Exciting and Vibrant New Brisbane Openings to Add to Your Must-Visit List

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Exciting and Vibrant New Brisbane Openings to Add to Your Must-Visit List

Everyone has a favourite restaurant and a go-to bar. They're the types of places you'll revisit again and again, and you always know you're in for a good time. But Brisbane and southeast Queensland's busy hospitality scene is always welcoming new venues — and new spots vying to rank among your trusty faves. Five months in, 2021 has been well and truly delivering when it comes to all things boozy and delicious. The region is abuzz with new restaurants, cafes and multiple rooftop bars to while away the night in. Yes, the list goes on. So call the apple of your eye and make a dinner date, or hop in the group chat and plan drinks with your best friends, because these newbies are all worth visiting.

Top image: Bisou Bisou.

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The Parlour

The Italian riviera-themed spot joins Cielo, La Costa and La Valle on Brunswick Street.
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Palette Restaurant

Part of the Gold Coast's new art gallery, the ground-floor restaurant serves degustation menus inspired by the venue's artworks.
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City Winery Eagle Street

The riverside spot serves up tastings, workshops and meals five days a week.
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The Exhibitionist Bar

Check out the Gold Coast's new art gallery, then peer over Surfers Paradise at its sky-high rooftop bar.
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Bianca

The Same Same crew has opened a neighbouring trattoria in Ada Lane, serving up Italian dishes with an Aussie twist.
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Iris Rooftop

The Mediterranean-inspired venue is the latest addition to Brunswick Street's new Hotel X.
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La Valle Wine Bar and Bottle Shop

Drop by to pick up one of the 200-plus bottles of vino on the shelves, or stop for a drink and some cheese.
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Bisou Bisou

The all-day French restaurant with an oyster and caviar bar.
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CJ's Pasta Lasagne Drive-Thru

Motor on over to Prospect Street to pick up four different lasagnes, vino, cheesy garlic focaccia and salumi boxes.
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Wildflower Gin Distilling

You can now head to Varsity Lakes, sink into leather chairs, sip lamington espresso martinis and build your own G&Ts.
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Kazba

This Tel Aviv-inspired spot is serving Turkish coffee martinis, chilli haloumi doughnuts and a cocktail hidden in a novel.

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Cielo Rooftop

Sit on a rooftop, peer over Fortitude Valley and sip cocktails curated by one of Australia's best bars.
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La Costa

Inspired by the Italian Riviera, this two-in-one venue serves up a seafood-heavy menu, small bites and a cocktail list by one of the best bars in the world.
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OTTO Brisbane

The revamped site now features three Otto ventures, including its restaurant, a waterside bar and an events space.

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Will & Flow

Treasury Brisbane's all-day overwater bar serves up a seafood-heavy menu with coffee, spritzes and stellar river views.
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Joey's

The cafe atop Kangaroo Point Cliffs has had a big makeover — but those scenic views remain the same.

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