The Best Places in Brisbane to Take the Dad in Your Life This Father's Day

Whether your father figure loves hearty breakfasts, cold ones by the river, rooftop brews, top-notch sushi or flinging darts, Brisbane isn't short on places to go.
Concrete Playground
August 31, 2022
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    The Lodge Bar & Dining

    49 James Street, Fortitude Valley

    New Zealand clothing label Rodd & Gunn has opened a luxe new bar and restaurant on James Street.

  • Restaurant

    Sushi Room

    48 James Street, Fortitude Valley

    Hailing from the team behind Hellenika and SK Steak & Oyster, James Street's Japanese fine-diner serves up caviar rolls and wasabi cocktails.

  • Bar

    Butler Wine Bar - CLOSED

    15 Manning Street, South Brisbane

    The Lune Croissanterie crew has opened its first-ever wine bar, setting up shop next door to its South Brisbane bakery.

  • Restaurant

    Kickin'Inn Spring Hill

    477 Boundary Street, Spring Hill

    Saucy seafood by the bag has landed in Spring Hill thanks to this Cajun-inspired eatery — and cutlery is very much optional.

  • Bar

    Stratton Bar and Kitchen

    3 Stratton Street, Newstead

    Serving up cacio e pepe udon and cheeseburger bloody marys next to The Triffid, this new bar and eatery hails from Mrs Brown’s Bar & Kitchen owners Ben and Tarryn Brown.

  • Bar

    Revel Brewing Co Rivermakers

    82 Colmslie Road, Morningside

    Brisbane’s eastside has a new beer-drinking go-to — a second venue for this local brewery, complete with shady umbrellas, fairy lights, and karaage chicken and burgers on the menu.

  • Bar

    Oche Fortitude Valley

    111 Constance Street, Fortitude Valley

    A two-storey electronic darts bar.

  • Bar

    Valley Hops Brewing

    641 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley

    Towering above Ann Street, this sky-high leafy oasis pairs Valley-brewed beers with pizzas, skewers and cheeseboards.

  • Bar

    1st Edition

    22 McLachlan Street, Fortitude Valley

    Sip Spidey's Margs and Ninja Turtle Negronis at California Lane's new 22-seater, which only takes online bookings.

  • Restaurant

    Gemelli Italian James St

    15 James Street, Fortitude Valley

    The Gold Coast-based chain has opened its first Brisbane location on James Street, serving up bistecca, deep-fried dessert gnocchi and Sicilian margaritas.

  • Restaurant

    Embers at The Charming Squire

    133 Grey Street, South Brisbane

    A sibling venue to the Brewhouse with its own standalone entrance, this new eatery goes heavy on woodfired dishes and wooden decor.

  • Bar

    The Paddock

    422 Binna Burra Road, Beechmont

    This Scenic Rim restaurant and cocktail bar sits on a 75-acre farm — and you need a passcode to get through the gates.

  • Bar

    Granddad Jack's Craft Distillery Brisbane

    26 Collingwood Street, Albion

    The Gold Coast-based craft distillery has set up a dog-friendly bar and tasting room in Albion.

  • Restaurant

    Lune Croissanterie South Brisbane

    15 Manning Street, South Brisbane

    Melbourne's acclaimed bakery slings its world-famous croissants and coveted specials in South Brisbane.

  • Bar

    OTTO Brisbane

    Sidon Street, South Brisbane

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

  • Restaurant

    Greca

    Howard Smith Wharves, 5 Boundary Street, Brisbane

    A Greek taverna from restaurateur Jonathan Barthelmess at Brisbane's Howard Smith Wharves precinct.

  • Bar

    Easy Times Brewing Company

    20 Logan Road, Woolloongabba

    This Logan Road craft beer pub serves up brews and tacos just across the road from the Gabba.

  • Bar

    The Exhibitionist Bar

    135 Bundall Road, Surfers Paradise

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

  • Bar

    City Winery

    11 Wandoo Street, Fortitude Valley

    Brisbane's first inner city winery.

  • Bar

    Felons Brewing Co

    5 Boundary Street, Brisbane City

    Howard Smith Wharves' riverside brewery.

  • Bar

    Walter's Steakhouse and Wine Bar

    219 Alice Street, Brisbane City

    A luxe NYC-inspired steakhouse that heroes local produce.

  • Bar

    Netherworld

    186 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley

    Fortitude Valley's retro arcade and board game bar will ensure that you're never bored while sipping a pint.

  • Bar

    BrewDog DogTap Brisbane

    77 Metroplex Avenue, Brisbane

    Open since 2019, the Scottish brewery's first Aussie outpost has arcade games, brunch fare and a bottle shop.

  • Restaurant

    Bisou Bisou

    458 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley

    The all-day French restaurant with an oyster and caviar bar.

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