Day 1 

Arrive and check-in 

Whether you’re here with your mates, family or are travelling solo, you need a place to rest your head after watching the game. There are many luxurious accommodations for you to stay over the weekend that keep you close to Suncorp Stadium and all the actions you can get your hands on.

You can stay close to all the sporting action on Caxton Street by staying at The Beetson Hotel, a perfectly located luxurious boutique hotel. Close by, you can find incredible Brisbane City accommodation escapes like the Mercure King George Square, Pullman King George Square, Ibis Styles Brisbane and W Brisbane, or slightly outside of Brisbane City you can find five-star offerings including Amora Hotel Brisbane, Brisbane Marriott Hotel, Crystalbrook Vincent and The Inchcolm.

Kick off with a brewery tour 

Once you’ve settled into your accommodation, why not explore the city with a brewery crawl. If you plan out your own tour, you can take advantage of the list of best breweries in Brisbane, or narrow it down to a craft beer trail. Or take the pressure out of planning and opt for a Hop On Brewery Tour, which offers tastings, education and so much more. You can also take a tour of the renowned XXXX Brewery in Milton where you’ll unpack 145 years of history around Queensland’s most favoured beer.

Dress up and hit the town 

Brisbane has a wide range of restaurants for you to indulge in. Explore worldclass European cuisine in Brisbane City with restaurants such as Massimo, Babylon and Opa that also offer incredible riverfront views, or visit Naldham House, for a luxe and moody vibe. For something more relaxed, visit one of The City’s best sport bars to enjoy a classic pub meal with your mates.

Day 2 

The most important meal of the day 

Find a delicious spot to enjoy the most important meal of the day, breakfast. Just west of Suncorp Stadium, you can find the ultra-quaint suburb of Paddington, a place that is known for its cute cafes and local boutiques. It’s the perfect place to relax, tuck into a plate of eggs or pancakes with your flat white and while away the morning Brisbane style. Try Naim, Chapter IV,  Anouk or one of the many cute cafes for your morning meal. If you’re staying the The City, there are plenty of delicious breakfast options to choose from including Felix for Goodness and Frankie & George, read our complete guide to find the perfect breaky spot for your crew.

Make your way towards the stadium 

After breakfast and a little bit of shopping, why not drop into the friendly neighbourhood bars in Paddington or Rosalie as you make your way towards the stadium.  Start at Frank’s Social Club an intimate toastie and cocktail bar, then take a slight detour down to Patio by Range in Rosalie, for delicious pizzas and craft beer. Make your way towards the stadium and stop by the boutique English-style pub Hope & Anchor before visiting Darling & Co a big, plush venue with an abundance of food and drink offerings.

Game on 

When it’s game time nothing else matters. Finish your beer and head to Suncorp Stadium and don’t forget to take selfies with the Statues of Legends, featuring prominent Queensland NRL and Rugby Union players, or check out the Matildas tribute located outside the stadium before you head in and enjoy the big game.

Win or lose, time for a beer 

After experiencing the highs and lows of what we can only expect was an epic game, there’s nothing like the atmosphere of Caxton Street on game days. This short strip is dense with bars, pubs and a brewery – the perfect spot to begin and end game day. After the game the Caxton Hotel will be pumping. Head here for a couple of schooners of XXXX and no-frills service.

If you’re hungry,  grab a game day classic at Caxton St Burger House or Taj Kebabs and Burgers. For something a little more refined Black Hide Steakhouse will serve you the best steak you may ever eat, Libertine Restaurant and Cocktail Bar or Moda Steak Tapas offer delectable plates of food.

Keep the fun going at Lefty’s 

Looking to step it up to a boot scootin’, whisky shootin’ good time? Lefty’s Old Time Music Hall is the answer. Grab a whisky with freshly pressed apple juice from the bar and change into your dancing shoes – there’s almost always excellent live music that will be hard to sit still to. It’s arguably one of the best bars in the country, let alone Brisbane. Lefty’s is open late and serves American-style bites. 

Day 3

With limited time and so many possibilities, how will you choose to spend your last day in Brisbane?

Focus on the food

Food lovers, step right up. Brisbane is home to the best dining in Queensland and has a few of Australia’s top restaurants too. Head to Howard Smith Wharves for trendy bars like Mr Percivals and Fiume, as well as delicious food options like the traditional Cantonese restaurant, Stanley, or the upmarket Japanese, Yoko.

More of a morning person? Wander over to West End and explore all this eclectic suburb has to offer. Enjoy a nourishing breakfast at the picture-perfect Picnic Cafe, delve into a delicious brunch and coffee at local hangout Morning After, eat baked donuts at Brisbane-staple Nodo, or grab a quick bite at the weekly Saturday markets.

Step up, up, up

Get an eagle-eye view from the heart of the city by climbing the Story Bridge. A two-hour experience will see you reach the top and reward with 360-degree views of Brisbane City, the river and surrounding mountain ranges. The truly adventurous can even opt to ‘walk the plank'. If you’re not tired of adventurous activities just yet, head down to Riverlife afterwards and kayak along the Brisbane River or rock climb up the natural Kangaroo Point cliffs.

Jump into culture

Immerse yourself in a cultural tour and learn about Brisbane’s heritage. Head to Brisbane’s northern suburbs for a First Nations experience with Nyanda Cultural Tours or visit North Stradbroke Island / Minjerribah with Yura Tours to learn about Quandamooka Culture.

Take to the skies

Rise and shine for a bucket list experience like no other. Feeling weightless while you watch the sunrise from a hot air balloon is a sensational moment like you’ve never had before. Book your flight with Floating Images Hot Air Balloon Flights from Ipswich, 30 minutes west of the city and take in the stunning views of the region.