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in Woolloongabba

Moreton Rubber building, Woolloongabba

Updated: Oct 09, 2025

Woolloongabba may be famous for the hallowed grounds of the Gabba but it is also known for having some of the very best restaurants, bars and cafes in Brisbane.

From a speakeasy bar whose entrance is through an antique wardrobe, restaurants helmed by top Brisbane chefs, a traditional Indian food court, and an historic post office-turned bar, here are 25+ of the best places to eat and drink in Woolloongabba:

D.Vino Bistro & Enoteca

Lit-up entrance of D.Vino Woolloongabba

A classy, intimate European restaurant and bar, found tucked away in an old warehouse in an industrial side street

Boo's Kitchen brings the fresh flavours of northern Thailand to Woolloongabba with delicious Isan dishes

South City Wine Bar

Entrance to South City Wine Bar Woolloongabba

The elegant European-style wine bar brings a slice of old world charm to Woolloongabba's dining precinct

Lemak Kitchen and Bar

Diners inside Lemak Kitchen and Bar

Lemak Kitchen & Bar is a stunning Malaysian & SE Asian eatery serving up hawker style food in the Logan Rd dining precinct

Fables Bar & Cafe

Men sitting at a table next to bar inside Fables Bar & Cafe Woolloongabba

A charming old world 2-storey cafe bar located in Brisbane's oldest theatre, the Princess Theatre (circa 1888)

Can You Keep A Secret?

Bar inside Can You Keep a Secret? Bar Woolloongabba

Can You Keep a Secret? is a fabulous retro-themed wine bar and lounge with a tiny secret vintage boutique inside

Easy Times Brewing Co

Exterior, Easy Times Brewing Co Woolloongabba

Easy Times Brewing Co. is a spacious sports bar, boutique functions venue, beer hall and cocktail & spirit bar in Woolloongabba

Desserts on table Butter &

If you’ve got a soft spot for sweet treats, Butter & in Woolloongabba is your next must-visit

Man sitting wearing panama hat outside Brown Dog Cafe

This speck of a cafe lies in a bit of a no-man’s land outside of the Gabba antique quarter

Lounge at Mrs J. Rabbits Bar Woolloongabba

Mrs J. Rabbits is a secret 1920s whiskey and jazz speakeasy where the entrance is through an antique wardrobe

Exterior of The One Mile Woolloongabba

A convivial 2-level gastro pub and sports bar in one of Woolloongabba antique precinct's most stunning heritage buildings

Exterior facade of The Mix Bar, Woolloongabba

The Mix Bar is a stunning, art deco style bar housed in the heritage-listed Woolloongabba Post Office

Interior of the Canvas Club bar Woolloongabba

This funky eclectically-furnished cocktail and wine bar has a secret fairy-lit beer garden out back

Electric Avenue

Exterior of Electric Avenue Woolloongabba at night

Electric Avenue is an exquisite old world pub that perfectly captures the spirit of Woolloongabba’s antique precinct

Stickybeak Wine Bar

Stickybeak Wine Bar exterior

Stickybeak Wine Bar is a two-storey self-serve wine bar occupying an historic corner shop on Woolloongabba's Logan Rd dining precinct

Little Red Dumpling

Exterior of Little Red Dumpling Woolloongabba

A funky authentic dumpling bar offering a delectable range of delicious jiaoizi (Chinese dumplings) and tsingtao beer

Frankie's Smokehouse

Exterior of Frankie's Smokehouse, Woolloongabba

Frankie’s Smokehouse has expanded, so more meat loving diners can experience what low 'n' slow BBQ is all about

Exterior of Sasso Italiano Woolloongabba

A neighbourhood trattoria and bar serving up old school Italian food from a chic contemporary space

Booth seating inside Mr Badgers, Woolloongabba Brisbane

Dine within an old-world Brisbane Tram at Mr Badgers, a European inspired deli cafe & bar in Woolloongabba

The Copacabana Club

Courtyard at The Copacabana Club Woolloongabba

A secret garden bar inspired by a famous New York Nightclub, where European beer garden meets New York rooftop

Pinball machines in a line at Pincadia Woolloongabba

Pincadia is a hip retro arcade, bar and eatery housed in the historic Moreton Rubber Building in Woolloongabba

Exterior of Coffee Supreme Woolloongabba

Coffee Supreme’s spiffy flagship café can be found on the ground floor of a boutique Woolloongabba apartment building

Barrels & Stills

People sitting on tables outside Barrels & Stills Woolloongabba

A boutique bottle shop and lifestyle store with a secret old world wine lounge bar tucked away upstairs

Food on plates at Mirchh Masala Woolloongabba

Mirchh Masala is a secret Indian restaurant that peddles the most authentic (vegetarian) street food to be found

Shawty's Espresso

Exterior of Shawty’s Espresso Woolloongabba

Shawty’s Espresso is a cool, cottage café in the backstreets of industrial Woolloongabba, with views of Boggo Road Gaol

Exterior of Superfly Pizza, Woolloongabba

This funky pizzeria is tucked away in a hidden laneway in the heart of Woolloongabba

Sue's Burgers and Shakes

Two people sitting on a booth inside Sue's Burgers and Shakes Woolloongabba

A sleek retro American diner-inspired burger bar located underneath Angelika Cinemas

Cerin Pasticceria

People standing inside counter at of pastries at Cerin Pasticceria Woolloongabba

The gorgeous artisan Italian patisserie brings an authentic and delectable taste of Italy to the historic Logan Rd dining precinct

1889 Enoteca

This stunning Italian restaurant with wine bar and cellar and serving Roman cuisine inhabits the landmark heritage-listed Taylor-Heaslop building

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The Cave Inn

The Cave Inn Woolloongabba

This funky beer cave and gourmet pizzeria in a converted warehouse is a great place to hang out with pals and catch some live music or play the retro arcade games

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Colourful cushions on a lounge chair at Gabi Cafe Woolloongabba

This cute little cafe, tucked away in the Gabba Central precinct offers the lot - from top-notch breakfasts to icy cold beers

Image credit: The Cave Inn, courtesy of The Cave Inn FB page

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