The City is the place to find after-hours food you won’t regret eating. If you get caught out, here are a few spots that keep the burners on until 10pm or later, especially towards the weekend. Further down the list are The City’s best post-midnight feeds and a 24/7 dining spot.

Open late

Betty’s Burgers, Albert Street

Classic burgers and the thickest of thick shakes are a match made in heaven. Betty’s Burgers serves up American-style burgers, crispy onion rings and tasty ice cream .

Open until 9pm Sunday – Wednesday and 10pm Thursday – Saturday

Grill’d, Wintergarden

Seems like Brisbane can’t get enough of its burgers. Grill’d is always a crowd-pleaser and Australia’s healthy burger joint will make you feel good while satisfying those taste buds of yours. The large burger range is complemented perfectly by the chips which are great fuel for your night out.

Open until 10pm every night

Fat Noodle, The Star Brisbane

Award-winning celebrity chef Luke Nguyen's 100-seater Fat Noodle serves pan-Asian hawker-style food including Nguyen’s own Vietnamese as well as Chinese, Thai and Malaysian cuisine. Stop in for some of the best spring rolls you've ever eaten or a steaming bowl of hot pho to take the edge off a cool night. 

Vapiano, Albert Lane

Stuff your face with all the pizza and pasta you can manage at Vapiano. The kitchens of this two-storey restaurant stay open late to make sure you can satisfy those pasta cravings at any time. The prices are as sweet as the desserts. 

Walter’s Steakhouse and Wine Bar, Alice Street

Slide into a red leather booth and enjoy a charming slice of New York in Brisbane. Steak is obviously a Walter’s Steakhouse specialty with the meat dry-aged and cut in-house. Bring a friend and tuck into its aged Porterhouse and make sure you leave enough time to order a drink at the bar before or after.

Open until 9.30pm Monday – Thursday, and 10pm Friday and Saturday 

Funny Funny, Burnett Lane

Cooking Korean hotpot or barbecue with your mates after midnight – what could go wrong!? Head to Funny Funny to grill meat and vegetables over fire or in soup or let the skilled staff do it all and indulge in a late-night fried chicken plate with beer – just like in Seoul. 

Open until 1.30am Tuesday – Sunday

K-Pocha, Mary Street

A neon-lit restaurant and bar that is serving up Korean-street food all night long. From hotpots to kimchi pancakes, all your favourites can be found at K-Pocha. Listen to K-pop music, take pictures in the photobooth, and indulge in delicious spice.

Open until 1.30am every night

Jimmy’s on the Mall, Queen Street Mall

Jimmy’s on the Mall has served breakfast, lunch and dinner, 7 days a week since 1982. Now that’s commitment! Situated in the middle of Queen Street Mall, the two-storey restaurant is hard to miss and has an extensive menu with a distinctive Eastern influence.

Open until, 12.30am Monday - Thursday, 1am Friday and Saturday, and 12am on Sundays

Pig ‘N’ Whistle, King George Square

Need sport at all hours of the day? The Pig ‘N’ Whistle Riverside  is one of the top spots to catch live sports at any hour. It televises major matches plus AFC, UEFA, EPL and Euro League. The late-night supper menu consists of British pub favourites.

Open until 12am Sunday – Tuesday, 1am Wednesday and Thursday, and 3am Friday and Saturday

Maru, Elizabeth Street

The City’s biggest Korean restaurant, Maru, is open until late every day. Just like in Seoul, you can drop in any time for a big bowl of bibimbap, grill your own Korean barbecue of meat and vegetables at your table, munch on Korean-style fried chicken and enjoy more traditional favourites.

Open until 10pm Sunday – Thursday, 11pm Friday and Saturday

Riverbar & Kitchen, Eagle Street

Overlooking the water and Story Bridge, Riverbar & Kitchen offers chilled-out summer vibes and outdoor seats for after-work drinks and a bite to eat. The menu features delicious options for every taste profile with snacks, salads, pizzas, burgers and more.

Open until midnight everyday

Pochana, Elizabeth Street

Thai food meets live music right in the heart of The City at Pochana. Feast late into the night and pair your authentic eats with Eastern-inspired cocktails and mocktails.

Open until 8.45pm Sunday, 9.45pm Monday – Thursday, midnight Friday and Saturday

Open 24/7

Pancake Manor, Charlotte Street

Housed in a 1904-built former church, Pancake Manor serves a delicious variety of sweet and savoury food from its American-influenced menu. Think fluffy pancakes, crepes, and salads. When the 3am cravings hit, drop in for a pancake stack and don’t skimp on the syrup.