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Fish Lane, South Brisbane

Brisbane's Best Eat Streets

Updated: Aug 08, 2026

Funky inner city laneway Fish Lane is home to some of Brisbane's best restaurants and bars, all within easy walking distance:

Maeve Wine Bar

Maeve is an art deco Euro-style wine bar occupying the top floor of a heritage-listed bank in South Brisbane

Julius Pizzeria

Julius Pizzeria is an uber slick addition to the coolest laneway this side of the river, Fish Lane

Marlowe

A heritage-listed 1930's apartment block has been transformed into Marlowe, a stunning multi-level bistro and bar on the corner of Fish lane

Hello Please

Hello Please is a Vietnamese-inspired street food restaurant and bar that has its home in Fish Lane

Southside

This multi-level Pan Asian urban oasis is tucked away under the South Brisbane railway bridge in Fish Lane

Maker

Maker is a chic and intimate hole-in-the-wall bar reminiscent of those found in Barcelona’s back alleys, tucked away in Fish Lane

Clarence

Clarence is a contemporary Euro-style restaurant on a corner of Fish Lane in South Brisbane

La Lune Wine Co

La Lune Wine Co is a classy little French-style wine bar tucked away in South Brisbane's Fish Lane

Big Roddy's Rippin' Rib Shack

Big Roddy is serving up his secret recipe, prime-cut ribs in South Brisbane’s hottest dining precinct, Fish Lane

Chu The Phat

Chu the Phat is Brisbane’s coolest Asian restaurant and bar – a stunning glass-enclosed 2-storey affair with an exotic menu

Saccharomyces Beer Cafe

Saccharomyces Beer Café is a cool designer beer hall in Fish Lane, South Brisbane, serving craft beers and eats until midnight

Gelato Messina

Gelato Messina in South Brisbane is a sibling of the famous Sydney outfit and a go-to for some of Australia's best gelato.

Midtown

Midtown is a swish intimate New York style bar serving top-notch food, boutique wine and two-sip martinis

Crafty Party

Museum of Brisbane’s much-loved Crafty Party series is back

17 Sep & 12 Nov

Scorched Earth - Brisbane Festival

Scorched Earth is part crime-drama, part psychological thriller landing at the Brisbane Powerhouse.

Sep 17-20

Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers

Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers returns this spring with blooms, food and family fun.

Sep 18 - Oct 5

WSQ 40th Annual Watercolour Exhibition

Celebrate 40 years of watercolour with vibrant art and hands-on creativity at this free Brisbane exhibition.

Sep 18-20

Rock on Ice

Get ready to rock around the rink with Paradise Resort

From Sep 18

FLAME BBQ & Music Festival

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Sep 19

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Spring School Holidays at Museum of Brisbane

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Sep 19 - Oct 5

Grand Central Floral Parade

Toowoomba’s streets burst into bloom with a colourful parade celebrating flowers, art and community.

Sep 19

Doggie District

Doggie District is coming to Breakfast Creek Lifestyle Precinct on Saturday, 19 September, for a free day of fun.

Sep 19

FLAME BBQ & Music Festival

FLAME BBQ & Music Festival has something for everyone, from delicious BBQ fare and live music to fun rides and kids' activities

Flame BBQ & Music Festival

MUST DO

Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers

Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers returns this spring with stunning blooms, delicious food and endless family fun

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THIS WEEKEND

Top Things to Do Sep 11-13

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Brisbane Quarter is blooming this September, with a striking new installation, limited-edition dining experiences and plenty of pink-inspired treats in celebration of Brisbane Festival 2026

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