SITE PARTNER:  

Best Things to do in Annerley

Snag & Brown exterior seating

Updated: Aug 26, 2025

The historic southside suburb of Annerley, made famous by Hugh Lunn with his popular Over the Top With Jim books 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, vintage and op shops, fantastic Vietnamese eateries, Italian bakery 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
more
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
more
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
more
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
more
Pho Queue
Vietnamese pho soup
Pho Queue in Annerley is Brisbane’s first restaurant dedicated to Vietnamese soups and Asian desserts
more
Vintage Collective
Mannequin wearing sunglasses and dress inside Vintage Collective Annerley
Vintage Collective is a tiny treasure trove of curated vintage pieces and nearly-new designer items
more
A Mano Cafe
Cannoli and pastries on a plate at A Mano Cafe, Annerley
This pocket-sized pasticceria provides a scrumptious selection of traditional Italian desserts
more
Red Lotus Vietnamese
Red Lotus Vietnamese Chargrill Restaurant is a local gem found in Chardon's Corner in Annerley.
more
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
more
Little Clive
Little Clive Annerley
Little Clive is a welcome addition to Annerley, attracting foodies far and wide with a top-notch seasonal menu
more
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
more
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
more
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
more
VEND
VEND storefront

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

more
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.
more
The Junction Hotel
Junction Hotel Annerley interior

First licenced as a hotel in 1866, The Junction is a recently refurbished family friendly hotel known for its pub grub and beer garden

more
Annerley Municipal Library
Ipswich Road

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

more
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.
more

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 credits: 

Annerley Municipal Library courtesy of Brisbane City Council Heritage Places Brisbane.

The Junction Hotel courtesy of The Junction Hotel Facebook page

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

Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

Clown at Halloween Eat Street Northshore

Halloween at Eat Street Northshore

Eat Street Northshore is getting a haunting Halloween makover!
Oct 31 - Nov 2
Crowd in front ot stage The Long Sunset

The Long Sunset

After a massive sellout in 2024, The Long Sunset is back in Boonah!
Oct 31 - Nov 2
King-of-Forks AIFF

Australia Independent Film Festival

Brisbane's big festival of short films is back at Palace Cinemas
Oct 31 - Nov 1
peeople at entrance to chill festival

Queensland Superhot Chilli Festival

Two days of superhot spice will be happening at the Queensland Superhot Chilli Festival
Nov 1-2
SIX60 Live

SIX60 Live

SIX60 are bringing their electrifying live show to Kingston Butter Factory
Nov 2
Women on Sky Deck The Star Brisbane

Melbourne Cup at The Star Brisbane

The Star Brisbane will come alive with colour, bubbles, and dazzling entertainment
Nov 4
Tables at Lurleen's set for event

Melbourne Cup at Sirromet

Celebrate Melbourne Cup in classic style this year at Sirromet
Nov 4
Woman in cosplay at Supanova

Supanova 2025

Supanova Comic Con & Gaming Powers Up in Brisbane!
Nov 7-9
Headshot of Nikki Britton

Comedy @ The Butter Factory

Get ready to laugh out loud as the Comedy@The Butter Factory series returns
Nov 8
See All
People seated on lawn at Night Feast
COMING UP

What's on in November in & around Brisbane

From Brisbane's top foodie night feast, Halloween at Eat Street, 2-day chilli festival, Melbourne Cup events and Supanova ComicCon to a free pop up riverside concert, what's on in November
Read more
What's On in November 2025
The Summit Restaurant
BEST OF BRISBANE

50+ Best Restaurants in Brisbane

Looking for the best restaurants in Brisbane? Then check out this guide for the must-do dining experiences from the city to the suburbs
Read more
Best Restaurants in Brisbane
A wild ride through love, lust & lunacy!
CONTENT RESUMES ON SCROLL
ADVERTISEMENT