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Best Things to do in Wilston

Exterior facade of Wilston Bar

Updated: May 05, 2025

The charming historic inner northside suburb of Wilston is home to a neigbourhood village of  foodie cafes (including Mexican and German), convivial bars, excellent restaurants and a pottery and coffee bar as well as one of Brisbane's best craft breweries. Here are 11 of the best places to eat, drink and visit in Wilston:

Ming Ming's Kitchen
Ming Ming's Kitchen, Wilston
This cool Northern Vietnamese restaurant and bar specialises in pho and other regional specialities
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Putzig Cafe
Putzig Cafe Wilston
A quaint Queensland cafe serving traditional German baked treats from the legends behind Baked Poetry Café
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Archer Brewing
Archer Brewing Wilston
A mega microbrewery located in a landmark re-purposed World War II hangar with a bar made from an Ansett 727
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Antica Pizzeria
Antica Pizzeria Wilston
The slick and stylish pizzeria/restaurant serves some of Brisbane's best pizzas and Italian fare
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Cafe KuTea
Cafe Ku-Tea Wilston
KuTea is a cute, corner store cafe serving Aromas coffee, freshly baked snacks and breakfast with an Indian twist
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Mumbleberry
Mumbleberry
A gorgeous family-run providore, stocking everything from locally-made pantry products and boutique beverages to stunning homewares
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Alcove Cafe & Deli
Alcove Cafe & Deli Wilston
Alcove Café & Deli is the stand-out café in Wilston Village - a gorgeous rustic al fresco eatery occupying a sunny corner, with its own herb garden and tiny gourmet providore inside.
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Mama de Luna Cafe
Mama de Luna Wilston
Mama De Luna Cafe is a colourful Mexican cafe serving brunch and lunch
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Wilston Village Bar
Wilston Village Bar
This inner northside village has this convivial pub-style eatery and bar that is a fave with locals
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Lick Ice cream
Tubs of ice cream at Lick Wilston
Lick Ice Cream has opened its newest outlet at Wilston Village, so locals can enjoy the heavenly taste of their artisan ice cream
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Our Space

This charming pottery studio and coffee shop is Wilston's community hub for creativity with a side of coffee - and it's dog-friendly 

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Brooks and Stain

Wilston's long-standing cafe and kitchen is the go-to for everything from top notch breakfast and lunch to Friday night dinners

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Image credits:

Our Space courtesy of Our Space Facebook page

Brooks and Stain courtesy of Brooks and Stain Facebook page

Check out our guide to the best things to do in Windsor, Wilston's next door neighbour.

Looking to discover more hidden gems and explore the suburbs of Brisbane, check out our Guide to Brisbane SuburbsHERE! Happy exploring!

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