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Moreton Rubber building, Woolloongabba

Woolloongabba may be famous for the hallowed grounds of the Gabba but it is also known for having some of the very best restaurants, bars and cafes in Brisbane.

From a speakeasy bar whose entrance is through an antique wardrobe, restaurants helmed by top Brisbane chefs, a traditional Indian food court, and an historic post office-turned bar, here are 25+ of the best places to eat and drink in Woolloongabba:

D.Vino Bistro & Enoteca

D.Vino Woolloongabba

A classy, intimate European restaurant and bar, found tucked away in an old warehouse in an industrial side street

Boo's Kitchen

Boo's Kitchen brings the fresh flavours of northern Thailand to Woolloongabba with delicious Isan dishes

South City Wine Bar

South City Wine Bar Woolloongabba

The elegant European-style wine bar brings a slice of old world charm to Woolloongabba's dining precinct

Ku-o At The Gabba

KU-O at the Gabba

Ku-O at the Gabba serves large, high-quality sashimi plates and traditional Japanese dishes

Fables Bar & Cafe

Fables Bar & Cafe Woolloongabba

A charming old world 2-storey cafe bar located in Brisbane's oldest theatre, the Princess Theatre (circa 1888)

Can You Keep A Secret?

Can You Keep a Secret? Bar Woolloongabba

Can You Keep a Secret? is a fabulous retro-themed wine bar and lounge with a tiny secret vintage boutique inside

Easy Times Brewing Co

Easy Times Brewing, Woolloongabba

Good times and cold brews are flowing at Brisbane's funky brew pub in the heart of Woolloongabba

Brown Dog Cafe

Man sitting wearing panam hat outside Brown Dog Cafe

This speck of a cafe lies in a bit of a no-man’s land outside of the Gabba antique quarter

Mrs J. Rabbits

Mrs J Rabbit

Mrs J. Rabbits is a secret 1920s whiskey and jazz speakeasy whose entrance is through an antique wardrobe

The One Mile

The One Mile Woolloongabba

A convivial 2-level gastro pub and sports bar in one of Woollongabba antique precinct's most stunning heritage buildings

The Mix Bar

The Mix Bar, Woolloongabba

The Mix Bar is a stunning, art deco style bar housed in the heritage-listed Woolloongabba Post Office

Canvas Club

Canvas Club Woolloongabba

This funky eclectically furnished cocktail and wine bar has a secret fairy lit beer garden out back

Electric Avenue

Electric Avenue Woolloongabba

Electric Avenue is an exquisite old world pub that perfectly captures the spirit of Woolloongabba’s antique precinct

Casa Chow

Casa Chow Woolloongabba

Chinese meets Peruvian cuisine in a colourful bar restaurant on a corner of Woolloongabba

Little Red Dumpling

Little Red Dumpling Woolloongabba

A funky authentic dumpling bar offering a delectable range of delicious jiaoizi (Chinese dumplings) and tsingtao beer

Frankie's Smokehouse

Frankie's Smokehouse, Woolloongabba

Frankie’s Smokehouse has expanded so more meat loving diners can experience what low n' slow BBQ is all about

Sasso Italiano

Sasso Italiano Woolloongabba

A neighbourhood trattoria and bar serving up old school Italian food from a chic contemporary space

Purple Palm

Purple Palm Woolloongabba

A stunning Californian-inspired gin garden bar located in the middle of a palm-tree lined oasis

Detour

Detour Woolloongabba

Detour is one of Brisbane’s most outstanding dining destinations - a stunning restaurant and bar

Norman Hotel

Norman Hotel Woolloongabba

Fondly known as “Brisbane's worst vegetarian restaurant”, the Norman Hotel is an iconic Australian Steakhouse and Garden Bar

The Copacabana Club

The Copacabana Club Woolloongabba

A secret garden bar inspired by a famous New York Nightclub, where European beer garden meets New York rooftop

Pincadia

Pincadia Woolloongabba

Pincadia is a hip retro arcade, bar and eatery housed in the historic Moreton Rubber Building in Woolloongabba

Coffee Supreme

Coffee Supreme Woolloongabba

Coffee Supreme’s spiffy flagship café can be found on the ground floor of a boutique Woolloongabba apartment building

Barrels & Stills

Barrels & Stills Woolloongabba

A boutique bottle shop and lifestyle store with a secret old world wine lounge bar tucked away upstairs

Mirchh Masala

Mirchh Masala Woolloongabba

Mirchh Masala is a secret Indian restaurant that peddles the most authentic (vegetarian) street food to be found

Shawty's Espresso

Shawty’s Espresso Woolloongabba

Shawty’s Espresso is a cool, cottage café in the backstreets of industrial Woolloongabba, with views of Boggo Road Gaol

Superfly Pizza

Superfly Pizza, Woolloongabba

This funky pizzeria is tucked away in a hidden laneway in the heart of Woolloongabba

31 Degrees Custom Chocolates

31 Degrees Custom Chocolates Woolloongabba

31 Degrees Custom Chocolates in Woolloongabba's Eden Lane, specialises in custom truffles and pralines

Little Red Dumpling

Little Red Dumpling Woolloongabba

A funky authentic dumpling bar offering a delectable range of delicious jiaoizi (Chinese dumplings) and tsingtao beer

Sue's Burgers and Shakes

Sue's Burgers and Shakes Woolloongabba

A sleek retro American diner-inspired burger bar located underneath Angelika Cinemas

1889 Enoteca

This stunning Italian restaurant with wine bar and cellar and serving Roman cuisine inhabits the landmark heritage-listed Taylor-Heaslop building

The Cave Inn

The Cave Inn Woolloongabba

This funky beer cave and gourmet pizzeria in a converted warehouse is a great place to hang out with pals and catch some live music or play the retro arcade games

Gabi Cafe

Gabi Cafe Woolloongabba

This cute little cafe, tucked away in the Gabba Central precinct offers the lot - from top-notch breakfasts to icy cold beers

Image credit: The Cave Inn, courtesy of The Cave Inn FB page

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