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Taking over the floor above the long-standing Embassy Hotel, Jumbo Thai is completely unlike every suburban Thai restaurant you’ve ever been to. The restaurant itself is a mix of traditional and modern decor, with a warm but muted colour palette providing a homely vibe. Quirky paintings adorn the walls, including one of a very jumbo-sized man thoroughly enjoying his own Thai feast, while an exposed brick wall features a vibrant mural.

It's in their name so you know there is slim chance of getting out of one of Puzzled's escape rooms without giving the head a good scratch. With a group of between two and six players, you can try and get to the bottom of a missing professor in ‘Mirrored’, escape being the subjects of a devious experiment in ‘Monkey Run’, or find the cure in ‘Dr Irov’s Laboratory’. For larger groups, Puzzled even offer a special Battle Mode that will split the group and pit two teams against each other with opportunities to directly thwart each others’ mission. This option is ideal for up to 12 players so jot this one down for the Christmas party.

If you love wings, you're going to want to check out West End's newest wing joint, Naked Wings. Not just because their tender on the inside, crispy on the outside wings are lip-smackingly good, or because you can pair them with an impressive array of sides, but also because they come in no less than 15 FLAVOURS. 

Brought to you by the owner of Phat Boy Brisbane, Phat Elephant, Chai Thai, Asian Republic and Chapter IV, Chook is a brand new all you can eat wing buffet in Hendra.

If you're after a comfort-inducing feed in the city, but only have time to hit the food court, David's Noodle & Hotpot in The Myer Centre should be your first point of call. Here, you can dig into a Sichuan hotpot, or malatang, a spicy, both-based feed stacked with noodles, meats, tofu and vegetables. 

No matter what fitness level you're starting from, how old you are or what shape or size you are in, Olympia Transformations will help you develop a love of exercise. Priding themselves on their motivational and supportive environment, Olympia’s personal trainers are not just there for your 45-minute sweat session–they’re there for you 24/7 to make sure you are staying on track, keeping you accountable for conquering your goals. They believe that everyone’s bodies are different. Want to bulk up? Shred down? Get fit? They will tailor a structured exercise program and nutrition plan for each and every member.

Rogue is the brainchild of owner and chef Daniel Myers together with partner Rach Myers, and serves up Modern Australian cuisine in a relaxed, inviting environment, giving diners the opportunity to eat great food, without having to dine fine. After a 2020 makeover (longtime fans will know Rogue has been around for a while), the venue is looking better than ever, with a luxe all black interior and enclosed front patio providing a intimate escape from the industrial strip on Austin Street outside. 

Taking over the heritage building on Constance Street that once housed The Mill, Oche is a high tech darts bar that originated in Norway but has now come to Australia. Their electronic gamification of traditional dartboards mean you don’t need to keep track of your points with an old school chalkboard—it’s all scored for you automatically, with dozens of games to choose from for a massive night of fun.

As the self-proclaimed best karaoke in Brisbane, Cloud 8 is kicking your Sing Star routine up a notch. With no less than 14 rooms, all of them themed differently, you can karaoke in private with  up to 40 of your closest friends, though there are rooms for anwhere from 8–25 if you're not quite up to singing in front of that many people.

Located on California Lane, Froth on Brunswick is your new favourite laneway cafe, filled with illustrious vegetarian and vegan-friendly eats alongside smooth specialty coffee—perfect for your next long brunch sesh. With minimalist interiors and a boho chic outdoor area, there's plentiful seating for you and your crew no matter the weather.

If you’re in the mood for Middle Eastern and Mediterranean flavours in a warm and relaxed setting, Ehden is our recommendation. With a menu that’s designed to share, this chilled West End spot specialises in bar snacks but also dishes up an a la carte menu that caters to everyone—even the fussy foodies. 

Located within The Calile, you’ll find Brisbane’s most premium semi-private personal training fitness studio at Forme Fitness. With a balanced, personalised approach to fitness, your health and wellness goals will be taken to the next level. Skip the cookie-cutter approach—their experienced personal trainers are committed to developing fitness and wellness plans tailored to your individual needs. 

Longtime may have dished up their last curry, but the crew are back with a destination for drool-worthy Thai feeds. Landing in Ada Lane next to The Calile, Same Same is essentially Longtime supplanted into a sleek new venue. Combining atmosphere by the bucket load with your favourite modern Thai dishes, Same Same captures the flavours we know and love, but with serious attitude. Our picks? The soft shell crab baos, roasted pork belly pad see ew and THAT twice cooked lamb shank massaman curry.

Head through the old refrigerator door that marks the entrance to Suzie Wong's and you’ll find a long, narrow bar adorned in vintage paraphernalia, from very un-politically correct retro advertising posters to surfboards and even a giant swordfish. It’s all overlooked by the live music stage, where rockabilly, blues and surf rock bands take the stage on weeknights, making way for more commercial tunes on weekends.

Prepare yourselves northsiders—a brand new shipping container foodie precinct has landed in Deception Bay, and it’s one that you’re going to want to hit soon. Combining four different food trucks and roaming eats purveyors, StrEAT Easy Diner & Bar is your one stop shop for whatever street food you’ve got a hanger for, as well as plenty of crafty drinks. 

Run by award-winnning chef Mel Alafaci, Vanilla Zulu is a budding chef's one-stop shop for learning everything there is to know about cooking. With a focus on creating fresh, fast and simply delicious meals, you'll leave Vanilla Zulu raring to get back into the kitchen. 

Kaizen Experience, shortened to KX, is Japanese for “change for the better” and therefore makes the KX Pilates movement a philosophy that focuses on small and ongoing improvement in our lives. KX’s new Red Hill studio is an ultra airy space and along with incredibly friendly and vibrant instructors, it truly sets you up for a great workout experience.

Formerly an online store delivering deliciously sweet canelés and cakes around Brisbane, Bella & Tortie now has a bricks and mortar location in the Grange, where you'll find an array of delectable baked goods so enticing you won't be able to choose just one. 

Hitting Brisbane's north side just in time for a long, hot summer, Allora is scooping up sweet artisan gelato from a stunning minimalist cafe in Newmarket Village. Using nothing but real ingredients such as fresh fruit, raw organic sugar and plenty of flavour, Allora's gelato is all housemade in their offsite factory every day, with owner Adam's Italian heritage and years of experience creating organic ice cream ensuring nothing but the tastiest, most wholesome gelato is scooped up in the cafe.

After a devastating fire which gutted this iconic Italian spot in 2019, the New Farm Deli & Cafe is back, with a new modern look but the same delicious array of cured meats, pastas, cheeses, baked goods and Italian sandwiches they've been serving to Merthyr Village locals since 1977. 

North siders, your weeknight dinners just got a whole lot tastier, with Il Verde sibling Il Gancio landing at UPSTAIRS by Toombul and bringing the King Street venue's famous cheese wheel pasta with them. 

Hot off the wheels of their journey across Australia slinging coffee out of their coffee bar caravan, Dutch and Bekky Brill have found a permanent slice of paradise right here in Brisbane. On the bustling hub that is the corner of Alfred and Constance Streets, their cosy new cafe Paradise is serving up delicious espresso, cold brew and pour over varieties from specialty coffee roasters Padre Coffee.

If you never got acquainted with the pie baking crew from Pie Town when they were a pop-up store at Wandering Cooks, then you've never felt the joy of biting into the flakiest, butteriest, most perfect pie crusts in all of Brisbane. It's time to rectify that. Thanks to a permanent new cafe in West End, you can now sample their pies all day, every day, which could be a good or a bad thing, depending on how much self control you've got. 

Located on Oxford Street in Bulimba, Artisan Skin Clinics is the ultimate relaxation retreat with skilled and medically-trained therapists working magic on your skin. 

Calling all barbecue lovers, because after years of sell out pop-ups and event appeareances, the meaty legends that are Barbecue Mafia have finally opened a permanent location. Dine with the low 'n' slow royalty at their new restaurant in Coorparoo, inside the Coorparoo Kings AFL Club, which you'll find serving up drool-worthy goodness seven days a week. Tuck into the likes of melt-in-you-mouth brisket, pecan fed pulled pork, lamb and turkey, paired with plenty of sides like the Mafia secret southern slaw, shoestring fries, pickled onions, Texas toast, dinner rolls and of course, their very own range of sauces—the Mobster BBQ Sauce is one to try. 

SoBa Social is our go-to outdoor café venue situated in leafy West End, and it's ready to take your morning brunch experience to a whole other level. SoBa's mantra is 'chilled and fulfilled, and it achieves just that—sip on smooth coffee and treat yourself to a meal sourced from local ingredients or snack on one of their baked fresh daily goods. And make sure you get your hands on one of their bonkers milkshakes topped with cocoa pops. 

If you can never decide between sweet or savoury for breakfast, Little Dreamer might be just the spot for you. This Calamvale cafe has grown a cult following thanks to its epic two-level breakfasts (yes, TWO levels), featuring a board piled high with all your big breakfast faves on the bottom (think eggs, bacon, hash browns and more) and a plate of sweet waffles on top. The only catch is that you have to share. 

Picture this: Dozens of interconnected trampolines, an epic parkour course, climbing walls, ninja course, indoor ski slope and a dodgeball court. Does it look like something from your childhood dreams? We’re going to guess the answer is yes.

If sipping on colourful cocktails and relaxing with your  crew of an afternoon is right up your alley, then you should definitely head to Brisbane's new social bar, Meek Social House. Located in edgy 'burb Woolloongabba, this Californian-inspired bar will have you and your mates feeling insta-worthy with its blue timber bar and wicker furnishings, complete with a neon sign that reminds us that 'being kind is dope AF'.

Nodo is spreading the delicious love around Brisbane with a brand new store in South Brisbane, opening mid-November. Renowned for their baked gluten free doughnuts that make treating yourself guilt free, Nodo has become a Brisbane institution over the past few years, with three locations around town—soon to be four. 

Perched above the laneways of Everton Plaza, this summery rooftop bar wouldn’t be out of place on the Amalfi Coast. With tangerine and white striped umbrellas, pops of bougainvillea and a menu full of sunset-worthy spritzes, all that’s missing is the ocean views—but when that European holiday feeling is just a quick Uber trip away, who even needs a beach? 

When Scottish craft beer trailblazer BrewDog announced they were opening a tap room and brewery, DogTap, in Brisbane, beer lovers were frothing. Boasting 28 taps, DogTap Brisbane is pouring all the famed BrewDog headliners, including their Punk IPA, as well as an epic line-up of local guest beers from the likes of Range Brewing, Currumbin Valley Brewing, Balter and many more. Fantastic beer aside, you can also fuel up on BrewDog’s legendary classic menu of burgers, dogs, salads and buffalo wings, as well as a bunch of small and large plates designed just for Brisbane including Korean-style chicken wings, crispy pork cheeks, baby squid calamari and barramundi fritters.

Opening on Friday 25 October at Zero Constance Street in Fortitude Valley (if you can't find it, you'll never know...), this secretive bar is the place to hide away in a dark leather booth for a night sipping gin cocktails and nibbling on tapas, while the world outside passes you right on by. With a fitout inspired by the speakeasies of London's prohibition days, you'll find the bar filled with chesterfield armchairs, cozy booths and walls lined with bookshelves, along with seats at the bar to watch your barkeeper shake up the perfect cocktail. 

Get ready to sip cocktails in a tinsel wonderland at Brisbane’s most Instagramable new bar and event space, The Tinsel Bar. This immersive tinsel paradise is serving up childhood nostalgia with a side of cocktails—for those of us who wanted to grow up too fast but now wish they were a kid again. The colourful venue is a collaboration between the brains behind Hello Please and Maeve Wine, Maris Cook, and the tinsel queen herself, Rachel Burke—who you might recongise as the creator of the dazzling tinsel jackets that have adorned the shoulders of Kesha. It’s fair to say, she knows how to do tinsel. 

Fortitude Valley just gained a shiny new store whose luxurious nonchalance looks right at home on James Street. The Elka Collective decor breathes high-end simplicity: the layered textures, creamy beige and white accessories, wood accents, and pops of green all work together to create a relaxed but luxurious atmosphere. 

The team behind Brisbane’s breakfast institution, Billykart, have brought us a brand new venue, one dedicated to the humble burger. After seeing Billykart's burger menu develop a cult following, owner Ben Roberts and chef Ben O’Donoghue decided to take things to the next level, taking over a location just up the road from their West End spot and turning it into Bender's Bar.

Sweet tooths of the northside, rejoice! Your favourite decadent dessert bar, Cowch is making its grand entrance at Chermside. This long-time fixture of South Bank has recently snagged some prime real estate for its newest location at Westfield Chermside, meaning you no longer have to trek your way into the CBD to gorge on Nutella waffle sandwiches, dessert pizzas, ice creams, churros, super shakes and much more. 

Located in a charismatic Queenslander on Auchenflower's Haig Road is the aptly named Peach Café. Behind peach-coloured doors, the cafe serves up all-day breakfast, freshly baked goods and of course exceptional coffee, seven days a week. As well as breakfast favourites like avocado toast, bacon and eggs and hotcakes, the menu features an Asian flair with dishes like kimchi fried rice with pork belly, so there is sure to be something to satisfy every palate. With alfresco, pet-friendly dining and a kid-friendly menu, Peach Café is the perfect spot for the next brunch catch up.

Food trends may come and go but burgers are forever. Beloved Brisbane burger joint, Charboys Burgers knows this and they’ve just unveiled their new bricks-and-mortar joint in the heart of Bulimba. So, if you’ve been craving the taste of sizzling beef patties, layered with cheese and hugged between a pair of buns, then your food prayers have been answered because Charboys is making one epic return.

Australia’s first gnoccheria, Gnocchi Gnocchi Brothers first won us over with their fluffy gnocchi at market stalls, and then a dedicated Paddington location. Now, you've got twice as many opportunities to eat your fill of potato pasta, with their second venue open on Little Stanley Street in South Bank. 

Who doesn't love a good sandwich? Sometimes all you need to really hit the spot is a classic toastie—and that's just what you'll find on the menu at Bulimba's new gourmet sandwich bar, Crumbs. A home for back-to basics sandwiches, you'll find no soggy pulled pork or beef brisket between buns here. Instead a menu of six sandwhiches created by renowned chef Ben Williamson features the likes of The Mortadella, with mortadella, provolone, green olive mascarpone and radicchio, or The Ploughman's Grill, stuffed with ham, mustard pickles, cheddar, iceberg lettuce and parmesan. 

The north side just got a whole lot brighter, with famed Tex-Mex joint El Camino Cantina hitting the dining precinct at Westfield Chermside. If you've yet to experience the sensory overload that is a meal at El Camino Cantina, here's what you can expect—bright, neon-lit interiors with a mish mash of quirky objects on the walls, and bulk tacos, burritos and fajitas on the menu. Basically, it's the perfect spot for a group date wirth your whole crew, especially if you plan on ordering a few rounds of those margaritas. 

Praise the brunch gods because Pablo is back, bringing their cult status-worthy smashed peas with them. New Farm residents (or just Brisbane brunch fanatics) will be well and truly familiar with Pablo, who shut the doors on their Brunswick Street cafe back in 2017. Now, owners Amy and Michael Bates are back with Pablo 2.0, and this time, we're not letting them go. 

Whether you've got a special event coming up or you're just in need of a few hours of serious pampering, The Haven Skin And Body Shop has you covered. Morningside's brow shaping and tinting specialists, they also do a facial that will have you feeling (and looking) like a brighter, fresher version of yourself. Using LED therapy, Hydrojelly masks, skin renewal peels, microdermabrasion or whatever else your skin needs to get it looking its best, the Haven team will identify just what your skin needs and set about restoring it, with Skin Juice and Dermalogica products on hand to supercharge that glow.

Say hello to Brisbane's most picturesque new eatery—The Garden Room. Nestled comfortably in the lush greenery of Roma Street Parklands, The Garden Room’s light-filled pavillion combines cottage garden vibes with luxe interiors and a menu of delicious brunch eats. Inspired by the surrounding greenery, the cafe is a Pinterest lover's dream—think high ceilings criss-crossed with wooden beams, plenty of hanging greenery and Hamptons-inspired decor, with picnic tables outside to take advantage of the fresh air, making it the perfect leafy retreat to escape the concrete jungle and tuck into an epic feed, or pick up a snack to eat in the parklands. 

Sitting right below the Story Bridge, Brisbane’s first overwater bar Mr Percival’s takes complete advantage of the views from the river and city skyline and freshwater breezes from its prime location. Behind the bar, you’ll find a wine list featuring some incredible local boutique drops, a cocktail menu featuring a 17-strong power list of classics, and beer on tap from its Howard Smith Wharves neighbour, Felons.

A sleek and sophisticated watering hole hidden away down Brisbane City’s Burnett Lane, Death & Taxes cocktail bar will whisk you away from the buzzing CBD outside and into its moody, leather booth-lined interior.

Given Terrace bistro Nota is predicated on a desire to provide a relaxed, communal atmosphere that make friends feel like family. The fit-out is designed to be an unassuming backdrop for this purpose, and doesn’t pull focus from the main event. With exposed brick and a granite bar top, Nota’s stripped back, unfussy feel is softened by timeless leather seats and natural light.

Woolloongabba’s latest bistro Corella holds an exquisite menu offering refined, contemporary Australian dishes at an accessible price point. Brought to life by the winning partnership of Paul McGivern and Bailee Dewes, Corella is the third venture for the pair, whose joint CV includes La Lune Wine  and The Wolfe. Safe to say they know their stuff.

With a distinctly European bend, Maeve is unlike other wine bars, so whether you’ve come for a quick glass of wine and a bite, or plan to settle in for carafe and a repast, you will want to take some time to properly savour the sensory experience.

Taking over a heritage-listed building at Howard Smith Wharves, Stanley has completely revamped the space. Overlooking the river on the ground floor, an outdoor terrace and bar with a retractable roof provides a breezy spot for long lunches and boozy catch ups. Inside is where things are really taken to the next level though, with jaw-dropping interiors that feature handcrafted rattan ceiling, bamboo and mural-lined walls and hanging lanterns pay homage to traditional Chinese design aesthetics. 

Just like a single origin coffee or a bottle of French wine from a specific vineyard, Gotcha Fresh Tea believes tea should be farmed from a single location for consistancy and quality. Differentiating themselves from other bubble tea spots, Gotcha Tea farms their very own tea in Taiwan, which is then freshly brewed and made for each individual order. Featuring an abundance of flavours from basic black tea all the way up to Gotcha’s take on cheese tea—a cold tea concoction topped with a thick layer of salted cheese cream—Gotcha Fresh Tea is sure to satisfy every sweet tooth, no matter how adventurous.

Tease your senses by exploring flavours from all over South East Asia—with a modern twist. Located at the base of the Metropolitan Hotel in Spring Hill, Restaurant Indriya offers a unique multi-sensory chef’s table dining experience from one of Malaysia’s finest chefs, Eugene Lee. Chef Lee’s “gangster cuisine," named after his rebellious nature to break all rules of traditional cooking, means he’s a rebel with a delicious cause.

Tucked away in Rowes Lane just off Edward Street in the city is new dining and drinking spot Miss Demeanour. If you’ve been around since the days of Rosie’s Nightclub you might recognise the basement location as an icon of Brisbane’s old school night life (Sonny's House of Blues also called it home), but it has now been revamped into a casual cafe, bar and eatery that will please anyone looking to escape the peak hour craziness of the CBD. No matter what time of day you happen to drop by, Miss Demeanour has something for you to sink your teeth into. 

Bringing their trademark Latin American treats and Instagrammable cocktails to Everton Park's new laneway precinct, Comuna Cantina has landed on the northside, ready to dish up tacos, nachos and arepas to the masses. These guys really know how to make you want to open up your camera app, and the new venue is no different, with colourful murals, a pink neon sign telling you 'but first, we dance,' and a blush pink dining room that just screams 'group selfie time.' 

Just one of the many delicious Asian eateries in Brisbane CBD's FudoDori arcade, Koto Sanpo is inspired by the teahouses of Kyoto. Literally translating to "a peaceful stroll around Kyoto," the cafe is set out like a long pathway, with booth seating in an industrial themed interior that makes use of natural wood, concrete and dark greens. 

During its heyday, The Normanby Hotel was the location of choice for many punters young and old searching for a cold beer on a hot summer’s day. Its Sunday sessions were nearly as legendary as the home of Queensland football, Suncorp Stadium, nearby. After a $3 million redevelopent, the historic and iconic Brisbane hotel has re-opened its doors to reclaim its status as Brisbane’s original local pub. 

One of the most iconic venues in Brisbane, and renowned for its prime CBD location (read: post-work drinks), The Port Office has survived floods, multiple renovations and over a century of history, having first opened its doors as The Shamrock Hotel back in 1864. Most recently, a massive kitchen fire almost gutted the grand old pub, but it's back, better than ever, ready for you to take a seat and be poured a glass of history. 

If views all the way to Moreton Island take your fancy, The Terrace at Emporium Hotel is the spot for you. Christened as South Bank's first rooftop bar, this stunning elevated setting will have you sipping on carefully crafted cocktails as you sit back and take in the views from the open alfresco area, with views of the impressive city skyline, Story Bridge and even South Bank just below. 

This one is for the die-hard coffee fanatics. After great success in Melbourne and Sydney, Industry Beans have brought their house roasted coffee, Instagrammable brunches and minimalist decor to Brisbane, and the 150 seat cafe is their most ambitious venue yet. Bright, airy and filled with greenery, the cafe-restaurant is the perfect spot for a boozy brunch, Friday wine or weekday lunch, and is bound to become a Newstead favourite—especially with both stunning breakfasts and smooth espresso martinis on the menu.