Just a 10-minute ferry ride from the mainland and you’ll find yourself surrounded by kilometres of golden sandy beaches. It’s a $0.50 escape from Brisbane’s city mayhem, where you can spend the day lazing in calm bay waters while the kids eat ice creams and play in the shallows.
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Tucked into the neighbourhood and already winning over locals, atelier mimi is a French patisserie Brisbane pastry lovers are quickly claiming as their own, thanks to delicate pastries, colourful macarons and warm family hospitality.
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Discover Roadvale Hotel Scenic Rim, a country pub worth the drive from Brisbane, serving local produce and classic pub meals in the Scenic Rim.
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A Mount Glorious cafe worth the drive is hard to find, but The View delivers. Only 45 minutes from Brisbane, this cool-climate café pairs in-house pastries with sweeping hinterland views, making it an easy and rewarding day-trip escape.
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Some meals are worth circling the block. This is the south-east Queensland regional dining worth filling the car with petrol, queuing up a good playlist and watching the city fall away in the rear-view mirror while you enjoy a Brisbane food road trip!
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As the sun dips behind Brisbane’s skyline, the city transforms. Rooftops glow, cocktails sparkle, and the river catches every last shimmer of light. From luxe sky decks to hidden boutique perches, these are the Brisbane rooftop bars that turn golden hour into pure magic. If you’re chasing that perfect sunset moment, this is your must-sip guide.
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Discover Landers Pocket Brisbane, a huge new brewery, dining and entertainment precinct just 15 minutes from the CBD and steps from Brisbane Airport. Enjoy 4 Pines Brewing Co, Never Never gin, mini golf, TopTracer driving bays and top Brisbane dining. Perfect for layovers, families and weekend fun.
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From sun-drenched terraces at South Bank to skyline views atop Queen’s Wharf, Brisbane’s food scene is having a moment. These are the best new restaurants Brisbane 2025 — places that surprise, delight, and make you linger just a little longer over dessert. Expect daring menus, local stories, and dining experiences that prove Brisbane seriously rivals Australia’s top culinary cities.
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Just four minutes from my Brisbane home lies a dining room now crowned Australia’s Best New Restaurant 2025 — but Attimi by Dario Manca feels a world away. With only 28 seats, a menu that travels through Italy’s regions, and a chef who serves dishes with stories as rich as the sauces, this Paddington gem redefines modern Italian elegance. From truffle-laced arancini to coral trout carbonara, every bite is a moment worth savouring.
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Looking for the perfect place to celebrate Christmas Day in Brisbane? From riverside feasts to sky-high lunches and decadent hotel buffets, our Ultimate Guide to Christmas Dining in Brisbane 2025 has you covered. Discover where to book your Christmas lunch in Brisbane 2025 — whether you’re after fine dining, a family-friendly feast, or a festive spread with city views.
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At OTTO Brisbane, every detail feels like a celebration — from the first pop of champagne to Bruny Island oysters that taste of the ocean, silky pasta crowned with Folly truffle, and a dessert that lingers sweetly in memory. With its prime River Quay location overlooking the city skyline, this Italian dining experience transforms an ordinary night into a love story written in food, wine, and glittering Brisbane lights.
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Xanny Christophersen might not seem like someone running a multimillion-dollar food enterprise. Quick to laugh and refreshingly candid, she prefers to say she “just makes cakes.” But step inside her world, and the scale of her work becomes clear.
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