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Best Things to do in Bowen Hills

Updated: Aug 27, 2025

From a gin caravan, artisan French bakery, Italian bar, Brisbane's best french restaurant, a circus-themed bar & playground, one of Brisbane's oldest theatres & Cloudland memorial, the best things to do in Bowen Hills:

Montrachet retains its crown as the epitome of fine French dining in Brisbane, having started a new chapter under a Michelin-trained chef
Queen Amann Bakery is a beautiful artisan bakery on King Street in Bowen Hills, specialising in Kouign Amann
Nestled in the heart of Bowen Hills, Grumpy Cat Cafe blends its love for motorcycles with expertly brewed coffee.
The Crêpe Nook is a Parisian-inspired hideaway in Bowen Hills serving up irresistible sweet and savoury crêpes.
Merlo's flagship in Bowen Hills doesn't just offer a feast for the eyes but also for the taste buds with an Italian-inspired menu
Nosferatu is a charming cafe by day and enchanted gin lounge by night, set inside a fairy-lit warehouse in Bowen Hills
C'sis Espresso is a tasty Thai-inspired cafe located in the space formerly occupied by Plant Vibes Cafe on Brookes Street.
Bowen Arrow Café is a sleek foodie oasis located on a crossroads in Bowen Hills’ busy commercial and industrial zone.
This authentic Korean street food eatery on King St, Bowen Hills specialises in kimbap (K-style sushi)
Mad Kitchen & Co cafe bring their home recipes to the bustling inner northern suburb of Bowen Hills
MistaBoo is a cool little Japanese restaurant, dishing up an all-you-can-eat dine in menu by night and a la carte takeaway by day
Kuhl-Cher Coffee on King Street is Bowen Hills uber cool go-to for specialty coffee and first-rate food
Mrs Luu’s brings fresh budget Vietnamese food to a back street of Bowen Hills
Il Verde is a little slice of Italy nestled along King Street dining precinct, dishing up authentic Italian fare
A traditional taste of the Italian Riviera at the base of the Rydges Hotel, overlooking the Brisbane Showgrounds.
Six Acres Restaurant is a seriously good dining destination found off the beaten track in the base of spiffy Rydges Fortitude Valley.
A near to perfectly preserved half acre of house (circa 1886) and land as it was in the last part of Queen Victoria’s reign
Rydges Fortitude Valley hotel brings a hip ‘city meets country’ style of accommodation to the bustling Brisbane Showgrounds precinct
Di Bella Coffee in Bowen Hills is Brisbane's one stop shop for specialty coffee with a cafe, roastery and retail store all in the same place.
This landmark building with its distinctive Byzantine style turrets was designed by GHM Addison and built in 1891 as Brisbane’s first Exhibition Building
Super Combo is a Street Fighter themed burger joint where punters can get their fill of burgers, fries and shakes
CAMS Cycling Collective is a state-of-the-art indoor cycling facility in the heart of Bowen Hills on King Street
Secreted on a tiny patch of green overlooking Newstead is this ‘shrine’ to the once grand ballroom which graced the top of the hill

Built 50+ years ago the iconic indie theatre where 'every seat is a good seat' has welcomed many stars over the years, including Gordon Kaye, Jon English, Max Gillies, Lorraine Bayley, Britt Ekland, Denis Waterman and countless more

This prominent white landmark villa on ‘Cloudland Hill’ came from humble beginnings as a smaller stone Georgian affair designed by Benjamin Backhouse in the early 1860’s.

The dazzling circus-themed indoor fun parlour is the go-to for cocktails, arcade and ticket games, ten pin bowling and karaoke

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

 

 

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