coming Soon: Enigma Is Brunswick Street's New Nightclub From the Maggie May and Retro's Team
Sporting a $9.3-million fitout, this new Fortitude Valley hangout takes its cues from Ibiza, Miami and Las Vegas.
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NewsAdd It to Your Shrine: Four Pillars Is Releasing a 2024 Vintage of Its Bloody Popular Bloody Pinot Noir Gin
A sibling drop to the brand's cult-favourite Bloody Shiraz Gin, this tipple first debuted in 2023 and sold out in less than a week.
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NewsNow Open: You Can Get Playing, Puzzling and Sipping at Mt Gravatt's New Holey Moley and Hijinx Hotel
If you're a fan of OTT mini golf and challenge rooms, you've got a new 350-person precinct in Brisbane's south to hit up.
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NewsComing Soon: Lamb Will Be in the Spotlight at Dark Shepherd, Queen's Wharf's New Mediterranean-Inspired Restaurant
The Tassis Group is heading to the brand-new CBD precinct — and yes, there'll still be plenty of seafood on the woodfired-heavy menu.
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NewsSteins and Schnitties Alert: Oktoberfest in the Gardens Is Bringing Its Bavarian Celebrations Back for 2024
When you're not hitting up the beer hall and food stalls, you'll be making the most of the silent disco, rides and sideshows.
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NewsNow Open: Surfers Paradise's Rooftop Beach Club Has Transformed Into a Wintry Inflatable Nightclub Until Spring
Cali Beach's latest winter makeover includes inflatable igloos, fire pits, fireworks, drinks, DJs and light displays, all on a 5000-square-metre perch by the ocean.
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NewsComing Soon: Laruche's Old Digs Will Soon Be Home to Pawn & Co, the Pawn Shop Bar Where Everything Is for Sale
Already a hit in Melbourne, this unique watering hole is heading to Fortitude Valley for its first foray outside of Victoria.
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NewsComing Soon: Luc Lac Is Queen's Wharf's New Indochine-Inspired Restaurant and Bar From the Crew Behind Donna Chang
This 159-seat eatery is opening in September 2024 with a menu taking cues from Vietnam, Thailand and Singapore; indoor and outdoor seating; and late-night DJs.
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First Look: Mt Gravatt Is Brisbane's Next Hub for Boozy OTT Mini Golf and Challenge Room Games
Holey Moley and Hijinx Hotel are launching side by side in a 350-person precinct, combining 18 putt-putt holes with three game rooms, two bars and karaoke.
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NewsFirst Look: Supernormal Is Bringing Its Lobster Rolls and Asian-Influenced Dishes to a Prime Brisbane Perch by the River
Andrew McConnell's famed Melbourne restaurant will open the doors at its second location — and first in Queensland — on Tuesday, July 23, 2024.
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NewsMessina's Annual Greatest Hits Drop Is Back for 2024 So You've Got 40 Flavours of Gelato to Stock Up On
This year, the dessert chain will make 20 of them available for preorder, then release 20 more spread across its weekly specials for a month.
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NewsComing Soon: Little Miss Sunshine Is the New Ann Street Brewery and Bistro That's Pairing Beers and Queensland Cuisine
Brisbane's love of breweries is hitting the CBD, with this newcomer featuring 28 taps and serving up Moreton Bay bug spaghetti.
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NewsA Six-Week Omurice Pop-Up with an Osaka Chef Is Taking Over Harajuku Gyoza's South Bank Eatery
Osaka Omurice's Chef Tadamichi will be whipping up three types of the viral-famous dish from Wednesday–Sunday weekly.
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First Look: The Revamped Naldham House Is Launching with a European-Inspired Brasserie and Terrace, Plus a Supper Club
This heritage-listed Felix Street drinking and dining hub will start welcoming in patrons from Thursday, July 18, 2024.
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NewsNow Open: Andrew McConnell's Hospitality Empire Has Arrived in Brisbane with the Euro-Leaning Bar Miette
Supernormal is also on the way to Queen Street's riverside stretch — but this terrace cafe and a wine bar has set up shop first.
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NewsComing Soon: Chef Dario Manca Is Taking Over NOTA's Given Terrace Site with Italian Fine-Diner Attimi
From September 2024, the heritage-listed Paddington spot will turn into an intimate 28-seater that takes its cues from Michelin-starred dining in Europe.
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NewsHarajuku Gyoza Has Given Its Coveted Japanese Air Cheesecakes a Super-Photogenic Mont Blanc Spin
For its latest mashup, the chain has combined two viral desserts into one dish, which comes in strawberry and matcha flavours.
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NewsComing Soon: Claw BBQ Is Opening a Second Brisbane Crab Shack with Shellfish Aplenty and Arcade Games in Carindale
Less than a year after first opening, this American-inspired joint has announced its expansion, taking its love of seafood, barbecue, sports and games to Brisbane's southeast.
