Brisbane's Best Outdoor Bars, Restaurants and Cafes
Enjoy that spring sun.
Summer won't last forever. So, let's take full advantage of these long and sunny days by heading out to Brisbane's best outdoor drinking and dining destinations. Start of with streetside coffee and brunch in a local cafe before hitting up pubs with beer gardens, rooftop bars and sun-soaked restaurant terraces. Our great city is full of top places to enjoy the sunshine with top notch food and drinks.
Hit up any of these spots to enjoy some proper summer vibes with your favourite people (or by yourself with a good book in hand). Just be sure to slip, slop and slap before heading out.
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The Triffid
9 Stratton Street, Newstead
Bands, beers and burgers. It doesn't get much better than that.
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Regatta Hotel
543 Coronation Drive, Toowong
Drink riverside at this Brisbane institution with a jam-packed history.
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The Charming Squire
133 Grey Street, South Brisbane
A fitting ode to the roguish convict turned brewer whose beers still hit the spot.
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Hawthorne Garage
285 Hawthorne Road, Hawthorne
Hard to miss for the big red truck outside, this grocer, deli and cafe is open from 6am-8pm, seven days a week.
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Fitz + Potts
1180 Sandgate Road, Nundah
There's more to this Nundah dive bar than its retro furniture and chilled-out vibe.
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Sandstone Point Hotel
1800 Bribie Island Road, Sandstone Point
Join the revelry at this expansive waterside pub.
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Atalanta Bar and Greek - CLOSED
Shop 905, 47 Hercules Street, Hamilton
All the pita, haloumi and baklava to make you feel miles out of Brisbane.
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Gerard's Bistro - CLOSED
15 James Street, Fortitude Valley
A retro yet exotic space created by the Moubarak brothers, who also brought us Lychee Lounge and Laruche.
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Pompidou Cafe
216 Riding Road, Balmoral
Open for breakfast and lunch seven days a week, Pompidou Cafe is yet another popular cafe and bistro in the 4171 postcode. With its sunlit interior and well shaded back deck, breakfast is Pompidou’s busiest time. Like so many establishments in the area, it tends to be packed on weekend mornings with those after a […]
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Harveys Bar and Bistro
4/31 James Street, Fortitude Valley
Harveys is a charming bistro on James St, New Farm, that is all about the little details.
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The Manhattan Line
3A Little Stanley Street, South Bank
A straight line to everything deep-fried and smothered in sauce.
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The Village Social
1188 Sandgate Road, Nundah
Who doesn't like their dive bars accompanied by a splash of local history?
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South Bank Surf Club - CLOSED
30AA Stanley Street Plaza, South Brisbane
Surf club dining in surf-less South Bank.
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Jamie’s Espresso Bar
49 James Street, Fortitude Valley
Jamie's simple approach to the complex art of liquid gold is second to none.
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Watt Bar and Restaurant - CLOSED
119 Lamington Street, New Farm
A brilliant riverside drinking and dining space below the Powerhouse.
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The Little Larder - CLOSED
76 Moray Street, New Farm
Venture off New Farm's beaten breakfast track and find a brekky goldmine.
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The Fishmonger's Wife - CLOSED
48 Orchard Street, Hawthorne
Fish grilled, coated in panko bread crumbs, beer-battered or even gluten-free battered.
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Kingsleys - CLOSED
Riparian Plaza, 71 Eagle Street, Brisbane
If steak and crab are your thing, you will find little to complain about here.
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Breakfast Creek Hotel
2 Kingsford Smith Drive, Albion
With 12 cuts of prime Queensland beef and 400 varieties of rum, The Breakfast Creek Hotel still has the goods, even after 130 years.
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Southern Attitude - CLOSED
189 Oxford Street, Bulimba
Southern Attitude brings a humble slice of the South to Oxford Street.
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Elixir Rooftop Bar - CLOSED
646 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley
Brisbane is a great place to be outside; may rooftop bars like this reign.
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Nativo Kitchen and Wine Bar - CLOSED
The Barracks, 61 Petrie Terrace, Brisbane
An all-day Italian diner in The Barracks perfect for a pre- or post-movie dinner or drink.
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Southbank Beer Garden
30ba Stanley Plaza, South Brisbane
Steaks, brews and parkland views, inner-city oasis style.
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L'arte - CLOSED
185 Riding Road, Hawthorne
Great coffee, great food and great people. Indulge in the lovely Lárte experience.
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Bunker Coffee
21 Railway Terrace, Milton
A hole-in-the-wall coffee shop located in a real WWII bunker.
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La Quinta Mexican Cafe y Bar - CLOSED
Shop 1/189, Oxford Street, Bulimba
When it comes to ordering, each table has a tiny flag and pole, which can be ‘raised’ when you’re ready.
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Swampdog - CLOSED
186 Vulture Street, South Brisbane
Swampdog: good for you, good for me, good for the sea
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Pablo - CLOSED
893 Brunswick Street, New Farm
A hole-in-the-wall cafe that punches above its weight.
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Ze Pickle Burleigh Heads
Corner Of Park Avenue And Connor Street, Burleigh Heads
The truth is, you’re probably not cool enough to drink at Ze Pickle – but that shouldn’t stop you.
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Stradbroke Island Beach Hotel
East Coast Road, Point Lookout
Nestled on the headland just a few short steps from the ocean.
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Lennons Pool Terrace & Bar at NEXT Hotel — TEMPORARILY CLOSED
72 Queen Street, Brisbane
Lennons Pool Terrace & Bar is a breath of fresh air (literally) when it comes to the Brisbane bar scene.
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Customs House
399 Queen Street, Brisbane
Indulge with friends and feel like royalty at Customs House's decadent high tea.
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Bavarian Bier Cafe
45 Eagle Street, Brisbane
Weissbier, weiner schnitzel and wonderful views over the river.
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Limes Hotel Rooftop Bar
142 Constance Street, Fortitude Valley
Even though Melbourne is the city famous for rooftop bars, it's Brisbane's balmy weather which makes it an ideal city to host roof top soirees.
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Milani House of Gelato
53 Racecourse Road, Hamilton
Go there after dinner and you will be lucky to find a table – find yourself in this situation however, and you can always get a takehome tub.
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Little Bloomfield Cafe and Wine Bar
21 Bloomfield Street , Cleveland
Because any time is a good time for coffee and wine.
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Bitter Suite
75 Welsby Street, New Farm
The feel of a UK local pub — with standout, inventive food added.
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Collective Kitchen & Bar - CLOSED
369 Ann Street, Brisbane
Your new weekday coffee, dinner and drinks spot with a view.
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Cliffs Cafe - CLOSED
29 River Terrace, Kangaroo Point
Spectacular views and food to match, Cliffs Cafe offer a special outdoors dining experience.
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London Fields - CLOSED
Corner Of Montague Road And Raven Street, West End
This West End gastropub is a little slice of Britain.
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Miel Container
96 Albert Street, Brisbane
Chock full of vegies, oozing brie and basil pesto, you could certainly say my beef pattie was in a good place between two bits of brioche.
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Black Bird Bar & Grill - DUPLICATE
123 Eagle Street, Brisbane
Brisbane's riverside favourite has some of the best views in the city.
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Lucky Egg Fried Chicken - CLOSED
322 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley
All the buttermilk fried chicken and blue cheese sauce wings you can guzzle.
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Eleven Rooftop Bar — TEMPORARILY CLOSED
Level 11, 757 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley
Boasting 270-degree views, private booths and share plates in Fortitude Valley.
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Mecca Bah - CLOSED
1000 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley
Mecca Bah is an oasis serving 'infusion cuisine' influenced by the flavours of Morocco, the Middle East and North Africa.
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The German Club
416 Vulture Street, East Brisbane
If you are not there for the pork knuckle (though it must be to accompany someone who is) there is something for you too: schnitzel
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Paddock Bakery
20 Hibiscus Haven, Miami
Paddock Bakery is quick becoming known for its semi-sourdough doughnuts.
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Medley Cafe & Restaurant
62 Wharf Street, Kangaroo Point
Enjoy a delicious global-inspired meal with a delightful Brisbane view.
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Lock 'n' Load - CLOSED
142 Boundary Street, West End
The folks at Lock ‘n’ Load can whip up a seriously satisfying breakfast, crank out some excellent live music, pour you a delicious beer and make you a mean cocktail.
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Mister Paganini - CLOSED
172 Grey Street, South Brisbane
South Bank's fun Italian restaurant and takeaway deli.
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Cove Bar and Dining - CLOSED
River Quay, Sidon Street, South Bank
The perfect place for an afternoon graze while watching the sun go down.