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Best Things to do in Ascot

The gracious inner northside suburb of Ascot features tree-lined streets of beautifully preserved grand Queenslanders, Brisbane's oldest heritage-listed racecourse, historic old world parks and railway station and a bounty of cafes and restaurants, as well as cake & donut shops along its main avenue, Racecourse Rd.

Here are 15+ of the best places to eat, drink and visit in the upmarket old world suburb.

Victory Lane

A high-end winery-inspired dining establishment in a slick garden style pavilion setting

Taro’s Ramen is an authentic slice of Japan on Ascot’s Racecourse Rd, owned and run by chef Taro

A charming and chic tapas bar offering top notch service and food, occupying a white Queenslander cottage

This colourful playground and heritage parkland features a 1930s bandstand rotunda with adjacent BBQ facilities

Verandah on Racecourse feels much like a corner of Saigon with its wide, timber deck, plenty of greenery and all the flavors of Vietnam.

The food and drinks at Ascot's Swalk Cafe are indeed "sealed with a loving kiss" - to quote the World War II postal acronym,

Vito's Cucina & Bar is an al fresco breakfast, lunch and dinner venue filled with greenery and a cheerful vibe, serving modern Italian cuisine

5 Boroughs eatery and garden bar brings a taste of New York and good all day casual dining to an historic building

Lawn and trees inside Oriel Park in Brisbane's Ascot.

This picturesque long-established park is heavily shaded with figs, jacarandas and poinciettas and features Federation era picnic rotundas and a bamboo grove.

Bright & Early Books is a beautiful, independent bookstore that specialises in children's books and early childhood literacy

A casual laidback cafe and wine bar found tucked away off Ascot's main dining precinct

Dicki's is a plant-based cafe on a corner of Ascot's leafy Racecourse Rd, a sibling for its first vegan cafe in New Farm

The Magnolia Kitchen is a charming bakery in the heart of Ascot offering a delicious selection of sweet treats

Brisbane's first mobile fine diner brings a bespoke elegant dining experience to the streets of the city

As a quaintly suitable accessory for the nearby historical race grounds, Racecourse (later Ascot) Railway Station was purpose built to bring in the crowds to the popular horse races.

Saint Leger Stand Circa 1913 in the Eagle Farm Racecourse Ascot Brisbane Queensland

Horseracing in Brisbane had its roots in the early settlement with the first settlers keen followers and punters, with the Queensland Turf Club being established in 1865.

Mother's Day at Walkabout Creek

Treat Mum to a delicious buffet breakfast or lunch in beautiful bush surrounds

May 12

Living Room Bar, W Brisbane Mother's Day High Tea

Mother's Day at Brisbane Quarter

Treat Mum like the queen she is at Brisbane Quarter

May 12

Joyce Yang

Grammy-nominated Korean pianist Joyce Yang returns to Brisbane

May 12

Veuve Clicquot Chalet

Brisbane's must-visit European chalet-inspired pop-up bar is back for winter

From May 14

Audra McDonald

Broadway legend Audra McDonald is coming to QPAC

May 15

Blue

Getting older is inevitable but growing up takes courage

May 16-Jun 1

Brookfield Show 2024

The biggest little country show in Brisbane

May 17-19

Dawn French

The Queen of British comedy is coming to Brisbane

May 17

Romeo and Juliet

Romeo and Juliet will come to life on stage in this breathtaking ballet

May 17-18

Win an out of this world family trip to Los Angeles!

To celebrate the launch of IF (Imaginary Friends) in cinemas on May 16, Archie Brothers and IF have teamed up to give you the chance to win a trip to LA

Win an out of this world family trip to Los Angeles!

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Mother's Day Dining

Celebrate Mother's Day at one of these top restaurants, open from 11am 'til late for a la carte dining

Mother's Day Dining

THIS WEEKEND

Top Things to Do May 10-12

From National Photographic Portrait Prize and the story of the aeroplane black box on stage to Mother's Day celebrations & just-opened restaurants and cafes

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