Food markets 

01. Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday: For a one-of-a-kind food market experience, make your way to Eat Street Northshore open from 4-10pm. Alongside priceless city and river views, explore themed bars, eclectic shops, and micro restaurants offering tasty treats from around the world.

02. Every Saturday: Attracting thousands of visitors every week, follow the crowd to the Powerhouse Markets in New Farm to stock up on everything from fresh fruit and vegetables to artisan cheeses, and freshly-baked bread. Make sure to stop for a bite at one of the many food trucks too. 
 

03. Every Saturday: Packed with plenty of stalls, live music, activities for the kids, and a huge seating area, there’s something for everyone at the Carseldine Farmers & Artisan Markets. 
 
04. Every Sunday: Brisbane’s only organic farmers market is Northey Street Organic Farmers Market in Windsor, where your money goes directly to an organic farmer or small ethical business. Pop along and stock up on fresh goodness for your kitchen.
 
05. Every Sunday: Tucked just below Nundah Village, the Nundah Farmers Markets is the perfect spot for freshly roasted coffee and breakfast.
 
06. First Sunday of the month: Fill your green bags at Mitchelton Farmers Markets with locally grown fruit and vegetables, quality meat, and sustainable seafood. Acoustic musicians are playing in the background to bring the easy like Sunday morning vibes.

Brunch in Northern Brisbane 

07. Set in a traditional Queenslander and styled with a fresh Scandinavian interior, Plant Vibes Cafe in Bowen Hills is a beauty and the food is equally gorgeous. Offering a plant-based twist on breakfast classics, favourites include the lemon and passionfruit French toast, Snickers acai bowl, and popcorn cauliflower wings.

08. Nestled between the old Wool Store apartment buildings and the Riverwalk way in Teneriffe is Barko & Co. where you’ll find spectacular views of the Brisbane River, delicious breakfast favourites with a healthy twist, and a warm welcome for dogs. 

09. If baked goods in the morning are more your jam, the northern side of Brisbane isn’t short of incredible bakeries. One of our favourites include Danny's Bread in Teneriffe for cinnamon sugar cronuts and custard lunettes. 

10. Inspired from the exotic flavours of Latin America, drop into Petrichor & Co in Hamilton for breakfast with a Columbian twist. 

11. Located just outside of the hustle and bustle of Nundah Village is a courtyard dining space at Fuel And Co. Along with its speciality coffee, make sure to try the famous peaches and cream hotcake which is always a crowd-pleaser.

12. Pass by New Farm Deli and grab a gourmet picnic hamper before heading to New Farm Park, one of Brisbane’s largest and oldest parks. Set yourself under a shady tree along the river and watch the CityCat ferries drive by. 

Lunch options

13. Stop in for sushi and sake at family-owned restaurant Bishamon Japanese, a Spring Hill gem serving authentic Japanese cuisine.

14. If you love wood-fired pizza and Italian cuisine, Beccofino is a long-standing pillar of Teneriffe’s dining scene and is the local's go-to spot.

15. Standing tall in Spring Hill for almost 160 years, The Alliance Hotel is one of Brisbane’s oldest pubs. Visit the award-winning bistro for classic pub food washed down with a range of boutique beers and fine wines.

16. As one of Brisbane’s most iconic watering holes, Breakfast Creek Hotel has a quintessential reputation for its pub food classics, live sports screenings, beer garden outdoor-style dining, and fun atmosphere. 

Best places to grab dinner

17. Offering a refined seasonal six-course menu for all guests, it’s easy to decide what’s for dinner at Rogue Bistro. Offering modern European flavours and minimalist décor, simply show up, and enjoy. 

18. If you fancy a little luxury, the hatted restaurant e'cco Bistro won’t disappoint. Created by one of Australia's most celebrated chefs, Philip Johnson, this modern Australian dining establishment features a five-course tasting menu with the philosophy, "We do as little as possible with the best ingredients available."

19. For a taste of French cuisine, the modern yet traditional Duck Fat in Newstead offers innovative dishes as well as the usual classics. 

20. Oh Boy, Bok Choy! serves up delicious South-East Asian food in a vibrant, modern setting. Be sure to check out their sister venues, Farmhouse and Miss Sophia's Gelateria, for brunch and dessert options!

21. Tucked away in the streets of Spring Hill, French restaurant La Cache à Vín transports food and wine lovers to the subterranean cellars of Burgundy.

22. If you’re looking for comforting Italian cuisine, just like Nonna's, you’ll find an authentic slice of Italy at Antica.

23. For a steakhouse with rustic charm, head to Six Acres Restaurant in the lively King Street precinct for some of the best beef Australia has to offer. 

24. Another contender on King Street (there are many!) is Fat Dumpling, offering authentic, mouth-watering dumplings packed with flavour and freshly made each day in-house. 

Northern Brisbane bars

25. Niky Wine Bar in Newstead is an intimate wine bar focusing its wine list on small and organic producers who use sustainable methods. It’s cosy, beautifully simple, and is a wonderful option for a quiet date night.

26. Found inside a romantic industrial-inspired shed surrounded by beautiful hanging garden beds, Nosferatu Distillery is the place to go for a moody cocktail in the evening. 

27. Looking for a Sunday sesh? Get on down to Byblos Bar in Hamilton for cocktails and Mediterranean dishes on a breezy terrace overlooking the river. 

28. Settled in a little-known laneway in Albion is craft gin distillery, Grandad Jack's. Stop in for tantalising cocktails or a classic G&T.

29. A pioneer of the Brisbane craft beer scene, step into Green Beacon Brewing and taste its range of refreshingly flavourful and balanced beers.

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