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Best Things to Do in Bardon

The leafy inner western suburb with character homes and surrounded by bushland is well worth a visit, with its charming cafes, a French bistro with jaw-dropping views, gourmet market place, beautiful parks, Brisbane's iconic Fairy House and other historic landmarks:

La Belle Vie Bistro

A traditional slice of France can be found atop an inner westside hill with sweeping views

Picnic shelter and kinds plaground inside Bowman Park in Bardon

This park nestled in Bardon’s foothills is a peaceful shady ground for picnicking and small child’s play.

Authentic CharGrill & Kebab Turkish Bardon

The quaint hilltop eatery is serving up the best Turkish street food to be found in Brisbane

The Bardon Shed is a mega deli, coffee shop, gourmet and green grocer in the heart of Bardon - a real foodie destination

Fairy House surrounded by trees on MacGregor Tce Bardon

The heritage-listed iconic house with its composer sculpture garden is now for rent on Air BnB

Bardon Thyme is a quaint café housed in an historic convenience store and former tram stop in the lovely, leafy suburb

This cute colonial shop is a coffee nook by day and a pizza bar by night

Sweetshop Specialty Coffee is bringing spring to everyone’s step with its amazing coffee and delicious food

This unique and enchanting kids space on the edge of Ithaca Creek was created by local sculptor David Engwicht

Held every Sunday behind Government House is this boutique little farmer's market - the place for fresh produce, coffee and a budget breakfast

Bardon house's sandstone facade in Bardon.

This gothic gabled stone house was designed and built by prominent mid-19th century Brisbane citizen and mayor from 1864-65 Joshua Jeays on 39 acres of freehold land.

Pilgrim Congregational Church Simpson Rd Cnr Boundary Rd Bardon

This tiny timber place of worship sits nestled amongst a grove of towering gums on the edge of Simpsons Rd.

Goodfolk Cafe in Bardon is a charming child & dog-friendly cafe offering specialty coffee and all-day breakfast fare

Image Credit: Bardon Markets - Bardon markets Facebook page.

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