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Best Restaurants in Newstead

Updated: Sep 11, 2025

The former industrial inner city suburb of Newstead has been transformed into a bustling urban hub, where modern apartment blocks are interspersed with relics of its working history, including the landmark heritage-listed Gas Ring, the sole remnant of the Gasworks that once operated here.

Today it is home to some of the best restaurants in Brisbane, many of them located in the vibrant Gasworks precinct whilst others have taken up residence under new apartment blocks, or in stunning repurposed warehouses. Here are 20 of the best restaurants in Newstead:

Evra Restaurant & Bar

People seated at tables outside Evra Newstead

Evra is a stylish and convivial farm-to-table restaurant and bar in Newstead, with a rooftop farm and lush garden style interior

Bosco

One of Brisbane's most moodily striking restaurants, fire-powered and found off the beaten track in a warehouse

Bar Monte

Bar Monte is Newstead's neighbourhood gem - a slick contemporary Italian restaurant and bar tucked in a laneway

The Golden Pig

The Golden Pig is Brisbane’s holy grail of Pan Asian cuisine, hidden away in a stunning, converted Newstead warehouse

Stratton Bar & Kitchen

Two historic World War II hangars have been transformed into a spectacular New York-inspired supper club

Monal Dining

One of Brisbane's hottest foodie destinations, yet with the relaxed vibe of a local neighbourhood bar and kitchen

Botany

A cool open-sided restaurant bar right next to the historic gas ring in Gasworks Plaza, serving top notch classic dishes

Nonda

A striking industrial chic Pan Asian eatery and bar, serving refined contemporary Eastern Asian in Gasworks Plaza

Santorini Restaurant Grill Bar

Tables and chairs with white tablecloths and mural on wall inside Santorini Restaurant, Newstead

Take a trip to the famed Greek island at this authentic restaurant and bar tucked away in a Newstead side street

E'cco Bistro

E'cco Bistro has opened its Chef’s-hatted restaurant in Newstead’s Haven complex, serving fine food in their multi-faceted venue.

PingPong Asian

This stunning hot pink restaurant bar with secret jungle room is the go-to for Thai street food and luscious cocktails

DuckFat

DuckFat brings a fresh take on French cuisine to Newstead's Haven precinct, by the owners of La Belle Vie Bistro

Mecca Bah

Mecca Bah is a lush Middle Eastern dining oasis in the heart of Newstead's Gasworks Plaza

Rogue Bistro

Rogue Bistro is a spiffy little beacon of fine wining and dining in a dim lit Newstead warehouse

Milky Lane

Milky Lane has landed in Brisbane with an uber-cool burger bar slinging loaded burgers with a side of hip-hop

Mrs Brown's Bar & Kitchen

Mrs Brown's Bar & Kitchen serves up top-notch bar snacks and share plates alongside local craft beer, fine wine and top shelf spirits

Puck

From scenic cafe to fine dining restaurant; Puck, Newstead is the perfect place to grab a bite and soak up the river views.

Reef Seafood & Sushi

For quality affordable seafood dining, it doesn’t get much better that Reef Seafood and Sushi at Newstead’s Gasworks Plaza

You'll also find some of the best restaurants in Brisbane in neighbouring Fortitude Valley

Still hungry for more suggestions on where to eat out in Brisbane, head to our comprehensive Eat & Drink section HERE! Happy grazing!

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