Boutique hotels
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Spicers Balfour Hotel
- Style
- Urban pied-à-terre
- Setting
- New Farm creative hub
Brisbane Eating, drinking and dancing
Restaurants
+61 (0)7 3358 1063
Bar Alto
This hot spot is at the Brisbane Powerhouse performing arts complex, housed in a regenerated power plant. The feel is cool, post-industrial; the fare - rustic Italian and delicious (no bookings).
119 Lamington Street, New Farm, Queensland 4005
+61 (0)7 3211 9944
Cha Cha Char
This curvaceously designed wine bar and bistro on the plaza at Eagle Street Pier sets the benchmark for barmarks with some of the juiciest steaks in town.
Shop 3, Plaza Level, Eagle Street Pier, Brisbane, Queensland 4000
+61 (0)7 3666 0188
Depot Emporium
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, this Fortitude Valley restaurant's main draw is the lively atmosphere and tremendous tapas.
3/1,000 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley, Queensland 4006
+61 (0)7 3831 8344
E'cco
Those with a sweet tooth should make a beeline for award-winning E’cco bistro, where chef Philip Johnson’s desserts - steamed lemon pudding, pumpkin cheesecake - are legendary.
100 Boundary Street, Brisbane, Queensland 4000
+61 (0)7 3220 2202
Jellyfish
This ultra-modern eatery overlooking Brisbane River specialises in line-caught fish. A school of eight species is served up daily; regulars include tuna, swordfish and silver bream. Enjoy them with wonderful wine by the glass and fabulous bridge and river scenery.
123 Eagle Street, Brisbane, Queensland 4000
+61 (0)7 3367 0030
Montrachet
A French-style brasserie with red upholstered banquettes and brass fixtures. Perch at the marble bar and take an apéritif while you wait to be seated. The menu is classic Gallic, with the best steak-frites this side of Paris.
224 Given Terrace, Paddington, Queensland 4064
+61 (0)7 3216 1323
The Buffalo Club
Set in an old bank building two floors above street level, this hip restaurant from the team behind bar The Bowery bagged a Best New Talent gong for chef Ryan Squires (courtesy of Gourmet Traveller magazine). It's all about the tasting menu here, taking Brissie fine dining to new heights with endless cutting-edgy culinary twists. Booking advisable.
1/234 Wickham Street, Fortitude Valley, Queensland 4006
+61 (0)7 3358 5464
Watt Modern Dining
This large glass-and-wood dining room at Brisbane Powerhouse is popular for alfresco lunches on its big, riverside decks.
119 Lamington Street, New Farm, Queensland 4005
+61 (0)7 3868 2011
Gusto da Gianni
An Italian osteria in Brisbane. Located on the scenic harbour in Portside this is a very casual and relaxed restaurant - like going to an Italian's family home for lunch and dinner. Wholesome, rustic, Italian food with Spanish tapas. It has a cantina, pizzeria, fromagerie and authentic antipasti bar.
Portside Wharf, Remora Road, Hamilton, QLD, 4007.
Bars
+61 (0)7 3872 6600
Cloudland
Set over four levels with a retractable glass roof, this glamorous den is all about quirky design, open-air drinking and dining, and dressing up.
641 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley, Queensland 4006
+61 (0)7 3252 0202
The Bowery
In hip Fortitude Valley, this is a seductive little cocktail bar with low lighting, gorgeous staff and a tasty bar menu.
676 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley, Queensland 4006
Cafés
+61 (0)7 3367 8663
Anouk
Housed in an old apothecary, this popular café offers pavement dining and is great for breakfast, with Mod Oz flair.
212 Given Terrace, Paddington, Queensland 4064
(+61 (0)7 3254 0479)
Cirque Café
This popular spot is a good bet for all-day breakfasts, and sports a credible vegetarian line-up.
618 Brunswick Street, New Farm, Queensland 4005
+61 (0)7 3392 3300
Pearl Café
Enjoy nostalgic classic dishes in a quaint terrace house, where interiors team raw brick and bentwood chairs with stylish modern lighting.
28 Logan Street, Woolloongabba, Queensland 4102
Toby's Estate
Sip on a superior espresso or linger over a pot of tea at the Brisbane outpost of Toby's Estate.
79 Albert Street, Brisbane, Queensland, 4000
