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Best Things to Do in Bardon

Updated: Nov 09, 2025

The leafy inner western suburb with character homes and surrounded by bushland is well worth a visit, with its charming cafes, a French bistro with jaw-dropping views, gourmet market place, beautiful parks, Brisbane's iconic Fairy House and other historic landmarks:

Luna Pizza

Luna Pizza is a charming little gourmet pizza bar in an old Bardon shop, serving up a delicious range of pizzas

La Belle Vie Bistro

A traditional slice of France can be found atop an inner westside hill with sweeping views and a menu of mouth-watering French classics

Bowman Park

This park nestled in Bardon’s foothills is a peaceful shady ground for picnicking and small child’s play

Authentic Char Grill & Kebab

The quaint hilltop eatery is serving up the best Turkish street food to be found in Brisbane

The Bardon Shed

The Bardon Shed is a mega deli, coffee shop, gourmet and green grocer in the heart of Bardon - a real foodie destination

Fairy House

The heritage-listed iconic house with its composer sculpture garden is now for rent on Air BnB

Bardon Thyme

Bardon Thyme is a quaint café housed in an historic convenience store and former tram stop in the lovely, leafy suburb

Sweetshop Specialty Coffee

Sweetshop Specialty Coffee is bringing spring to everyone’s step with its amazing coffee and delicious food

Civosity Park

This unique and enchanting kids space on the edge of Ithaca Creek was created by local sculptor David Engwicht

Goodfolk Cafe

Goodfolk Cafe in Bardon is a charming child & dog-friendly cafe offering specialty coffee and all-day breakfast fare

Held every Sunday behind Government House is this boutique little farmer's market - the place for fresh produce, coffee and a budget breakfast

A local institution for 77+ years, the popular community hub offers traditonal and barefoot bowls, with an onsite bar and coffee shop

Bardon House

This gothic gabled stone house was designed and built by prominent mid-19th century Brisbane citizen and mayor from 1864-65 Joshua Jeays on 39 acres of freehold land.

Pilgrim Congregational Church

This tiny timber place of worship sits nestled amongst a grove of towering gums on the edge of Simpsons Rd

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Bardon Markets - Bardon Markets Facebook page.

The Bardon Bowls Club - The Bardon Bowls Club Facebook page

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