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. Attracting locals and tourists alike with their fur babies every Sunday, you can follow the crowd to the Jan Power Markets at the Brisbane Powerhouse 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. Packed with plenty of stalls, live music, activities for the kids, and a huge seating area every Saturday, everyone can find something  at the Carseldine Farmers & Artisan Markets.

04. Every Sunday, you can find Brisbane’s only true organic farmers market is Northey Street Organic Farmers Market in Windsor. These unique markets ensure that all the  money you spend on the fresh produce, goes directly back to the farmers or small ethical business. Pop along and stock up on fresh goodness for your kitchen.

05. Tucked away in Nundah right by the train station, you can find the lively Nundah Farmers Markets every Sunday. This is the perfect spot for freshly roasted coffee and breakfast before browsing the fresh produce stalls for your groceries..

06. On the first Sunday of every month fill your green bags at Mitchelton Farmers Markets. Fine locally grown fruit and vegetables, quality meat, and sustainable seafood as the acoustic musicians play in the background to bring the easy like Sunday morning atmosphere to life. 

Brunch

07. Drink smooth coffee and eat a delicious seasonal breakfast at Bear Boy in Windsor. This cosy corner coffee shop is serving up initiative dishes that will start your morning off on a high.

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. Make your way to Danny's Bread in Teneriffe for cinnamon sugar cronuts and custard lunettes, or Rise in Hamilton for traditional French pastries and sweets.

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

11. Find yourself at this gorgeous farm-like café, Farmhouse Kedron, with greenery and flowers growing wildly in the alfresco and fresh and hearty dishes being prepared inside, this is barn-style café is such a crowd pleaser.

Lunch

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 indulge in your charcuterie goodies as you relax the day away.

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 for all things pizza and pasta.

15. Standing tall in Spring Hill for almost 160 years, The Alliance Hotels 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.

17. If you’re craving some delicious combos between two buns, Sarni, in Ascot, and Supernice in Bowen Hills have the sandwiches you’ve been searching for. These are no regular sando’s, both venues love to fill your sandwich with as much goodness as possible!

18. Fosh in Hamilton is the perfect fish and chippery incorporated with a seafood restaurant for a lunch time atmosphere of your choice. Weather you’d prefer a casual lunch or a refined meal, you will be able to enjoy delicious seafood with a beautiful view of the Brisbane River.

Dinner

19. Offering a refined seasonal degustation menu for all guests and dietaries, it’s easy to decide what’s for dinner at Rogue Bistro. Indulge in modern European flavours and minimalist decor, simply show up, and enjoy.

20. 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."

21. For a taste of French cuisine, the refined brasserie Montrachet in Bowen Hills offers seasonal dishes as well as the traditional dishes.

22. Situated in the bustling heart of Albion, Adela Wine Bar offers exceptional wines, delicious Euro-inspired dining.

23. 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.

24. A French-style bistro named Mademoiselle can be found on Portside Wharf in Hamilton. This Parisian Bistro is serving traditional French dishes and drinks and is the perfect spot to relax and enjoy some good food.

25. 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.

26. Another contender on King Street is Fat Dumpling, offering authentic, mouth-watering dumplings packed with flavour and freshly made each day in-house.

Drinks

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

28. 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.

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

30. A tucked away hidden gem is the perfect spot for a glass of vino or two, find Wineism in Albion right by the raceway. The library of wine on display, luxurious bar tables and cheese plates to pair all make this trendy wine bar perfect for your afternoon or night cap.

31. Sip on some margaritas at Rita’s. Find this Mexican oasis in Teneriffe and enjoy your favourite flavours of margaritas or maybe try something new, and while you’re here, why not pair your drinks with some tacos?

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