Caxton Street 

For Suncorp Stadium attendees, a visit to the neighbouring Caxton Street precinct is a must-do for your pre- or post-match ritual. 

Brewski Bar 

With 12 beer taps and 600-plus bottles and cans, you're sure to find something to sate your thirst at Brewski. Beer and ciders are sourced from Aussie and international microbreweries, so you’ll always find local brews from the likes of Range Brewing, Aether, Newstead and Ballistic on rotation.

Caxton Hotel 

The iconic Caxton Hotel is home to a bevy of bars to kick back with a beer, including the renowned Cauldron Bar and an award-winning restaurant, The Char Grill. The carpark turns into a giant outdoor bar too, making it one of the most popular local venues to enjoy the revelry.

Black Hide Steakhouse 

Black Hide Steakhouse offers fresh local produce paired with exquisitely cooked steak in atmospheric surrounds. If you want to try it all, take advantage of the share plates and make sure you get a side of the delish wagyu fat-roasted potatoes.

Gambaro Seafood Restaurant 

The ‘surf’ to sibling restaurant Black Hide Steakhouse’s ‘turf’, Gambaro Restaurant is a Brisbane seafood institution. With an emphasis on seasonal, sustainable and locally sourced produce, this fine diner is the ideal spot to celebrate with a sumptuous meal.

The Barracks 

On the well-worn route from The City to Suncorp Stadium, The Barracks lifestyle precinct is the perfect pit stop for wining and dining.

Libertine 

Dine on hawker-style French Vietnamese fare and sip hand-crafted cocktails as you soak up the game day atmosphere. Serving up a seven-dish banquet and an a la carte menu, you definitely won’t leave Libertine hungry.

Uncle Wang Chinese

Enjoy multi-regional Chinese cuisines at Uncle Wang modern restaurant and bar that includes everything from dim sum dishes and meat and seafood favourites to banquet meals and plentiful plant-based options. 

Pilgrim by Fogata 

Latin American-fusion dishes are the order of the day at the stylish Pilgrim by Fogata eatery. Experience Brazilian hospitality with the shared banquet-style menu of six or eight courses, paired with eye-catching cocktails with a South American twist. 

Tiger Eye Bar 

Designed for that quick bite before a game or post-match meal, Tiger Eye Bar is the spot for bistro classics served with drinks and live music for added ambience. They even have a game day menu to get you fed well and, on your way, sooner. 

Paddington 

Just up the road from Suncorp Stadium is one of Brisbane's coolest suburbs, Paddington. And there are plenty of places to pull up stumps before and after the game. 

Kettle & Tin 

Kettle & Tin has a playful persona with hand-drawn artworks across the walls and a comprehensive cocktail list, featuring no less than four types of Bloody Mary. Check out the menu for an extensive list of share plates designed to showcase fresh and fantastic produce.

The Paddo 

A schooner at the Paddo Tavern is as Queensland as it gets. Soak up the Brisbane weather in the beer garden or head inside, catch a game on the big screens and lap up the atmosphere of being in the shadow of the famous Suncorp Stadium. 

Darling & Co 

A tipple at Darling & Co is our top tip prior to a game with its relaxed yet refined feel and lots of scrumptious food options. The different areas highlight the modern Brisbane lifestyle, while the cocktail menu is packed with refreshing treats to keep the summer heat at bay. 

Milton 

Meander down Milton Road to discover a treasure trove of not-so hidden bars and brewhouses, perfect for wetting your whistle for team war cries.  

Newstead Brewing Co 

Right across the road from Suncorp Stadium, Newstead Brewing Co is in a lofty warehouse and features its own beers on tap plus a rotation of local favourites. If you're not a beer drinker, you can get among the craft spirits and wine with a kitchen to get you ready for kick-off.

The Scratch Bar 

Get in with a small crew at The Scratch on Park Road and indulge in an assortment of quality beverages. Comfy couches down the back will house a larger group but otherwise try to trim the squad to around four to secure a table to yourselves. Feeling that social drink itch? This is the spot. 

Where to stay 

Visiting from interstate or out of town for a big game? Here’s where to stay near Suncorp Stadium. 

Gambaro Hotel 

Just two minutes’ walk from Suncorp Stadium, the boutique Gambaro Hotel is conveniently located right on Caxton Street with 68 luxury rooms and two award-winning restaurants on site – Gambaro Seafood Restaurant and Black Hide Steakhouse.

The Milton Brisbane 

A short sprint from the Stadium, The Milton Brisbane is an Oaks Hotel property on Railway Terrace with a swimming pool and gym amenities and kitchenette facilities in all rooms. It’s also close to cafes and shopping on Park Road, Milton. 

Park Regis North Quay

Situated on the edge of The City, Park Regis North Quay offers a range of rooms and self-contained apartments and is just a short stroll away from Suncorp Stadium. It’s the perfect spot to enjoy shopping and dining in The City as well as stadium entertainment. 

Things to do in Brisbane 

Looking for outdoor pursuits and entertainment while you’re visiting Brisbane from interstate? Here are some top recreational activities to soak up the year-round sunshine. 

Riverlife 

Fun in Brisbane revolves around the river and the folks at Riverlife have all the gear to get you out exploring the waterfront. From twilight canoe tours to abseiling and rock climbing at Kangaroo Point, you’re guaranteed to enjoy a special perspective of the river city. 

Story Bridge Adventure Climb 

Take things up a notch with a sky-high view of the Brisbane cityscape from the vantage point of the Story Bridge. Strap in and experience the panoramic views across Moreton Bay and the Glasshouse Mountains with climbs available at different times of the day from dawn to night. 

GoBoat Brisbane 

Keen to DIY your own river adventure? GoBoat allows you to captain an electric picnic boat from Breakfast Creek – no license required – for a leisurely putter up the Brisbane River. Pre-order a spread from Mica and enjoy drinks and treats on the water.