Gemma’s guidebook

Gemma
Gemma’s guidebook

Food scene

Great coffee backing on to the cute "California Lane". Only a short walk up the street from the apartment.
12 locals recommend
Reverends Fine Coffee
372 Brunswick St
12 locals recommend
Great coffee backing on to the cute "California Lane". Only a short walk up the street from the apartment.
Close, great coffee, attached to the cute "Bakery Lane".
The New Black
694 Ann St
Close, great coffee, attached to the cute "Bakery Lane".
Casual coffee place with outdoor seating on the more quiet offshoot of Barry Parade.
The Daily Maid
174 Barry Parade
Casual coffee place with outdoor seating on the more quiet offshoot of Barry Parade.
Great authentic Chinese food right near the trendy James St of Fortitude Valley. Make sure to book!
34 locals recommend
Happy Boy
East Street
34 locals recommend
Great authentic Chinese food right near the trendy James St of Fortitude Valley. Make sure to book!
Enjoy a laid back beer and wood fired pizza under the shadow of the Storey Bridge right on the River. This enormous beer house/brewery has a free ferry stop (Howard Smith Wharves) right next to it.
26 locals recommend
Felons Brewing Co
5 Boundary St
26 locals recommend
Enjoy a laid back beer and wood fired pizza under the shadow of the Storey Bridge right on the River. This enormous beer house/brewery has a free ferry stop (Howard Smith Wharves) right next to it.
After a a more upmarket degustation menu? Try Gerards Bistro.
36 locals recommend
Gerard’s Bistro
15 James St
36 locals recommend
After a a more upmarket degustation menu? Try Gerards Bistro.
Our favourite casual dinner spot for some great fried or steamed dumplings. Bookings aren't normally required.
6 locals recommend
Fat Dumpling
370 Brunswick St
6 locals recommend
Our favourite casual dinner spot for some great fried or steamed dumplings. Bookings aren't normally required.
Enjoy a wine with great city and river views at this rooftop bar just up the road from the apartment.
Iris Rooftop
458 Brunswick Street
Enjoy a wine with great city and river views at this rooftop bar just up the road from the apartment.
Get yourself a sneaky baked treat at this popular bakery that is only a short walk from the apartment.
King Street Bakery
20 King St
Get yourself a sneaky baked treat at this popular bakery that is only a short walk from the apartment.
Chasing a great croissant? Christian Jacques Bakery is your place but get ready to wait in line for this immensely popular bakery. There is very limited seating it is more a take away bakery. Luckily a river front park is nearby to enjoy your baked goods in.
Christian Jacques
8 Baildon St
Chasing a great croissant? Christian Jacques Bakery is your place but get ready to wait in line for this immensely popular bakery. There is very limited seating it is more a take away bakery. Luckily a river front park is nearby to enjoy your baked goods in.

Neighbourhoods

A tree lined street filled with boutiques, cafes and restaurants.
16 locals recommend
James Street
James Street
16 locals recommend
A tree lined street filled with boutiques, cafes and restaurants.
Known to be the hip part of town, check out the West End markets on Saturday mornings, or try one of the various cafes and restaurants.
144 locals recommend
West End
144 locals recommend
Known to be the hip part of town, check out the West End markets on Saturday mornings, or try one of the various cafes and restaurants.
This rose filled park is a favourite with locals for a picnic.
22 locals recommend
New Farm
22 locals recommend
This rose filled park is a favourite with locals for a picnic.

Sightseeing

Head down to the Howard Smith Wharves and you can walk either direction up and down the river.
Riverwalk
Riverwalk
Head down to the Howard Smith Wharves and you can walk either direction up and down the river.
A beautiful riverfront park land on the other side of the river. It also boasts several restaurants, bars and entertainment options.
182 locals recommend
South Bank
182 locals recommend
A beautiful riverfront park land on the other side of the river. It also boasts several restaurants, bars and entertainment options.
A beautiful terraced park land in the heart of the city.
265 locals recommend
Roma Street Parkland
1 Parkland Blvd
265 locals recommend
A beautiful terraced park land in the heart of the city.

City advice

Getting around

You will need a Go card to swipe on and off buses and trains

Go cards can be picked up at train stations or 7/11 stores.
Getting around

E-scooters are all the rage

E-scooters have really taken off in Brisbane. Use the "Beam" (purple scooters) or "Neuro" (orange scooters) apps to book a ride. Please make sure you wear a helmet, stay off the roads and don't ride drunk to avoid injury.
Getting around

CityHopper ferry's are free

The CityHopper ferry offers free transport from limited city stops on either side of the river - Howard Smith Wharf, Riverside and South Bank.