Your guide to Brisbane
Discover restaurants, events and things to do in Brisbane – curated and rated by the Time Out community
Today
What’s on right now in Brisbane – concerts, screenings, shows, parties and more
This week
Where to go and what to do in Brisbane this week – curated and uprated by the Time Out community
This weekend
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Where to eat in Brisbane
Bao Down Now
Be wowed by bao, booze and beats at this triple threat of an indoor alleyway space on the outer fringe of Chinatown
Ben's Burgers
Join the cool kids for the best 20 buck meal-deal in town: a burger, fries and frothy schooner of Burleigh Brewing pale ale or lager to wash it down
Café O-Mai
My, O-Mai – we’re ordering Vietnamese for breakfast and lunch at this east-meets-west café in Annerley
Claret House Wine Bar
Impress a date or take a group of your nearest and dearest to Teneriffe's home of wine, cheese, cured meats and all the good things in life
Where to drink in Brisbane
Pumpyard Bar and Brewery
This Ipswich micro-brewery is winning hearts with beer lovers, foodies and historians alike
Prohibition
A former subterranean pool parlour in Fortitude Valley is puttin’ on the Ritz in a cavernous underground bar setting reminiscent of a 1920s speakeasy
Bitter Suite
Bitter meets sweet at a laid-back local serving craft beers, boutique wines, fruity cocktails and, um, milkshakes?
California Native
Go native in Coorparoo with this new restaurant-bar offering the best of the Bear Flag state including cocktails, ales and So-Cal fare
Claret House Wine Bar
Impress a date or take a group of your nearest and dearest to Teneriffe's home of wine, cheese, cured meats and all the good things in life
Places to see live entertainment in Brisbane
Brisbane Entertainment Centre
The BEC draws massive crowds for Queensland's biggest Australian and international rock, pop, comedy and stadium acts. We're talking Madonna, Black Sabbath, UFC and even the occasional ice hockey match.
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
The BCEC is where you will find your trade shows, expos and massive international touring artists when they come calling by Brisbane.
The Brightside
Hardcore music lovers’ prayers are answered at this revamped Valley icon that's a promising new venue for Brisbane's alternative music scene.
The Foundry
The Foundry features a bandroom that holds 300 people plus a bar and beer garden. It's also home to Foundry Records and Foundry Studios.
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