Where To Eat & Drink In Brisbane

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 is set to unveil their epic $10 million transformation, with a new Italian eatery, kids' playroom and sports bar.

Modern Thai flavours reaching new heights? Yep, that’s what you can expect at Fortitude Valley’s stunning new rooftop restaurant.

Queensland oldest licensed pub is reopening after a $6 million upgrade, marking a new era in its proud 174-year history.

This pop-up taqueria is a fiery ode to Mexico’s beloved birria tacos in Woolloongabba. 

Your summer just got a Mediterranean upgrade with Fortitude Valley’s brand-new rooftop destination. 

Get your hands on Colombian sandwiches, burgers and hot dogs at Fortitude Valley's new late-night eatery. 

South Brisbane's new experimental ramen spot is cooking up new and innovative flavours on the regular. 

One of Byron Bay’s most loved patisseries is moving on up, announcing a flagship spot in Newstead.

Yeerongpilly's latest cafe blends brekky classics with native ingredients to create a truly contemporary Australian flavour.

The Valley is welcoming a glittery new nightclub where disco beats reign supreme.

This pan-Asian yakitori bar in Wilston Village is dishing up smoky charcoal-grilled skewers, flavour-packed street food and house-made mocktails.

The CBD has levelled up with a New York-style rooftop cafe serving specialty coffee, pastries and epic views.  

You decide what's on the menu at Sherwood's new build-your-own pasta bar. 

Nestled in the heart of Queensland Ballet, this seasonal cafe is an ode to local produce and laid-back dining. 

The cutest hot pot train is pulling into Chermside with a DIY sauce bar, cocktails and an exclusive soup base. 

There's a new viral chicken spot flying into town, serving crispy tenders and house-made lemonade. 

Modern Japanese izakaya Hideki has arrived on James Street with an atmospheric second location. 

Sprout Artisan Bakery has a new headquarters, unveiling a production facility and retail store in Albion. 

Scugnizzi is opening a second location, bringing its crowd-fave Italian street food to Westfield Chermside.

Bold flavours and vibrant Thai dining have a new home—Naga Thai is officially back. 

Tassis Group is adding to their all-star line-up with a new modern Asian restaurant in an iconic Fortitude Valley location.

Toowong's cosy go-to cafe has new ownership and a new menu full of signature dishes and specialty drinks. 

Brisbane’s first and only fully transparent event space is coming to Roma Street Parkland this year. 

The CBD’s upcoming Korean omakase restaurant blends traditional and contemporary cuisine in an intimate 16-seat experience. 

This iconic New York-style pizza chain with a legendary recipe is finally touching down in Brisbane.

Newstead's latest pizza joint is slinging homely and hearty pies made to grab and go on your merry way.

Get your hands on the ingredients and flavours integral to any Greek kitchen at this new delicatessen.

Underwood’s go-to local has hit refresh with a new alfresco dining area and dedicated kids' zones. 

Queensland-born coffee empire Merlo unveils a new artisan bakehouse in Bowen Hills.

Set across 30 acres, check out this stunning farm-to-plate experience in a new Mediterranean-inspired restaurant.

The home of award-winning chargrilled chicken and fresh salads is finally making its Brisbane debut. 

Arthur’s Street’s new Champagne bar and bistro is bound to be the bubbliest spot in town.

Brisbane’s most iconic late-night rendezvous is reopening after a multi-million dollar makeover.

King Street’s new bakery specialises in flaky and buttery kouign-amann.

An iconic southside pub enters a new era with entertainment at its core.

The Barracks’ new Latin-inspired spot is inspired by the elemental trio of grape, grain and dough.

The team behind Southside have opened a subterranean dumpling restaurant in the CBD. 

One of Brisbane’s most beloved dining rooms is making a bold move to Fish Lane.

This CBD wellness cafe has a nutritionist in the kitchen and wholefoods on the menu.

The bayside has scored a new home for refined coastal dining in this elegant Mediterranean restaurant.

Simon Gloftis' fine dining Japanese spot is expanding with an elegant bar and new alfresco dining space. 

Settle into Albion’s European-inspired haven that spotlights small-batch, terroir-focused wines.

Bold and moody, Shane Delia's first Queensland restaurant packs a spice-filled punch. 

The century-old Commercial Hotel Boonah has been lovingly restored, reopening with an on-site craft brewery—Boonah Brewing Co.

From the arcade to the sunken fireplace, the highly anticipated Dakabin Hotel is opening this week.

East Brisbane’s iconic pub has reopened after a $15 million transformation.

Breezy, vibey, and cute-to-boot, Pancha is Hamilton's favourite cosy cafe.

This multi-million-dollar revitalisation pairs iconic views with Queensland flavours.

Oxford Street’s one-and-only pub has unveiled its $1.72 million transformation.

Brisbane’s nightlife enters a dazzling new era with its latest glitzy spot.

A new outdoor rooftop beer garden lands in Fortitude Valley.

Newstead’s new wine room is putting indigenous and unheard grape varietals in the spotlight.

Camp Hill’s new all vegan bakery is pretty, pink, and full of pastries.

Puck is Newstead’s new dog-friendly bar and cafe for seasonal tapas and wine by the riverwalk.

Cult-fave Hai Hai Ramen has opened a second location in West End.

Korean BBQ meets a modern steakhouse in Portside Wharf’s new elegant spot, Marble Korean Steakhouse.

Pouring up Louisiana-style seafood boils, Krabby’s Crab Boil has officially arrived in Brisbane.

Big things are happening on Stradbroke Island—the legendary Beach Hotel is getting a serious glow-up. 

TAMA, the iconic fine-dining institution in the Fortitude Valley, has rebranded.

Tucked away in Woolloongabba is where you’ll find D.Vino Bistro & Vinoteca, an uber romantic dining spot from the owner of Ashgrove’s Arcade Wine.

It was only a matter of time before we got our first restaurant on a bridge, and with the opening of Stilts, the new green bridge from Kangaroo Point to the city features just that.

At Kelvin Grove’s new hotpot spot, your soup pot is brought to you by robot train and you grab fresh ingredients from a conveyor belt. 

City commuters, say hello to your new morning go-to, with Mulga Bill’s opening on the CBD side of the Kangaroo Point Bridge. 

Joining the Naldham House line up is The Fifty Six, a vibrant new Cantonese restaurant led by chef Gerald Ong. 

A new self-pour wine bar, Stickybeak, has landed in Woolloongabba, and it’s the perfect addition to Brisbane’s vibrant bar scene. 

This family-owned modern Italian restaurant hidden away in sleepy Sandgate is set to be a destination eatery. 

Newstead’s latest arrival is an organic juice and smoothie bar blitzing up colourful drinks to rival LA's Erewhon. 

Lobster sandos and wasabi margaritas by the water await at Manly’s newest arrival, a breezy, oceanside pan-Asian spot. 

West End’s family-run Indian Room has officially expanded to Milton.

Start warming up your vocal chords, because a vibrant, multi-level Japanese izakaya and karaoke bar has opened in the Valley

The Newmarket Hotel (a self-proclaimed “local, for the locals”) has revealed a new look after undergoing a remarkable transformation.

This warehouse-style plant shop combines greenery and coffee to create the perfect weekend hangout. 

New Thai-inspired cafe C’sis Espresso has just landed in Bowen Hills, bringing both decadent pancake stacks and hearty lunchtime curries to a cosy cottage on Brookes Street.

This dreamy cafe is situated in the heart of Kelvin Grove and is here to mix things up—literally—in the froyo world. 

The Valley is undergoing a serious makeover at the moment, with stellar food and drink venues opening on almost every corner, and many more to come. One such arrival is The 203 at 6 Marshall Street—a space that has seen a revolving door of nightclubs but is now an elevated spot for dry-aged steaks and Italian pastas. 

Step through the huge black door that marks Hideki's entrance and you’ll find a stunning, atmospheric Japanese restaurant inside.

We've gone and fallen head over heels for cute-as-a-button Brisbane cafe, Little Red Bakery.  

Yet another restaurant has been added to the now extensive Queen’s Wharf line up, with Cantonese-inspired HUA landing on The Terrace.

Springfield's first Korean BBQ joint has hit the town sizzling—and this is all you need to know. 

The heritage-listed industrial site that was previously home to Rivermakers has a new team at the helm, who have transformed it into The Hills Of Rivermakers.

Not content with opening just one new venue at Queen’s Wharf, the Tassis Group is opening two, with French-inspired Pompette joining Dark Shepherd on The Terrace.

If you haven’t already seen it all over your Tiktok, it’s time we introduced you to Evra, Newstead’s new bodega.

Tassis Group have just opened the doors to Dark Shepherd, a lamb-focused Mediterranean restaurant on The Terrace at Queen's Wharf.

One of Melbourne’s favourite destinations for all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ and hotpot has come to Brisbane.

Inside what will soon be +81, a luxe Japanese kappo-style restaurant set to open in February, Aizome Bar features just 10 seats arranged around a large curved bar.

Luke Nguyen's famed South-East Asian eatery has a new look and a new location, with Fat Noodle having made the move over to The Star Brisbane with the opening of Queen's Wharf. 

NOS. Bakehouse & Café is a delightful blend of nostalgia, innovation, and charm.

Tinderbox Kitchen has reopened as Tinderbox Chook House, a relaxed spot for rotisserie chickens, salads and more. 

Cheese lovers, your dream venue has landed in New Farm with the arrival of Grape & Grazing. 

You won’t find a dining spot more unique than this historic church turned elegant diner. 

Hitting Jane Street, BY.ARTISANS will be home to tasting rooms, a bar, a café, event spaces and retail.