Food and Drink
Brisbane's cuisine, like most Australian cities, is culturally diverse, and alfresco dining is very popular given the consistently warm temperatures. The following sections give a few ideas as to places and streets in Brisbane that are worth visiting for somewhere to have a bite and to have a drink.
Restaurants and Cafes
Brisbane has grown considerably over the last twenty years, since the World Expo and the Commonwealth Games were held there. It is situated on the Brisbane River, and Southbank, where the World Expo was initially held, is a popular spot to eat alongside the water.
Brisbane’s Chinatown and Fortitude Valley, known as the Valley, are also great spots to eat out in, and also to have a drink.
Brisbane's Botanic Gardens have a Tea House/Cafe that is a great spot to enjoy a drink while enjoying the cooler, green surroundings.
Pubs and Hotels
In Australia, a pint is a pint but a half is called a pot, and a schooner is approximately three-quarter the size of a pint.
For a pub with a unique history in Brisbane, the Storey Bridge Hotel is a popular destination - 200 Main Street, Kangaroo Point, Brisbane.
Shopping
Markets
The Brisbane Markets are located in Rocklea, eleven kilometres outside of Brisbane, and can be reached by public transport. The markets are open to the public on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, although the days/times can change during winter.
Riverside Crafts Market, alongside Brisbane River, can be accessed by ferry, and is held every Sunday.