What's happening in Brisbane
Where to eat in Brisbane
Grab a mouthful of Middle Eastern-inspired cuisine from the sultan of James Street dining
Hatted, starred and accoladed to the hilt, Tartufo remains Brisbane's high church of Italian cuisine
This riverfront Italian restaurant is where food, wine and service shine bright
Visit the boldest, coolest kid on the Alfred and Constance block – a cheeky tribute to tasty Asian street food
Gather your knights for any shaped table at New Farm's lofty café, where breakfast is given the royal treatment and even coffee and cake is fit for a king
Everything is baked on the premises at this riverside espresso bar – and it's pretty freakin' amazing
Taro's Ramen remains Brisbane's undisputed broth and noodle Emperor at three Brisbane locations
Where to drink in Brisbane
The cool crowd at Gerard's Bar are enjoying a trip to Spain, stopping over at Hong Kong, without leaving home
This Ipswich micro-brewery is winning hearts with beer lovers, foodies and historians alike
A former subterranean pool parlour in Fortitude Valley is puttin’ on the Ritz in a cavernous underground bar setting reminiscent of a 1920s speakeasy
Get yourself to the oldest pub around, check out the history and check into an afternoon of good pub grub, live music and the good old Aussie ways
A basement dive bar brings street cred to the sleazy end of Brunswick Street, with Picklebacks, Daiquiris and superior American eats
Entertainment in Brisbane
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.
The BCEC is where you will find your trade shows, expos and massive international touring artists when they come calling by Brisbane.
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