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Brunch With a Water View

Around Brisbane

Form the city to the beautiful bayside, 10 places around Brisbane where you can enjoy brunch with a water view:

Cafe La Mer

Cafe La Mer's al fresco deck offers a true waterfront dining experience for breakfast, morning tea or lunch

Mary Mae's

Mary Mae's is a sprawling New Orleans-inspired riverside bar restaurant on the ground floor of the Brisbane Powerhouse

Barko & Co

Barko & Co is a dog-friendly, riverside cafe housed in a heritage-listed building in Teneriffe with sparkling water views

Baaia

Baaia cafe is a little gem of a waterfront cafe in an old Sandgate store, with stunning views across Moreton Bay

Matthew Thomas

Bringing a touch of class to the historical Masonic Lodge perched on Sandgate's cliff top is this splendid cafe with its own tiny in-house homewares and giftshop.

Tide on the Jetty

Tide on the Jetty is a cafe wine bar in prime position overlooking the Manly Marina on the William Gunn Jetty

Joey's Brisbane

This cool tropical restaurant and bar sits perched on top of the Kangaroo Point cliffs with jaw-dropping views

Pelican Café

Pelican's View Café is the bayside's best kept secret, with an all-day breakfast/lunch menu and lovely views

Medley KP

Medley KP commands a prime riverfront position at Kangaroo Point, nestled in the exclusive history-laden Yungaba enclave

Baaia

Baaia cafe is a little gem of a waterfront cafe in an old Sandgate store, with stunning views across Moreton Bay

Neon

Classic neon signs, including Stefan’s iconic rainbow, will be on display

Dec 6 - Feb 9

Lord Mayor's Christmas Carols

Watch the Lord Mayor’s Christmas Carols for free at Victoria Park

Dec 7

QAGOMA Christmas Design Market

Brisbane’s best local independent makers and their handmade goods

Dec 7-8

Christmas Twilight Train

All aboard the Christmas Twilight Train with the historic Mary Valley Rattler

Dec 7 & 13

Joy To The World at White Christmas

Experience a dazzling Christmas spectacular at Movie World

Dec 7-21

Brisbane Sings Messiah

Handel's Messiah is performed in the splendid surrounds of Brisbane City Hall

Dec 8

Christmas Lights

Christmas Lights are back at Government House this year

Dec 13-19

External garden lighting at Nicholas St precinct

Christmas at St Nicholas Precinct

Celebrate the wonder of Christmas with a visit to St Nicholas Precinct

Dec 13-22

The Holiday in Concert

Experience the much-loved romcom 'The Holiday' with live orchestra

Dec 14

COMING UP

What's On in December In & Around Brisbane

From epic concerts, world class ballet and Christmas-themed cabaret to festive dining, what's on in December around Brisbane:

What's On in December in Brisbane

GIFT IDEAS

Christmas Gift Guide 2024

When it comes to finding unique Christmas gifts, this guide has it covered, from must-do experiences and bespoke gifts to tickets to must-see shows

Christmas Gift Guide 2024

KIDS

December School Holiday Guide

Looking for fun things to do with the kids this December? From Christmas putt putt and White Christmas extravaganza to fantastic kids shows & activities

December School Holiday Guide 2024

CELEBRATE

New Year's Eve 2024

From rooftop soirees, gala concerts, cheeky cabaret and degustation dinners to vertical dining and a Story Bridge climb, the top ways to spend New Year's Eve 2024 in Brisbane

NYE 2024 in Brisbane