Guidebook for Brisbane City
Essentials
Coles Queen Street CBD
Edward Street7/11 Albert St
11 Albert StreetDrinks & Nightlife
Fortitude Valley
Numerous bars and nightclubs. Something for everyone,
Brooklyn Standard
Eagle Lane Very unique & good club
Treasury Casino and Hotel Brisbane
130 William St Also has a number of bars & restaurants
Great people watching bar.
Fridays are very popular so get there before 5 to get a good seat with a view.
41 locals recommend
Riverbar & Kitchen
71 Eagle St Great people watching bar.
Fridays are very popular so get there before 5 to get a good seat with a view.
Pig 'N' Whistle Riverside
123 Eagle Stgreat sports bar
Very upmarket nightclub for those looking for a classier venue, Salsa night on Thursdays
122 locals recommend
Cloudland
641 Ann StVery upmarket nightclub for those looking for a classier venue, Salsa night on Thursdays
Great views & range of good wines by the glass.
Live music (usually jazz) on Sundays but not loud.
Classy bar.
14 locals recommend
Mr & Mrs G Riverbar
1 Eagle StGreat views & range of good wines by the glass.
Live music (usually jazz) on Sundays but not loud.
Classy bar.
Best people watching venue in Brisbane. Located at the junction of the Albert & Queen Street malls.
Solo act live music on weekends.
14 locals recommend
Jimmy's On The Mall
Best people watching venue in Brisbane. Located at the junction of the Albert & Queen Street malls.
Solo act live music on weekends.
Arts & Culture
This is the cultural precinct of Brisbane with a number of great venues.
182 locals recommend
South Bank
This is the cultural precinct of Brisbane with a number of great venues.
Gallery of modern art. Has some very interesting works. Also has some great restaurants & a particularly good cafe overlooking the river, Great value & quality,
704 locals recommend
Gallery of Modern Art
Stanley Place Gallery of modern art. Has some very interesting works. Also has some great restaurants & a particularly good cafe overlooking the river, Great value & quality,
Queensland Performing Arts Centre
Melbourne StreetHas many great shows
Entertainment & Activities
Home of the Queensland Reds (rugby union) Brisbane Roar (soccer), Broncos (rugby league) & the famous state of origin matches (rugby league). Also a venue for many music artists.
192 locals recommend
Suncorp Stadium
40 Castlemaine St Home of the Queensland Reds (rugby union) Brisbane Roar (soccer), Broncos (rugby league) & the famous state of origin matches (rugby league). Also a venue for many music artists.
Brisbane Powerhouse
Has great live acts & excellent restaurants & bars
The Gabba
Vulture StreetWhere you go to watch the cricket or AFL (Aussie Rules football)
Sightseeing
A good to place to learn a little about Brisbane's history & the building itself is a good example of local architecture
68 locals recommend
Brisbane City Hall
64 Adelaide St A good to place to learn a little about Brisbane's history & the building itself is a good example of local architecture
A great place to go for a stroll, especially on weekends & very family friendly. Also has a number of great restaurants & bars overlooking the river.
Particularly good in warmer weather as it has beaches & swimming pools with life guards.
865 locals recommend
South Bank Parklands
Stanley Street Plaza A great place to go for a stroll, especially on weekends & very family friendly. Also has a number of great restaurants & bars overlooking the river.
Particularly good in warmer weather as it has beaches & swimming pools with life guards.
To see some excellent examples of historic Queensland architecture. Great place to go for a walk or cycle as it's located in the city botanic gardens
Queensland Parliament
2A George StTo see some excellent examples of historic Queensland architecture. Great place to go for a walk or cycle as it's located in the city botanic gardens
Many of Brisbane's sights & activities are based around the river & taking a river cat (catamaran ferry) is a peaceful & enjoyable way to see the city & get to many venues easily.
11 locals recommend
Brisbane Ferries station
Many of Brisbane's sights & activities are based around the river & taking a river cat (catamaran ferry) is a peaceful & enjoyable way to see the city & get to many venues easily.
Parks & Nature
If you go for a walk shortly after dusk you are almost guaranteed to see a few possums (a native marsupial)
320 locals recommend
City Botanic Gardens
147 Alice StIf you go for a walk shortly after dusk you are almost guaranteed to see a few possums (a native marsupial)
Roma Street Parkland
1 Parkland BlvdLone Pine Koala Sanctuary
708 Jesmond RdShopping
Has a bit of everything.
A range of stores, bars. eateries, street entertainers. Never dull.
22 locals recommend
Queen Street
Queen Street Has a bit of everything.
A range of stores, bars. eateries, street entertainers. Never dull.
James Street Initiative
60 James St High end shopping with many boutiques