Guidebook for East Brisbane
Food Scene
Just a 2 minute walk up the road, the nicest people ever who serve you, and really great coffee! Perfect...
Light Coffee
89 Lytton RdJust a 2 minute walk up the road, the nicest people ever who serve you, and really great coffee! Perfect...
If you love vegetarian food, at great prices - this is the place for you for lunch and dinner. Expect very down-to-earth service and massive meals, on the first floor with views over West End.
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Govinda's pure vegetarian cafe
82 Vulture StIf you love vegetarian food, at great prices - this is the place for you for lunch and dinner. Expect very down-to-earth service and massive meals, on the first floor with views over West End.
Delicious Greek cuisine, speedy service, indoor and outdoor dining so you can watch the world go by. Just delicious.
Kafe Meze
56 Mollison StDelicious Greek cuisine, speedy service, indoor and outdoor dining so you can watch the world go by. Just delicious.
The most popular cafe in West End - if you go you will see why. It's huge inside, with different rooms and outdoor areas that are spacious or cozy depending on what you are looking for. Go here to hang out with the locals.
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The Three Monkeys Coffee & Tea House
58 Mollison StreetThe most popular cafe in West End - if you go you will see why. It's huge inside, with different rooms and outdoor areas that are spacious or cozy depending on what you are looking for. Go here to hang out with the locals.
Drinks & Nightlife
Much more than a bar, 3 storeys of incredible elegance, the roof is open on clear days, the food and wines are superb, it's like no where else I have ever been. A must visit for all guests who enjoy a classy night out with good company.
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Cloudland
641 Ann StMuch more than a bar, 3 storeys of incredible elegance, the roof is open on clear days, the food and wines are superb, it's like no where else I have ever been. A must visit for all guests who enjoy a classy night out with good company.
Enjoy local and international jazz ensembles from this iconic venue on the Brisbane River. It's particularly famous as it has sloping floors which makes it seem like the river is in the space with you! Watch people in canoes paddle by at night behind the band as they sweep you away with their song.
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Brisbane Jazz Club
1 Annie StEnjoy local and international jazz ensembles from this iconic venue on the Brisbane River. It's particularly famous as it has sloping floors which makes it seem like the river is in the space with you! Watch people in canoes paddle by at night behind the band as they sweep you away with their song.
Parks & Nature
This is the place to cuddle a koala, feed and pat kangaroos and learn alot about Australian wildlife. And it's only 20 minutes away by car! Be sure to check their program to see sheep shearing, wild birds being called to trainers and more! Really kid-friendly, and a must see for adults too.
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Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
708 Jesmond RdThis is the place to cuddle a koala, feed and pat kangaroos and learn alot about Australian wildlife. And it's only 20 minutes away by car! Be sure to check their program to see sheep shearing, wild birds being called to trainers and more! Really kid-friendly, and a must see for adults too.
Massive park just behind our home, great for walking and jogging with creeks, designated bike paths, canoe ramp and houseboat moorings, multiple tennis courts and tennis club house, Eastern Suburbs Football Club (soccor) grounds and club house and a walk over the bridge to further parks from which the bats fly over our home every sunset. You won't feel like you are in the city at all!
Heath Park
48 Hilton StreetMassive park just behind our home, great for walking and jogging with creeks, designated bike paths, canoe ramp and houseboat moorings, multiple tennis courts and tennis club house, Eastern Suburbs Football Club (soccor) grounds and club house and a walk over the bridge to further parks from which the bats fly over our home every sunset. You won't feel like you are in the city at all!
I just love the "Goldie". Spectacular beaches, fabulous food and so many shops selling the touristy things you can bring back for family and friends. Now with the advent of the new light rail, you can catch a train from our local station in Woolloongabba and get to Surfers Paradise in no time. Grab your towel and swimming costume and relax as the train takes you to the beach. Great way to attend the Commonwealth Games this year on the Gold Coast.
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Gold Coast
I just love the "Goldie". Spectacular beaches, fabulous food and so many shops selling the touristy things you can bring back for family and friends. Now with the advent of the new light rail, you can catch a train from our local station in Woolloongabba and get to Surfers Paradise in no time. Grab your towel and swimming costume and relax as the train takes you to the beach. Great way to attend the Commonwealth Games this year on the Gold Coast.
Arts & Culture
A truly unique experience to be had here with lots of freebies such as Comedy shows and live music. 2 fabulous massive restaurants/bars to choose from, both of which overlook panoramic views of the Brisbane River. Be sure to take in a local or international act in the theatres here too. For a scenic trip, you can catch the local ferry from Norman Park, just a 5 minute walk from home, across to New Farm Park (popular barbecue destination) and another 5 minute walk to the Powerhouse.
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Brisbane Powerhouse
A truly unique experience to be had here with lots of freebies such as Comedy shows and live music. 2 fabulous massive restaurants/bars to choose from, both of which overlook panoramic views of the Brisbane River. Be sure to take in a local or international act in the theatres here too. For a scenic trip, you can catch the local ferry from Norman Park, just a 5 minute walk from home, across to New Farm Park (popular barbecue destination) and another 5 minute walk to the Powerhouse.
This absolutely enormous gallery constantly showcases fascinating local and international installations and art pieces. Dependent on the exhibition, you can enter the gallery at night, partake of a glass of champagne and enjoy live music while you revel in the atmosphere of a world-class gallery. There are 2 free cinemas within the gallery, perfect for rainy days, seeing different films or being on a budget. Great cafes and restaurants are all around the Brisbane Cultural Precinct. It's a hop, skip and a jump from home, you could choose to walk there along the South Bank Boardwalk or hire a bicycle from the CityCycle rack in Kangaroo Point.
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Gallery of Modern Art
Stanley PlaceThis absolutely enormous gallery constantly showcases fascinating local and international installations and art pieces. Dependent on the exhibition, you can enter the gallery at night, partake of a glass of champagne and enjoy live music while you revel in the atmosphere of a world-class gallery. There are 2 free cinemas within the gallery, perfect for rainy days, seeing different films or being on a budget. Great cafes and restaurants are all around the Brisbane Cultural Precinct. It's a hop, skip and a jump from home, you could choose to walk there along the South Bank Boardwalk or hire a bicycle from the CityCycle rack in Kangaroo Point.
Sightseeing
Visit Brisbane's iconic City Hall, enjoy a guided tour and take the old-fashioned lift to the top floor. Stunningly renovated, major concerts are held here, and many free lunch time concerts are definitely worth enjoying during your stay in BrisVegas (as we locals like to call it).
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Brisbane City Hall
64 Adelaide StVisit Brisbane's iconic City Hall, enjoy a guided tour and take the old-fashioned lift to the top floor. Stunningly renovated, major concerts are held here, and many free lunch time concerts are definitely worth enjoying during your stay in BrisVegas (as we locals like to call it).
Walk, jog or bike across the Goodwill Bridge from the Southbank Boardwalk to the City. Viewing platforms along the bridge serve freshly brewed coffee: breathtaking views. From the Southbank entry you can go to the fascinating Maritime Museum, a must for all boating enthusiasts and history buffs.
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Goodwill Bridge
Goodwill BridgeWalk, jog or bike across the Goodwill Bridge from the Southbank Boardwalk to the City. Viewing platforms along the bridge serve freshly brewed coffee: breathtaking views. From the Southbank entry you can go to the fascinating Maritime Museum, a must for all boating enthusiasts and history buffs.
Entertainment & Activities
See the latest films here, or at the closer venue in Hawthorne - at radically discounted prices! The ice creams here are the best, massive scoops, thickly coated in chocolate and super cheap! A great night out.
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Cineplex Balmoral
168 Oxford StSee the latest films here, or at the closer venue in Hawthorne - at radically discounted prices! The ice creams here are the best, massive scoops, thickly coated in chocolate and super cheap! A great night out.
World famous "Gabba" hosts international cricket matches in the summer, and live concerts are also held here. Its a massive venue, well worth attending a match and cheering on with, "Aussie, Aussie, Aussie, Oi, Oi, Oi". Attendees love to dress up in costumes, maybe even wearing watermelons on their heads emulating viking helmets.
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The Gabba
Vulture StreetWorld famous "Gabba" hosts international cricket matches in the summer, and live concerts are also held here. Its a massive venue, well worth attending a match and cheering on with, "Aussie, Aussie, Aussie, Oi, Oi, Oi". Attendees love to dress up in costumes, maybe even wearing watermelons on their heads emulating viking helmets.
Getting Around
Just 10 minutes walk from home, catch the CityCat from Mowbray Park ferry terminal to get to the City in 10 minutes, or get off at Southbank for walks and the City Beach, or get off at the Cultural Centre to go to the galleries, performance arts centre and library.
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Mowbray Park Ferry Terminal station
Thorn StreetJust 10 minutes walk from home, catch the CityCat from Mowbray Park ferry terminal to get to the City in 10 minutes, or get off at Southbank for walks and the City Beach, or get off at the Cultural Centre to go to the galleries, performance arts centre and library.
A short walk or 4 minutes by car (try Uber), this is a major train hub - easy to get around Brisbane or travel in comfort to the Gold Coast. Carriages marked "Quiet" really are lovely and quiet, great for getting some work done or simply feeling peaceful. Free wifi is supplied on board.
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Woolloongabba busway station
A short walk or 4 minutes by car (try Uber), this is a major train hub - easy to get around Brisbane or travel in comfort to the Gold Coast. Carriages marked "Quiet" really are lovely and quiet, great for getting some work done or simply feeling peaceful. Free wifi is supplied on board.