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Prince Charles and Queens Elizabeth statues in Fox & Hounds

Updated: May 23, 2025

Where to find a real taste of the UK in and around Brisbane. including groceries, fish'n'chips with mushy peas, traditional Balti curries, Scotch eggs, pork pies and even an 18th century British pub:

The Rose & Crown

The Rose & Crown brings a cool London pub vibe to a landmark heritage-listed Queenslander

Chumley Warner's British Fish'n'chips

Chumley Warner’s shop front with hedge in front of it

Chumley Warner’s is the only place to serve traditional British sea fare from haddock, plaice, scampi and mushy peas to pickled eggs and pasties

Syd's Pies

Syd’s Pies and British Food Shop is the go-to for award-winning pies and pastries as well as British groceries

Annerley Meats

Run by an uber-friendly Irish butcher, Annerley Meats also happens to stock a decent variety of pork pies, black pudding, sausages, cornish pasties and Scotch eggs

Fox & Hounds Country Inn

For a traditional English pub experience without the long-haul flight, the Fox & Hounds Country Inn is a must-visit

World Press Photo Exhibition

World Press Photo Exhibition celebrates 70 years of the world’s most important photojournalism

Jul 19-Aug 17

Clancestry 2025

Clancestry returns to QPAC with jam-packed program

Jul 23-Aug 10

Clancestry - The Visitors

The Visitors is part of Clancestry, a celebration of identity and connection.

Jul 23-26

Voxalis Opera Performs Ravel

A musical party celebrating Maurice Ravel's 150th birthday

Jul 25-26

Aerial view of James Street Food & Wine Trail

James St Food & Wine Trail

The annual James Street Food & Wine Trail returns for a fabulous foodie day out

Jul 27

We're All Gonna Die!

Stage is set for monsters, mayhem & music mash-ups in this world premiere

Jul 30 - Aug 16

Clancestry - Wata

Wata is part of Clancestry, a celebration of identity and connection.

Jul 31

Model leaning from car window GreazeFest

GreazeFest 2025

GreazeFest is back for 3 huge days of music, cars and kulture!

Aug 1-3

Clancestry - Illume

Illume is part of Clancestry, a celebration of identity and connection

Aug 1-9

Brisbane Open House

Take a peek inside some of Brisbane’s most prominent buildings for free when Brisbane Open House returns for a weekend to remember

Brisbane Open House 2025

THIS WEEKEND

Top Things to Do Jul 18-20

From Anywhere Festival, Brisbane Open House, mega careers expo, World Press Photo and Qld's quirkiest winter festival to a new artisan bakery & two new Japanese restaurants

This Weekend Jul 18-20

Sunset at Moreton-Bay-Food-Wine-Festival

COMING UP

What's On in August in Brisbane

From a mega food & wine festival, CLANCESTRY, a bacon fest, decadent cabaret and Greazefest, the top things to do around Brisbane in August:

Wjat's on in August

EDITOR'S DINING PICK

Sokyo

Renowned for its traditional Japanese cooking techniques, Sokyo delivers unexpected twists to the dining experience, where ritual meets art

Sokyo

Family at cafe BIG4 Gold Coast Holiday Resort

MUST DO FAMILY HOLIDAY

Big4 Gold Coast Holiday Park

Wake up to comfort, style, and a delicious breakfast with BIG4's Bed and Breakfast package! Whether it's a romantic escape, family fun, or a solo recharge, it's the perfect way to unwind

BIG4 Gold Coast Holiday Park

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