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All of the New Brisbane Openings That You Need Add to Your Must-Visit List in 2024

Discover your next favourite dish or drink at one of these fresh Brisbane haunts.
By Sarah Ward
February 28, 2024
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By Sarah Ward
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  • Food & Drink

    Doughcraft Mary Street

    The European bakery and deli has launched a second outpost in the Brisbane CBD — and it's also a wine bar.

  • Food & Drink

    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.

  • Food & Drink

    Dapl

    Located inside Brisbane's Amora Hotel, this restaurant heroes native Australian ingredients.

  • Food & Drink

    Bar Rocco

    This Italian osteria in Coorparoo is a sibling venture to Ashley-Maree Kent's Ramona Trattoria next door.

  • Food & Drink

    Como

    This modern Italian restaurant in South Brisbane takes its cues from Lake Como.

  • Food & Drink

    Beenleigh Artisan Distillery Restaurant

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

  • Food & Drink

    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.

  • Food & Drink

    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.

  • Food & Drink

    Lost Souls Karaoke

    Mash buttons next door at Netherworld, then hit up this underworld-themed karaoke bar to belt out a tune over drinks.

  • Food & Drink

    Kenilworth Island Bakery

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

  • Food & Drink

    Kirra Beach House

    Part of the Kirra Point Precinct, this oceanfront drinking and dining spot boasts cabanas, cocktail bars and a seafood barbecue area.

  • Food & Drink

    The Belvedere

    Woody Point's 122-year-old pub has relaunched after a $10-million-plus redevelopment.

  • Food & Drink

    Lagoon Beach Club

    Looking for a poolside bite and sip? InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort now has you covered.

  • Food & Drink

    Kirra Beach Hotel

    This Gold Coast favourite returned in late 2023 after a three-year absence — and now sprawls across 1300 square metres.

  • Food & Drink

    La Macelleria South City Square

    This gelato chain is now scooping up its artisanal desserts from hole-in-the-wall digs in Woolloongabba.

  • Food & Drink

    Bli Bli Hotel

    The three-level pub's Mediterranean-inspired rooftop terrace is your new Sunshine Coast drinks spot.

  • Food & Drink

    Establishment 203

    Ben O'Donoghue has opened an Italian and steak restaurant in Fortitude Valley.

  • Food & Drink

    Vertigo

    Always wanted to eat dinner 17 metres up while hanging over the side of Brisbane Powerhouse? Now you can.

  • Food & Drink

    Short Grain

    Martin Boetz has launched a Thai restaurant and Asian food store in Fortitude Valley.

  • Food & Drink

    Rich & Rare

    This West End steak haven takes its cues from Manhattan — and encourages upscale surf 'n' turf combos.

  • Food & Drink

    Bird's Nest Yakitori Portside

    This Japanese-inspired Brisbane chain has started serving its grilled skewers at Portside Wharf.

  • Food & Drink

    Slim's Quality Burger Kippa-Ring

    This 50s-inspired burger chain has arrived in Brisbane with its first retro-themed drive-thru diner.

  • Food & Drink

    Zazu Dining & Bar

    Head to this West End restaurant for Gillian Hirst's famed sand crab lasagne, tiger prawn cone spring rolls and a wall of wine.

  • Food & Drink

    Single O Newstead

    Single O has launched its first Brisbane coffee bar in Newstead, complete with self-serve taps.

  • Food & Drink

    Bar Gusto

    This 190-seat Bowen Hills restaurant boasts big Italian Riviera vibes and a terrace perfect for after-work drinks.

  • Food & Drink

    Midtown

    This Fish Lane 40-seater bar hails from the One Fish Two Fish team and heroes martinis.

  • Food & Drink

    Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq Bowen Hills

    After its Toombul venue was closed due to the floods, this circus-themed arcade bar has moved to Bowen Hills.

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