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Best Things to do in Petrie Terrace

Updated: Jul 13, 2026

Secret vintage shop, Spanish tapas in an old stable, art house cinemas, Brisbane's oldest patisserie & are just some of the awesome things to do in the happening inner city suburb of Petrie Terrace:

Tellus Bar Dining

Tellus Bar Dining is a chic contemporary Latin-American inspired restaurant and bar at The Barracks, Petrie Terrace

Moda Tapas Brasa Bar

Moda Tapas Brase Bar is one of Brisbane’s best tapas bar/eatery, occupying the stunning heritage-listed police stables

Lefty's Music Hall

Seating booths, bar and hall inside Lefty’s Old Time Music Hall bar

Lefty's Music Hall is like a lavish honky tonk saloon meets bordello beamed up from the deep south of 19th century America

Caxton Street Brewing Co

Caxton St Brewing Co is brewing fresh beer & slinging burgers on a prime corner of Petrie Terrace

Krabby’s Crab Boil

Krabby’s Crab Boil has brought its one-of-a-kind Louisiana-style seafood boils to Brisbane for the very first time

The Lord Alfred Hotel

The Lord Alfred Hotel, one of Brisbane’s grandest old pubs circa 1868, has been given a stunning makeover

The Vinyl Frontier

An intriguing collection of mid-19th century design furniture and homewares

Black Hide Steakhouse

Multi-award-winning Blackhide Steakhouse is where diners can enjoy cuts of beef from Australia’s leading producer

La Carmela Mexican Cantina

People sitting at tables inside La Carmela Petrie Terrace

A colourful Mexican cantina and beer garden occupying a grand heritage-listed building

Scout Cafe

A short hike from The Barracks, the old Chinaman's Shop has converted into Scout Cafe, a charming rustic cafe.

Pamela's Pantry

Standing aloof from the Caxton Street melee of bars, pubs and restaurants, Pamela's Pantry occupies a character shop with ceramic tiled frontage i

Libertine

Nestled in the heritage-listed Barracks building on Petrie Terrace, Libertine is resemblant of a dining room in an Oriental palace

The Mermaid Lounge

The Mermaid Lounge is a little grotto of sea-faring fantasy tucked away in an upstairs gallery of Lefty’s Music Hall

Palace Barracks Cinemas

This state-of-the-art cinema complex is a top spot to see latest release films, art-house movies and

Ichiban Sushi

Carefully crafted and sourced ethically; Ichiban Sushi is a must-do restaurant for a delicious lunch or quick bite to eat.

Tiger Eye is a Petrie Terrace all-rounder - a bistro that is open all day from breakfast to dinner and casual bar with live music acts

Other must-do's in Petrie Terrace are The Milton Rooftop and Sports Bar, the latest addition to Caxton St and hidden gem of a cosy cafe Bear Cub Coffee.

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

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