Eating out
A CBD brewpub (that’s not a brewpub) opens in a light-filled laneway spot
Little Miss Sunshine leads with a Mediterranean-inspired bistro menu, but its breezy digs and 28 taps of beer are a much-needed shot arm for its hidden location.
- Matt Shea
Restaurant reviews, news and the hottest openings served to your inbox.
Sign upMore in Eating out
Brisbane’s most exciting bar openings of 2024 (so far)
From a wine spot hidden in a CBD garage to a British-inspired gastropub and the return of a classic Spring Hill boozer, here’s what’s caught our eye so far.
- Matt Shea
- Exclusive
- Food
An 1888-built icon finally reopens as a multi-level food and beverage precinct
“Brisbane’s Raffles” is serving food by a two-hatted chef in a brasserie full of colour, and a stunning supper club destined to open late. Take a peek inside.
- Matt Shea
- Exclusive
- Food
One of Brisbane’s best new bars is this wine joint hidden in a CBD garage
It’s serving a 50-bottle wine list and cocktails (including a martini menu) matched to a menu of British-inspired comfort food. You just need to find it.
- Matt Shea
- Exclusive
- Food
One of Brisbane’s best bar groups has relaunched an iconic 1864-built pub
This “Heartbreak Ridge” classic features a rejuvenated front bar, a menu of Australian game dishes, and a private dining room in a wine cellar. Take a peek inside.
- Matt Shea
- Exclusive
- Food
Paddington’s NOTA to transform into a ‘Michelin’-inspired Italian fine-diner
“I wanted to be a bit of a pioneer”: a popular former Rosmarino chef will serve two degustation menus, taking diners on a food tour of the Italian peninsula.
- Matt Shea
Brisbane’s most exciting restaurant openings of 2024 (so far)
From glitzy steakhouses and laneway CBD diners to new French from the Happy Boy crew and the arrival of a southern hospitality powerhouse, here’s what to tick off.
- Matt Shea
- Review
- Newstead
Envy Newstead folks who get to call this hatted restaurant their local
It’s a series of simple gifts, presented with care, at this moody eatery – including a mussels dish that you won’t soon forget.
- Matt Shea
First look: Supernormal sister venue Bar Miette opens in a brilliant riverside space
With one-of-a-kind views of the Story Bridge and an all-day, European-leaning menu, this is far from Supernormal afterthought. Here’s what to expect.
- Matt Shea
‘I don’t think we’ll be the last’: Why one of Brisbane’s best bars has closed
The closure came just days after it was named Queensland’s best bar. Still, owner Jamie Fleming remains optimistic about Brisbane’s food and drink future.
- Matt Shea
A classic NYC-inspired CBD burger joint is expanding to Portside Wharf
It will be the same but different, with a slick fit-out, expanded menu, more beers and a punchy wine list. Also, it will be doing fried chicken and champagne nights.
- Matt Shea
