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Best Things to do in Bowen Hills

Interior of Archie Bros Cirque

Updated: Oct 30, 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:

Mista Boo
Interior of Mista Boo Bowen Hills
MistaBoo is a cool little Japanese restaurant, dishing up an all-you-can-eat dine in menu by night and à la carte takeaway by day
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Montrachet
Exterior facade of Montrachet, Bowen Hills
Montrachet retains its crown as the epitome of fine French dining in Brisbane having started a chapter under a Michelin-trained chef
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Queen Amann Bakery
Front of Bakery at Queen Amann Bakery
Queen Amann Bakery is a beautiful artisan bakery on King Street in Bowen Hills, specialising in Kouign Amann
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Grumpy Cat Cafe
Interior of Grumpy Cat Cafe Bowen Hills
Nestled in the heart of Bowen Hills, Grumpy Cat Cafe blends its love for motorcycles with expertly brewed coffee
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The Crêpe Nook
Outside of the Crepe Nook
The Crêpe Nook is a Parisian-inspired hideaway in Bowen Hills serving up irresistible sweet and savoury crêpes
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Merlo Coffee
Exterior of Merlo Coffee Bowen Hills Torrefazione
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
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Nosferatu Distillery
Retro caravan and two Chesterfield lounges inside Nosferatu Distillery, Bowen Hills
Nosferatu is a charming cafe by day and enchanted gin lounge by night, set inside a fairy-lit warehouse in Bowen Hills
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C'sis Espresso
Exterior image, C'sis Espresso Bowen Hills
C'sis Espresso is a tasty Thai-inspired cafe located in the space formerly occupied by Plant Vibes Cafe on Brookes Street
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Bowen Arrow Cafe
Counter inside Bowen Arrow Café Bowen Hills
Bowen Arrow Café is a sleek foodie oasis located on a crossroads in Bowen Hills’ busy commercial and industrial zone
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3Bros Korean Bistro
Entrance to 3Bros Korean Bistro
This authentic Korean street food eatery on King St, Bowen Hills specialises in kimbap (K-style sushi)
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Mad Kitchen & Co
Food on four plates at Mad Kitchen & Co Bowen Hills
Mad Kitchen & Co cafe bring their home recipes to the bustling inner northern suburb of Bowen Hills
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Kuhl-cher Coffee
Exterior of Kuhl-Cher Coffee
Kuhl-Cher Coffee on King Street is Bowen Hills uber cool go-to for specialty coffee and first-rate food
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Mrs Luu's
Plate of food at Mrs Luu's Bowen Hills
Mrs Luu’s brings fresh budget Vietnamese food to a back street of Bowen Hills
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Il Verde
Interior seating at Il Verde Bowen Hills
Il Verde is a little slice of Italy nestled along King Street dining precinct, dishing up authentic Italian fare
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Bar Gusto
Counter of Bar Gusto Bowen Hills
A traditional taste of the Italian Riviera at the base of the Rydges Hotel, overlooking the Brisbane Showgrounds
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Six Acres Restaurant
Circular table inside Six Acres Restaurant Bowen Hills
Six Acres Restaurant is a seriously good dining destination found off the beaten track in the base of spiffy Rydges
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Miegunyah
Miegunyah house building and hedge on Jordan Tce Bowen Hills
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
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Rydges
Exterior of Rydges Fortitude Valley
Rydges Hotel brings a hip ‘city meets country’ style of accommodation to the bustling Brisbane Showgrounds precinct
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Old Museum
People crossing the street in front of Old Museum building in Bowen Hills Brisbane.
This landmark building with its distinctive Byzantine style turrets was designed by GHM Addison and built in 1891 as Brisbane’s first Exhibition Building
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Super Combo
Selection of burgers, Super Combo, Bowen Hills
Super Combo is a Street Fighter themed burger joint where punters can get their fill of burgers, fries and shakes
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CAMS Cycling Collective
CAMS Cycling Collective, King Street, Bowen Hills
CAMS Cycling Collective is a state-of-the-art indoor cycling facility in the heart of Bowen Hills on King Street
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Cloudland Memorial Arch
Cloudland Memorial Arch in Bowen Hills
Secreted on a tiny patch of green overlooking Newstead is this ‘shrine’ to the once grand ballroom which graced the top of the hill
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The Twelfth Night Theatre
TNT Auditorium

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

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Cintra House
Cintra House and palm trees in Bowen Hills
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.
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Archie Brothers Cirque
Archie Brothers

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

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

 

 

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