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Best Things to do in Annerley

The historic southside suburb of Annerley, made famous by Hugh Lunn with his popular Over the Top With Jim books (his parents bakery Lunns for Buns is today the Southside Antique Centre), is one of the coolest places to live this side of the river. 

With colonial stores turned funky cafes, retro arcades, a fabulous indoor market, cat cafe, vintage and op shops, fantastic Vietnamese eateries, a heritage-listed library and even a cafe with its own doggie playground, there are plenty of good reasons to check out this suburb - here are 20 of the best:

Billykart Kitchen
Billykart Annerley
Billykart Kitchen is a buzzy neighbourhood cafe housed in an old general store in a quiet suburban crescent
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Miss Milly's Espresso
Miss Milly's Espresso, Annerley
The crew from Dudley Street Espresso have opened a new caffeine pit stop in the retro Annerley Arcade
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Snag & Brown
Snag & Brown cafe Annerley
Annerley adds another notch to its foodie belt with hidden gem Snag and Brown Café, a foodie destination that is also child and dog friendly
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Do-Op Shop
Do-Op Shop, Annerley
A former mechanics workshop has been transformed into a treasure trove of pre-loved fashion with 100% of profits going to
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Pho Queue
Pho Queue Annerley
Pho Queue in Annerley is Brisbane’s first restaurant dedicated to Vietnamese soups and Asian desserts
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Vintage Collective
Vintage Collective Annerley
Vintage Collective is a tiny treasure trove of curated vintage pieces and nearly-new designer items tucked away inside Annerley Arcade
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A Mano Cafe
A Mano Cafe,nnerley
This pocket-sized pasticceria provides a scrumptious selection of traditional Italian desserts
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Red Lotus Vietnamese
Red Lotus Vietnamese Chargrill Restaurant is a local gem found in Chardon's Corner in Annerley.
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Southside Antiques
Southside Antiques, Annerley
Southside Antiques in Annerley is one of Brisbane's largest antique centres spread over two massive levels
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Café O-mai
Cafe-o-Mai Annerley
Cafe O Mai is a unique little gem of a Vietnamese cafe which occupies an historic corner shop
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Little Clive
Little Clive Annerley
Little Clive is a welcome addition to Annerley, attracting foodies far and wide with a top-notch seasonal menu
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Paper Moon Coffee House
Paper Moon Coffee House, Annerley
One of Brisbane's coolest cafes is Paper Moon providing expertly-brewed coffee and delicious vegan fare in an old colonial store
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Annerley Meats
Butcher waving behind counter covred in foreign bank notes inside Annerley Meats in Brisbane.
Every day feels like St Patrick’s day in the shop of this uber friendly Irish butcher
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Vintage Revival
Vintage clothes and shoes inside Vintage Revival in Annerley
This no-frills emporium style Lifeline outlet is the largest of Annerley’s vintage shops
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VEND

This unique indoor maker's marketplace features 120 popup shops including local art, fashion, homewares, kids wares, decor and pet products, plus an onsite pet friendly cafe

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Lucky Cat Cafe
Lucky Cat Café Annerley
Lucky Cat Café is Brisbane’s favourite café for coffee and cat cuddles
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Fats Comics & Collectables
Man reading comic book inside Fats Comics & Collectables in Annerley
Little retro gem of a shop with its stash of comics from the ’40s on as well as classic cars, games and action figure dolls.
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Annerley To Stones Corner
Part of Annerley bikeway path
Whilst this 4km return ride is low on scenery it is nonetheless a flat and safe pathway interspersed with a couple of inviting playgrounds and easily doable by younger children or less experienced riders.
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Annerley Municipal Library

Designed in 1956, Annerley Library is a surviving example of a purpose-built library designed by Brisbane City Council’s distinguished architect, James Birrell

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Annerley Army Reserve Depot
Annerley Army Reserve Depot warehouse building on Dudley St in Annerley
This pair of army drill halls (and their parade ground), dating from 1914 and 1954 respectively are a rare surviving and intact pair from totally different eras.
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Annerley is also renowned for its vintage shopping and op shops. As well as the those listed above there is also Vinnie's Annerley, Yesterday's Thrift Shop and Save the Children Op Shop.

Image credit: Annerley Municipal Library courtesy of Brisbane City Council Heritage Places Brisbane.

Looking to discover more hidden gems of Brisbane, check out our Guide to Brisbane Suburbs HERE! Happy exploring!

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