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Best Things to Do In Rosalie

Updated: Jul 04, 2026

The leafy and hilly suburb of Rosalie has a wonderful village atmosphere to it, and with so much on offer, it's understandable to see why the locals love it, and why people drive across town to visit.

From Brisbane's best gelateria, gourmet market and fresh pasta shop to a tiny wine bar in a bottle shop, boutique cinema, multicultural restaurants and a heritage trail, here are 20+ of the best things to do in this inner west village suburb:

Barchetta Italian

Barchetta is a cosy and stylish little Italian bar and restaurant tucked away in a quiet corner of Rosalie Village

Exterior of Patio Bar Rosalie

A convivial open plan neighbourhood bar from the Range Brewing folks, bringing craft beer, delectable pizza

Rosalie Gourmet Market

Stret view of Rosalie Gourmet Market

Rosalie Gourmet Market is an artisan food emporium and one-stop shop for all of your entertaining needs

Old Monk Indian Rosalie

The chic contemporary Indian restaurant brings traditional Indian cuisine with a modern creative twist to the heart of Rosalie

Wine Experience Bar

Car parked in front of Wine Experience Bar, Rosalie

Wine Experience Bar is a tiny 12-seat bar in the entrance to the Wine Experience bottle shop in Rosalie Village

Exterior of Ma Chim Rosalie at night

A chic contemporary restaurant and bar bringing the delicious flavours of Thai street food and cocktails to Rosalie

Breakfast on a plate at Smoked Paprika

Named after Hungary's favourite spice, Rosalie’s all-day breakfast cafe Smoked Paprika is all about flavour and friendly service

Lulu Ramen Rosalie

A fresh authentic Japanese ramen bar found tucked away out the back of Rosalie Mews

Cinebar Rosalie Village

Entrance to the Cinebar Rosalie

Cinebar Rosalie Village is a hidden gem - a quartet of tiny boutique cinemas

Uncle Don Rosalie

Uncle Don is a hidden gem of a Japanese restaurant specialising in donburi (Japanese rice bowls)

Pasteio, Rosalie

Pasteio is an artisan laboratory in Rosalie, creating authentic homemade pasta dishes and delicious dolcetti

Meat At Billy's

Meat at Billy's Rosalie

Meat at Billy’s in Rosalie Village is where new age butchery and old-fashioned service come together in the one shop

Sing's Asian Kitchen

Seating at Sing's Asian Kitchen

Sing’s Asian Kitchen at Rosalie is one of the inner west’s long-lasting gems

Exterior of Tapri Rosalie

An authentic and delectable Indian street food diner, unlike anything to be found elsewhere in Brisbane

Exterior

Johnny Gio’s brings big flavours to the heart of Rosalie with handcrafted pizzas, comforting classics and a welcoming neighbourhood vibe.

Eightysix Café Rosalie

Eightysix Café in Rosalie is a cute hole-in-the-wall cafe with a traditional Vietnamese flavour

Yesterday's Thrift Shop

Exterior of Yesterday's Thrift Shop, Rosalie

Rosalie Village is home to this multi-roomed emporium of affordable fashion and retro buys

Gelateria Cremona

Counter inside Gelateria Cremona

Made fresh daily by a Swiss Italian artisan, the gelati sold here has gained a reputation as the best in Brisbane

Customers at Eat at Billy's

The gourmet sandwich outlet of Meat at Billy's is located right next door to their popular butcher shop

Burger on a plate at 5 Boroughs Rosalie

5 Boroughs bar and eatery brings New York vibes to Rosalie Village with burgers, baby back ribs, buffalo wings and beer

Rosalie Heritage Trail

Rosalie District views

The Reminisce in Rosalie Heritage Trail takes walkers on a whimsical trip down memory lane, with street plaques telling the intriguing story of the many historic buildings and sites dotted around the area

Yo-Chi Frozen Yoghurt

Yo-Chi Frozen Yoghurt Rosalie

Yo-Chi has brought its famous self-serve yoghurt blends, including acai (exclusive to this store), to Rosalie Village

The Rosalie Village Garden Centre

Tucked away behind two weatherboard shops in Rosalie Village is this charming garden centre where you'll find a wide range of house plants, fruit trees, flowering shrubs, and succulents

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While you're in the area, check out Paddington's Vintage Shopping Trail, with some truly gorgeous antiques to unearth!

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

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