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Best Things to do in Hamilton

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:

A stunning Queenslander-style bar and seafood restaurant located in prime position on the riverfront at Hamilton
A chic modern wine bar and bistro serving exquisite Levantine-inspired cuisine that is worth travelling for
Bella Deli is a charming deli nestled in the heart of Hamilton, offering fresh antipasti, cured meats, artisan cheeses and gourmet pantry staples.
Pick a Cake is a pâtisserie in the heart of Hamilton's Racecourse Rd where handcrafted cakes and sweet treats take centre stage
This park is a wonderfully planned green space with something for every member of the family
Rise Bakery is a chic, French-inspired Pâtisserie and champagne bar at Portside Wharf, Hamilton
A massive Australian-first sports and entertainment venue can be found in Portside Wharf
Marble Korean Steakhouse introduces Brisbane diners to a bold and elevated take on Korean BBQ
There are Japanese restaurants and then there is Sono, exquisitely-styled with Japanese cuisine to match
Petrichor & Co is a cool chic all-day breakfast café with a Colombian flavour on Racecourse Road, 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 has opened in Brisbane, with a permanent 4000sqm immersive experience at Brisbane Northshore
Eat Street is a magical riverside foodie's paradise, dishing up delicious food, drinks, desserts and live entertainment
Tucked away along MacArthur Ave in Hamilton, this funky Warehouse Cafe dishes up small bites and great coffee
Hercules Street Park is an impressive state-of-the-art playground with aquativity, a multi-court play area, green and more
A boutique fish'n'chippery annexed to its upmarket seafood-focussed sibling, Fosh Bar & Restaurant, has landed on the riverfront
This artisan gelateria at Portside Wharf offers classic and signature gelato flavours like Biscoff and Rose
This dual-use river walk meanders for 1.2 kilometres with stunning views along the Brisbane River
Enjoy Inn specialises in authentic Cantonese-style cuisine with a full yum cha range
This hidden gem of a Japanese restaurant in Hamilton offers diners an exquisite range of Japanese cuisine
Experience all that View Brisbane has to offer with a 2-night Staycation that includes late check out & a bottle of bubbly
Yellowish is serving delicious, homestyle dishes in their all-day dining restaurant, located in Hamilton.
The Golf Bunker is the only 24-hour golf facility in Brisbane, with 5 state of the art TrackMan Golf Simulator bays
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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