Best Things to Do in Spring Hill

Brisbane's oldest inner city suburb, Spring Hill retains much of its heritage charm, from the narrow hilly streets with colonial cottages and terraces to its bounty of hidden gems.

From heritage landmarks including convict relics and 19th century swimming baths to boutique hotels, escape rooms, cosy bars, quaint cafes and chic restaurants, here are 25 of the best things to do and see and places to eat and drink in Spring Hill:

Spring Hill Baths
Swimming pool and lockers inside Spring Hill Baths.
The oldest surviving swimming baths in the southern hemisphere, the quaint Victorian baths sit nestled in a quiet street
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The Inchcolm Bar
The Inchcolm Bar Spring Hill
A splendid old world Hollywood-inspired lounge bar in the lobby of the heritage-listed Inchcolm Hotel
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Knowhere
Knowhere, Spring Hill
Spring Hill's stunning new restaurant and bar is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner & drinks, offering fab foodie fare
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La Cache A Vin
Le Cache a Vin Spring Hill
La Cache a Vin is the jewel in the crown of Brisbane’s French restaurants, found tucked away in a Spring Hill laneway basement
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King Edward Park
Jaccob's Jadder stairs in King Edward Park Brisbane
This beautiful century old terraced park lies on the border of Spring Hill and the City, with the iconic Jacobs Ladder staircase leading from upper to lower levels.
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Mayfield Chocolates
Mayfield Chocolates
Mayfield Chocolates combines the best Australian ingredients with the best European chocolate-making techniques
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Arcadium
Arcadium Spring Hill
An other-worldly immersive adventure land and bar located in the basement of historic Dods House
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Creole Soul Kitchen
Creole Soul Kitchen Spring Hill
Creole Soul Kitchen is an authentic little slice of Louisiana found nestled on a busy inner city street.
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Victoria Park
This beautiful poincietta, jacaranda & fig-studded ridge with green rolling hills was once earmarked to be Brisbane’s premier park
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The Johnson
The Johnson Spring Hill
The Johnson is Brisbane’s first Art Series Hotel – a luxury art-themed hideaway in a commanding building in Spring Hill
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Farah Restaurant
Farah Restaurant is an oasis of traditional high-quality Persian cuisine in the inner-city suburb of Spring Hill.
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Centenary Pool
The Centenary Pool complex was built to commemorate the 1956 Melbourne Olympics and until 1980 was Brisbane’s principal aquatic sports centre
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Mamma Do Vietnamese
Mamma Do Vietnamese. Spring Hill
Mamma Do is bringing Mamma's authentic Vietnamese recipes to Spring Hill with delicious, budget Viet street food
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Two Donkeys
Two Donkeys Spring Hill
Two Donkeys in Spring Hill is a local's favourite serving locally-roasted coffee, delicious breakfast and lunch
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Spring Hill Kitchen
Spring Hill Kitchen, Nepalese restaurant
Spring Hill Kitchen is Brisbane's first Nepalese fast food restaurant offering authentic fare from the Himalayas
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Victoria Dog Park
Off leash dog park with dog obstacle course in Victoria Dog Park Spring Hill
A large, hilly and breezy expanse at the far end of Victoria Park, this off leash area is tucked behind the retro Centenary Pool complex.
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Petite Treats
Secreted out of sight at the rear of a nondescript concrete tower block is this chic little Euro-style patisserie/bakery
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Punthill Apartment Hotel Brisbane
Punthill Apartment Hotel is one of the unique and hip boutique hotels centrally located in Brisbane’s inner city
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Spring Hill Reservoir
Spring Hill reservoir

Brisbane's most ambient and unique performance space can be found 6m underground in the gothic chambers of Brisbane's original reservoir - a must visit to see opera underground performances and quirky plays... more

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Bishamon Japanese Restaurant
exposed brick inside restaurant dining area
Bishamon is cosily ensconced in a quaint 1890’s two-storeyed shop
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All Saints Anglican Church
All Saints Anglican Church garden and statue of jesus in Spring Hill
The oldest surviving Anglican church in Brisbane was partially rebuilt in 1869 to enhance the original place of worship,
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The Alliance Hotel

Established in 1864 the landmark hertigate hotel is knowns for its great pub grub and unique function venues including the Chalet Bar

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Sabores
Sabores Spring Hill

The colourful little Latin American cafe serves up delicious authentic dishes for breakfast and lunch daily and dinner Friday & Saturday

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Landmark Historical Buildings
Ballow Chambers

From the convict built Old Windmill to St Paul's Tabernacle, Dods House, Ballow Chambers (site of a famous crime), Wickham Terrace car park, Spring Hill's surviving landmarks have a fascinating history

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