James St, Fortitude Valley

Brisbane's Best Eat Streets

One of Brisbane's best and most elegant eat streets, James Street, Fortitude Valley is home to some of Brisbane's finest and most renowned restaurants (including Greek, Thai, Middle Eastern, Italian, steak and seafood) and bars, as well as top notch casual eats. Here's the pick of where to drink and dine:

Carmen Tequileria

A chic resort-style Mexican restaurant and boutique tequila bar located on James Street

An exquisite 2-storey restaurant and bar by iconic retailer Rodd & Gunn, occupying a stunning heritage-listed Queenslander

sAme sAme is a stunning contemporary 2-level Thai restaurant and bar in the Valley's chic Ada Lane

Mad Men meets James Bond at Ada Lane's stunning world class restaurant and bar

This slick contemporary Italian dining oasis brings delectable Italian cuisine to a prominent Valley corner

Gerard's Bistro is a splendid fusion of 1960's décor with up to the minute Euro and Mid East inspired cuisine.

Sunshine is a unique vegetarian Mediterranean eatery with the option to dine in or take away

A chic Italian apperitivo bar which sits alongside its sibling Gemelli James Street in the fashionable Fortitude Valley precinct

Woman reading a menu in window of Cru Bar in Brisbane's Fortitude Valley at night

Since the day it first drew open its sheer curtains, Cru Bar and Cellar has been a magnet for drinkers of all ages

People drinking outside At Sixes and Sevens Bar in Brisbane's Fortitude Valley

At Sixes and Sevens is a gorgeous public house come gastro pub inhabiting one of the area's oldest surviving buildings

A Middle Eastern inspired urban oasis serving breakfast and lunch daily from its leafy plant-filled home

This smart upmarket bistro in a cool summerhouse style setting has become something of a James St institution

Gerard’s Bar & Charcuterie Fortitude Valley

A world of understated sophistication, with its al fresco deck under the Poinciana tree and workhouse chic interior

Australia's first gnoccheria, Gnocchi Gnocchi Brothers, brings a traditional slice of Italy to James Street

ESSA has opened its doors to a luxe new level of bespoke dining

Gaming, Hobby & Model Expo

Build It, Play It, Paint It!

Sep 30-Oct 1

The Sound Society

Enjoy an afternoon of free, live music at Roma Street Parkland

Oct 1

Night Feast

A sensory fusion of food and art set outdoors within a popup village

Oct 4-29

Long String Instrument

This extraordinary concert features Ellen Fullman’s long string instrument

Oct 5

The Pearl Jam Experience

Pearl Jam fans won't want to miss this epic tribute show

Oct 6

Rosé & Champagne Garden Pop-up

Sip sparkling champagnes and blushing rosés

Oct 6

Albion Antique & Collectables Fair

Albion Antique & Collectables Fair follows up the success of its past fairs

Oct 6-8

Oktoberfest at Brisbane German Club

Brisbane's original Oktoberfest is back!

Oct 6-29

Park Vibes

Spend a leisurely day lounging & feasting at Victoria Park

Oct 7

Northshore - The Place to be

Northshore Brisbane is the place to be in September as it transforms into an immersive riverfront hub for Brisbane Festival

Northshore - The Place to be at Brisbane Festival

MUST DO

Sep-Oct School Holiday Guide

Keep the kids off the couch this school holiday with these 25+ fantastic boredom-busting activities and events

September - October School Holiday Guide

HOT TICKET

Big Band Cabaret Dinner & Show

Relive the iconic Gatsby era with a glamorous night of sequins, burlesque, champagne and the swingin' sounds of a live big band

Big Band Cabaret and Show

THIS WEEKEND

Top Things to Do Sep 29-Oct 2

From wine tasting, archaeology a mega gaming, hobby and model expo to the last weekend of the dinosaurs, 10 top things to do

This Weekend Sep 29-Oct 2

MUST GO

Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers

Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers returns to the 'Garden City' in September for 30 days of flowers, flavours and fun

Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers 2023

SPRING CLEAN

Brisbane City Council Resource Recovery Centres

This spring, clean out your cupboards and give your pre-loved goods a new life by donating them to one of Brisbane City Council’s 4 resource recovery centres

Spring Clean Brisbane