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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.
Hardcore music lovers’ prayers are answered at this revamped Valley icon that's a promising new venue for Brisbane's alternative music scene.
Where to eat in Brisbane
Hatted, starred and accoladed to the hilt, Tartufo remains Brisbane's high church of Italian cuisine
Grab a mouthful of Middle Eastern-inspired cuisine from the sultan of James Street dining
This riverfront Italian restaurant is where food, wine and service shine bright
The tables fill fast at Delicatezza: the breakfast-and-lunch jewel in the crown of Mitchelton
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
Visit the boldest, coolest kid on the Alfred and Constance block – a cheeky tribute to tasty Asian street food
West End’s destination café has some of the best breakfasts in town in its arsenal
Where to drink in Brisbane
This Ipswich micro-brewery is winning hearts with beer lovers, foodies and historians alike
The cool crowd at Gerard's Bar are enjoying a trip to Spain, stopping over at Hong Kong, without leaving home
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
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
Round up a team for booze, soft-serve and flavour-bomb fusion eats at West End’s cool-kid hangout, where spectating is the name of the game
A basement dive bar brings street cred to the sleazy end of Brunswick Street, with Picklebacks, Daiquiris and superior American eats
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Whether you've got a taste for upmarket modern Australian, Queensland's famous seafood eateries or classic European with a twist, the local foodie scene will impress you. Excellent dining choices abound in the inner-city suburbs of Fortitude Valley and New Farm, but those who venture further afield are rewarded with lesser-known local favourites. There are plenty of high-end offerings, but there are also delicious offerings for those on a budget.
Not one for following the herd? Neither are we. That’s why we’ve teamed up with Little Creatures to show you a few ways to get out of your comfort zone and embrace being a little different. Whether it’s discovering a new rooftop bar, seeing a ground-breaking theatre piece or rocking out to a live band, you’ll learn it’s good to be a little different here.
When the mercury rises this summer, leave the city behind and head for the hills. Nothing completes a hike through the rainforest like a relaxing swim in a cool, clear swimming hole surrounded by nature. Round up some friends, pack some refreshing Lipton Ice Tea, and hit the road. If hiking isn’t your scene, fear not. There are also beautiful, historic dams just outside the city where you can skip the hike and take a dip in the calm waters and just laze around on the grass in the sunshine. Before you head off for an outback adventure, always check for closures and fire bans on the Queensland Government website and check the air quality rating. Extreme weather conditions and catastrophic bushfires have led to the closures of many national parks in recent months. Find out more about Lipton Ice Tea.