On the Way: Upcoming Brisbane Openings to Put in Your Diary for 2023 and Beyond
Brisbane is about to look a whole lot different — these are the newbies we're counting the days for.
On the Way: Upcoming Brisbane Openings to Put in Your Diary for 2023 and Beyond
2023 is ticking by, and Brisbane is seeing plenty of new openings — restaurants, cafes, bars and even precincts — welcome in patrons for the first time. It seems that every week we're raving about the next fresh arrival that's bringing its own offering, theming or novelty viral food item to this fine city of ours.
The River City's newcomers are about to score more company, too, because there's a whole heap of upcoming eateries and watering holes in the works. If you're wondering what else is coming our way, here's a useful little list for you to get excited about.
Image: GPO Hotel.
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Food & DrinkSurfers Paradise's Old Hard Rock Cafe Is Set to Become a 900-Person Brewpub Pouring 4 Pines Beers
The giant guitar is gone, with a sports bar and brewpub featuring the Gold Coast’s largest island bar taking its place from summer 2024.
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Food & DrinkStar Chef Luke Mangan Wants to Set Up a Restaurant on Brisbane's Story Bridge
He's already launched an eatery on the Sydney Harbour Bridge — now the Story Bridge, Golden Gate Bridge and London Bridge are in Mangan's sights.
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Food & DrinkThe Gold Coast's Rosé Gelateria Is Opening Its First Brisbane Outpost at Portside Wharf
Come June, you'll be able to grab a scoop of gelato made with rosewater, Biscoff gelato and more — including pet-friendly gelato.
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Food & DrinkGPO Hotel Is Reopening This Winter with a 'Gatsby'-Themed Cocktail Bar After a $9-Million Revamp
The 136-year-old Fortitude Valley favourite will also boast a ground-floor restaurant filled with natural light, plus a second bar called The Tax Office.
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Food & DrinkThe Opa, Yamas and Massimo Crew Is Opening Two Dining Spots on Kangaroo Point's New Green Bridge
Come 2024, you'll be able to hit up restaurant and bar Bombora for a bite and drinks over the water, and grab a coffee at the Mulga Bill’s cafe.
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Food & DrinkWoolloongabba Might Score a New $1.2-Billion Precinct Across a One-Hectare Stretch of Stanley Street
Called Station Square, this proposed plan includes a five-star hotel, shops, apartments, housing, green space and reopening the Chalk Hotel.
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Food & DrinkMt Coot-tha's The Summit Is Set to Score a Two-Level Pavilion with a Gin Distillery and Rooftop Garden
The sky-high tourist destination's current cafe will be demolished, and the heritage-listed restaurant will score a new deck with killer views.
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Food & DrinkComing Soon: Claw Is the New 1000-Person Crab Shack Bringing Bibs, Games and a Sports Bar to King Street
This California-inspired joint will get cracking with shellfish, brisket and craft beers, plus an arcade, DJs and live tunes.
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Food & DrinkComing Soon: Ardo's Is Opening Its Second Neighbourhood Wine Bar and Bottle Shop in Graceville
Just months after launching in Newstead, this vino-slinging joint from the City Winery crew is expanding to Brisbane's west.
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Food & DrinkRiverland Is Relaunching with a Three-Tier Waterfront Deck and New Food Options After a $3.5-Million Revamp
As well as 800 square metres of new waterside space, there's two new kitchens and a fresh cocktail menu.
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Food & DrinkBrisbane's New Queen's Wharf Precinct Will Soon Be Home to the City's First Riverside Bikeway Cafe
Come 2023, cyclists will be able to stop for a bite, drink and shower at new waterside bikeway cafe Velo — which'll also boast impressive views.
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Food & DrinkFosh Is the New Hamptons-Inspired Riverside Seafood Restaurant Coming to Portside Wharf
Sprawling across 700 square metres, the new eatery is set to open in March 2023 after a $3-million fitout, and hails from the Opa crew.
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Travel & LeisureThe Ritz-Carlton Is Opening a Luxe 150-Room Hotel with Three Bars and a Rooftop Pool on the Gold Coast
Come 2026, Australia will score its third hotel from the lavish chain — following the existing Perth site and Melbourne's soon-to-open outpost.
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Travel & LeisureNorthshore Hamilton Is Getting a 1.2-Kilometre Expansion That'll Turn It Into Brisbane's Next South Bank
The riverfront precinct will undergo a huge revamp to host the Brisbane Athlete Village for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games — and for residents to enjoy afterwards.
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Food & DrinkAndrew McConnell's Famed Melbourne Restaurant Supernormal Is Opening a Brisbane Outpost
The acclaimed chef is bringing Supernormal to the Sunshine State, opening in a prime riverfront position in Brisbane's CBD in 2023.
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Food & DrinkGold Coast Favourite Rise Bakery Is Bringing Its French Pastries and a Champagne Bar to Portside Wharf
After launching at Sanctuary Cove back in 2022 and proving a hit, Rise Bakery is opening its first Brisbane outpost in April.
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Travel & LeisureSouth Bank Is Set to Get a Massive Revamp Ahead of the 2032 Olympics
The 42-hectare precinct will be renewed and reinvigorated, with a treetop walk, a permanent handmade goods market and new riverside lawns among the plans.
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Food & DrinkThe Wright House Is the Two-Level Brewpub with a 'Mad Men'-Inspired Chophouse Coming to Woolloongabba
Decked out with interiors inspired by iconic architect Frank Lloyd Wright, this new drinking spot hails from the crew behind Casa Chow, Sasso and South City Wine.
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Travel & LeisureBrisbane Is Getting a 100-Metre-High Sky Deck with a Restaurant, Bar and Glass-Floor Viewing Platform
Part of the River City's Queen's Wharf development, which is expected to start opening in late 2023, it'll feature 360-degree views out over the river and CBD.
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Travel & LeisurePortside Wharf Is Getting a $20-Million Makeover Complete with Expanded Year-Round Outdoor Dining
The 16-year-old riverside precinct will score an extended entry plaza and main street, new stores, plus more shading for outdoor seating.
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Food & DrinkThree Blue Ducks Is Opening Its Latest Farm-to-Table Outpost at The Lodge in Bellingen
NSW's mid-north coast will be home to its own Three Blue Ducks from later this year.
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Food & DrinkHuge News: It Looks Like US Burger Chain Wendy's Is Preparing to Launch in Australia
The popular burger chain — not to be mistaken with the local ice-creamery — is making moves to bring its famous square burgers to Australia.
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Food & DrinkCity Winery's Newstead Pop-Up Bar and Bistro Carl's Is Closing — Then Reopening in a New Location
The City Winery team will also keep the tenancy at 22 Wyandra Street, and open a yet-to-be-announced new venue.
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Travel & LeisureHere's What Victoria Park's Revamp Might Look Like, Including a Tree House Lookout and Water Play Gully
The Herston spot's transformation is also set to feature a high-ropes course, mountain bike track, reinstated water holes and wetlands, and an edible community garden.
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Food & DrinkBrewDog Is Teaming Up with Australian Venue Co to Open More Beer Bars Across Australia
The Scottish brewery and Australian hospitality group are joining forces to expand BrewDog's craft beer bars across the country.