On the Way: Upcoming Brisbane Openings to Put in Your Diary for 2023 and Beyond
Brisbane is about to look a whole lot different — these are the newbies we're counting the days for.
On the Way: Upcoming Brisbane Openings to Put in Your Diary for 2023 and Beyond
2023 is ticking by, and Brisbane is seeing plenty of new openings — restaurants, cafes, bars and even precincts — welcome in patrons for the first time. It seems that every week we're raving about the next fresh arrival that's bringing its own offering, theming or novelty viral food item to this fine city of ours.
The River City's newcomers are about to score more company, too, because there's a whole heap of upcoming eateries and watering holes in the works. If you're wondering what else is coming our way, here's a useful little list for you to get excited about.
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Food & DrinkSurfers Paradise's Old Hard Rock Cafe Is Set to Become a 900-Person Brewpub Pouring 4 Pines Beers
The giant guitar is gone, with a sports bar and brewpub featuring the Gold Coast’s largest island bar taking its place from summer 2024.
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Food & DrinkStar Chef Luke Mangan Wants to Set Up a Restaurant on Brisbane's Story Bridge
He's already launched an eatery on the Sydney Harbour Bridge — now the Story Bridge, Golden Gate Bridge and London Bridge are in Mangan's sights.
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Food & DrinkThe Opa, Yamas and Massimo Crew Is Opening Two Dining Spots on Kangaroo Point's New Green Bridge
Come 2024, you'll be able to hit up restaurant and bar Bombora for a bite and drinks over the water, and grab a coffee at the Mulga Bill’s cafe.
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Travel & LeisureVictoria Park's Huge Transformation Will Include a Tree House Lookout, Water Play Gully and High-Ropes Course
Brisbane City Council has locked in its master plan for the Herston site, which also features a mountain bike track, and reinstated water holes and wetlands.
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Food & DrinkWoolloongabba Might Score a New $1.2-Billion Precinct Across a One-Hectare Stretch of Stanley Street
Called Station Square, this proposed plan includes a five-star hotel, shops, apartments, housing, green space and reopening the Chalk Hotel.
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Food & DrinkMt Coot-tha's The Summit Is Set to Score a Two-Level Pavilion with a Gin Distillery and Rooftop Garden
The sky-high tourist destination's current cafe will be demolished, and the heritage-listed restaurant will score a new deck with killer views.
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Food & DrinkThe Pig 'N' Whistle and Milano's in the Queen Street Mall Look Set to Be Torn Down
Instead of bricks-and-mortar bars and restaurants, the mall might welcome pop-up gin bars, brewery tastings and food trucks.
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Travel & LeisureBrisbane's New Queen's Wharf Precinct and 100-Metre-High Sky Deck Will Start Opening From April 2024
Brisbanites will have to wait a little longer for the CBD's new sky-high destination, which'll boast 360-degree views, a bar and all-day dining.
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Food & DrinkUS Burger Chain Wendy's Just Cooked Up a Deal to Open 200 Stores in Australia by 2034
Australia's local ice creamery will no longer be the country's only Wendy's, with the burger chain locking in plans to launch Down Under.
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Food & DrinkComing Soon: Establishment 203 Is Ann Street's New Italian Steak Restaurant with Ben O'Donoghue at the Helm
The Billykart chef will whip up farm-to-table fare, including Queensland beef and traditional pastas, in a prime Fortitude Valley spot.
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Travel & LeisureA 340-Room Hotel, a Reimagined Fat Noodle and a Vibrant Cocktail Bar: Queen's Wharf Will Boast Them All
The Star Brisbane's part of the new CBD precinct will also include the city's largest hotel ballroom, three pools for guests and a huge sports bar.
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Food & DrinkComing Soon: Two New Beachside Drinking and Dining Spots Are Opening at Kirra Point This Spring
Kirra Beach Hotel and Kirra Beach House will sit within the new Kirra Point Precinct in Coolangatta from November.
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Food & DrinkGerard's Bistro Isn't Just Undergoing a Big Revamp — It's Bringing in a New Chef with with Michelin Cred
Scottish-born culinary figure Jimmy Richardson will steer the kitchen as Executive Chef, returning after previously working as the venue's Head Chef.
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Food & DrinkBrisbane's New Queen's Wharf Precinct Will Soon Be Home to the City's First Riverside Bikeway Cafe
Come 2023, cyclists will be able to stop for a bite, drink and shower at new waterside bikeway cafe Velo — which'll also boast impressive views.
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Travel & LeisureThe Ritz-Carlton Is Opening a Luxe 150-Room Hotel with Three Bars and a Rooftop Pool on the Gold Coast
Come 2026, Australia will score its third hotel from the lavish chain — following the existing Perth site and Melbourne's soon-to-open outpost.
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Travel & LeisureNorthshore Hamilton Is Getting a 1.2-Kilometre Expansion That'll Turn It Into Brisbane's Next South Bank
The riverfront precinct will undergo a huge revamp to host the Brisbane Athlete Village for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games — and for residents to enjoy afterwards.
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Food & DrinkAndrew McConnell's Famed Melbourne Restaurant Supernormal Is Opening a Brisbane Outpost
The acclaimed chef is bringing Supernormal to the Sunshine State, opening in a prime riverfront position in Brisbane's CBD in 2023.
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Travel & LeisureSouth Bank Is Set to Get a Massive Revamp Ahead of the 2032 Olympics
The 42-hectare precinct will be renewed and reinvigorated, with a treetop walk, a permanent handmade goods market and new riverside lawns among the plans.
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Food & DrinkThe Wright House Is the Two-Level Brewpub with a 'Mad Men'-Inspired Chophouse Coming to Woolloongabba
Decked out with interiors inspired by iconic architect Frank Lloyd Wright, this new drinking spot hails from the crew behind Casa Chow, Sasso and South City Wine.
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Travel & LeisurePortside Wharf Is Getting a $20-Million Makeover Complete with Expanded Year-Round Outdoor Dining
The 16-year-old riverside precinct will score an extended entry plaza and main street, new stores, plus more shading for outdoor seating.
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Food & DrinkCity Winery's Newstead Pop-Up Bar and Bistro Carl's Is Closing — Then Reopening in a New Location
The City Winery team will also keep the tenancy at 22 Wyandra Street, and open a yet-to-be-announced new venue.
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Food & DrinkBrewDog Is Teaming Up with Australian Venue Co to Open More Beer Bars Across Australia
The Scottish brewery and Australian hospitality group are joining forces to expand BrewDog's craft beer bars across the country.