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Best Places to Dine Near QPAC

Updated: Aug 17, 2026

Looking for where to grab a bite to eat when you are seeing a show at QPAC? Here are 17 of the best places to dine nearby, all less than 500m walking distance:

Clarence

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

Hotel Terminus

The iconic hotel at Fish Lane in South Brisbane reopens with its original name as a world-class, multi-level dining, events and entertainment precinct

Bar Rosa

A buzzy elegant Italian bar and eatery serving wine and outstanding food and opposite the Queensland Museum

Maeve Wine Bar

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

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

Tai Tai

Tai Tai is a casual, chic al fresco restaurant bringing authentic South East Asian cuisine to a street corner

Julius Pizzeria

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

La Lune Wine Co

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

The Spaghetti House Trattoria

The Spaghetti House Trattoria serves rustic Italian fare and bona fide European wine to appreciators of pasta and vino

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

The Charming Squire

The Charming Squire opens its floor-to-ceiling glass doors to a microbrewery and casual and up-market dining

Arbour

Dine among lush South Bank greenery with city views at Arbour, nestled away in the heart of South Bank.

Uncle Don

A dedicated donburi (Japanese rice bowl) restaurant, serving up more than 20 variations of the delicious dish

Ole Spanish

People dining al fresco in Ole Restarant South Bank

This lively tapas house is the go-to place for South Bank visitors looking for an authentic Spanish bite

Como Restaurant

This gorgeous upmarket Italian restaurant and bar brings a touch of Lake Como class to South Brisbane

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Sep 12 - Apr 18

BBX2026 LEGO® Fan Expo

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Sep 12-13

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From Sep 12

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Sep 12

SWELL Sculpture Festival

Queensland's largest outdoor sculpture exhibition is back

Sep 11-20

Tamborine Mountain & Hinterland Wedding Trail

Plan your dream day at the Tamborine Mountain & Gold Coast Hinterland Wedding Trail

Sep 13

Night at The Parkland

Night at The Parkland returns for six nights of live music under the stars

Sep 11 - 20

Anastasia The Musical

The hit Broadway musical ANASTASIA arrives in Brisbane this September, bringing romance and adventure to QPAC

Sep 16 - Oct 18

Crafty Party

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

17 Sep & 12 Nov

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

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MUST DO

Century Pools Family Raceday Doomben Racecourse

The annual Century Pools Family Raceday is back with a jam-packed day of live racing, free family entertainment and plenty of Wiggles-inspired fun

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THIS WEEKEND

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Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers kicks off, the Temper Trap takes over Roma Street Parkland, a massive sculpture festival hits the Gold Coast and Brisbane's biggest LEGO fan event returns

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