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Central Brisbane Restaurants With Live Music

Celebrate at The Fourth MonkeyEnquire today!Make your next celebration unforgettable at The Fourth Monkey Cocktail Bar & Grill. From intimate dinners to full-venue takeovers, enjoy bold flavours, vibrant spaces and tailored menus for wedding...
Located in the heart of the city in the historical Port Office Building, Moo Moo the Wine Bar + Grill on Edward Street is one of Brisbane’s favourite steak restaurants. Nestled in the Stamford Plaz...
1st Edition Bar

1st Edition Bar

Asian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Fortitude Valley

Located on McLachlan Street in Fortitude Valley, 1st Edition Bar delivers a bold after-dark experience where Japanese technique meets American flavour. Established in November 2021, this lively bar...
Siam Samrarn

Siam Samrarn

Thai   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

West End

Banquet's at Siam Samrarn $75ppDiscover the flavours of Thailand with our Set A – Siam All Time Favourite at Siam Samrarn. Enjoy a delicious journey starting with a beef curry puff and vegetarian spring roll, followed by your ch...
HUA

HUA

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Brisbane CBD

Step into HUA on William Street in the heart of the city, where tradition meets innovation in Brisbane’s premium dining scene. With a menu celebrating Cantonese traditions, this stylish restaurant ...
The Lex

The Lex

Grill   $$$$$   Opens at 6:30 AM

Brisbane CBD

Summer Menu at The LexA relaxed indulgenceThis season, cosy, popular favourite food meets craftsmanship, and Queensland’s brightest seasonal produce takes the spotlight under the heat of a New York–inspired grill. The Lex is as vibrant and...
Knowhere

Knowhere

International   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 AM

Spring Hill

Tucked away on Edward Street in Spring Hill, Knowhere is a hidden gem that feels both intimate and adventurous. Its moody interior, with exposed brick and soft lighting, wraps you in a sense of war...
A dynamic Modern Australian menu and a casually refined dining atmosphere join forces at Lamberts Restaurant in Kangaroo Point. Tucked in The Point Brisbane Hotel on Lambert Street, this popular re...
Malt Dining

Malt Dining

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

Brisbane CBD

A dining experience like no other awaits guests at Malt Dining on Market Street in the heart of Brisbane city. This rustic, chic fine dining venue spans three levels of a converted market building,...
Bar Gusto

Bar Gusto

Italian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Bowen Hills

Bar Gusto's Lunch MenuAvailable until 3pmEnjoy a delicious Italian lunch at Gusto! Start with antipasti like pumpkin & ricotta arancini, calamari fritti, or classic bruschetta. Choose from a range of pizzas, including Margherita, Diavola,...
Augusta

Augusta

Brazilian   $$$$$   Opens at 7:00 AM

Brisbane CBD

Taste Brazil at AugustaVibrant Brunch & BarExperience authentic Brazilian flavours at Augusta on North Quay, Brisbane CBD. Inspired by São Paulo’s vibrant Augusta Street, enjoy a sensory journey with pulsating Brazilian music and traditiona...
Hope and Anchor

Hope and Anchor

Pub Food   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 AM

Paddington

Enjoy a slice of English pub fare and vibe at Hope and Anchor on Given Terrace in Paddington. Housed in a heritage-listed 19th Century bakery, this atmospheric bar and restaurant gives a nod to Bri...
Donna Chang

Donna Chang

Chinese   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Brisbane CBD

12 Chef Hat Award Restaurant & Catering Association
Nostimo Restaurant Bar

Nostimo Restaurant Bar

Greek   $$$$$   Opens at 11:30 AM

South Brisbane

Roamer Brisbane

Roamer Brisbane

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 7:30 AM

Brisbane CBD

Inspiring café vibes by day, bustling bar by night, Roamer on George Street in the heart of Brisbane’s CBD is where you can always be yourself. It isn’t just any home, it is a relaxing space that i...
By day, Firefly on George Street is a dynamic Brisbane café serving quality Genovese espresso, specialty pizza and light breaky options to a busy city crowd. Later in the week, this venue transform...
In the heart of Brisbane CBD, Blackbird Bar & Grill stands out with its modern Australian cuisine and vibrant atmosphere. The restaurant boasts a stunning interior featuring large windows that fram...
The Regatta Boatshed Restaurant

The Regatta Boatshed Restaurant

Steak   $$$$$   Opens at 6:30 AM

Toowong

For more than 145 years, Brisbanites have met, mingled and created memories on the iron-laced verandahs of the iconic Regatta Hotel on Coronation Drive in Toowong. This grand old lady of the Brisba...
The Wickham

The Wickham

Pub Food   $$$$$   Opens at 12:30 PM

Fortitude Valley

The Wickham stands out in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, as a beacon of vibrant pub food culture. This cleverly designed eatery features an inviting blend of modern decor and rustic charm, creating a ...
Specialising in prime aged, grain-fed 1824 beef, endorsed by the MSA.