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Best Things to Do in Spring Hill

Updated: Dec 09, 2025

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 20+ of the best things to do and see and places to eat and drink in Spring Hill:

Spring Hill Baths

The oldest surviving swimming baths in the southern hemisphere, the quaint Victorian baths sit nestled in a quiet street

The Inchcolm Bar

A splendid old world Hollywood-inspired lounge bar in the lobby of the heritage-listed Inchcolm Hotel

Knowhere

Spring Hill's stunning unique restaurant and bar is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner & drinks, offering fab foodie fare

La Cache A Vin

La Cache a Vin is the jewel in the crown of Brisbane’s French restaurants, found tucked away in a Spring Hill laneway basement

King Edward Park

This is a beautiful century-old terraced park that has the iconic Jacobs Ladder staircase leading from upper to lower levels

Mayfield Chocolates

Mayfield Chocolates combines the best Australian ingredients with the best European chocolate-making techniques

Arcadium

An other-worldly immersive adventure-land and bar located in the basement of historic Dods House

The Alliance Hotel

This inner Brisbane, landmark, heritage-listed pub has reopened with a Melbourne-style neighbourhood pub vibe

Creole Soul Kitchen

Creole Soul Kitchen is an authentic little slice of Louisiana found nestled on a busy inner city street

Victoria Park

This beautiful poinsettia, jacaranda & fig-studded ridge with green rolling hills was once earmarked to be Brisbane’s premier park

The Johnson

The Johnson is Brisbane’s first Art Series Hotel – a luxury art-themed hideaway in a commanding building in Spring Hill

Dapl

Dapl, an inner-city fine diner, has opened in Spring Hill and is dishing up a menu of modern Australian plates

Farah Restaurant

Farah Restaurant is an oasis of traditional high-quality Persian cuisine in the inner-city suburb of Spring Hill

Centenary Pool

The Centenary Pool complex was built to commemorate the 1956 Melbourne Olympics

Mamma Do Vietnamese

Mamma Do is bringing Mamma's authentic Vietnamese recipes to Spring Hill with delicious, budget Viet street food

Two Donkeys

Two Donkeys in Spring Hill is a local's favourite serving locally-roasted coffee, delicious breakfast and lunch

Spring Hill Kitchen

Spring Hill Kitchen is Brisbane's first Nepalese fast-food restaurant offering authentic fare from the Himalayas

Victoria Dog Park

A large, hilly expanse at the far end of Victoria Park, this off-leash area is tucked behind the retro Centenary Pool complex

Petite Treats

Secreted out of sight at the rear of a nondescript concrete tower block is this chic little Euro-style patisserie/bakery

Punthill Apartment Hotel Brisbane

Punthill Apartment Hotel is one of the unique and hip boutique hotels centrally located in Brisbane’s inner-city

Bishamon Japanese Restaurant

Exposed brick inside restaurant dining area at Bishamon Japanese Spring Hill

Bishamon is cosily ensconced in a quaint 1890s two-storey shop

All Saints Anglican Church

The oldest surviving Anglican church in Brisbane was partially rebuilt in 1869 to enhance the original place of worship

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

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

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

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