Best Things to do in Newstead

Updated: May 13, 2026

In the past decade, the industrial suburb of Newstead has been transformed into a vibrant sought after neighbourhood, its streets home to a raft of hidden gems that are well worth discovering. From cafes to classes, parks and walks, bars, restaurants and live music venues, here are some of the best things to to do in Newstead:

The Greenhouse

The Greenhouse is a lush social dining house surrounded by beautiful water gardens and greenery, sprawled alongside the river at Newstead

Miss Manhattan

Miss Manhattan is an exquisite bar and dining room where old-world NY meets designer industrial chic in Newstead

Evra Restaurant & Bar

People seated at tables outside Evra Newstead

Evra is a stylish and convivial farm-to-table restaurant and bar in Newstead, with a rooftop farm and lush garden style interior

Bar Monte

Bar Monte is Newstead's neighbourhood gem - a slick contemporary Italian restaurant and bar tucked in a laneway

Monal Dining

One of Brisbane's hottest foodie destinations, yet with the relaxed vibe of a local neighbourhood bar and kitchen

Bosco

One of Brisbane's most moodily striking restaurants, fire-powered and found off the beaten track in a warehouse

Gas Hound Kitchen & Bar

Gas Hound Kitchen and Bar is where modern Australian bistro dining meets the action and thrills of a sports bar

Rise Le Restaurant

Rise Le Restaurant is a gorgeous contemporary French brasserie overlooking Breakfast Creek in Newstead

An old war igloo in a side street of Newstead has been converted into Brisbane's hottest live music venue (and beer garden), owned by ex-Powderfinger bassist 'JC' John Collins

Stratton Bar & Kitchen

Two historic World War II hangars have been transformed into a spectacular New York-inspired supper club

Wild Legs Wine Room

Wild Legs Wine Room is a chic little Euro style wine bar with an outstanding food menu, tucked away on a side street of Newstead

Rise Bakery

Gold Coast-born, Rise Bakery is a chic, French-inspired patisserie cafe located in Newstead's Breakfast Creek Lifestyle Precinct

Milano

Milano is an airy Italian dining spot, open all day from breakfast to dinner and tucked alongside the river in Newstead

Newstead House

Brisbane’s oldest residence, historic Newstead House, has reopened to the public for visitation every Friday and Sunday

Fountainhead Winehouse

Fountainhead Winehouse is a stunning design-led wine room, bringing together three experiences under one roof

Santorini Restaurant Grill Bar

Tables and chairs with white tablecloths and mural on wall inside Santorini Restaurant, Newstead

Take a trip to the famed Greek island at this authentic restaurant and bar tucked away in a Newstead side street

Newstead Park

This park is actually the grounds of Brisbane’s oldest home Newstead House (1846)

The Golden Pig

The Golden Pig is Brisbane’s holy grail of Pan Asian cuisine, hidden away in a stunning, converted Newstead warehouse

DuckFat

DuckFat brings a fresh take on French cuisine to Newstead's Haven precinct, by the owners of La Belle Vie Bistro

Mrs Brown's Bar & Kitchen

Mrs Brown's Bar & Kitchen serves up top-notch bar snacks and share plates alongside local craft beer, fine wine and top shelf spirits

Smokey Moo

Smokey Moo dishes up delicious American-style meat, smoked low & slow to perfection, from ribs & brisket to beef cheeks

Sunroom

Savour specialty coffee and delectable treats while taking in the artistic ambiance of Sunroom

PingPong Asian

This stunning hot pink restaurant bar with secret jungle room is the go-to for Thai street food and luscious cocktails

Nonda

A striking industrial chic Pan Asian eatery and bar, serving refined contemporary Eastern Asian in Gasworks Plaza

Yolk

Yolk is Newstead's new go-to for breakfast, coffee and freshly squeezed orange juice

Mecca Bah

Mecca Bah is a lush Middle Eastern dining oasis in the heart of Newstead's Gasworks Plaza

Zero Latency

Zero Latency is Brisbane’s first free-roam, multiplayer virtual reality experience, occupying a Newstead warehouse

E'cco Bistro

E'cco Bistro has opened its Chef’s-hatted restaurant in Newstead’s Haven complex, serving fine food in their multi-faceted venue.

Kosta's Takeaway

Kosta's Takeaway is a hidden gem in the heart of Newstead that is home to some of Brisbane's best sandwiches

Niky

The pint-sized shell pink wine cave occupies a converted garage just off Commercial Road

Industry Beans

Industry Beans is a stunning roastery, coffee 'greenhouse', cafe and bar occupying a massive converted Newstead warehouse

Salt. Coffee Roasters

Salt is a specialty coffee house and microroastery residing In Newstead on the corner of Commercial Road and Doggett Street

Hello Gorgeous

This stunning multi-level bar and eatery in Newstead boasts an extensive drinks including seasonal cocktails

New Farm Confectionery

New Farm Confectionery is a Parisian-inspired, artisan sweet shop dedicated to confectionery for grown-ups

Range Brewing

Range Brewing is a small batch brewery, brewing fresh, modern and seasonal beers to Newstead locals

Masters St Coffee

Masters St Coffee is a cool, little coffee nook in Newstead serving specialty coffee and mouthwatering treats

The Standard Market Company

The Standard Market Company of Newstead is a foodie’s paradise - a mega indoor market with cheese shop

Phat Pho

Phat Pho is a bustling Vietnamese street food eatery that inhabits a landmark 1920s shop on the border of Newstead and Teneriffe

MANIAX Axe Throwing

Woman throwing an axe at MANIAX, Newstead

MANIAX Axe Throwing combines the urban sport of axe throwing with craft beer, cocktails and food creating an epic experience

Nodo

Nodo in Newstead, Brisbane’s first gluten-free donut shop, has expanded to become a cool new cafe

Locale

"Sip shop savour" is the mantra of this charming little Italian café and kitchen tucked away in Newstead’s commercial neighbourhood

Fonzie Abbott

One of Brisbane's fave coffee roasters has opened a new warehouse cafe, nestled in the back streets of Newstead

The chic minimalist restaurant and bar offers a contemporary pared-back menu of seasonal dishes and prmum drinks

Ruby, My Dear

A groovy Japanese-inspired vinyl bar and jazz cafe from two Brisbane hospitality veterans, located on a corner

Yo-Chi

Australia's cult frozen yogurt and acai bar has just opened at Newstead’s Gasworks Plaza

DRZLE

DRZLE is a cookie, coffee and acai bar tucked away in a corner of Newstead

Mas & Miek Ceramic House

Mas & Miek is a bespoke open-plan ceramic studio, shop and café, hidden within the industrial surrounds of Byres Street, Newstead

Evra Marketplace

Evra Marketplace is a boujie gourmet grocer, cafe and deli (and soon to be restaurant) located in Long Island, Newstead

Working Title Brew Co

Working Title Brew Co in a Newstead side street is pouring a range of fresh brews served alongside inspired bar bites

Big Boy Bangkok

Big Boy Bangkok is a vibrant neonlit Thai restaurant in Newstead with decor inspired by 1950's-70's Thailand

Reef Seafood & Sushi

For quality affordable seafood dining, it doesn’t get much better than Reef Seafood and Sushi at Newstead’s Gasworks Plaza

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