Drinks & Nightlife
A short walk away and in the middle of the James St Vibe, this bar is often buzzing, especially on a Sunday afternoon.
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At Sixes And Sevens
67 James StA short walk away and in the middle of the James St Vibe, this bar is often buzzing, especially on a Sunday afternoon.
Fortitude Valley hosts a staggering number of bars, restaurants and nightclubs to suit any taste. Start at the Brunswick St Mall and work outwards.
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Fortitude Valley
Fortitude Valley hosts a staggering number of bars, restaurants and nightclubs to suit any taste. Start at the Brunswick St Mall and work outwards.
The Triffid
9 Stratton StGreat live music venue with a pumping beer garden.
Green Beacon Brewing Co.
26 Helen StGreat microbrewery hidden down a suburban street.
Laruche
680 Ann StOne of Brisbane's best nightclubs. Great if you like to dance.
Amazing rooftop bar with views over the city. Best to get there early and get a great seat.
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MAYA Mexican
757 Ann StreetAmazing rooftop bar with views over the city. Best to get there early and get a great seat.
Food Scene
An iconic Italian restaurant that doesn't take bookings, Beccofino is famous for it's traditional pizza and pasta and relaxed vibe..
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Beccofino
10 Vernon TerraceAn iconic Italian restaurant that doesn't take bookings, Beccofino is famous for it's traditional pizza and pasta and relaxed vibe..
Samson & Sophie Cafe
2 Macquarie StJust around the corner for coffee and breakfast.
Uber cool and different menu. This is a more upmarket venue. Make sure to book. You can easily walk from the apartment.
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Gerard’s Bistro
15 James StUber cool and different menu. This is a more upmarket venue. Make sure to book. You can easily walk from the apartment.
Great for a drink on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon, with river breezes and often a DJ playing some tunes.
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WATT
119 Lamington StGreat for a drink on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon, with river breezes and often a DJ playing some tunes.
One of our favourite locals. Check out the review here: http://www.theaustralian.com.au/life/columnists/john-lethlean/restaurant-review-allium/news-story/5779450da5e8e46b44f758f7185d08f3
Allium
148 Merthyr RdOne of our favourite locals. Check out the review here: http://www.theaustralian.com.au/life/columnists/john-lethlean/restaurant-review-allium/news-story/5779450da5e8e46b44f758f7185d08f3
MYLK + KO
148 Merthyr RdNice little cafe for breakfast or lunch. Just around the corner.
More upmarket restaurant/bar, usually with a more mature crowd. Great food and drink selection.
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CRU Bar & Cellar
22 James StMore upmarket restaurant/bar, usually with a more mature crowd. Great food and drink selection.
High end iconic Brisbane restaurant that has been around for ever. Unusually, they will allow BYO wine, although the corkage is high. Good for special occasions.
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e'cco bistro
63 Skyring TerraceHigh end iconic Brisbane restaurant that has been around for ever. Unusually, they will allow BYO wine, although the corkage is high. Good for special occasions.
Parks & Nature
A short stroll along the river walk will get you to New Farm Park, which hosts markets every Saturday from 6am to 12. The powerhouse theatre hosts theatre and comedy, and there are 2 very good bars and restaurants on site.
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New Farm Park
1042 Brunswick StA short stroll along the river walk will get you to New Farm Park, which hosts markets every Saturday from 6am to 12. The powerhouse theatre hosts theatre and comedy, and there are 2 very good bars and restaurants on site.
Our city's Botanic Gardens are a great place to relax. Grab a city cycle, or take the ferry from New Farm Park.
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Brisbane City Botanic Gardens
147 Alice StOur city's Botanic Gardens are a great place to relax. Grab a city cycle, or take the ferry from New Farm Park.
Arts & Culture
Brisbane Powerhouse
Next to South Bank is the Brisbane's Museum. See what's on at https://www.museumofbrisbane.com.au/
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Queensland Museum
Melbourne StreetNext to South Bank is the Brisbane's Museum. See what's on at https://www.museumofbrisbane.com.au/
Our modern art museum hosts both local and international displays. Check out what's on at https://www.qagoma.qld.gov.au/
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Gallery of Modern Art
Stanley PlaceOur modern art museum hosts both local and international displays. Check out what's on at https://www.qagoma.qld.gov.au/
Essentials
About 15 Minutes walk away, in a shopping centre with banks, coffee shops, fruit and vegetable shop and a bakery.
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Coles New Farm
About 15 Minutes walk away, in a shopping centre with banks, coffee shops, fruit and vegetable shop and a bakery.
The Gasworks complex also has shopping, restaurants and coffee.
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Woolworths Newstead
76 Skyring TerraceThe Gasworks complex also has shopping, restaurants and coffee.
Teneriffe Village Convenience Store
110 Macquarie StOpen 8am to 8:30pm. There is a bottle shop next door.
Getting Around
This is the closest bus stop to the city. Route 199. You can see timetables at https://jp.translink.com.au/plan-your-journey/journey-planner
Macquarie St at Saratoga, stop 13A
This is the closest bus stop to the city. Route 199. You can see timetables at https://jp.translink.com.au/plan-your-journey/journey-planner
The public bike hire system works well and there is a stop just at the end of Beeston St. Go to the website to buy a day or week pass. They will give you a code to use for the bike hire. You need to return the bikes to a station within 30 minutes. http://www.citycycle.com.au/ Download the app from the website to see where the stations are.
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CityCycle Station No. 9
The public bike hire system works well and there is a stop just at the end of Beeston St. Go to the website to buy a day or week pass. They will give you a code to use for the bike hire. You need to return the bikes to a station within 30 minutes. http://www.citycycle.com.au/ Download the app from the website to see where the stations are.
Sightseeing
South Bank has everything you need to kill some time, including it's own beach. There are restaurants and bars galore, and parklands to wander along. Catching the ferry from New Farm Park is probably the best way to get there.
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South Bank
South Bank has everything you need to kill some time, including it's own beach. There are restaurants and bars galore, and parklands to wander along. Catching the ferry from New Farm Park is probably the best way to get there.
Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens
152 Mount Coot-Tha RdGreat views over the city.