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FEATURED EVENTS

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    • Margs-a-Million

      This new margarita festival at Southside is pairing 'ritas, mariachi tunes and bites whipped up with the Mama Taco crew.


    • The Sound Society at Roma Street Parklands

      Listen to free live music in stunning natural surroundings once a month.


    • Frog's Hollow Saloon x Alice Takeovers and Parties

      Three interstate bars are coming to Brisbane for one-night takeovers — and you can also hit up a bar rave and a bourbon-heavy second birthday party.


    • $10 Ramen at Hai Hai

      Slurp your way through the beginning of the week at this Paddington ramen joint.


    • Fairy Tales

      Wander through a twisted woodland, see David Bowie's 'Labyrinth' costume, and enjoy Yayoi Kusama and Patricia Piccinini's magical work at GOMA's blockbuster fairy tales exhibition.


    • Adults-Only Mini-Golf Night

      Tingalpa's 16-hole jungle-themed mini golf course with a cocktail bar throws weekly boozy parties just for adults.


    • 'Saltburn' Party

      Celebrate one of 2023's most talked-about movies with karaoke, a 'Murder on the Dancefloor' sing-along and sips of Felix's Fangirl Fizz.


    • Margs-a-Million

      This new margarita festival at Southside is pairing 'ritas, mariachi tunes and bites whipped up with the Mama Taco crew.


    • The Chemical Brothers: Australian Tour 2024

      Hey boy, hey girl: the iconic electronic greats are bringing their block rockin' beats back Down Under.


    • Seasonal Fruit Festival — Autumn Edition

      Catch The Beths, Wednesday, Surprise Chef and more at this riverside festival curated by Jet Black Cat Music and hosted by Felons.


    • Adults-Only Mini-Golf Night

      Tingalpa's 16-hole jungle-themed mini golf course with a cocktail bar throws weekly boozy parties just for adults.


    • 'Saltburn' Party

      Celebrate one of 2023's most talked-about movies with karaoke, a 'Murder on the Dancefloor' sing-along and sips of Felix's Fangirl Fizz.


    • Margs-a-Million

      This new margarita festival at Southside is pairing 'ritas, mariachi tunes and bites whipped up with the Mama Taco crew.


    • Seasonal Fruit Festival — Autumn Edition

      Catch The Beths, Wednesday, Surprise Chef and more at this riverside festival curated by Jet Black Cat Music and hosted by Felons.


    • The Sound Society at Roma Street Parklands

      Listen to free live music in stunning natural surroundings once a month.


    • All About Women

      'Yellowface' author Rebecca F Kuang, Roman Empire scholar Mary Beard and Grace Tame feature on a lineup of 40-plus artists at Sydney Opera House's gender-, justice- and equality-focused festival.


    • Women in Walrus

      Celebrate International Women’s Day with an all-female bar takeover in this underground speakeasy.


    • Frog's Hollow Saloon x Alice Takeovers and Parties

      Three interstate bars are coming to Brisbane for one-night takeovers — and you can also hit up a bar rave and a bourbon-heavy second birthday party.


    • Live DJ Yoga: Vinyl Vinyasa

      Listen to DJs drop beats while you bust out your best downward dog.


    • All-You-Can-Eat Pizza Mondays

      Devour all the slices of pizza you can handle in 90 minutes from $29 — with a drink purchase.


Trending Bars and Restaurants

KENILWORTH ISLAND BAKERY

The beloved bakery finally has an outpost closer to Brisbane serving its famed coffee- and hot chocolate-filled doughnuts.

3 First Avenue
Bongaree

COOEE CAFE & RESTAURANT

This 200-seat Cannon Hill spot for a caffeine fix, bite and cocktail is part of Minnippi Golf & Range, Brisbane's first public golf course in more than 70 years.

1825 Creek Road
Cannon Hill

BEENLEIGH ARTISAN DISTILLERY RESTAURANT

Beenleigh's heritage-listed 140-year-old rum distillery is home to an 80-seat restaurant.

142 Distillery Road
Eagleby
T +61 7 3807 3737

MANIAX BRISBANE CBD

This second Brisbane site for the axe-throwing chain comes with a Viking-themed bar — and will get you hurling hatchets on Adelaide Street.

Burnett Lane
Brisbane City
T +61 1300 217 583

PINK FLAMINGO SPIEGELAND BRISBANE

For seven years — until it needs to make way for Brisbane's Olympics preparations — Northshore Hamilton is home to a 400-seat riverside cabaret club.

98 Bincote Street
Hamilton
T +61 1800 289 669

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