Stacey’s Brisbane Guidebook
Drinks & Nightlife
This is one of our favourite bars with a large variety of locally brewed beer and some pretty interesting food too.
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Brisbane Brewing Co
124 Boundary StThis is one of our favourite bars with a large variety of locally brewed beer and some pretty interesting food too.
Bosc
69 Vulture StA lover of gin... this is the place to be!
Cobbler Bar West End
7 Browning StreetA lover of whisky? Go... eat your heart out!
Nice area out the back to eat some fantastic food. Also a good range of beer and cider. Live music Thursday to Saturday nights.
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Lock'n'Load Bistro
142 Boundary StreetNice area out the back to eat some fantastic food. Also a good range of beer and cider. Live music Thursday to Saturday nights.
Another bar/pub with good range of food and beer and nice vibe inside.
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Archive Beer Boutique
100 Boundary StAnother bar/pub with good range of food and beer and nice vibe inside.
Jungle Bar
76 Vulture StHaven't been here much but looks like fun.
Feel like dancing... this area is sure to please... there is something for everyone. Family, Press Club, Elixir are some other bars/clubs worth checking out in "The Valley"
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Cloudland
641 Ann StFeel like dancing... this area is sure to please... there is something for everyone. Family, Press Club, Elixir are some other bars/clubs worth checking out in "The Valley"
Food Scene
This is not only the closest restaurant to our apartment but arguably the yummiest food in West End (with Turkish theme). It is BYO alcohol and you can find a bottle shop just around the corner.
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Caravanserai
1 Dornoch TerraceThis is not only the closest restaurant to our apartment but arguably the yummiest food in West End (with Turkish theme). It is BYO alcohol and you can find a bottle shop just around the corner.
Lefkas Taverna
170 Hardgrave RdGreek food. Pretty Yummy. Great desserts. Close to Apartment.
Thai Restaurant close to our apartment. Good food. Reasonable prices.
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Thai Patcharin
172 Hardgrave RdThai Restaurant close to our apartment. Good food. Reasonable prices.
For some of the cheapest, most delicious Asian food in West End with Malaysian, Chinese, Vietnamese food available - this is my favourite! Also BYO so take a bottle of wine (bottle shop next door).
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Quan Thanh
75 Hardgrave RdFor some of the cheapest, most delicious Asian food in West End with Malaysian, Chinese, Vietnamese food available - this is my favourite! Also BYO so take a bottle of wine (bottle shop next door).
Tibetan Kitchen West End
59 Hardgrave RoadFor something different!
While it is not located near anything in particular... it's worth going out of your way for. It's the best fish shop in Brisbane! All sustainably fished, locally sourced product. BYO alcohol.
Swampdog Fish & Chips
While it is not located near anything in particular... it's worth going out of your way for. It's the best fish shop in Brisbane! All sustainably fished, locally sourced product. BYO alcohol.
Delicious Sangria, great Tapas... Ole is a Spanish Restaurant with a great vibe.
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Olé Restaurant
B12 Little Stanley StDelicious Sangria, great Tapas... Ole is a Spanish Restaurant with a great vibe.
Friday and Saturday nights these markets are great to choose from a variety of cuisines, grab a beer, listen to some live music at the Motor Room and check out the little pop up shops inside Absoe.
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Boundary Street Markets at West End
56 Russell StreetFriday and Saturday nights these markets are great to choose from a variety of cuisines, grab a beer, listen to some live music at the Motor Room and check out the little pop up shops inside Absoe.
One of Australia's renowned bookshops with a great range of books, excellent customer service, various interesting events, and a cool cafe in a garden out the back.
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Avid Reader Bookshop
193 Boundary StOne of Australia's renowned bookshops with a great range of books, excellent customer service, various interesting events, and a cool cafe in a garden out the back.
This is essentially a boutique bakery but also has great breakfast menu. This is a great place for Brunch with outside eating area in a herb garden or inside eating next door.
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Sol Breads
27 Vulture StThis is essentially a boutique bakery but also has great breakfast menu. This is a great place for Brunch with outside eating area in a herb garden or inside eating next door.
West End Coffee House
80 Vulture StGreat place for coffee!
Ugees West End
80 Boundary StAwesome local hang out, great for coffee!
These guys are only open for breakfast and lunch but make the most delicious wraps you are ever likely to taste with some interesting toppings.
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Wrapture
71 Russell StThese guys are only open for breakfast and lunch but make the most delicious wraps you are ever likely to taste with some interesting toppings.
Grill'd West End
For some decent hamburgers... get Grill'd
Sightseeing
Take your swimsuit (We call them "togs" in Queensland) and towel to swim at "Streets Beach"; cook some sausages at the free gas BBQs or just stroll behind to Grey Street to the superb restaurants/bars
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South Bank Parklands
Stanley Street PlazaTake your swimsuit (We call them "togs" in Queensland) and towel to swim at "Streets Beach"; cook some sausages at the free gas BBQs or just stroll behind to Grey Street to the superb restaurants/bars
Next to New Farm park, easy to access on the City Cat (Ferry), the Powerhouse often has some free exhibitions to see and performances aplenty. Nice place to have a beer on the river, too.
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Brisbane Powerhouse
Next to New Farm park, easy to access on the City Cat (Ferry), the Powerhouse often has some free exhibitions to see and performances aplenty. Nice place to have a beer on the river, too.
One of my favourite places in Brisbane... only 15 mins from the city by car or 30 mins by bus (471) ...with extraordinary views all over Brisbane! On a clear day you can see down to the Gold Coast.
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Brisbane Lookout Mount Coot-tha
1012 Sir Samuel Griffith DrOne of my favourite places in Brisbane... only 15 mins from the city by car or 30 mins by bus (471) ...with extraordinary views all over Brisbane! On a clear day you can see down to the Gold Coast.
I highly recommend seeing one of the shows at the Planetarium, particularly because they give a fantastic 20 minute explanation of the constellations in the night sky, here in the Southern Hemisphere
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Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium
Mount Coot-Tha RoadI highly recommend seeing one of the shows at the Planetarium, particularly because they give a fantastic 20 minute explanation of the constellations in the night sky, here in the Southern Hemisphere
Right next to the Planetarium, there are daily tours of these beautiful, huge and diverse botanic gardens. Nice place to go for a picnic too. Catch the 471 (bus) from City or Milton to Mt. Coot-tha.
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Βρισμπάν Βοτανικοί Κήποι Όρος Κουτ-θα
152 Mount Coot-Tha RdRight next to the Planetarium, there are daily tours of these beautiful, huge and diverse botanic gardens. Nice place to go for a picnic too. Catch the 471 (bus) from City or Milton to Mt. Coot-tha.
This is one of the oldest Universities in Australia and has a beautiful sandstone "Great Court" where lots of wedding photos are taken. Also has award winning architecture and lovely ponds & gardens.
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UQ
This is one of the oldest Universities in Australia and has a beautiful sandstone "Great Court" where lots of wedding photos are taken. Also has award winning architecture and lovely ponds & gardens.
In the city (Bus 199 and 60 stop just in front), it houses the Brisbane Museum. There are daily tours of the city hall and you can go up the clock tower. It is also where the Brisbane Greeters begin.
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Brisbane City Hall
64 Adelaide StIn the city (Bus 199 and 60 stop just in front), it houses the Brisbane Museum. There are daily tours of the city hall and you can go up the clock tower. It is also where the Brisbane Greeters begin.
Only in Brisbane for a short time but want to see some of Australia's iconic and unique furry animals? Do a day trip to Lone Pine Animal Sanctuary. Catch the 430 bus from City or Cultural Centre.
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Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary at Lone Pine, stop 42 station
Only in Brisbane for a short time but want to see some of Australia's iconic and unique furry animals? Do a day trip to Lone Pine Animal Sanctuary. Catch the 430 bus from City or Cultural Centre.
Chinatown
33 Duncan StThere's one in every city... some great Yum-cha to be found.
Shopping
Jet Black Cat Music
72A Vulture StVery cool music store with loads of eclectic vinyl to choose from.
Essentials
Fantastic Kitchenware shop that also has an awesome, well-priced organic food store attached to the back - some great gift options here too!
Marcia's on Montague
325 Montague RdFantastic Kitchenware shop that also has an awesome, well-priced organic food store attached to the back - some great gift options here too!
Closest supermarket... recommend to borrow the shopping bags next to the front door so you don't have to pay for the ALDI ones.
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ALDI
335 Montague RdClosest supermarket... recommend to borrow the shopping bags next to the front door so you don't have to pay for the ALDI ones.
Pricey but convenient. Bottle shop, Butchers, Pharmacy, Hairdresser, and Bakery in same complex.
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Coles West End
Boundary StreetPricey but convenient. Bottle shop, Butchers, Pharmacy, Hairdresser, and Bakery in same complex.
Every Saturday morning, until around 1pm, locals come to do their shopping (veges, bread, fish, meat, cheeses, etc) & catch up. Music under trees. Awesome vibe. Witness a community alive and thriving.
Ripe n Raw Organics Market Stall
Every Saturday morning, until around 1pm, locals come to do their shopping (veges, bread, fish, meat, cheeses, etc) & catch up. Music under trees. Awesome vibe. Witness a community alive and thriving.
Arts & Culture
Brisbane's own world-class Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA). Always new exhibitions, always something free.
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Gallery of Modern Art
Stanley PlaceBrisbane's own world-class Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA). Always new exhibitions, always something free.
Part of the South Bank Cultural Precinct, Queensland Art Gallery is a must-see... some great permanent, free exhibits inside.
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Queensland Art Gallery
Stanley PlacePart of the South Bank Cultural Precinct, Queensland Art Gallery is a must-see... some great permanent, free exhibits inside.
Cheapest movie theatre in town... mainly the lastest, mainstream flicks. $8.50 adults; $6.50 students.
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Cineplex South Bank
167 Grey StCheapest movie theatre in town... mainly the lastest, mainstream flicks. $8.50 adults; $6.50 students.
Everything Else
From here you can catch the City Cat across to UQ or along the river into the City (great way to see Brisbane). Or faster way downtown is on the 199 Bus or 60 Express Bus (if you have a Go Card)
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Xpress Convenience Hill End
40 Hoogley StFrom here you can catch the City Cat across to UQ or along the river into the City (great way to see Brisbane). Or faster way downtown is on the 199 Bus or 60 Express Bus (if you have a Go Card)