Guidebook for East Brisbane
Food Scene
Kotobuki is our favourite sushi joint in Brisbane. Their fusion rolls are the best. Try the Kotobuki roll (tempura fried, chicken and avocado), lion king (salmon) or the ruby roll (spicy tuna). Also, curries and katsudon and dumplings are all available and nice too. Order at the counter and they bring it to the table. The staff is all Japanese and very friendly, but the English is still a barrier for some of them, so be patient and you'll be rewarded with many smiles.
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Sushi Kotobuki
53 Lytton RdKotobuki is our favourite sushi joint in Brisbane. Their fusion rolls are the best. Try the Kotobuki roll (tempura fried, chicken and avocado), lion king (salmon) or the ruby roll (spicy tuna). Also, curries and katsudon and dumplings are all available and nice too. Order at the counter and they bring it to the table. The staff is all Japanese and very friendly, but the English is still a barrier for some of them, so be patient and you'll be rewarded with many smiles.
I have been going to Georges for years. Always excellent. Great food. Super service. Great prices. Perfect view. They tick all the boxes.
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Sitar Indian Restaurant - New Farm
69 James StI have been going to Georges for years. Always excellent. Great food. Super service. Great prices. Perfect view. They tick all the boxes.
Best Asian fusion in Brisbane - modern takes on classic flavours. Amazing service, interior design and most importantly food and drink.
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sAme sAme Brisbane
46 James StBest Asian fusion in Brisbane - modern takes on classic flavours. Amazing service, interior design and most importantly food and drink.
If you love tasty Greek food and are seeking a cheap sit down dinner then this is the place for you. Most dishes are under $15 with quick service, and BYO wine (with corkage $2). A great place to start your night before venturing off to explore the latest nightlife Brisbane has to offer.
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Little Greek Taverna
1 Browning StIf you love tasty Greek food and are seeking a cheap sit down dinner then this is the place for you. Most dishes are under $15 with quick service, and BYO wine (with corkage $2). A great place to start your night before venturing off to explore the latest nightlife Brisbane has to offer.
Order from a tablet to your traditional Japanese Booth or Go super tradition and sit on the floor. The service here is so quick. Locals play a game here where you time how quick your beer comes after you order through the tablet system.
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Wagaya
315 Brunswick StOrder from a tablet to your traditional Japanese Booth or Go super tradition and sit on the floor. The service here is so quick. Locals play a game here where you time how quick your beer comes after you order through the tablet system.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great place to party and the house DJs play great music to dance to. The acoustic little bar at the entrance before the main club is probably the best hidden gem around with a decent hard liquor list and cocktails. They also have a ladies night (on thursdays) where you can get free drinks, hair and make up done.
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Prohibition Brisbane
206 Wickham StGreat place to party and the house DJs play great music to dance to. The acoustic little bar at the entrance before the main club is probably the best hidden gem around with a decent hard liquor list and cocktails. They also have a ladies night (on thursdays) where you can get free drinks, hair and make up done.
Fun, exciting bar for some after work drinks. Located in the city this is a great place to go to for some after work drinks before heading out. Huge area with a variety of seats both indoors and outdoors. They have heaters outside in the winter, and at least 3 bars. Nice view over the river as well to watch the sun set!
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Friday's Riverside
123 Eagle StFun, exciting bar for some after work drinks. Located in the city this is a great place to go to for some after work drinks before heading out. Huge area with a variety of seats both indoors and outdoors. They have heaters outside in the winter, and at least 3 bars. Nice view over the river as well to watch the sun set!
Love this place, the happy hour for burgers and pizza is so affordable and delicious! Service is always good and the atmosphere is comfortable. The Fox is also widely known for their Sunday Sesshes which take off from 7pm. The place usually gets so popular a queue wraps around the lower level door and groups have to put their name on lists and wait to get let in. Arrive earlier to avoid the queue.
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The Fox Hotel
73 Melbourne StLove this place, the happy hour for burgers and pizza is so affordable and delicious! Service is always good and the atmosphere is comfortable. The Fox is also widely known for their Sunday Sesshes which take off from 7pm. The place usually gets so popular a queue wraps around the lower level door and groups have to put their name on lists and wait to get let in. Arrive earlier to avoid the queue.
X- Cargo is a new venue made of shipping containers in the Valley. I recommend an awesome spot in one of the top containers and had a great view over the levels and dance floor. Perfect atmosphere and design with the fairy lights and murals.
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X CARGO
37 McLachlan StX- Cargo is a new venue made of shipping containers in the Valley. I recommend an awesome spot in one of the top containers and had a great view over the levels and dance floor. Perfect atmosphere and design with the fairy lights and murals.
Eleven Rooftop bar is the place to experience Brisbane's nightlife from above and within. As it is an upmarket venue you must wear smart casual or you may not get let in - great atmosphere, the drinks are reasonably priced, friendly staff and fantastic views!
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MAYA Mexican
757 Ann StreetEleven Rooftop bar is the place to experience Brisbane's nightlife from above and within. As it is an upmarket venue you must wear smart casual or you may not get let in - great atmosphere, the drinks are reasonably priced, friendly staff and fantastic views!
Sightseeing
An iconic landmark on the South Bank skyline, The Wheel of Brisbane is a breathtaking way to take in a 360-degree panoramic view of spectacular Brisbane city. Rising 60 metres above the ground in the safety and comfort of a fully enclosed, air-conditioned gondola that seats up to 8 people and is perfect for everyone. Visitors can experience the sights by day, the lights by night or book an on-board dining experience to spoil your loved ones. There are no reservations required so explore the Brisbane metropolis from one of the best vantage points in the city.
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Channel Seven Wheel of Brisbane
An iconic landmark on the South Bank skyline, The Wheel of Brisbane is a breathtaking way to take in a 360-degree panoramic view of spectacular Brisbane city. Rising 60 metres above the ground in the safety and comfort of a fully enclosed, air-conditioned gondola that seats up to 8 people and is perfect for everyone. Visitors can experience the sights by day, the lights by night or book an on-board dining experience to spoil your loved ones. There are no reservations required so explore the Brisbane metropolis from one of the best vantage points in the city.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful location with sweeping views of the city from across the Brisbane River. The park is cool in the shadow of the cliffs. Great place to people watch as it is quite busy and there are always activities going on (rock climbing included).
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Kangaroo Point
Beautiful location with sweeping views of the city from across the Brisbane River. The park is cool in the shadow of the cliffs. Great place to people watch as it is quite busy and there are always activities going on (rock climbing included).
Great place to have a picnic as a family or with a date. Taking the kids out for an easy free day in nature is great. Plenty of opportunity for them to use their imagination, stretch their legs and have a good night sleep that evening. Japanese Gardens and nature walks are really pleasant. The restaurant/cafe is a good size and has a good spread of basic choices.
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Botanical Gardens Alice St. station
Great place to have a picnic as a family or with a date. Taking the kids out for an easy free day in nature is great. Plenty of opportunity for them to use their imagination, stretch their legs and have a good night sleep that evening. Japanese Gardens and nature walks are really pleasant. The restaurant/cafe is a good size and has a good spread of basic choices.
Arts & Culture
One of the great places to visit if you're in Brisbane either as a tourist visiting or a local yourself. The exhibit changes throughout seasons and they are all interesting. The main exhibit usually will always have an entry price but it's well worth it. You just have to check the website for all the previous ones they have done. Good place to go on quiet dates and get "cultured".
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Gallery of Modern Art
Stanley PlaceOne of the great places to visit if you're in Brisbane either as a tourist visiting or a local yourself. The exhibit changes throughout seasons and they are all interesting. The main exhibit usually will always have an entry price but it's well worth it. You just have to check the website for all the previous ones they have done. Good place to go on quiet dates and get "cultured".
Shopping
Loved this market. A great, great many stalls of quality produce and locally crafted wares. All lining the treelined walkway through Davies park. This is easily one of the most enjoyable "farmers markets" I have ever visited.
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Imarike yeDavies Park
Jane StreetLoved this market. A great, great many stalls of quality produce and locally crafted wares. All lining the treelined walkway through Davies park. This is easily one of the most enjoyable "farmers markets" I have ever visited.
Entertainment & Activities
Possibly one of the best cinemas in Brisbane, tickets are way cheaper than normal and food is also decently priced. Sushi bar conveniently located to the left of it, so no shortage of food options. Arcade area is the largest I have ever seen in any cinema I’ve been to, nearly as big as a stand alone arcade. Huge screens but seats can get a bit dirty from my experience. Overall, this is a great cinema and it’s worth a shot trying out.
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Cineplex South Bank
167 Grey StPossibly one of the best cinemas in Brisbane, tickets are way cheaper than normal and food is also decently priced. Sushi bar conveniently located to the left of it, so no shortage of food options. Arcade area is the largest I have ever seen in any cinema I’ve been to, nearly as big as a stand alone arcade. Huge screens but seats can get a bit dirty from my experience. Overall, this is a great cinema and it’s worth a shot trying out.
Awesome venue for sports and other entertainment. The public transport after the game was well organised and plenty of parking in the surrounding area.
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The Gabba
Vulture StreetAwesome venue for sports and other entertainment. The public transport after the game was well organised and plenty of parking in the surrounding area.