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Brisbane's Best Laneway Restaurants

Updated: Nov 05, 2025

Hidden away down Brisbane's historic (and new) laneways you'll find these 13 restaurants, ranging from a top notch 10-seater that is booked out months ahead and a stunning Japanese izakaya to funky dumpling and burger bars:

Clarence is a contemporary Euro-style restaurant on a corner of Fish Lane in South Brisbane
Hideki is an exquisite Japanese restaurant specializing in yakitori, hidden away behind a lit-up cherry blossom tree in Burnett Lane
A stunning 90's themed laneway bar and eatery in the basement of a heritage-listed building
sAme sAme is a stunning contemporary 2-level Thai restaurant and bar in the Valley's chic Ada Lane
A funky Pan Asian street food eatery and bar nestled in Brisbane's oldest laneway
This multi-level Pan Asian urban oasis is tucked away under the South Brisbane railway bridge in Fish Lane
Ben’s Burgers is a slice of burger heaven tucked away in Winn Lane, with minimalist décor and a pared-back menu
Big Roddy is serving up his secret recipe, prime-cut ribs in South Brisbane’s hottest dining precinct, Fish Lane
Hello Please is a Vietnamese-inspired street food restaurant and bar that has its home in Fish Lane
Corbett and Claude is a super cool and charming laneway bar and eatery in Brisbane’s CBD that pays homage to the historic Corbett Chambers building whose basement it occupies.
Gung Ho Dumpling is a cute little dumpling and ramen bar tucked away in Bakery Lane

A pocket-sized restaurant, tucked down a laneway and owned by an acclaimed Brisbane chef, Joy is booked out months in advance

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