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More than just a float destination, City Cave is your ultimate relaxation retreat. Their state-of-the-art Brisbane wellness centres offer a whole host of services to heal and revitalise every facet of your being, from float therapy and infared saunas to remedial, sports, pregnancy and relaxation massages. 

A stalwart of Brisbane’s dining scene for the last decade, Gerard’s Bistro has just undergone a stunning transformation, reopening on James Street looking better than ever. After months of anticipation throughout 2023, we can finally see what the redesign has wrought—and boy was it worth the wait. 

With the 2032 Brisbane Olympics coming up fast, Northshore Hamilton has been earmarked for the Olympic Village—and as such, we're beginning to see some promising spots pop up one by one in the area. One of the first to arrive is Ach Wine Bar, which you’ll find tucked away between office buildings along MacArthur Ave. Though the venue is as intimate as it gets–a humble 50-seater–this spot is worth seeking out for a bite to eat.

This South Brisbane restaurant will whisk you away to Lake Como, with its opulent interiors,  modern Italian menu and champagne-fuelled  party vibes.

Ready yourselves to down a few cold ones, southsiders, because a brand new distillery has landed at Eagleby’s Distillery Road Market—and there’s 30,000 litres of beer in the tanks ready to be poured. Perentie Brewing Co. specialises in authentic lagers brewed on site in a huge architecturally-designed space, complete with a beer garden overlooking the Albert River. 

From the team behind South Bank's Moge Tee comes a brand new spot for sweet treats, Fluffy Souffle. Now open on the corner of Grey Street and Little Stanley Street in South Bank, this establishment may be small, but is already attracting lines out the door for their uber fluffy souffle pancakes. 

If you know of Wynumm’s Mekhong, you’ll know that it’s one of the best Thai restaurants in Brisbane—but for those unacquainted with the bayside gem, get excited because the creator of this famed spot has opened a new Thai eatery, and it’s right in the heart of town. 

The bustling Fish Lane is home to the ever-iconic Julius Pizzeria, which has dished out wood-fired pizza goodness to hungry South Brisbane crowds since the beginning of time. But if you've ever tried snagging a table, you know it's like playing pizza roulette. Fret not, pizza lovers. The brains behind Julius have hatched Bar Rosa, a slick 35-seater Italian wine bar just a stone's throw away on Grey Street.

Unless you’re a far north sider, you’re probably not familiar with The Belvedere Hotel—but after its soon-to-be-completed mammoth renovation, we dare say you will be. This Redcliffe icon reopened after a year-long $10 million makeover, complete with five bars, a pizzeria, gelato shop, dining area and sweeping views of the bay—so it’s definitely going to attract patrons from near and far. 

American-style burger joint Benny’s has come to Brisbane, bringing along their famed loaded burgers and indulgent thick shakes. Since their 2013 debut in Adelaide, Benny’s Burgers has gained traction for their cheat meal’ inspired menu and became a regular haunt for people looking to cave into their sweet or salty cravings, with 10 stores across Adelaide, Melbourne and now, Brisbane.

Good Things Grocer has brought some sweet Northern Rivers charm up the highway to the southern ‘burbs of Brisbane. This culinary haven is housed in the old Tarragindi Fruit Barn, bringing the iconic corner store back to life. They just don’t make supermarkets like this anymore, filled with small-batch producers and regional farm goodies, where you’re not just shopping, you’re uncovering the story of where your weekly groceries came from. 

Yo-Chi is Australia's fastest-growing frozen yoghurt brand and after one visit to this bustling fro-yo joint, you'll see why. Brisbane residents now have three venues to choose from when searching for their fro-yo fix, with the recently opened Yo-Chi Paddington slinging up frozen delights to the western ‘burbs alongside their CBD and Garden City locations. 

Gaythorne just scored a buttery new cafe from a duo that includes the owner of Hawthorne’s popular Sister Cafe, one dishing up just the essentials for your morning commute or weekend pitstop. With a dog-friendly outdoor courtyard in front of the hole-in-the-wall spot, you can dine in or just grab a coffee and go, depending on how much of a rush you’re in.

Brisbane cafe, Wild Canary, in Brookfield, is a gorgeous botanical bistro nestled in a beautiful setting alongside the award-winning Brookfield Gardens. Set in the lush garden paradise, the bistro features a highly seasonal menu, which is inspired by the extensive kitchen gardens—you can feel (and taste) the strong gardening focus in every dish. 

Brookfield Gardens is so much more than a nursery—it's a gardeners utopia with a serious lifestyle edge. Set in the oasis that is Brookfield—only 20 short minutes from Brisbane's CBD—Brookfield Gardens is the place to get inspired and find everything you need to start that backyard makeover.

One of Brisbane’s favourite Mexican spots, Pepe’s Mexican has just opened a third location over in Wynnum, meaning baysiders can now dig into their famed sizzling fajitas and classic tacos. Taking over the old site of Miss Mexicana, the team have kept the vibrant decor much the same, with bright, colourful walls decorated with hanging greenery, wicker lights and patterned cushions, and long or short tables to accommodate both lively groups and couples on date night.

Axe throwing. It's as simple as it sounds. Basically, you hurl a hatchet at a wooden wall with all your might, channelling some kind of hectic Viking lord. And now you can let off steam by chucking an axe right in the heart of the CBD—hello, post-work therapy session. 

Springing from the crew who run Say Cheese, Brisbane’s favourite cheese platter delivery company, Spread knows a thing or two about a good carb and dairy combo. Tucked away on a suburban strip in Camp Hill, the casual but stylish venue is somewhere you’d be more than happy to take a date, but is equally suited for a mid-week family dinner with the kids—and they even do takeaway. 

When standard pizzas just won't do, head for Little G, where a rotating menu board of specials features reimagined slices like nothing you've ever tasted before, and even the regular pies are a cut above average. While original owners Danielle and George Diacos have hung up their proverbial apron and chefs hat, the Woolloongabba pizzeria has been left in the very capable hands of new owner (and pizza lover) Monica Emerich. Meanwhile, the restaurant's sous chef of four years, Lucas Yamanaka, has taken over as co-head chef with best friend and up-and-coming superstar, Enzo Gajardo, who are continuing to nail the art of the perfect Roma-style crust.

Paddington just scored a new laneway Italian restaurant, one that’s sleek and stylish enough for date night but also relaxed enough that you won’t feel out of place popping in for a casual weeknight dinner. Landing right on Given Terrace, Fratelli is easy to spot by its red and white striped awning, with seating available in the stone-walled dining room or outside on the breezy deck. 

Hidden away just off Oxford Street in Bulimba you'll find Melrose, a dreamy restaurant and bar that has just been taken over by experienced husband and wife duo, Paul and Anna Adams. Originally designed to feel like one of Bali’s luxe beach clubs and resorts, a fully retractable roof means this spot has all the rooftop vibes—we recommend getting a booking for just before sunset, so you can get the full effect but still finish your meal under the stars.

The team behind Mitchelton’s hottest cafe Mitch & Antler have taken one of their best-selling menu items, the croque madame—a magnificent sourdough toastie packed with smoked ham, manchego and egmont cheese and mustard and leek cream, topped with a fried free-range egg—and placed it front and centre in their newest addition to the James Street precinct, James & Antler. Don’t let size fool you, this container cafe may be tiny but it is serving up massive flavour. 

In case you hadn’t noticed, Newport on the Redcliffe peninsula has scored a slew of delicious eateries recently, all of them worth the drive north. One of those eateries is Quê Dining, a sleek and stylish new Vietnamese spot from the team behind Paddington’s Ngon. As well as a stunning dark green fit out, here you’ll find elevated Vietnamese fare that will leave you wanting more. 

Opening on 12 October is C’est Du Gâteau, Brisbane’s newest French bakery and patisserie. Landing on Grey Street in South Bank, this heavenly spot comes to us from two French pastry chefs, Sebastien and Fred, who’ve worked their way around Europe and Brisbane, and are now keen to share their croissant-making skills with the South Bank masses. 

We're finally going to live out our dreams of weekly spa and sauna sessions, thanks a stunning open-air bathhouse in West End. The Gold Coast's Soak Bathhouse has opened a second wellness centre in Brisbane, this one on the rooftop of West Village. Yes, a rooftop bathhouse. 

Any carb-lover will know that the bread course at a restaurant is infinitely better than any loaf you’ll get at home—you know you shouldn’t fill up on it, but nevertheless, you always do. Well, at Newstead’s slick new eatery, Bosco, you might want to order an extra serve, because it’s baked right there by iconic Brisbane bakery, Brewbakers, who are now sharing their cavernous warehouse space with the Euro-inspired bar and grill. 

Greek restaurants and hipster bars West End has aplenty, but one thing it definitely isn't overflowing with is sleek, sophisticated spots where you can get a good steak. That changed with the arrival of Rich & Rare, a restaurant from the team behind Opa, Massimo, Yamas, and Fosh, where you can choose from a line up of no less than 15 different steaks. 

Southern chefs seem to be moving to the Sunshine State at an unheard of rate, and the latest to join the crowd is Martin Boetz, the ex-executive chef of Melbourne’s (and Sydney’s, before it closed) iconic Longrain. Brisbane-born, Boetz has returned to his home city with a bang, opening a new Thai restaurant and deli in the heart of the Valley, Short Grain. 

Joining Fortitude Valley’s vibrant King Street precinct is Bar Gusto, a restaurant bar that brings the magic of Italian summertime to Brisbane. The menu boasts authentic flavours from chef Francesco Tucco’s hometown of Imperia, on the Italian Riviera—think crisp wood-fired pizzas, pastas (of course) and antipasti, paired with an extensive and expertly selected list of local and international wines—all to be enjoyed in their restuarant, or on their open-air, outdoor deck that wraps around a century-old, fairy-lit fig tree. 

Martini lover? Whether your usual order is a dirty, pornstar or espresso variation, you’ll find it on the menu at West End’s intimate new cocktail bar, Midtown. Set to open on 8 September, this 40-seater is joining the buzzing Fish Lane precinct, taking over the space where Butler used to reside. With Daniel and Amelia Miletic, owners of One Fish Two Fish, at the helm, you can expect to find evidence of their extensive international travels weaved through the venue, from atmosphere and branding to the dishes coming out of the kitchen.

There’s nothing we love more than an aesthetically pleasing venue with a dining menu to match, and the CBD’s The Wolf is ticking all those boxes and then some. Part deli, part providore, part wine store, with a restaurant and bar involved as well, the gourmet destination is owner Fabian Rebelo’s second foray into the Brisbane hospitality scene, the first being Queen Plaza’s Stanton Cafe & Bar. 

The news that Super Whatnot was closing was a shock to us all—but perhaps especially to those who regularly stopped by on a Friday afternoon for a post-work tipple. Well, while the Super Whatnot team just opened their new venue over in West End, the empty space left behind in Burnett Lane was a cause for excitement for some—specifically, the cocktail-loving crew behind Death & Taxes and Dr Gimlette. 

SWOP Clothing Exchange sells sustainably sourced vintage and preloved gear. You can find their funky shop as you wander along Boundary Street in West End. Step into their eclectic world of plants, concrete floors, tunes and a whole lot of high-quality pre-loved clothes. 

Magpie Goose is an Aboriginal-owned, ethically made label with a unique view of garments as an artistic platform to share culture through. Each statement piece is a conversation starter part of a limited collection crafted in Sydney, from bright and bold fabrics screen-printed by artisans. They promote care to Country by using 100% natural fibres that are long-lasting, but still soft on your skin and the Earth. 

Ardo’s is Hawthorne’s new Spanish-influenced wine bar from the City Winery team, and their third Ardo's in Brisbane, with several more to come—a win for vino lovers all over town. As with their first two locations in Newstead and Graceville, the bar is fashioned as a neighbourhood spot for a few wines, some friendly banter with the knowledgeable staff and a bottle of something special to take home.

Taking over the old home of Welcome To Bowen Hills on King Street is Claw, the latest offering from Potentia Leisure, who you may know from their other venues, Soko, Lina Rooftop and the recently opened Carmen. Inspired by classic California crab shacks, this 1000-seater eatery is seriously massive, with endless seating both outside in the laneway and inside underneath an array of Americana on the walls.

From the team behind Merci Event Space in Hawthorne comes Sunsets Rooftop, a rooftop bar in Kangaroo Point that will have your jaws to the floor from the moment you step out of the elevator. It’s not just the desert-inspired interiors that will have you oohing and aahing—there’s also the location.

Featuring enviable views of the river and the Story Bridge thanks to its prime location at 480 Queen Street, The Aviary Terrace Bar is the perfect spot for a post-work glass of bubbles and plate of fresh oysters—or even better, a pre-dinner libation before heading next door to BÔS for a date night steak. 

Smell that? That’s the smell of passionate souls, handpicked roses and exquisite perfumes wafting from New York sensation Le Labo in Fortitude Valley. Trust us, this place will change the way you buy fragrance forever.

If you’re a fan of Opa Bar + Mezze, Massimo Restaurant & Bar and Yamas Greek + Drink, not to mention the once iconic George’s Paragon, then you’ll want to know about the latest venue from the team behind them all, a seafood-centric spot in Portside Wharf dubbed Fosh.

Lovers of Malaysian flavours, you’re going to want to make a beeline for South Bank’s newest restaurant, La De Lah. This Little Stanley Street eatery comes to us from Chef Eugene Lee, who has worked his way across Malaysia, South East Asia and Brisbane, and combines Lee’s heritage and influences with inventive techniques. Even the name is a subtle nod to Lee’s culture: ‘Lah’ is the Malaysian equivalent of ‘hey’, used liberally in conversation—you’ll also find it peppered cheekily throughout the menu. 

Rise Bakery is one of the Gold Coast’s best bakeries, having opened in early 2022 and quickly garnering a loyal following—and now it has come to Brisbane. Landing at Portside Wharf in Hamilton, this next-level French pastry emporium is dishing out French classics such as pain au chocolat, baguettes and—of course—absolutely cracking croissants, alongside a selection of danishes, slices, quiches and other moreish baked goods. 

Located on the ground floor of the brand new GPO, which is also home to The Tax Office and The Gatsby, TAMA is definitely a spot to save up your dollars for. The swanky restaurant is bringing back the golden era of fine dining, complete with white tablecloths and soft-spoken waiters—though if you just want to stop in for a hearty bowl of their signature spag bol and a glass of wine, that’s ok too.

One of three ultra-sophisticated venues that just opened inside the new GPO, The Gatsby is a 1920s-style speakeasy on the upper level that is perfect for everything from intimate date nights to post-work drinks. Being inspired by the illustrious soirees of the golden age, it’s also the spot to enjoy a good martini—which you can build yourself with your choice of vodkas, gins, vermouths and garnishes from the martini menu.

One of three venues inside the all new GPO, which has reopened after a mammoth $9 million transformation, The Tax Office will wipe all those old memories of the GP-No right out of your head. This casual but sophisticated eatery and bar features an incredible centre bar that rises up until it meets a mirrored ceiling, giving the illusion of never ending bottle-filled shelves—just what you want on a Friday night.  

Yet another iconic Brisbane hotel has scored a million dollar revamp, with Royal Hotel in Nundah the latest to get the treatment from Australian Venue Co. Built way back in 1888, the heritage-listed pub is looking better than ever after a $1.1 million makeover, which has transformed its first floor into a new entertainment space, and given the bistro and terrace a new lease on life thanks to marble-look tables, checkerboard floors, wooden accents and pops of greenery. 

Newly relaunched from its previous life as Private Dining, Magnolia is dishing up Chinese cuisine with a diffence. Chef and owner Hao Zhou is determined to elevate the profile of authentic Southern Chinese cuisine in Brisbane, and get the city's diners and their Western tastes to eat more than just sweet and sour pork when they get a craving for Chineses. And he's doing it by dishing up creative degustations that will surely convert even the least adventurous eater. 

West End’s West Village just keeps getting tastier with every new venue that lands in the precinct, and its latest unveiling is continuing the trend. Zazu Dining & Bar is a sleek and moody new spot dishing up a mix of modern Euro and pan-Asian cuisines—and one iconic Brisbane dish. 

A restaurant on wheels may not sound particularly sophisticated, but Da Biuso, a 12-seater degustation eatery from the team behind Fortitude Valley's now closed Casa Nostra Ristorante, is exactly that. Da Biuso is housed inside a converted school bus, and is the only mobile fine dining venue in Brisbane—so you’ll want to snap a booking.

Get excited vegans, because Brisbane just scored an entirely plant-based ramen spot, and it is not just the noods that will have you racing to get a booking. Landing in the ever expanding foodie hub that is Everton Park on the north side, Neon Ramen is here to cater to anime fans, cat lovers, plant-based foodies and just anyone who loves a steaming hot bowl of ramen. 

Any regular South Bank visitor will know of Baba Ganouj—the Lebanese restaurant has been treating Brisbane tastebuds to their Middle Eastern eats for seven years now. But if you happen to wander past their Little Stanley Street location anytime soon and find it vacant, don’t worry, they haven’t left us—they’ve just moved to bigger and better digs a few doors down. 

Carmen Tequileria is a stunning Mexican-inspired restaurant and lounge bar from Potentia Leisure, the team behind some of Brisbane’s other hottest nightlife spots, Lina and Soko. Perched James Street (underneath Sage Hotel), Carmen takes its inspiration from the sophisticated, boho vibes of Tulum, featuring curved archways, whitewashed walls and neutral tones, the perfect background for sipping on tequila and agave cocktails. 

French for ‘kiss kiss,’ Bisou Bisou comes to us from the Ghanem Group, the team behind the likes of Donna Chang, Boom Boom Room and Blackbird Bar, Dining & Events. The interiors are seriously luxe, all the way from the cocktail bar at the entrance, which features red velvet bar stools and a curved bar, to the moody, Parisian dining area, where marble tables, floral lounges and art deco tiling come together to create a cosy, vibrant space. 

Any regular of Paddington Social will know that their croissants are some of the best in Brisbane. But after four years of slinging decadent double baked creations along with cabinet goods and hearty brunches to the locals of Paddington, the team behind the cafe-slash-bakery decided it was time that another inner city suburb got to enjoy their wares, opening brother venue Colin’s in Fortitude Valley. 

There’s something about a loaded, freshly made deli sandwich that hits different. Whether it's the nostalgia, the cloud-soft fresh bread or the oozing fillings that don’t quite fit, Italian deli sandwiches are on another level. If you agree, say hello to Joe’s Deli, with the Gold Coast-born Italian-inspired delicatessen bringing its flavours of Italian American street food to Brisbane.

Libertine at The Barracks, from Brisbane restaurant prodigy Andrew Baturo, has been on the scene for well over 10 years, and they do fusion like nobody's business. In fact, they are Brisbane's only French Vietnamese restaurant and they are on a serious mission to bring this refined cuisine to the masses.

Just got back from Greece and longing for more of that rich, hearty, homestyle cooking? Well Woolloongabba’s newest eatery is here to sate your cravings, with a menu of classic Greek dishes that have been passed down for generations. 

If you like your cocktails with a side of spice, you’re going to want to check out Bar Kazba, ZA ZA TA’s Tel Aviv-inspired side bar in Fortitude Valley. Take a seat, either in the vibrant, Queenslander-inspired bar area or the glamorous, 1940s style lounge and prepare to peruse the menu for a while—you’re gonna struggle deciding what to order, especially with the recent drop of their new winter menu.

Listen up Brissy, a new patisserie is in town and it does not disappoint. If you’re in the mood for some sweet and savoury treats then Beurre Pastries has everything you need to satisfy your cravings. Located on Park Road in the heart of Milton, we guarantee the high-end artisanal patisserie will have you drooling and running back for more. 

Si Baby, located in the recently constructed Newport Marketplace on the Redcliffe peninsula, is an intimate dining experience, perfect for your next date night or a catch up with your closest pal. Here, maroon interiors, globe lights, sleek leather banquettes, and a marble bar come together under the light of a funky neon sign, all while smooth jazz is playing in the background.