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Best Things to do in Newstead

In the past decade, the industrial suburb of Newstead has been transformed into a vibrant sought after neighbourhood, its streets home to a raft of hidden gems that are well worth discovering. From cafes to classes, antiques to parks, bars, restaurants and live music venues, here are some of the best things to to do in Newstead:

Stratton Bar & Kitchen
Two historic World War II hangars have been transformed into a spectacular New York-inspired supper club
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Bosco
Bosco Newstead
One of Brisbane's most moodily striking restaurants, fire-powered and found off the beaten track in a warehouse
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The Triffid

An old war igloo in a side street of Newstead has been converted into Brisbane's hottest live music venue (and beer garden), owned by ex-Powderfinger bassist 'JC' John Collins 

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The Golden Pig
The Golden Pig, Newstead
The Golden Pig is Brisbane’s holy grail of Pan Asian cuisine, hidden away in a stunning, converted Newstead warehouse
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The Matriarch
The Matriarch Newstead
A historic Newstead warehouse has been transformed into an exquisite 19th century French-inspired oasis with courtyard garden
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Hello Gorgeous
Hello Gorgeous Newstead
This stunning multi-level bar and eatery in Newstead boasts an extensive drinks including seasonal cocktails
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Santorini Restaurant Grill Bar
Santorini Restaurant, Newstead
Take a trip to the famed Greek island at this authentic restaurant and bar tucked away in a Newstead side street
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Newstead Social
Newstead Social Kitchen and Bar, Brisbane
Newstead Social is a stunning, subterranean garden bar and kitchen that resides in the basement of a former factory
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MICA Brasserie
MICA is a chic artisan bakery cafe overlooking Breakfast Creek at Newstead
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Ardo's Wine Bar
Ardo's Wine Bar Newstead
The secret little San Sebastian-inspired wine bar found tucked away in a Newstead side street
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Newstead Park
Newstead Park a dawn with palm trees and lawns surrounding Newstead House on the hill.
This park is actually the grounds of Brisbane’s oldest home Newstead House (1846)
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Mas & Miek Ceramic House
Mas & Miek Ceramic House Newstead
Mas & Miek is a bespoke open plan ceramic studio, shop and café, hidden within the industrial surrounds of Byres Street, Newstead
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New Farm Antique Centre
New Farm Antique Centre building on Commercial Rd Newstead
Nestled on the outskirts of the charming warehouse lined streets of Teneriffe, New Farm Antiques is a find
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PingPong Asian
This stunning hot pink restaurant bar with secret jungle room is the go-to for Thai street food and luscious cocktails
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The Fox's Hollow
The Fox's Hollow Newstead
A breezy dog-friendly riverside cafe, tapas bar and restaurant located under a Newstead apartment block
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Mrs Brown's Bar & Kitchen
Mrs Brown's Bar & Kitchen, Newstead
Mrs Brown's Bar & Kitchen serves up top-notch bar snacks and share plates alongside local craft beer, fine wine and top shelf spirits.
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Smokey Moo
Smokey Moo Newstead
Smokey Moo dishes up delicious American-style meat, smoked low & slow to perfection; from ribs & brisket to beef cheeks
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Salt Meats Cheese
Salt Meats Cheese, Newstead, Italian pizza pizzeria Brisbane
Salt Meats Cheese, renowned for their quirky twist on bona fide Italian food, is nestled within Gasworks newest complex
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Reef Seafood & Sushi
For quality affordable seafood dining, it doesn’t get much better that Reef Seafood and Sushi at Newstead’s Gasworks Plaza
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Yolk
Yolk, Newstead
Yolk is Newstead's new go to for breakfast, coffee and freshly squeezed orange juice
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Mecca Bah
Mecca Bah Newstead, Gasworks Plaza, Brisbane
Mecca Bah is a lush Middle Eastern dining oasis in the heart of Newstead's Gasworks Plaza
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Zero Latency
Zero Latency
Zero Latency is Brisbane’s first free-roam, multi-player virtual reality experience, occupying a 400 square metre Newstead warehouse.
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E'cco Bistro
E'cco Bistro, Newstead
E'cco Bistro has opened its Chef’s-hatted restaurant in Newstead’s Haven complex, serving fine food in their multi-faceted venue.
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Allonda
Allonda Newstead
A striking scandi-chic restaurant from the owners of Paddington hotspot NOTA, found tucked away in a Newstead laneway
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Industry Beans
Industry Beans Newstead
Industry Beans is a stunning roastery, coffee 'greenhouse', cafe and bar occupying a massive converted Newstead warehouse
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Botany
Botany Newstead
A cool open-sided restaurant bar right next to the historic gas ring in Gasworks Plaza, serving top notch classic dishes
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Salt. Coffee Roasters
Salt Coffee
Salt is a specialty coffee house and microroastery residing In Newstead on the corner of Commercial Road and Doggett Street
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Cake & Bake
Cake & Bake Newstead
Cake & Bake in Newstead  is one of Brisbane's best artisan bakeries selling decadent cakes, scrumptious slices and more
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Nonda
Nonda Newstead
A striking industrial chic Pan Asian eatery and bar, serving refined contemporary Eastern Asian in Gasworks Plaza
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New Farm Confectionery
New Farm Confectionery Newstead
New Farm Confectionery is a Parisian-inspired, artisan sweet shop dedicated to confectionery for grown-ups
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Range Brewing
Range Brewing is a small batch brewery, brewing fresh, modern and seasonal beers to Newstead locals.
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Masters St Coffee
Masters St Coffee
Masters St Coffee is a cool, little coffee nook in Newstead serving specialty coffee and mouth-watering treats
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Kivahan
Kivahan Newstead
Kivahan is a modern organic coffee bar and roastery with undercover verandah located within Gasworks Plaza, Newstead
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The Standard Market Company
Fresh food inside Standard Market Company Newstead
The Standard Market Company of Newstead is a foodie’s paradise - a mega indoor market with cheese shop
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Phat Pho
Phat Pho Newstead
Phat Pho is a bustling Vietnamese street food eatery that inhabits a landmark 1920s shop on the border of Newstead and Teneriffe
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MANIAX Axe Throwing
MANIAX, Newstead
MANIAX Axe Throwing combines the urban sport of axe throwing with craft beer, cocktails and food creating an epic experience
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Nodo
Nodo Donuts Newstead
Nodo in Newstead, Brisbane’s first gluten-free donut shop, has expanded to become a cool new cafe
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Locale
Sip shop savour is the mantra of this charming little Italian café and kitchen found tucked away in Newstead’s commercial neighbourhood
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Rogue Bar & Bistro
Rogue Bar & Bistro

The chic minimalist restaurant and bar offers a contemporary pared-back menu of seasonal dishes and prmum drinks

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Ruby, My Dear
Ruby My Dear Newstead
A groovy Japanese-inspired vinyl bar and jazz cafe from two Brisbane hospitality veterans, located on a corner
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Image credit: Rogue Bar & Bistro courtesy of Rogue Bar & Bistro website

Looking to discover more hidden gems of Brisbane, check out our Guide to Brisbane Suburbs HERE! Happy exploring!

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