From raging rooftops to intimate wine bars, gin joints and whisky dens, here are some of Brisbane’s best bars that you really should have had a drink in by now.
Skip the green smoothie today, go full cream, double chocolate with extra sprinkles and live a little, one scoop at a time with Brisbane’s best gelato and ice cream.
Yearning to get back to nature and find a bit of zen in Queensland? Urban List has sniffed out the best farm stays near Brisbane so you can get off-grid and soak in that serenity.
A tiny house is exactly what you need to escape from big city life. Everything is in one (small) space, so you can kick back, relax, and enjoy some me-time.
To avoid your disappointment at a soggy sausage roll, a stale loaf or an underwhelming éclair, we’ve brought you the best thing since sliced bread—a bible of Brisbane’s best bakeries.
Book yourself the ultimate trip with a little help from these ultra-luxe Airbnb beach houses near Brisbane, and don’t forget to pack the snacks (or the sunblock).
Whether hot or cold, clean or dirty, hearty or sweet, Japanese is unique in its ability to fit every occasion with the all-encompassing power to keep things fresh, vibrant, and interesting while respecting tradition.
From breathtaking islands and sugar white sand beaches to sun-baked landscapes and jaw-dropping natural wonders, Australia is a land of unique and diverse beauty.
Degustation dining is the absolute peak of eating out. Nothing conjures the same luxurious, almost Roman opulence like a meal that comes in seven stages. And if you really want to indulge, get the matching wines.
Let’s be real, it’s never not a perfect time to sink a tinny. But with all the glorious taphouses in our sun-soaked city, we’re hardly going to settle for a subpar brew.
South Brisbane is home to all sorts of weird and wonderful cuisines worthy of wearing your stretchy pants for. So fire up the group chat, and sort out your schedule—it’s time to book a table at one of the 13 best restaurants in South Brisbane.
Authentic (and not-so-authentic, but just as delicious) Chinese restaurants are popping up all over the city, so you no longer have to trek to the southside for a decent feed.
Nothing is more liberating than belting out a 90s banger or 80s power ballard and knowing that everyone has to listen to you strive to hit those high notes.
While just about every Brisbane restaurant and bar worth its salt has steak of some description on the menu, for some it is something of an afterthought, while others treat it as an art form.
Ahh, summer in Brisbane. A period when the only reason you leave the air conditioning is to dip your toes into South East Queensland’s beautiful rivers, creeks, lakes, waterfalls and beaches.
Whether you dig on granola or the greasy fry-up, these are 50 of the best Brisbane cafes (in no particular order) you can depend on—consider it your 2025 to-do list.
Take a break from the fake and get yourself some freshly scented pine—just because we live in the tropics doesn't mean you won't find a real Christmas tree in Brisbane.
If you don’t like pizza, you’re not human. For something made of so few ingredients, you’d think it would be easy to nail, right? Bad pizza has no place in this world or in our mouths, and we’ll be damned if we waste another calorie on a sub-par crust or shoddy tom to cheese ratio.
When it comes to breakfast, we are so bloody thankful for Brisbane’s western suburbs. It’s the region that covers Graceville, Ashgrove and the breakfasting paradise that is Paddington so naturally you know you’re in for a wild time.
Hunting down a good breakfast on Brisbane’s northside doesn’t have to be an all-day mission—the northern suburbs are home to myriad of quality cafes and breakfast spots.
Time to pull off those oversized hoodies and ditch the trackie dacks—spring is in the air. And with it comes the promise of purple rain, thanks to Brisbane’s vibrant jacaranda scene.
There are plenty of lush nursery cafés in Brisbane where you can satisfy all your brunching needs and fuel your burgeoning gardening hobby at the same time.
To get your motivation moving, and to celebrate the launch of the FuelCell Propel v4 running shoe, we’ve teamed up with New Balance to take a dive into what gets Urban List’s biggest running fans laced up on the regular.
Where our natural wonders are concerned, it’s no secret that sun-drenched Queensland is a veritable trove of coastal splendour. But beneath the surface, Queensland is also home to some of the most beautiful natural caves in Australia.
If you’re heading out of town, or you’re just in the mood for a vanilla slice that will make your drive worth while, we’ve created a (non-exhaustive) list of some of the best country bakeries in Queensland, all within driving distance of Brisbane.
We are not short of beaches here in the Sunshine State. From surfer bolt holes to secluded cloves, fringed by rainforests or accessible only by boat, there's patches of sand on every stretch of coastline, island and even a few lakes.
Itching for a digital disconnect? Throw everything you own in the boot and hit the road—we’ve done the hard yards for you and tracked down all the free camping spots in Queensland.
Far be it from us to contradict our twelve-year-old selves, but guys, Brisbane museums are cool. Seriously, we’re talking about entire buildings dedicated to fossils, ancient Egyptian tombs, and spooky old crime scene photos.
Start packing the nylon and get ready to cast a line, we’ve stumbled across the best beach camping spots in Queensland, complete with uninterrupted views of good old fashioned Mother Nature.
Whether you want to recreate that infamous scene from 10 Things I Hate About You or bring the Call of Duty wars with the squad into the real world, here's where to play paintball Brisbane wide.
Whether you’re looking to challenge yourself, your friends, or your unassuming date, Brisbane’s best bowling alleys have your next night out well and truly sorted.
A margarita is a thirst-quenching staple in any decent bar-hopper’s arsenal, and thankfully, we know the best bars in Brisbane that can knock up a doozey in next to no time at all.
A classic creation of five basic elements (pastrami, sauerkraut, Russian dressing, cheese, and rye), the Reuben is about as good as a sandwich can get.
For a doughnut that will really knock your socks off, look into our round up of some local cafes and bakeries churning out the sweet treats, and then tell us if you prefer Krispy Kremes.
Gone are the days when we used to say ‘I was born in the wrong era’, because the right era never left, it’s just hidden itself away in the racks and pigeonholes of some of the finest vintage stores Brisbane can offer.
Perfect for a quick dip or mind reset, when you’re planning your next Queensland getaway, consider hunting down these eight beautiful Queensland waterfalls.
When is a burger not a burger? When it's a bao. Forget ‘traditional or panini’ where's our soft, steamed bread option, burger chain that shall remain nameless?
To help you maximise your dumpling enjoyment time, we’ve munched and slurped our way around our dumpling-happy metropolis to bring you this list of Brisbane’s best dumplings.