Guidebook for South Brisbane
Food Scene
A great place to wind down for the day, they do really good dessert and drinks plus the atmosphere there is just amazing!
17 locals recommend
Cowch Dessert Cocktail Bar
179 Grey StA great place to wind down for the day, they do really good dessert and drinks plus the atmosphere there is just amazing!
I know Grill'd is every where in Australia, but they do really good burgers. If you haven't tried it, you should definitely go have a bite.
Grill'd South Bank
167 Grey StI know Grill'd is every where in Australia, but they do really good burgers. If you haven't tried it, you should definitely go have a bite.
Japanese restaurant, they specialises in Japanese Dumplings, and they are really good!
7 locals recommend
Harajuku Gyoza South Bank
184 Grey StJapanese restaurant, they specialises in Japanese Dumplings, and they are really good!
A korean dessert cafe, they do amazing unique desserts that can't be found anywhere else in Brisbane.
Passion Tree
103 Elizabeth StreetA korean dessert cafe, they do amazing unique desserts that can't be found anywhere else in Brisbane.
Sightseeing
The Wheel of Brisbane is a must if its your first time coming to Brisbane, it takes you on a historical tour of the Brisbane skyline. The view at the top is just superb!
176 locals recommend
Channel Seven Wheel of Brisbane
The Wheel of Brisbane is a must if its your first time coming to Brisbane, it takes you on a historical tour of the Brisbane skyline. The view at the top is just superb!
An historical building within the Brisbane CBD. A must visit place when in Brisbane. Perhaps a small detour when shopping on Queen Street.
68 locals recommend
Brisbane City Hall
64 Adelaide StAn historical building within the Brisbane CBD. A must visit place when in Brisbane. Perhaps a small detour when shopping on Queen Street.
Arts & Culture
If musical is your love, don't miss out on the great performances that are currently playing at QPAC.
342 locals recommend
Queensland Performing Arts Centre
Melbourne StreetIf musical is your love, don't miss out on the great performances that are currently playing at QPAC.
Shopping
The iconic shopping district in Brisbane. If you fancy going on a bit of a shopping spree, this is the place to be! Hundreds of shops, or dare I say thousands!, are on Queen Street, there'll be live music, and great places to dine and drink.
76 locals recommend
Travelex
McCullough StreetThe iconic shopping district in Brisbane. If you fancy going on a bit of a shopping spree, this is the place to be! Hundreds of shops, or dare I say thousands!, are on Queen Street, there'll be live music, and great places to dine and drink.
Getting Around
Bus Station + South Bank train station just across the street.
102 locals recommend
South Bank Station
Grey StreetBus Station + South Bank train station just across the street.
Often referred to as the bus transfer hub, any where you want to go in Brisbane, this is the place to be.
94 locals recommend
Cultural Centre busway station
Often referred to as the bus transfer hub, any where you want to go in Brisbane, this is the place to be.
Bus station located under Queen Street, it take you straight to Myer, what more can you ask for.
Queen Street Bus Station
Bus station located under Queen Street, it take you straight to Myer, what more can you ask for.
Entertainment & Activities
Cheap movie tickets! maybe cheapest in Australia? I don't know lol, but definitely check it out if you want to watch a movie!
149 locals recommend
Cineplex South Bank
167 Grey StCheap movie tickets! maybe cheapest in Australia? I don't know lol, but definitely check it out if you want to watch a movie!
Feeling lucky? Brisbane has its own casino! Treasury casino is housed in a beautiful historical building, its a fusion of old and new. They also have lots of really good restaurant.
108 locals recommend
Treasury Casino and Hotel Brisbane
130 William StFeeling lucky? Brisbane has its own casino! Treasury casino is housed in a beautiful historical building, its a fusion of old and new. They also have lots of really good restaurant.
Need a quiet place to hang? This amazing library can help you relax, read a book. Its right next to the museum and art gallery too.
87 locals recommend
State Library Of Queensland
Stanley PlaceNeed a quiet place to hang? This amazing library can help you relax, read a book. Its right next to the museum and art gallery too.
Going to the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre for an event? Staying at South Bank is the easiest way to get there, its like 2 min walk away!
87 locals recommend
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Merivale StreetGoing to the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre for an event? Staying at South Bank is the easiest way to get there, its like 2 min walk away!
The Gabba hosts major sports events in Brisbane, and it is right next to the Woolloogabba bus station, which is just 2 stations away from South Bank bus station.
141 locals recommend
The Gabba
Vulture StreetThe Gabba hosts major sports events in Brisbane, and it is right next to the Woolloogabba bus station, which is just 2 stations away from South Bank bus station.
It is an outdoor concert stage area in Botanic Garden, they do ticketed events such as concerts, and sometimes some of them are free of charge.
27 locals recommend
Riverstage
59 Gardens Point RdIt is an outdoor concert stage area in Botanic Garden, they do ticketed events such as concerts, and sometimes some of them are free of charge.
Essentials
All your essentials can be found here, water, food, shampoo, fruits, magazines, meat, you name it. Its also right next to the bus station. How convenient!
15 locals recommend
Coles Brisbane Myer Express
91 Elizabeth StAll your essentials can be found here, water, food, shampoo, fruits, magazines, meat, you name it. Its also right next to the bus station. How convenient!
Need a quick snack during the night? This 7-Eleven opens 24 hours. Convenient? I think so!
7-Eleven Southbank Tafe
97 Merivale StNeed a quick snack during the night? This 7-Eleven opens 24 hours. Convenient? I think so!