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Fosh Portside Wharf

Updated: Mar 18, 2026

The stately riverside suburb of Hamilton has long been one of Brisbane's ritziest suburbs, with its grand Queenslanders boasting stunning city views and its waterfront precincts of bars, restaurants and cafes, including the iconic Eat Street Northshore, one of Brisbane's top attractions. Here are 20+ of the best things to do and places to eat and drink in this inner northside suburb:

Fosh

Exterior of Fosh restaurant overlooking river at Portside Wharf, Hamilton

A stunning Queenslander-style bar and seafood restaurant located in prime position on the riverfront at Hamilton

Ach Wine Bar Bistro

Ach Wine Bar Bistro Hamilton

A chic modern wine bar and bistro serving exquisite Levantine-inspired cuisine that is worth travelling for

Outside of Bella Deli

Bella Deli is a charming deli nestled in the heart of Hamilton, offering fresh antipasti, cured meats, artisan cheeses and gourmet pantry staples.

Front of Pick a Cake, Hamilton

Pick a Cake is a pâtisserie in the heart of Hamilton's Racecourse Rd where handcrafted cakes and sweet treats take centre stage

Northshore Riverside Park

Northshore Riverside Park, Hamilton

This park is a wonderfully planned green space with something for every member of the family

Rise Bakery, Hamilton

Rise Bakery is a chic, French-inspired Pâtisserie and champagne bar at Portside Wharf, Hamilton

Pool tables at The Ballpark Portside Wharf

A massive Australian-first sports and entertainment venue can be found in Portside Wharf

Marble Korean Steakhouse

Marble Korean Steakhouse

Marble Korean Steakhouse introduces Brisbane diners to a bold and elevated take on Korean BBQ

Sono Restaurant, Portside, Japanese dining, Brisbane, Hamilton, special occasion, family friendly

There are Japanese restaurants and then there is Sono, exquisitely-styled with Japanese cuisine to match

Petrichor & Co

Petrichor & Co is a cool chic all-day breakfast café with a Colombian flavour on Racecourse Road, Hamilton

Dendy Cinemas Portside

Entrance to the Dendy Cinemas Portside in Hamilton

Since the old Dendy closed at the historical Elycium Theatre in the city, this spankingly modern cinema is the only Dendy in town

Bluey's World Brisbane

Exterior of Bluey's House Blueys World Brisbane

Bluey's World has opened in Brisbane, with a permanent 4000sqm immersive experience at Brisbane Northshore

Eat Street Northshore

Entry to Eat Street Northshore

Eat Street is a magical riverside foodie's paradise, dishing up delicious food, drinks, desserts and live entertainment

Exterior of Warehouse Cafe

Tucked away along MacArthur Ave in Hamilton, this funky Warehouse Cafe dishes up small bites and great coffee

Hercules Street Park

Hercules Street Park Hamilton

Hercules Street Park is an impressive state-of-the-art playground with aquativity, a multi-court play area, green and more

Exterior courtyard seating outside FoshTails Portside Wharf

A boutique fish'n'chippery annexed to its upmarket seafood-focussed sibling, Fosh Bar & Restaurant, has landed on the riverfront

Rosé Gelateria

Rosé Gelateria, Hamilton

This artisan gelateria at Portside Wharf offers classic and signature gelato flavours like Biscoff and Rose

Lores Bonney Riverwalk

Lores Bonney Riverwalk, Brisbane

This dual-use river walk meanders for 1.2 kilometres with stunning views along the Brisbane River

Lit up dining room from outside by night, Enjoy Inn Hamilton Harbour

Enjoy Inn specialises in authentic Cantonese-style cuisine with a full yum cha range

Sunny Doll Japanese Restaurant

Entrance to Sunny Doll Japanese Restaurant, Hamilton

This hidden gem of a Japanese restaurant in Hamilton offers diners an exquisite range of Japanese cuisine

View Brisbane, Hamilton

Experience all that View Brisbane has to offer with a 2-night Staycation that includes late check out & a bottle of bubbly

Yellowish, Hamilton

Yellowish is serving delicious, homestyle dishes in their all-day dining restaurant, located in Hamilton.

The Golf Bunker

Man hitting a golf ball in a TrackMan Golf Simulator bay atThe Golf Bunker, Hamilton

The Golf Bunker is the only 24-hour golf facility in Brisbane, with 5 state of the art TrackMan Golf Simulator bays

Alcyone Hotel Residences

Alcyone Hotel Residences, Portside, Hamilton, Brisbane, dog-friendly accommodation

Treat your pooch to a holiday to a luxury stay in a hotel apartment

Wolfhouse is wilderness-inspired enrichment all dogs, all adventure and all education.

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