All 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.
Sarah Ward
Published on May 24, 2024
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    Riva Kitchen & Events

    285 MacArthur Avenue, Hamilton

    If you're after cruisy breakfasts, brunches and lunches with a view, you'll find them at Northshore Brisbane's airy riverside eatery.

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    Uncle Don Woolloongabba

    148 Logan Road, Woolloongabba

    This Japanese chain has expanded its donburi empire with a new eatery at Woolloongabba's South City Square.

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    Fatcow on James St

    10 James Street, Fortitude Valley

    Wagyu tasting boards and booths with floor-to-ceiling curtains await at this relocated and revamped steakhouse, a past Eagle Street Pier favourite.

  • Bar

    Longwang

    144 Edward Street, Brisbane City

    Tuck into modern-Asian dishes in a CBD spot on Edward Street that was previously a void between two buildings.

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    Emme

    22 James Street, Fortitude Valley

    You'll find this woodfired eatery serving up a Jordanian- and Moroccan-inspired menu in Spoon Deli Cafe's old James Street digs.

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    Toby's Estate Coffee Roasters Brisbane

    33 Longland Street, Newstead

    This brand's Brisbane flagship cafe features an espresso bar, filter bar and training bar — and pours 80 different types of coffee each year.

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    Fonzie Abbott Newstead

    20 Ross Street, Newstead

    This caffeine-slinging chain is now pouring coffees at its fourth Brisbane venue, an espresso bar and roastery in Newstead.

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    Ramen Danbo Pimpama

    62-68 Pimpama Jacobs Well Road, Pimpama

    Australia's first ramen drive-thru, which is located halfway between Brisbane and the Gold Coast, will get you slurping noodles without leaving your car.

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    New Farm Seafood

    85 Merthyr Road, New Farm

    This Merthyr Village fish-slinging kitchen and fresh market will let you settle in for bug rolls and grilled barramundi, or take a fresh catch home.

  • Bar

    The Rose & Crown

    275 Grey Street, South Brisbane

    South Bank's new London-inspired pub has taken over Little Big House's old digs on Grey Street.

  • Bar

    Izakaya and Ramen Taro's

    480 Queen Street, Brisbane City

    This beloved Japanese chain's Queen Street eatery is now a ramen joint by day and a food-focused izakaya at night.

  • Bar

    Brighton Hotel

    196 Brighton Terrace, Brighton

    Located 20 minutes from Brisbane, this northside pub has undergone a revamp, adding a new beer garden and bistro.

  • Bar

    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.

  • Bar

    Beenleigh Artisan Distillery Restaurant

    142 Distillery Road, Eagleby

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

  • Bar

    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.

  • Bar

    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.

  • Bar

    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.

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    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.

  • Bar

    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.

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    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.

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    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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