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Best Things to do in Petrie Terrace

Secret vintage shop, a drink-in bottle shop, rooftop bar, Spanish tapas in an old stable, iconic seafood restaurant, art house cinemas, old world patisserie & a boutique hotel are just some of the awesome things to do in the happening inner city suburb of Petrie Terrace:

Moda Tapas Brasa Bar

Moda Tapas Brase Bar is Brisbane’s best tapas bar/eatery, occupying the stunning heritage-listed police stables

Seating booths, bar and hall inside Lefty’s Old Time Music Hall bar

Lefty's Music Hall is like a lavish honky tonk saloon meets bordello beamed up from the deep south of 19th century America

A chic contemporary Chinese restaurant and bar nestled within Petrie Terrace's stunning heritage-listed The Barracks.

Brewski is Caxton Street’s rustic craft beer den and chilled home away from home for beer aficionados

Fogata Latin Fusion bar and restaurant in Fortitude Valley is a funky Latin American oasis of cool with a touch of the Caribbean

Serving up delicious traditional dishes, as well as Indian high tea from its home in an historic building

Caxton Street Brewing Co, Petrie Terrace

A new microbrewery has opened its doors on Brisbane's iconic Caxton Street, brewing fresh beer & slinging burgers

The Lord Alfred Hotel, one of Brisbane’s grandest old pubs circa 1868, has been given a stunning makeover

Vintage and designer lamps and furniture inside The Vinyl Frontier shop.

An intriguing collection of mid nineteenth century design furniture and home wares

Multi-award-winning Blackhide Steakhouse is where diners can enjoy cuts of beef from Australia’s leading producer

A colourful Mexican cantina and beer garden occupying a grand heritage-listed building

Comedia masks on wall of Brisbane Arts Theatre

The oldest surviving community theatre in Brisbane (circa 1936) stages plays adapted from children’s literature

Patrons sitting inside Scout Cafe in Petrie Terrace next to exposed brick wall of old Chinaman's shop.

A short hike from The Barracks, the old Chinaman's Shop has converted into Scout Cafe, a charming rustic cafe.

Gambaro Seafood Restaurant Petrie Terrace

The iconic Brisbane institution that for 60+ years has presided over Caxton St, still wears the crown of Brisbane’s best seafood restaurant

Inside Pamela’s Pantry shop in Petrie Terrace

Standing aloof from the Caxton Street melee of bars, pubs and restaurants, this character shop with ceramic tiled frontage is easy to bypass.

Libertine is resemblant of a dining room in an Oriental palace

The Mermaid Lounge bar and booths upstairs in Lefty's

The Mermaid Lounge is a little grotto of sea-faring fantasy tucked away in an upstairs gallery of Lefty’s Music Hall

Gambaro Hotel is a stunning boutique hotel that is a pinnacle of understated luxury and elegance in a convenient historic inner city Brisbane location.

My Beer Dealer Brewski Bar Petrie Terrace

My Beer Dealer is Brisbane's first drink-in bottle shop, nestled within the black Caxton St cottage it shares with popular Petrie Terrace haunt Brewski Bar

Palace Barracks Cinema building in Petrie Tce

This state of the art cinema complex is arguably Brisbane’s best.

Tom Gleeson: Gear

One of Australia’s favourite comedians is bringing his new show to Brisbane

May 10

Black Box

Based on the incredible true story of the inventor of the black box

May 10-19

National Photographic Portrait Prize

A fascinating, free exhibition on display at State Library

May 11-Jul 7

Park Vibes

Park Vibes returns to Victoria Park on Mother's Day

May 12

Mother's Day Dining

Celebrate Mother's Day at these top restaurants

May 12

Mother's Day Brunch at Vertigo

A thrilling one-of-a-kind brunch experience

May 12

Mother's Day at Old Government House

Treat Mum to High Tea at heritage-listed Old Government House

May 12

Mother's Day at Walkabout Creek

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

May 12

Joyce Yang

Grammy-nominated Korean pianist Joyce Yang returns to Brisbane

May 12

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!

MUST DO

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 3-6

From outdoor cinema, iconic science-themed films, mega shoe sale and Buddha birthday festival to a gorgeous Maleny escape and a new Chinese hotpot restaurant

This Weekend May 3-6