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Exterior facade of Regatta Hotel

Updated: Oct 02, 2025

The inner western suburb of Toowong is a neighbourhood that is steeped in history, flanked by two of Brisbane's iconic historic hotels on one side and the city's oldest cemetery on the other. Whilst most of the shopping and dining activity surrounds the transport hub of Toowong Village, tucked away off the main thoroughfares are leafy parks, charming cafes, a secret rooftop bar, one of Brisbane's oldest suburban restaurants, a basement speakeasy bar and artisan bakeries. Here's 15+ of Toowong's best places to dine, drink and visit:

Lumen Cafe'Lounge
Bar with green stools inside Lumen Cafe Lounge Toowong
Lumen Cafe'Lounge is a stunning cafe by day, lounge bar by night, bringing a touch of pizzazz and sophistication to Toowong
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KatsuCo
KatsuCo Toowong
A sleek contemporary Japanese eatery specialising in premium katsu dishes. located on the ground floor
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Yiayia's Pantry
Front view of Yiayias Pantry
Yiayia’s Pantry in Toowong is a hidden gem of a Greek deli and grocer for lovers of authentic Greek flavours
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Josie North
Josie North Toowong
Josie North is a cool white haven of artisan coffee and delicious baked treats tucked away in Toowong’s Clements Arcade
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Anzac Park
Large tree in Anzac Park and children's playground
A rolling expanse of hills form the setting for this scenic park which is large enough to have a circuit road loop through it.
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Wests Rooftop Bar
Wests Rooftop Bar is Brisbane's best kept secret, overlooking a heritage-listed park in Toowong
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Corner Store Cafe
Corner Store Cafe old weatherboad shop front
Corner Store Cafe in Toowong occupies the shell of an old store and still stocks some grocery staples in its front room
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Toowong Cemetery
Tomb stone with city views from top of hill in Toowong Cemetery.
As the burial site of inner city Paddington Cemetery became overcrowded and neglected, calls for a new cemetery were put out by concerned residents.
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Riser
Riser Bakery Cafe, Toowong
Riser is an artisan bakery cafe housed in a historic Queenslander, tucked away in the backstreets of Toowong
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Perrin Park
Bike track inside Perrin Park Toowong
Tucked away in a low lying hollow beside Gailey Rd is this fantastic grassy common for children, walkers, picnickers and dogs.
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Pitch & Fork
Pitch & Fork Toowong
Pitch & Fork is a slick modern family friendly eatery that shares a space with the revamped clubhouse of Toowong’s Wests Rugby Club.
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Nowhere Espresso
Cottage style weatherboard shop front of Nowhere Espresso with outdoor seating area in garden with sun umbrellas.
Nowhere Espresso is a tiny colourful coffee nook annexed to a quaint historical row of shops in the depths of suburban Toowong.
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Kayes Rocks Park
Bench overlooking Brisbane River from Kayes Rocks Park in Toowong
This quaint little terraced park tucked at the end of a tiny cul-de-sac feels like a million miles from the city for those who need an escape.
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Regatta Hotel
Regatta Hotel, Toowong
With its multi level lace iron wraparound verandahs and decorative trimmings, the Regatta is as fine an example of an 1880’s Queensland pub as you’ll find
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The Gunshop Cafe
Interior of The Gunshop cafe Toowong

The sleek contemporary cafe is Toowong's brunch hotspot, and a sibling for the longtime West End institution 

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2 Small Rooms
Exterior street view of 2 Small Rooms

First opened in 1989, 2 Small Rooms was one of the first fine dining restaurants in Brisbane's suburbs and today it's still going strong

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Royal Exchange Hotel
Exterior facade of Royal Exchange Hotel

An institution with locals and uni students for as long as anyone can remember, the RE Hotel is one of Brisbane's oldest pubs, dating back to 1876

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The French Patisserie
Outside view of The French Patisserie

Found tucked away in Cat & Fiddle Village, this longtime French bakery is the go-to for traditional French pastries, bread, gateaux and more

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Image credits:

The Gunshop Cafe courtesy of The Gunshop Cafe website

2 Small Rooms courtesy of 2 Small Rooms Facebook page

Royal Exchange Hotel courtesy of Royal Exchange Hotel website

The French Patisserie courtesy of The French Patisserie Facebook page

 

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