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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 housed in 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

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

Harvey's Bistro, Fortitude Valley, James Street, Brisbane

This upmarket bistro in a cool summerhouse style setting has become something of a James Street 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

Buddha Birth Day Festival

Brisbane’s iconic Buddha Birth Day Festival is back!

May 3-5

Mad Science

Ghastly creations, evil schemes and experiments gone wrong

May 3-Jun 23

Sky Racing Guineas Day

Enjoy a great day out at the races with friends, fine food and more

May 4

Outdoor Cinema in the Suburbs

What better way is there to enjoy a free movie than under the stars

Until May 4

Planes, Trains And Autos

An adrenaline-charged festival of all things aviation, rail & auto

May 4-6

Geoffrey Robertson KC

Join Geoffrey Robertson KC, one of the world's great legal minds

May 9

Tom Gleeson: Gear

One of Australia’s favourite comedians is bringing his new show to Brisbane

May 10

Black Box

Based on the incredible true story of the inventor of the black box

May 10-19

National Photographic Portrait Prize

A fascinating, free exhibition on display at State Library

May 11-Jul 7

Audra McDonald

Don't miss Broadway legend, television and film star, Audra McDonald, when she performs at QPAC for one-night-only

Audra McDonald

MUST DO

Mother's Day Dining

Celebrate Mother's Day at one of these top restaurants, open from 11am 'til late for a la carte dining

Mother's Day Dining

THIS WEEKEND

Top Things to Do May 3-6

From outdoor cinema, iconic science-themed films, mega shoe sale and Buddha birthday festival to a gorgeous Maleny escape and a new Chinese hotpot restaurant

This Weekend May 3-6