west end

A talented duo have turned the dark and moody Pasta Club space into a bright 40-seat bistro dedicated to honest, produce-driven plates and esoteric wines.

Honouring Sardinia's tradition of charcoal cooking, this restaurant serves a fuss-free menu in a beautifully designed space. Come for fresh seafood and traditional pastas or call ahead for the specially prepared suckling pig.

Unfussy wines and tinnies meet pescatarian, European-style eats at this wine bar set in a century-old space. Expect design that’s homey-yet-chic and laidback, friendly service.

One of Brisbane’s best craft brewers.

A Roman-style pizzeria with sustainability in mind. Dine al fresco on signature long-fermented pizzas made with Italian flour, plus antipasti, classic handmade pastas and more. An Italian-heavy wine list champions producers from the old school and the new.

The ramen you love – south of the river.

At its first Queensland outlet, this Sydney-born bakery is serving up a famous Hungarian street snack alongside slab cakes, sweet roulades, savoury burekas and coffee by Seven Miles.

A popular Camp Hill brunch spot has expanded to West End with a bigger, breezier cafe in West End. Expect a broadly Asian-inspired menu starring Wagyu scotch eggs and Korean fried chicken, plus vibrant smoothies and brunch-ready cocktails.

Leave your hoverboard at home, it already has one.

Head to this immaculate pure pink croissanterie for tiramisu croissants, zesty bitter orange custard cruffins and vanilla custard morning buns, washed down with Padre coffee.

A bright, serene eatery for days when Gatorade and bacon just won’t cut it.

Get authentic American-style sweet pies and smaller savoury classics in a cosy corner shop.

Lo-fi wines, smooth beats and a menu by an ex-Gerard’s Bistro executive chef. The spiritual successor to one of Brisbane’s favourite bars – inside the old Wandering Cooks space – is a win for West End.

Bar? Or spirits library? Hint: there are 400 whiskies stacked in the shelves.

It may be small, but this bar can lay claim to having its very own exclusive beers.

A Brisbane classic, where clever cocktails combine with grazing plates.

Open, airy and laid-back, this three-storey brewpub pours everything from Mexican-style lagers to experimental IPAs. Tacos, pizzas and beer-friendly snacks with a spicy kick round out the food offering.

A botanical wonderland with more than 130 types of gin.

Trade your own clothes and accessories for cash or in-store credit at this chic, second-hand clothing exchange. Or buy something that’s old to someone else but new to you. You won’t find fast fashion on the racks here – just pre-loved, sustainably sourced vintage and designer threads from your local community.

A cult gelateria direct from Sydney, scooping house-made flavours such as choc-pretzel and nutella-meringue. It's so popular, each flavour only lasts six hours or less.

Poised somewhere between a big suburban nursery and a more compact inner-city plant shop, this is the place to outfit balconies, courtyards and loungerooms with plantlife both edible and purely aesthetic.

Ethically made basics for men and women.

A straight-up excellent second hand bookshop.

High concept donuts out of a shipping container.