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Winnifred's

34 Arthur St, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006, Australia

Recommended by 20 people

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34 Arthur St, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006, Australia

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+61 477 509 445
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Winnifred's

Brisbane insiders head down Arthur Street for cellar-deep Champagne flights and serious French bistro plates. Snag a seat outside in the garden or upstairs in the Blue Room. Sommeliers pour from a massive cellar of cuvées—pairing rare bottles alongside delicate tomato tarts and fresh kangaroo tartare. Mains lean into classic craft, like tender pepper-brined pork with pickled apple or eye fillet resting in rich jus. The kitchen rounds out dinner with warm potato boulangère and crisp chips before the final cheese course.

  • Curated Champagne Flights: Sommeliers pour guided tasting flights from an extensive cellar counting hundreds of cuvées.
  • French Bistro Fare: Bistro classics feature kangaroo tartare, pepper-brined pork with pickled apple, and beef eye fillet.
  • Multi-Room Setting: Guests settle across an open-kitchen bistro dining room, an upstairs Blue Room, or an outdoor garden.
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Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.

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Why Guests Choose Winnifred's

Discover what makes dining and champagne tasting at Winnifred's exceptional.

  • Curated Champagne Flights & Expert Pairings

    Guests explore tailored champagne flights and expert sommelier recommendations that pair rare cuvées with French bistro dining.

    Popped in to Winifreds for a few yesterday and had the most incredible champagne flight. All the champagnes were incredibly unique, the decor was gorgeous, the vibe was perfect and the service was exceptional.

    Emma Power

  • Tailored Sommelier Guidance

    Knowledgeable sommeliers guide diners through an expansive cellar to match specific tastes and courses effortlessly.

    we really appreciated the sommelier recommendation for a bottle of champagne to match our meat main courses. We discovered something new and could buy another bottle to take home.

    Marion McDonald

  • Thoughtful Celebration Care

    Guests celebrating milestones receive thoughtful, attentive hospitality that leaves them feeling special and well cared for.

    The entire experience was seamless, from the excellent communication during the booking process to the outstanding service provided by Tiff and Alex. They were attentive and made sure we all felt well taken care of.

    Foodie BNE

  • Genuine Warmth Without Pretension

    Attentive, unpretentious service and anticipatory details ensure guests feel completely relaxed and welcome from arrival to farewell.

    The staff were warm, attentive and just lovely; no pretentiousness, just genuine hospitality.

    Happy Diane

  • Distinct Upstairs Salon Dining

    The multi-level setting with distinct upstairs dining rooms like the Blue Room provides an intimate, transportive dining escape.

    Downstairs was completely booked out on the night we visited, so we were seated upstairs in the “Blue Room”, which turned out to be a beautiful space for a long dinner.

    Dan R

  • Transportive Immersive Atmosphere

    Sensory design, atmospheric lighting, and seamless open kitchen theater turn celebratory dinners into world-class culinary experiences.

    This is sensory cohesion at its best where contrast meets creation. Time seems to disappear, and you’re simply allowed to be.

    JOHN WREN ART

Signature savory dishes and signature tasting flights

  • Kangaroo tartare

    The food was scrumptious, the kangaroo tartare was especially delicious!

    Stephanie Schatz

  • Croque monsieur

    We also chose a Croque monsieur which was delicious, served a little different to expected.

    Sharon Mitchell

  • Champagne flights

    The team are extremely knowledgeable and take you on a champagne journey through the champagne flights.

    Angela Wilson

  • Queensland barramundi

    I especially loved the Queensland barramundi with preserved lemon and beurre blanc sauce

    Happy Diane

Other favorites

Bistro sides, delicate snacks, and sweet finishes

  • Potato Boulangere

    Potato Boulangere as the mains

    Ronnie Lui

  • Canelé

    They even surprised me with a cute little canelé and sang happy birthday!

    Winnifred Fang

  • Tomato tarts with goat's cheese

    For snacks, we ordered the tomato tarts with goat’s cheese, and they were absolutely to die for.

    Dan R

  • Les Frites

    shared Les Frites and Les Legumes

    Denise Dunn

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality gestures that elevate every celebration and tasting

  • Proactive Dietary Consultations

    The team proactively phones guests ahead of reservations to discuss individual dietary requirements and coordinate tailored menus.

  • Birthday Canelé & Celebrations

    Guests marking a birthday are welcomed with greetings across the team and treated to a surprise canelé alongside a birthday song.

  • Custom Event Staging with Flowers & Balloons

    The venue coordinates private dining arrangements with surprise arrivals, complete with flowers and balloons ready in the room.

  • Tailored Sommelier Pairings & Discovery Flights

    Sommeliers personally guide diners through champagne flights and recommend bottles tailored to guests' specific palates and budgets.

Before you head over

Practical advice on reservations, seating options, and menu ordering for your visit.

  • Book Ahead or Request the Blue Room

    Downstairs bistro tables often fill up over a week ahead; reach out directly or check upstairs in the Blue Room salon if the main dining room appears fully booked.

  • Flag Dietary Needs and Milestones Early

    If you are celebrating a special milestone or bringing guests with specific food preferences, note them in advance—the team proactively calls ahead to accommodate dietary requests and arranges personalized celebration touches.

  • Order Charcuterie Boards Separately

    When building an afternoon snack spread in the outdoor garden or bar, note that meat and cheese charcuterie selections are ordered on separate boards rather than combined on a single platter.

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