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Best Restaurants in Newstead

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Updated: May 13, 2026

The former industrial inner city suburb of Newstead has been transformed into a bustling urban hub, where modern apartment blocks are interspersed with relics of its working history, including the landmark heritage-listed Gas Ring, the sole remnant of the Gasworks that once operated here.

Today it is home to some of the best restaurants in Brisbane, many of them located in the vibrant Gasworks precinct whilst others have taken up residence under new apartment blocks, or in stunning repurposed warehouses. Here are 20 of the best restaurants in Newstead:

facade of The Greenhouse Newstead

The Greenhouse is a lush social dining house surrounded by beautiful water gardens and greenery, sprawled alongside the river at Newstead

Evra Restaurant & Bar

People seated at tables outside Evra Newstead

Evra is a stylish and convivial farm-to-table restaurant and bar in Newstead, with a rooftop farm and lush garden style interior

Bosco Newstead

One of Brisbane's most moodily striking restaurants, fire-powered and found off the beaten track in a warehouse

Laneway entry to Bar Monte

Bar Monte is Newstead's neighbourhood gem - a slick contemporary Italian restaurant and bar tucked in a laneway

The Golden Pig, Newstead

The Golden Pig is Brisbane’s holy grail of Pan Asian cuisine, hidden away in a stunning, converted Newstead warehouse

Stratton Bar & Kitchen

Interior of Stratton Bar & Kitchen Newstead

Two historic World War II hangars have been transformed into a spectacular New York-inspired supper club

Monal Dining Newstead

One of Brisbane's hottest foodie destinations, yet with the relaxed vibe of a local neighbourhood bar and kitchen

Nonda Newstead

A striking industrial chic Pan Asian eatery and bar, serving refined contemporary Eastern Asian in Gasworks Plaza

Santorini Restaurant Grill Bar

Tables and chairs with white tablecloths and mural on wall inside Santorini Restaurant, Newstead

Take a trip to the famed Greek island at this authentic restaurant and bar tucked away in a Newstead side street

E'cco Bistro, Newstead

E'cco Bistro has opened its Chef’s-hatted restaurant in Newstead’s Haven complex, serving fine food in their multi-faceted venue.

People dining inside at night at PingPong Asian Newstead

This stunning hot pink restaurant bar with secret jungle room is the go-to for Thai street food and luscious cocktails

Rise Le Restaurant

People seated on terrace at Rise Le Restaurant

Rise Le Restaurant is a gorgeous contemporary French brasserie overlooking Breakfast Creek in Newstead

DUCKFAT is Brisbane’s destination for bold French dining and cocktails

Mecca Bah Newstead, Gasworks Plaza, Brisbane

Mecca Bah is a lush Middle Eastern dining oasis in the heart of Newstead's Gasworks Plaza

Rogue Bistro is a spiffy little beacon of fine wining and dining in a dim lit Newstead warehouse

Murals on walls at Milky Lane Newstead

Milky Lane has landed in Brisbane with an uber-cool burger bar slinging loaded burgers with a side of hip-hop

Outside of Milano

Milano is an airy Italian dining spot, open all day from breakfast to dinner and tucked alongside the river in Newstead

Mrs Brown's Bar & Kitchen

Exterior of Mrs Brown's Bar & Kitchen, Newstead

Mrs Brown's Bar & Kitchen serves up top-notch bar snacks and share plates alongside local craft beer, fine wine and top shelf spirits

Puck Bar - Newstead

From scenic cafe to fine dining restaurant; Puck, Newstead is the perfect place to grab a bite and soak up the river views.

Ruean Phae Thai Restaurant

Curry in a bowl at Ruean Phae Thai Restaurant Newstead

Ruean Phae Thai Restaurant is a tiny authentic piece of Thailand found in a quaint old garage workshop

Reef Seafood & Sushi

Selection of seafood at Reef Seafood & Sushi, Newstead

For quality affordable seafood dining, it doesn’t get much better than Reef Seafood and Sushi at Newstead’s Gasworks Plaza

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