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Best Things to do in Morningside

Updated: Jun 25, 2026

A stunning riverfront dining precinct, microbrewery, gin distillery, cheese shop, seafood factory, Italian kitchen, artisan bakery and a secret beach are some of this eastside suburb's attractions:

The Hills of Rivermakers

One of Queensland’s most iconic dining and entertainment precincts, located on 30 hectares of Brisbane's historic riverfront

Bavay Distillery

Housed in a century old factory, Bavay brings a taste of history to Brisbane with a selection of handcrafted small-batch spirits

Corbetta's Kitchen

Corbetta’s Kitchen is a little slice of Italian goodness, bringing homestyle flavours straight to Morningside.

Le Fromage Yard

Le Fromage Yard is a little European-inspired specialty cheese shop nestled along Wynnum Rd in Morningside

Broken Hearts Burger Club

Broken Hearts Burger Club is slinging homemade, American-style, smashed burgers and fries to Morningside locals

Flour & Chocolate

Whoever said man can't live on bread alone clearly hadn't been to Flour and Chocolate, Morningside's artisan bakery.

Sarmic Café

Sarmic Café is a cool foodie's café located on Wynnum Rd, Morningside, which for many years had its home in Bulimba

The Fish Factory

The Fish Factory in Morningside is renowned for its wide array of fresh seafood with the added bonus of having a bistro attached

Colmslie Pool

With up-to-the-minute facilities and fringed by a grove of statuesque gum trees, Colmslie Pool is a fantastic all year amenity

Revel Riverside

A stunning brewery, restaurant and beer garden located in a gothic landmark heritage building down by the river

Colmslie Recreation Reserve Off Leash Dog Park Beach

Lucky canines on the eastside don't need to travel too far for a paddle and a play with Colmslie Recreation Reserve

The Blue Poppy

This little coffee house hidden away in Morningside suburbia is a total gem

This family owned pizza bar diesh out a fantastic range of classic and creative pizzas, with outdoor seating perfect for kids and pets

This longtime popular local Indian eatery serves up delicious authentic dishes including their legendary curries made fresh from scratch

A funky warehouse cafe that is a local fave, dishing up creative brekkie and lunch dishes, top coffee - and it's pet friendly!

Looking to discover more hidden gems of Brisbane, check out our Guide to Brisbane Suburbs HERE! Happy exploring!

Images credits:

The Pizza Garden - courtesy of The Pizza Garden Facebook page

Curryville - courtesy of Curryville Facebook page

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