Best Things to do in Annerley

The historic southside suburb of Annerley, made famous by Hugh Lunn with his popular Over the Top With Jim books (his parents bakery Lunns for Buns is now the Southside Antique Centre), is one of the coolest places to live this side of the river.  With colonial corner stores turned funky cafes, retro arcades, cat cafe, vintage shops, fantastic Vietnamese eateries, second hand books and even a cafe owned by a celebrity chef and one with its own doggie playground, there are plenty of good reasons to check out this suburb - here are 20 of the best:

Billykart Kitchen
Billykart Annerley
Billykart Kitchen is a buzzy neighbourhood cafe housed in an old general store in a quiet suburban crescent
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Braille House Bookshop
Braille House Bookshop, Annerley
One of Australia's oldest libraries, Braille House in Annerley, is Brisbane's newest second-hand bookshop
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Snag & Brown
Snag & Brown cafe Annerley
Annerley adds another notch to its foodie belt with hidden gem Snag and Brown Café, a foodie destination that is also child and dog friendly
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Pho Queue
Pho Queue Annerley
Pho Queue in Annerley is Brisbane’s first restaurant dedicated to Vietnamese soups and Asian desserts
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Vintage Collective
Vintage Collective Annerley
Vintage Collective is a tiny treasure trove of curated vintage pieces and nearly-new designer items tucked away inside Annerley Arcade
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A Mano Cafe
A Mano Cafe,nnerley
This pocket-sized pasticceria provides a scrumptious selection of traditional Italian desserts
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Red Lotus Vietnamese
Red Lotus Vietnamese Chargrill Restaurant is a local gem found in Chardon's Corner in Annerley.
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Southside Antiques
Southside Antiques, Annerley
Southside Antiques in Annerley is one of Brisbane's largest antique centres spread over two massive levels
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Groove Cafe
Retro chairs and booths inside Groove Cafe
A lot of thought & effort has gone into the creation of this groovy retro cafe and it shows.
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Café O-mai
Asian prawn salad served by Cafe O Mai.
Cafe O Mai is a unique little gem of a Vietnamese cafe which occupies an historic corner shop
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Little Clive
Little Clive Annerley
Little Clive is a welcome addition to Annerley, attracting foodies far and wide with a top-notch seasonal menu
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Paper Moon Coffee House
Paper Moon Coffee House, Annerley
One of Brisbane's coolest cafes is Paper Moon providing expertly-brewed coffee and delicious vegan fare in an old colonial store
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Annerley Meats
Butcher waving behind counter covred in foreign bank notes inside Annerley Meats in Brisbane.
Every day feels like St Patrick’s day in the shop of this uber friendly Irish butcher
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Moonage Daydream Vintage
Moonage Daydream Vintage, Annerley
Moonage Daydream is a cute, little vintage shop selling gorgeous vintage, retro, recycled and handmade fashion
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Vintage Revival
Vintage clothes and shoes inside Vintage Revival in Annerley
This no-frills emporium style Lifeline outlet is the largest of Annerley’s vintage shops
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Lucky Cat Cafe
Lucky Cat Café Annerley
Lucky Cat Café is Brisbane’s favourite café for coffee and cat cuddles
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Fats Comics & Collectables
Man reading comic book inside Fats Comics & Collectables in Annerley
Little retro gem of a shop with its stash of comics from the ’40s on as well as classic cars, games and action figure dolls.
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Annerley To Stones Corner
Part of Annerley bikeway path
Whilst this 4km return ride is low on scenery it is nonetheless a flat and safe pathway interspersed with a couple of inviting playgrounds and easily doable by younger children or less experienced riders.
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Annerley Army Reserve Depot
Annerley Army Reserve Depot warehouse building on Dudley St in Annerley
This pair of army drill halls (and their parade ground), dating from 1914 and 1954 respectively are a rare surviving and intact pair from totally different eras.
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