The City
Discover The City- your one-stop destination packed with the best places to shop, dine, stay & play.
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Welcome to The City
For locals and visitors, The City is a dynamic hub filled with places to shop, dine, stay, and play. At the heart of it all is Queen Street Mall, where rich heritage and modern retail collide to create an unbeatable open-air promenade, nestled among an army of skyscrapers. Here you’ll find over 500 retailers, ranging from department stores to local and international designer precincts like Uptown, Wintergarden, QueensPlaza, and Brisbane Arcade.
The City is a foodie’s dream destination, full of culinary delights that are sure to tantalise the taste buds. Indulge in delectable dishes at award-winning restaurants, explore the charm of hidden laneways, unwind at rooftop bars, or relish in riverside dining spots.
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Guide to Queen Street Mall
Make the most out of your Brisbane City adventure and visit the must-see shops in Queen Street Mall. From premier shopping centres and international luxury brands to local designers and boutique stores - Queen Street Mall has something for everyone!
Eat & drink
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12 March 2026
The City: Eat & drink
From fine dining and degustation's to casual eats and sweet treats, discover the best places to eat and drink in Brisbane City.
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Brisbane City Dining
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5 December 2025
The best burger joints in The City
The City is the ultimate burger precinct so eat your way through this fresh list of the best burgs.
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Best burgers Brisbane City
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3 December 2025
The City's best chocolate and dessert shops
Whether you're a sweet tooth, or you're looking for an easy and universal gift idea, here are the best chocolate and dessert shops Brisbane City has to offer.
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Chocolate in Brisbane City
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15 September 2025
Craft beer trail through The City
Consider craft beer an obsession? Put aside an afternoon to visit these specialists and spots serving up tasty brews in The City.
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13 May 2025
Lunch for every budget in The City
Skip the 'What's for lunch today?' debate with our list of lunch spots in The City for every budget.
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Lunch for every budget
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8 May 2025
Best Asian dining in The City
Whichever cuisine in East Asia you're craving, this least will surely satisfy.
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Asian food hotspots
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8 May 2025
Riverside dining in The City
There's no better place to indulge in a delicious meal and great wine with a view than in The City - discover the best riverside restaurants here.
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16 April 2025
Fine dining in The City
Whether it's a special occasion, celebration or you're simply wanting to indulge, here's the finest restaurants The City has to offer.
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Explore more of Brisbane's inner-city
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The Wharves
Perched on the curving banks of the Brisbane River below local landmark the Story Bridge, is Howard Smith Wharves.
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Fortitude Valley
The Valley, as it’s affectionately known to locals, was Australia’s first dedicated entertainment district.
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Roma Street Parkland
Set amid Brisbane’s city, Roma Street Parkland is a horticultural masterpiece that’s open year-round.
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South Bank
Discover South Bank's sprawling green spaces & must-do attractions including free swimming pools & incredible events.
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New Farm, Newstead & Teneriffe
If it’s green spaces you crave, you’ll find them in abundance in the riverside suburbs of New Farm and Teneriffe.
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West End
West End is a quirky neighbourhood that boasts long-standing multiculturalism.