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EventMelbourne Cup at Naldham Brasserie
Melbourne Cup at Naldham Brasserie Tuesday, 3 November 2026 Keeping things simple this Melbourne Cup! 🏇 Celebrate your way at Naldham Brasserie with à la carte dining, the option to add a beverage package with any main meal, and a screen showing all...
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BYO Wine at Layla Cellar Every Wednesday & Thursday from 14 October 2026 | $25 corkage per bottle Ahead of its launch, Layla Cellar invites Brisbane wine lovers to share their favourite bottles during a four-week BYO wine series. Bring a special vin...
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Halloween Drag Brunch at Cloudland Sunday, 1 November 2026 | 11am–2pm | $65–$105pp + booking fees Drag Brunch Club brings a spooky twist to Sunday brunch at Cloudland, featuring Lulu LeMans, Chocolate Boxx and Vollie LaVont for three hours of drag p...
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EventSaint Tropez at Lina Rooftop
Saint Tropez at Lina Rooftop 29 November 2026, 20 December 2026, 25 January 2027, 28 February 2027 & 4 April 2027 Baia Pool Club brings back Saint Tropez for another sun-soaked summer series at Lina Rooftop. Expect Riviera-inspired rooftop parties...
EventDerby Day at ESSA. Saturday 31 October, from 11:00.
Derby Day at ESSA. Saturday 31 October, from 11:00. The race takes three minutes. Lunch takes four hours. Champagne and caviar bumps on arrival, a long lunch, and a four-hour premium beverage package. Wear black and white + prize for whoever wears...
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Fortitude Valley
James Street’s polished dining and the Valley’s busy lanes give Fortitude Valley a generous range, from a considered lunch to dinner before the music.
West End
West End brings café mornings, Greek tables and Sardinian cooking into the same neighbourhood, with plenty of reasons for lunch to run a little longer.
South Brisbane
Fish Lane and South Bank put dinner within reach of galleries, theatre and the river, making South Brisbane a natural place to build an evening around food.
Sunnybank
Sunnybank’s shopping precincts reward a food-first visit, with Chinese and Korean cooking, noodle bowls and rice meals giving everyone a reason to join.
Paddington
Given and Latrobe Terraces wind past Queenslander cafés, Italian tables and neighbourhood bars, giving Paddington a meal worth taking uphill.
Teneriffe
Teneriffe’s old woolstores and river edge set the scene for coffee, pizza and a longer lunch, with the waterfront close enough for a walk afterwards.
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No.VenueAboutAddressPhone
01.À la Bonne FranquetteFrench, RestaurantRun by a French family along Brunswick Street, À la Bonne Franquette delivers unpretentious bistronomie without fine-dining markups. The dining room is compact—doubling as a pantry shelf of imported groceries—where regulars claim the two-hour evening seatings for garlic-butter escargots mopped up with crusty baguette. The kitchen plates tender beef bourguignon, citrus-cut duck, and bubbling, cheese-heavy tartiflette before finishing with torch-crackled crème brûlée.Shop 6/710 Brunswick St, New Farm QLD 4005, Australia+61 420 280 624
02.RoutineCoffee, CafeSkip the retail chaos of Chermside for pure, unadulterated espresso pulled on a quiet suburban street. Dan dials in rotating specialty blends with exacting consistency—creamy, aromatic, and free of hype. Regulars quiet about their morning route swear by the earthy matcha, while cyclists and creek runners cross the Ennerdale Street bridge off Downfall Creek bikeway for a quick takeaway. Counter space stays focused: light bites, flaky Portuguese tarts, and a staple bacon and egg muffin wrapped warm from the cabinet. Easy street parking, dogs welcome out front, and thick crema in every cup.46 Ainsdale St, Chermside West QLD 4032, Australia0456662524
03.Felons Barrel HallBrews, Burger, Beer HallSprawling right under the Story Bridge, Felons Barrel Hall pairs riverfront energy with brewery pours and spicy Thai-inspired plates. Step off the CityCat straight into a massive industrial hall lined with fermentation tanks, ping pong tables, and live music. Regulars stake out sunset perches along the outdoor deck for Brisbane skyline vistas, tapping table QR codes to keep drinks moving—pairing crispy chicken burgers, fried rice, and oysters with fresh lager tapped directly from the onsite tanks.5 Boundary St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia+61 7 3188 9090
04.Krispy Kreme Shell NudgeeDonut, Restaurant, DessertSkip downtown gridlock and grab iconic glazed rings right off the highway at the Nudgee Shell travel centre. Pre-ordered party packs are boxed and ready in under five minutes—a lifesaver when heading straight to the airport or a family gathering. Road-trippers drop by for a quick sugar hit alongside cold shakes, while weekend regulars build custom dozens straight from the counter. The smart play remains the classic, warm original glaze.Shell Travel Centre, Nudgee Rd, Nudgee QLD 4014, Australia+61 7 3741 6937
05.Aether BrewingBrewery, PubNorthgate drinkers treat this warehouse brewery as an open secret for small-batch pours pulled metres from the fermentation tanks. Stools sit directly on the production floor—putting you right beside the stainless steel. Taps cycle through cold Mexican lagers, blackberry sours, and seasonal dark ales by the schooner. Food trucks roll in on weekends for pizza and fried chicken, dogs lounge under the benches, and the platform at Northgate station sits four minutes away on foot.340 Melton Rd, Northgate QLD 4013, Australia+61 1800 325 013