Urban List Guide To Brisbane
Discover the best of Brisbane—where to eat, drink, explore and escape, plus local news and cultural must-reads, all curated by Urban List.
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        Catch Fish And Chips
Delightfully golden, battered and perfectly salted—that's what you can expect at the fish and chips shop from the El Camino crew.
            
        Night Market
If you’ve ever ventured into an Asian night market you know it's a feast for the senses. It's also what inspired the Valley's latest eatery.
            
        Bracken Ridge Tavern
Bracken Ridge Tavern is set to unveil their epic $10 million transformation, with a new Italian eatery, kids' playroom and sports bar.
            
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        TABOO
Modern Thai flavours reaching new heights? Yep, that’s what you can expect at Fortitude Valley’s stunning new rooftop restaurant.
            
        Grand View Hotel
Queensland oldest licensed pub is reopening after a $6 million upgrade, marking a new era in its proud 174-year history.
            
        Birria Boy Taqueria
This pop-up taqueria is a fiery ode to Mexico’s beloved birria tacos in Woolloongabba.
            
        Above Rooftop & Bar
Your summer just got a Mediterranean upgrade with Fortitude Valley’s brand-new rooftop destination.
            
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        Perreo
Get your hands on Colombian sandwiches, burgers and hot dogs at Fortitude Valley's new late-night eatery.
            
        Danbo Labo
South Brisbane's new experimental ramen spot is cooking up new and innovative flavours on the regular.
            
        Eclair At The Bay
One of Byron Bay’s most loved patisseries is moving on up, announcing a flagship spot in Newstead.
            
        EdwardsAndCo Teneriffe
It's always a good hair day at this brand-new boutique salon from Australia's leading hair agency.
            
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        Figtree Social
Yeerongpilly's latest cafe blends brekky classics with native ingredients to create a truly contemporary Australian flavour.
            
        
            
        House Of Vice
The Valley is welcoming a glittery new nightclub where disco beats reign supreme.
            
        Country Road
Fashion legacy meets local history in this CBD flagship store inspired by the native Queensland landscape.
            
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        Merge
This pan-Asian yakitori bar in Wilston Village is dishing up smoky charcoal-grilled skewers, flavour-packed street food and house-made mocktails.
            
        RAISE Rooftop
The CBD has levelled up with a New York-style rooftop cafe serving specialty coffee, pastries and epic views.
            
        
            
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        Tom’s Kitchen
Nestled in the heart of Queensland Ballet, this seasonal cafe is an ode to local produce and laid-back dining.
            
        
            
        Donana Mini Hotpot
The cutest hot pot train is pulling into Chermside with a DIY sauce bar, cocktails and an exclusive soup base.
            
        Pappa Flock
There's a new viral chicken spot flying into town, serving crispy tenders and house-made lemonade.
            
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        Hideki James Street
Modern Japanese izakaya Hideki has arrived on James Street with an atmospheric second location.
            
        Sprout Artisan Bakery HQ
Sprout Artisan Bakery has a new headquarters, unveiling a production facility and retail store in Albion.
            
        Scugnizzi Westfield Chermside
Scugnizzi is opening a second location, bringing its crowd-fave Italian street food to Westfield Chermside.
            
        Naga Thai
Bold flavours and vibrant Thai dining have a new home—Naga Thai is officially back.
            
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        Aunty
Tassis Group is adding to their all-star line-up with a new modern Asian restaurant in an iconic Fortitude Valley location.
            
        Josie North
Toowong's cosy go-to cafe has new ownership and a new menu full of signature dishes and specialty drinks.
            
        
            
        SUUM
The CBD’s upcoming Korean omakase restaurant blends traditional and contemporary cuisine in an intimate 16-seat experience.
            
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        Sal’s Authentic New York Pizza
This iconic New York-style pizza chain with a legendary recipe is finally touching down in Brisbane.
            
        Sunnyside Sliced
Newstead's latest pizza joint is slinging homely and hearty pies made to grab and go on your merry way.
            
        Yiayia’s Pantry
Get your hands on the ingredients and flavours integral to any Greek kitchen at this new delicatessen.
            
        Hotel HQ
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        Ēthos
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        Chargrill Charlie’s
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