Best Things to do in Mt Gravatt

The southside Brisbane suburb is a treasure trove of things to discover, including a Pakistani restaurant, mountaintop cafe, twilight market, artisan patisserie, pools, great budget eateries, cool cafes and a book shop. Here's 24 of the best things to do and places to eat and drink in Mt Gravatt:

Mt Gravatt Street Food

A mammoth night market at Mt Gravatt Showgrounds, with food trucks, street food stalls, licensed bar and live music

The Whisk Fine Patisserie Upper Mt Gravatt

This petite Parisienne-style bakery in Upper Mt Gravatt handcrafts pastries, macarons and mouth-watering chocolates

Kith 'n' Chow is a groovy, garden oasis café found tucked away in the backstreets of Mt Gravatt alongside Best Florist and Espresso Bar.

The LoveWell Project Cafe Mt Gravatt Lookout

Lovewell Cafe is a café with a purpose, partnered with the Lovewell Foundation (changing the world one woman at a time)

Little Glass Room Espresso Bar, Mt Gravatt

Little Glass Room is a chic cafe serving traditional breakfast faves along with authentic Thai dishes for breakfast

Steel & Grind is a cool, construction themed café serving coffee and crepes from a hidden location

Frisco's Bar is a secret subterranean bar tucked away down a laneway in an unlikely location

A favourite southside haunt on a hot day is Hibiscus swimming pool located in the Hibiscus Sports Complex at Upper Mt Gravatt.

Little Black Pug is a cute, all day brunch café with a top-notch menu for foodies and their four-legged friends

Kiah Organic Wholefoods Warehouse Mt Gravatt

This health-conscious café, found inside Kiah Organic Wholefoods Warehouse, is a little slice of wholesomeness

Off the beaten track of Logan Road, Blacksmith Speciality Coffee is a secret southside cafe offering locally roasted Bear Bones espresso brewed anyway you like

Fruits and vegetables stalls and shoppers inside the Mt Gravatt Markets on a Sunday.

This sizable and cheap fruit and vegetable market is a religion for southsiders.

You've probably driven past it many times and never noticed it; the unassuming Japanese restaurant on Logan Road surrounded by car yards

Indian woman in sari pushing tolley out of JK Spice Bazaar in Mt Gravatt

Unlike many of its counterparts JK Spice Bazaar emulates a modern supermarket, slick and well lit

Counter and seating inside hallowed grounds espresso cafe

Hallowed Grounds Espresso has gone from being a nice place to pick up a take-away coffee to a great place to sit, relax, and take-in the eclectic environment

Loving Hut sign and hedge with diners sitting outside

Vegetarians and vegans with or without children will find plenty to enjoy at this roomy clean no frills eatery

Cenzo’s Café and Bar is a well-kept secret, tucked away on a leafy street in Upper Mt Gravatt, serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks

Watany Manoushi Lebanese Foods, found tucked away in Palmdale Shopping Centre is an authentic Middle Eastern bakery, cafe and grocery store

BBQ Tonight is Brisbane’s first Pakistani restaurant, the go-to for traditional Pakistani food and a side of culture

Griffith University Aquatic Centre is one of the southside's best kept secrets. Located in beautiful bush surrounds at Mt Gravatt Campus, this peaceful public pool appeals to all ages – not just uni students.

People standing on Mt Gravatt Lookout with views on to Brisbane city buildings.

Since 1893 Mt Gravatt has attracted climbers, after the colonial government of the time deemed the hill’s 132 acres a recreational reserve.

One of Brisbane's best secondhand book shops, the Mt Gravatt Bookshop is a local institution and well worth a browse if in the neighbourhood

12 Nights of Christmas Lights

Westfield Chermside's dining precinct will transform into a festive wonderland

Dec 14-23

Vintopia: Champagne Wars

A special, sparkling edition of Vintopia

Dec 15

Springlake Hotel

The popular pub is celebrating its re-opening December 15-17

Dec 15-17

A Choral Christmas

Get immersed in the enchanting sounds of the season

Dec 16

The Pink Flamingo Spiegeland

Enter a world of glamour, entertainment & sheer delight

From Dec 16

A Cracker Kransky Christmas

A crock pot of cracker hits with The Kransky Sisters!

Dec 19-24

12 Cocktails of Christmas

Set sail into Christmas in festive style on MV Baroness

Dec 24

Spirit of Christmas on Digital Stage

Enjoy QPAC's Spirit of Christmas on Digital Stage, streaming free

Dec 24

Buon Natale at Settimo

Savour the tastes of an Italian summer this festive season

Until Dec 25

The Pink Flamingo Spiegeland

Get ready to be swept away into a Las-Vegas style world of glamour, entertainment, and sheer delight in this Brisbane first

The Pink Flamingo Spiegeland

Springlake Hotel Reopening

The southside hotel has reopened with new indoor & outdoor spaces, a family friendly bistro, outdoor terrace with huge playground

Springlake Hotel Reopening

MUST DO

Storytime Ballet: Cinderella

A magical interactive ballet experience for children aged 3 years and older is coming to Brisbane these summer holidays

Storytime Ballet: Cinderella

SALE

Christmas Decorations 50% Off!

This is the sale you have been waiting for! Massive savings on all Christmas decorations, trees, wreaths, garlands, lights, table decor, gift wrap, bon bons & more

Christmas Decorations Brisbane

GIFT IDEAS

Christmas Gift Guide 2023

When it comes to finding unique Christmas gifts, this guide has it covered, from personalised plates and must-do experiences to tickets to must-see shows

Christmas Gift Guide 2023

UNWIND

Greek Islands on the Terrace

An iconic southside pub has gone Greek! Escape from reality and unwind with friends on the terrace with tasty Greek bites and Mediterranean-inspired cocktails. Opa!

Greek Islands on the Terrace