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Best Things to do in Milton

Three breweries, cool bars including a vodka distillery and a Thai garden bar, 4 markets, one of Brisbane's best parks, fantastic restaurants, secret Japanese BBQ joint, a Polish club, a continental deli cafe and a heritage trail are just some of the 35+ best things to do in this inner city suburb that is a walk to the CBD and accessed by rail, bus and ferry:

Warehouse 25
Warehouse 25 Milton
This funky gin and vodka distillery, bar & kitchen occupies a converted warehouse in Milton's industrial backstreets
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Beurre Pastries
Beurre Pastries Milton
A sleek artisan patisserie and bakery from the folks behind renowned Christchurch bakery LeBakerman
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Ardo's Wine Bar
Ardo's Wine Bar Milton
A slick contemporary wine bar and bottle shop hidden away underneath a new boutique apartment block
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Tuk Tuk Bar
Tuk Tuk Bar Milton
Tuk Tuk Bar is a secret Thai garden bar that looks like a piece of Koh Samui transplanted in a side street off Milton’s Park Road.
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Milton Common
Milton Common
Milton Common is a cool craft beer bar and eatery tucked away on Railway Terrace offering craft beer and tapas
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Love Me Again Market
The Love Me Again Market is the ultimate place to shop pre-loved designer fashion - and it's on every Sunday!
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Press'd Wine Co
A chic & breezy cheese, wine and spritz bar perched on the corner of Railway Terrace and Park Road
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Polish Club
Club Polonia is the place to go for traditional Polish cuisine, beers and vodka
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Frew Park
Playground Equipment
Frew Park stands on the hallowed grounds of the iconic Milton Tennis Centre, where everyone from Australian tennis greats to international rock stars and boxers once held court.
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Yuzu & Co
Yuzu & Co Milton
Yuzu & Co is a modern Japanese restaurant in Milton serving contemporary and classic Japanese cuisine
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Bunker
Bunker, Milton
An old World War II air raid shelter converted into the area’s best and most unique coffee outlet
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Newstead Brewing Co
Newstead Brewing Co in Milton is a stunning and sizable addition to Brisbane’s unofficial beer heartland
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Cedars Restaurant
Cedars Restaurant Milton
Cedars brings an authentic and delectable taste of the Middle East to Milton's Park Road dining precinct
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Mono Dining
Mono Dining Milton
A slick contemporary Japanese kitchen and bar with a delectable menu, tucked away just off Milton's Park Road
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Mrs Luu's
Bowl of take awya Vietnamese food
This fresh bright no-frills eatery from the ex-owners of Trang's is the local Milton go-to for fantastic budget Vietnamese.
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Milton Heritage Trail
Milton Heritage Trail Bishopbourne
Historic suburb Milton may have lost much of its early character but there’s still a fascinating stash of secret historical landmark buildings worth discovering as well as a rare insight into its past on this plaque-indicated heritage trail.
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The Scratch Bar
Large gramaphone speaker on wall with people sipping beer inside The Scratch Bar in Brisbane'sMilton
Those seeking beer and refuge from the razzle dazzle of Park Road will have their prayers answered at this ambient dive bar
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Shimo Yakiniku
Shimo Yakiniku Milton
A traditional Japanese BBQ restaurant tucked away down a lane in the Savoir Faire precinct of Park Road
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Togninis Cafe Deli
Providores on shelves and counter with smallgoods
The décor may be no frills but the food is anything but at this little cafe deli tucked away in the middle of a drive-in shopping centre
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Whisk And Ladle
Whisk and Ladle Cafe Milton
Whisk and Ladle café is a hidden gem of a slick modern all day breakfast and lunch café tucked away in a Milton side street
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Polish Market
Polish pierogi stall holder serving woman some bread inside the Polish Markets in Brisbane's Milton
Brisbane's only traditional Polish market is held at The Polish Club in Milton on Saturday once a month
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Polo Espresso
Polo Espress, Milton
A pretty pink espresso pit-stop dispensing drinks & light eats in Milton's neighbourhood shopping precinct
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Mary Ryan’s Books
Mary Ryan's Books Milton
Here is one of those places that is so many things to different people.
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Christ Church
Christ Church Milton bell tower and jacaranda tree
Prolific Anglican church architect JH Buckeridge designed this simple Arts and Crafts inspired structure with a shingle roof that was built in 1891.
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Neighbour
Neighbour, Milton
Milton's new, friendly neighbourhood gourmet providore and salad bar specialises in wholesome, daily made salads
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Milton Railway Playground
Railway Playground Milton
Railway Playground is just the place to take children who love trains. They can imagine themselves as a train driver for hours, with
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Heimish Bleu Cafe
Heimish Bleu Cafe Milton
Heimish Bleu is a petite French cafe overlooking a French provincial courtyard in the commercial heart of Milton
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Milton Markets
Milton Markets
Milton Markets are a fantastic inner city Sunday market held in the leafy grounds of Milton's commercial village
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Benny's American Burger
Bringing a delicious taste of North America to the commercial back streets of inner-city Milton
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A Night in India
A Night in India Milton
Longtime Brisbane dining institution A Night in India has made the move to Milton's Park Road
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Gregory Park
Playground equipment and vegetation surrounding Gregory Park in Milton
On weekend afternoons this park resembles a village green in England as families, dog walkers, picnickers and sports players descend on the tree-bordered grassy expanse to enjoy the last of the day’s sun.
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The Modern
The Modern Milton
The go-to for a fantastic contemporary range of Scandinavian Mid-Century style home furniture and decor.
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Vietnam House
Vietnam House Milton
A sibling for the popular restaurant of the same name in the Valley has a second casual eatery tucked away in a Milton lane
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Milton Mini Market
Milton’s best kept secret is this tiny multicultural street food market which pops up on Thursdays in a car park
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The Fishery

The go-to for quality fresh Australian and NZ seafood, offering a premium range of fresh whole fish and fillets, shellfish, prawns and oysters

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China Sea Milton

For 25+ years the Park Road institution has been serving up premium Chinese cuisine such as chilli mud crab, lobster with ginger & shallot to locals and celebrities like John Travolta

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Arrivederci Pizza

A Park Road institution, Arrivederci Pizzeria has been serving up their famous long pizzas to the hungry hordes for years now 

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Xxxx Brewery
XXXX Brewery red brick building, sign and palm trees in Milton
Visitors can tour the iconic brewery to get the full beer story with 90 minute tours available
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Tulip Boutique

Sourcing collections from the best Australian and international labels, Tulip Boutque's eclectic style has a unique urban casual feel

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