Top Dining Destinations on Caxton St & The Barracks
Sport, history and culture intermingle at Caxton St and The Barracks, the inner-city precinct of Paddington and Petrie Terrace.
Positioned perfectly to lure the sports fans flocking to Suncorp Stadium, Caxton St exudes an energetic vibe. It is the gathering place for hundreds who turn up for rugby league, rugby union or soccer matches and stay for the fine dining, casual eateries, craft beer bars and classic pubs.
Fine dining
The iconic Gambaro’s Seafood Restaurant stands proudly on this lively strip and has a highly regarded reputation for offering some of the best seafood around. With varying wining and dining options – alfresco, a la carte and a bar – it’s a great destination for footy and seafood fans alike. It's younger brother, Black Hide Steakhouse sits across the road serving award-winning steak in a fine dining atmosphere.
If Spanish tapas and entremeses are more your style, then stroll up to Moda located inside one of the heritage-listed buildings in The Barracks. Combing inspired rustic cuisine with boutique wine, Moda offers a unique dining experience you would expect to receive within a classic Spanish brasserie.
Pub classics
A hit with the young crowd, The Lord Alfred Hotel offers versatility with Alfred's Bar, The Qaurterdeck, The Brasserie and The Verandah Bar – the upstairs balcony bar.
Also close to the stadium, The Caxton Hotel is one of Brisbane’s oldest licensed premises, having being built in 1884. The Caxton boasts four state-of-the-art bars, including the renowned Cauldron Bar and award-winning Char Grill & Terrace Bar.
Casual bistros
Brew pub and burger bar Fritzenberger offers a simple burger and frites menu to enjoy with the in-house brewed beer, while right next door, Fat Belly Jack's is serving up some of Brisbane's best hot fried chicken.
Enzo & Sons is a rock n roll Italian restaurant and bar built on the three classic elements of Italian dining – good food, good wine and good music. Across the road, craft beer bar Brewski has a menu of casual eats to accompany the 200 plus bottles of beer they offer, including a large number of vegan eats.
The Barracks centre is home to exclusive specialty shops and multicultural restaurants. It is the perfect place to treat your taste buds or pick up something unique. Experience the sensory delights of French Vietnamese cuisine at Libertine Restaurant and Bar.
