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Brisbane's Riverfront Cafes

Updated: Feb 08, 2025

Here's eight Brisbane cafes and restaurants where you can enjoy a weekend brunch overlooking the river:

Officers Mess

Officers Mess is a all-day riverfront diner located in a former naval base dating back to 1943

Barko & Co

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

End Of The Road Coffee

Located at the end of Brunswick St is this cosy cafe with views overlooking the Brisbane River and New Farm Park

Il Molo Italian Kitchen & Bar

Il Molo Italian Kitchen & Bar is a spectacular waterfront restaurant nestled on the end of Oxford Street, Bulimba

Joey's Brisbane

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

River La Vie

River La Vie is hidden gem of a child-friendly cafe tucked away in Tennyson beside the Brisbane River

Mary Mae's

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

Medley KP

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

Crowd at Made Local Market Brisbane Showgrounds

The Made Local Market

Brisbane's biggest indoor handmade & design market is back in a new location

Jul 19-20

Career-Events TSXPO Brisbane Showgrounds

Brisbane Tertiary Studies and Careers Expo (TSXPO)

Queensland’s leading event for education, training, and employment pathways

Jul 19 & 20

Brisbane Open House 2025

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Jul 19-20

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!

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Jul 30 - Aug 16

Brisbane Open House

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MUST DO

Brief Encounter

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THIS WEEKEND

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EDITOR'S DINING PICK

Sokyo

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Sokyo

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