Best Things to do in East Brisbane

The charming historic riverside suburb is full of hidden gems, including a pocket-sized Japanese restaurant, a traditional German beer hall & restaurant, a coffee tasting experience, antiques, cool cafes and a splendid riverfront park. Here's 20 things to eat, drink, see and do in East Brisbane:

Shunsai
Shunsai East Brisbane
Shunsai is a real slice of Japan in Brisbane - a pocket-sized upmarket Japanese restaurant and bar found tucked away
more
Neesh Bar
Neesh Bar, East Brisbane
Neesh Bar is East Brisbane's local brunch hotspot by day and bar by night, with a laid-back and fun vibe
more
The Barra Boys
The Barra Boys East Brisbane
The Barra Boys is East Brisbane’s go-to for top-notch fish & chips and mouth-watering burgers
more
Coffee Mentality
Coffee Mentality Brisbane
A unique Brisbane venue for coffee lovers, offering a coffee tasting degustation in their dedicated tasting room
more
The German Club
The German Club
For a rollicking good night in an old-fashioned community setting, The German Club, one of Brisbane’s best kept secrets, is the place
more
Banana Leaf
Banana Leaf East Brisbane
Banana Leaf dishes up top-notch Thai fare in a funky setting
more
Hey Joe Coffee + Co
Hey Joe Coffee East Brisbane
Hey Joe is a slick eatery dishing up delicious breakfast, lunch & dinner with plenty of plant-based fare
more
Mowbray Park
Mowbray Park seen from across Brisbane River
Mowbray Park is a remnant of the riverine estate established in 1850 by the father of East Brisbane Reverend Thomas Mowbray and on which his house once stood.
more
Cafetal Coffee Roasters
Cafetal Coffee Roasters bring the best coffee that Colombia has to offer to an industrial side street
more
Michael Allen Antiques
Cottage front of Michael Allen Antiques in East Brisbane
This fancy black 1880’s weather board shop consistently houses one of Brisbane’s most intriguing antique collections
more
KCS by Kimchi Cheese Smile
Kimchi Cheese Smile East Brisbane
A hidden gem of a Korean fried chicken eatery occupying an historic shop in East Brisbane
more
Allpress Espresso
Allpress Espresso
Allpress Espresso is brewing Melbourne’s favourite specialty coffee in the inner-city suburb of East Brisbane
more
Ruco Cafe
Ruco Cafe East Brisbane
Ruco Cafe is a charming child-friendly and dog-friendly café in East Brisbane, serving top-notch Campos coffee
more
Mowbray Park Playground
Boat themed playground equipment in Mowbray Park Playground East Brisbane
This playground is located in the beautiful fig shaded surrounds of Mowbray Park.
more
Slime Pop
Slime Pop
Slime Pop is your one-stop-shop for all things slime and imported American candy
more
Paw Paw Cafe
Pawpaw Cafe East Brisbane
Inhabiting an historic shop on Stanley Street is this all day brunch cafe and Pan Asian restaurant by night:
more
East Brisbane
Brisbane River and city views along footpath in Mowbray Park East Brisbane.
This walk around East Brisbane, one of Brisbane’s best kept secrets, reveals quaint churches, elegant parks, stately Victorian villas and a hidden creek life
more
Mowbraytown Presbyterian Church Group
Mowbraytown Presbyterian Church Group building and rooftop in East Brisbane.
This little cluster of stand out weatherboard buildings are both an ode to the father of Presbyterianism in Brisbane, the Scottish immigrant Reverend Thomas Mowbray.
more
Triumph Theatre
Triumph Theatre building facade in Brisbane
This 1920’s built picture theatre is one of a few remaining intact interwar cinemas left in Queensland.
more
The Qc Club
The QC Club
QC Club is one of Woolloongabba’s best kept secrets, from its in-house café to its expansive dining rooms and bar
more
Lemak

The casual BYO eatery serves up delicious Malaysian street food and fried chicken

more

Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

Vineyard in the Courtyard, Regatta Hotel

Vineyard in the Courtyard

Vineyard in the Courtyard is a must-do on this season's social calendar
Jun 26
Tangalooma Whale Watching

Whale Watching Cruise

Moreton Bay’s Humpback Highway is open and so is Brisbane’s best Whale Watching
Until Oct 9
Circa, Carnival of the Animals, QPAC

Carnival of the Animals

Circa’s Carnival of the Animals returns to QPAC
Jun 29-Jul 2
Mould Cheese Festival

Mould: A Cheese Festival

Brisbane's getting an epic cheese festival
Jul 1-3
World Science Festival Brisbane, Dr Karl

Night of the Nerds

Night of the Nerds is a very nerdy, variety game show
Jul 2
Champagne & Rose Garden

Rosé & Champagne Garden Pop-up

Spend Friday afternoon in a beautiful garden sipping rosé and champagne
Jul 1 & 15
World Press Photo 2022

World Press Photo Exhibition

The World Press Photo Exhibition returns to Brisbane
Jul 2-24
The Sound Society Roma Street

The Sound Society

Enjoy an afternoon of free, live music at Roma Street Parkland
Jul 3
Camerata, Concert Hall, QPAC

Camerata - Illuminations

Experience Camerata's exceptional and innovative music-making
July 7
See All
Tangalooma Whale Watching
EDITOR'S PICK

Whale Watching Cruise

The humpback highway is officially open, and Tangalooma Island Resort’s Whale Watching Cruise is the place to be this whale watching season!
Read more
Tangalooma Island Resort Whale Watching Cruise
Winter School Holidays 2022
MUST DO

Winter School Holiday Guide

Check out this guide, with more than 20+ great shows, activities and events in and around Brisbane these June-July school holidays
Read more
June - July School Holidays
St Lucia Golf Links

Enchanted Movies

Hundred Acre Bar is hosting ‘Enchanted Movies’ on the lawn every Friday and Saturday night this school holiday
Read more
Enchanted Garden Mini Golf
This Weekend
THIS WEEKEND

Top Things to do Jun 24-26

From Dirty Dancing in concert, enchanted mini golf & Disney on Ice to a real 18th century English pub, some top things to do
Read more
This Weekend June 24-26
Boho Luxe Markets
COMING UP

What's On in July 2022 in Brisbane

From cheese & medieval festivals, classic musicals and a popup magic bar to gorgeous bohemian & artisan markets
Read more
What's On in July 2022 in Brisbane
Floating Images
HOT AIR BALLOON RIDE

Floating Images

Up, up and away! Discover the magic of ballooning with Floating Images, Brisbane’s closest hot air balloon flights
Read more
Floating Images
The Sunshine Club
CONTENT RESUMES ON SCROLL
ADVERTISEMENT