Make the most of Brisbane’s sunny afternoons and balmy evenings at one of the city’s hottest new bars. Whether you want to soak up some rays at an inner-city rooftop, or cool off along a charming laneway, you’ll be sure to find a venue to suit your mood. Brisbane is an ever-expanding city of dining venues, watering holes and shopping experiences, with more surprises waiting around every corner. We’ve rounded up the new crop of shops, bars, restaurants and cafes that have

Brisbanites loooove mangoes. We love cutting the edges off and dicing up the flesh to reveal the perfect squares of juicy goodness that are only on offer for a few months each year. We love adding mangoes to our smoothies, our breakfasts, our salads and our desserts – heck, we even want them in our drinks (read: daiquiris). When those first mangoes of the season reach the shelves (and our Instagram feeds), this is where to go to eat and drink mango everything in Brisbane. Mango froyo An

It’s official – cheese is addictive. Perhaps only as addictive as all dairy products, but we’re milking this finding for all it’s worth. With fancy new cheese restaurants and top-shelf boards, Brisbane’s cheese scene has matured to the point where we’d like to take it and spread it across a freshly baked baguette with a hint of quince. Too cheesy? Here’s where to get your fix after Buzzfeed helps you to determine your favourite fromage. 🎶 Sweet dream

5 Boroughs ginger pepper caramel wings. Get involved. Top Gun, that guy from the Captain America movie, Paul McCartney’s other band from the ’80s (look it up kids) – wings have been darn good to us over the years and, of late, those of the chicken variety have ascended to the top of the pile as a face-meltingly delish food item. Whether flavour puts you in a flap or you’re just hell bent on incinerating your tastebuds, Brisbane has what you need to get your wings fix.

As far as pub crawl locations go, you’d be hard pressed to find a grander option than Caxton Street. It’s bursting with fun, food and frivolity every day of the year.  And why stop when you reach the end of Caxton Street? Hell, it’s only 500m long! Push on party people and let your fun flag fly all the way up Latrobe Terrace in Paddington. Flamin’ Galah What? A backpacker haunt with live DJs and a weekend feel any day of the week. Where? Top of Caxton St – 3

From activewear brunches to late-night hideaway bars, James St is the scene to be seen at.  Whether you’re planning a shopping trip with lunch, need to celebrate over dinner, or want to meet friends at a cool bar – James St has just the place. Breakfast and brunch Harvey’s An institution, Harvey’s is the leafy spot to meet girlfriends for brunch and while away the morning over poached eggs and coffee until the shops open. Be daring and swap coffee for a cocktail. K

Tracking down amazing vegan eats can be a huge pain, but never fear, Brisbane has a plethora of options to satisfy your belly. From butternut pumpkin and sage spaghetti to Matcha Made in Heaven doughnuts, the city has vegan breakfasts, lunches, dinners and desserts galore. Here’s our ultimate list. Breakfasts Vegan Big Breakfast at Fundies Food Café The organic supermarket and cafe in Paddington plates up a big vegan brekky overflowing with goodness. Fill up on sauteed mushrooms,

Love Italian? Then you’ll love this list of the city’s best Italian dining, cafes and gelato. From pizza food trucks to white tablecloth fine dining, Italian bakeries to authentic gelato – get out there and satisfy those cravings. Fine dining For a celebration dinner, nice evening out or family get-together, try Tartufo for its truffle-stuffed pizza crust; 1889 Enoteca for soft, cloud-like gnocchi; Grappino for top-quality classics; Bar Alto for alfresco dining by the river a

Exploring Brisbane’s backyard means chasing down local goods and producers – and yes, that definitely means cellar door tastings. Jump in the car and nominate a driver or join a tour to discover the Scenic Rim’s wine, beer and spirit makers.  Weve drawn up a handy map to help you plan your day. Wineries Tamborine Mountain area Witches Falls Winery This cute cellar door is more than just a pretty place. James Halliday once awarded it 5 RED Stars, placin

Does the sight of a slice of bread just about tear you in two? We feel your pain. Luckily, gluten-free eats are firmly on restaurants’ radars and Brisbane has more than its fair share of insanely good GF nosh. Treat yourself and save your belly with our list of Brisbane’s best gluten-free offerings. Burgers Real-size burger buns now exist for the gluten intolerant. You’ll find the best across the city in Miss Kays, Grill’d and Burger Urge restaurants, Remys in

Now, was that whisky or whiskey? Who cares if they’re both damn delicious. For the uneducated, the spelling whisky is generally used for the hard liquor distilled in Scotland, Canada, Japan, Europe and here in Australia. Our friends in Ireland and America like to throw the extra ‘E’ in there, making it whiskey. So now you know. Cobbler, West End This small bar’s 400+ strong whisky list stacked up behind the bar will certainly keep you busy. Keep an eye out for regular w

‘Tis the season to layer on your winter woollies (a.k.a that one light jacket you own) and seek refuge from the elements in a dimly lit and enclosed watering hole or basement hideaway. Have no fear, as the temperature drops, your social life does not need to suffer. Weve rounded up the cosiest bars in Brisbane to snuggle up with your favourite winter tipple and get toasty warm. Barbara, Fortitude Valley Away from the madness that is Brunswick Street on a Saturday night, come as you are

If you relish the mouth-blazing feeling of eating a chilli-filled dish, hardcore heat seekers you’re in luck – we’ve done the research to give you our list of the spiciest dishes in Brisbane that will get you hot under the collar and reaching for tissues. One question: can you handle the heat? The World’s Hottest Burger, Off the Wall Diner Wellington Point Feeling especially brave? Step up to the challenge and try this lip-burning, tongue-scalding, stomach-scorchi

Unbuckle your belts - weve discovered Brisbanes best degustations. Let the city’s star chefs lead you through a gastronomic adventure where each small but carefully designed course strives to achieve the perfect flavour, texture and colour. Go for broke and indulge in paired wines!  Restaurant Dan Arnold, Fortitude Valley Here you are invited on a culinary journey of Australian flavours and techniques. Choose from three regularly changing set menus and leave the rest to the chefs &nd

From pomme frites and hand-cut to spiced up and loaded – gone are the days where these fried pillars of potato were an optional side to your main meal. We’ve undertaken painstakingly delicious research to uncover the restaurants that have pimped out the humble hot chip. Ben’s Burgers, Fortitude Valley Image credit: @brisbane_burgerquest Every time we visit Ben’s Burgers in Winn Lane we suffer the internal battle of choosing between a truly epic burger or the mean serv

Whether you need the perfect restaurant for a special occasion such as an anniversary, a birthday, or even a proposal, or you’re chasing a romantic vibe for a casual night for just the two of you, Brisbane is overflowing with restaurants that fit the bill. Treat your loved one to dinner at one of Brisbane’s most romantic restaurants. Special occasion ($45+ mains) Fine dining ($35-45 mains) More casual restaurants (under $35 mains) Special occasion romantic dining  ($45+ mains

Updated: 19 July 2021The good news is, we are spoiled for choice when it comes to bars in Brisbane.  The even better news is we have done our due diligence (you’re welcome) and put together a list of the best. Whether you’re fresh to Brisbane or are a local looking for a new hang-out – this list of Brisbane’s award-winning bars, bars we love and those that are well-tried and tested is designed to give you the best options to suit your tastes and guarantee a good ti

Updated: 15 July 2021Weve concluded that we can’t get enough of the morning dining scene. We’d like to think it’s due to sophisticated taste buds, but it’s more likely that we keep curdling the hollandaise. Each weekend Brisbanites can be found lining the footpaths, ordering eggs poached, fried or scrambled, plus a coffee, smoothie or cocktail to complete this morning ritual or Sunday tradition. Brunch is the most important meal of any weekend – especially in Brisb

Once upon a time, according to legend, the Wise King of Spain was struck down with a serious illness that meant he could only eat small portions of food (with wine, of course). How tragic. Others say a more humble beginning came about when bartenders used a slice of bread as a tapa or lid to keep flies out of drinks. Either way, when we think tapas we think Spanish cuisine – but modern tapas transcends those borders, with Brisbane home to a number of Japanese, Italian, modern Australian a

Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley precinct might be better known for its nightlife, bars, pubs and live music venues, but in the not-so-wee hours of the morning a new culture of coffee and breakfast is creeping in. Discover our picks of the neighbourhood for your next brunch adventure. Harvey’s A breakfast institution, Harvey’s is a breezy spot along James St perfect to fuel your day shopping the strip. Breakfast is served seven days, with everything from a confit potato, ricotta