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As far back as 1937 this bar was a favourite haunt of the RAF Squadron and retains much of its old world railway charm today.
This cosy sandstone-walled wine bar and restaurant in a leafy street of downtown Spring Hill is a stumble-upon-and-glad-you-did kind of place.
The Junk Bar is a swoon-worthy, retro drinking den and live music bar in a landmark historic building in New Farm
This rustic art deco cocktail joint behind the chrome and oak doors is the spot for a cosy tete a tete
Since the day it first drew open its sheer curtains, Cru Bar and Cellar has been a magnet for drinkers of all ages
By day a funky basement cafe, by night Brew transforms itself into a cool speakeasy style laneway bar
Upstairs above the old Cosmo Coffee Shop is this Twin Peaks meets Blue Velvet bar
A splendid leather bound book and newspaper lined lounge within which to hang and sample a bounty of craft beers
The traditional and futuristic collide in Wagaya, a fabulous upstairs Japanese eating house overlooking Chinatown Mall.
Perched on a hill at the base of a disused 19th century granite quarry is this family friendly destination
In the shady main street of Scarborough, The Boat Shed serves up old-fashioned fish'n'chips in bounteous portions
Upscale Italian restaurant Tartufo is like a grand European brasserie that has been beamed into the palm tree lined streets of Emporium
Sing’s Asian Kitchen at Rosalie is one of the inner west’s long-lasting gems
Those in search of some authentic spicy Sichuan cuisine in a funky oriental setting should make a beeline for this little gem
This fish'n'chippery overlooking picturesque little Raby Bay Harbour is the local go-to spot for enormous servings of good value fresh quality seafood.
Rogue Bistro is a spiffy little beacon of fine wining and dining in a dim lit Newstead warehouse

Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

Camerata unites with one of Australia’s newest Brisbane-based choirs
Brisbane’s Enchanted Garden is back at Roma Street Parkland this Christmas
Celebrating 50 years since the film’s original release, JAWS returns to the big screen
Powerful stories of community, culture and Country come alive
Milton Markets are hosting a mega Xmas twilight market
When everything falls apart, what holds us together?
A Night at the Museum is a fantastic evening of discovery and fun for all ages
The QAGOMA Store’s beloved Christmas Design Market is back and bigger than ever this year
All aboard the Twilight Christmas Train, with heritage carriages
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