Best Things to do in Newstead

Last updated: Apr 27, 2025

In the past decade, the industrial suburb of Newstead has been transformed into a vibrant sought after neighbourhood, its streets home to a raft of hidden gems that are well worth discovering. From cafes to classes, parks and walks, bars, restaurants and live music venues, here are some of the best things to to do in Newstead:

Monal Dining

One of Brisbane's hottest foodie destinations, yet with the relaxed vibe of a local neighbourhood bar and kitchen

Bosco

One of Brisbane's most moodily striking restaurants, fire-powered and found off the beaten track in a warehouse

An old war igloo in a side street of Newstead has been converted into Brisbane's hottest live music venue (and beer garden), owned by ex-Powderfinger bassist 'JC' John Collins

Stratton Bar & Kitchen

Two historic World War II hangars have been transformed into a spectacular New York-inspired supper club

Wild Legs Wine Room

Wild Legs Wine Room is a chic little Euro style wine bar with an outstanding food menu, tucked away on a side street of Newstead

Rise Bakery

Gold Coast-born, Rise Bakery is a chic, French-inspired patisserie cafe located in Newstead's Breakfast Creek Lifestyle Precinct.

Puck

From scenic cafe to fine dining restaurant; Puck, Newstead is the perfect place to grab a bite and soak up the river views.

Santorini Restaurant Grill Bar

Take a trip to the famed Greek island at this authentic restaurant and bar tucked away in a Newstead side street

Newstead Social

Newstead Social is a stunning, subterranean garden bar and kitchen that resides in the basement of a former factory

Newstead Park

This park is actually the grounds of Brisbane’s oldest home Newstead House (1846)

The Golden Pig

The Golden Pig is Brisbane’s holy grail of Pan Asian cuisine, hidden away in a stunning, converted Newstead warehouse

DuckFat

DuckFat brings a fresh take on French cuisine to Newstead's Haven precinct, by the owners of La Belle Vie Bistro

Mrs Brown's Bar & Kitchen

Mrs Brown's Bar & Kitchen serves up top-notch bar snacks and share plates alongside local craft beer, fine wine and top shelf spirits.

Smokey Moo

Smokey Moo dishes up delicious American-style meat, smoked low & slow to perfection; from ribs & brisket to beef cheeks

Sunroom

Savour specialty coffee and delectable treats while taking in the artistic ambiance of Sunroom

PingPong Asian

This stunning hot pink restaurant bar with secret jungle room is the go-to for Thai street food and luscious cocktails

Nonda

A striking industrial chic Pan Asian eatery and bar, serving refined contemporary Eastern Asian in Gasworks Plaza

Yolk

Yolk is Newstead's new go to for breakfast, coffee and freshly squeezed orange juice

Mecca Bah

Mecca Bah is a lush Middle Eastern dining oasis in the heart of Newstead's Gasworks Plaza

Zero Latency

Zero Latency is Brisbane’s first free-roam, multi-player virtual reality experience, occupying a 400 square metre Newstead warehouse.

E'cco Bistro

E'cco Bistro has opened its Chef’s-hatted restaurant in Newstead’s Haven complex, serving fine food in their multi-faceted venue.

Industry Beans

Industry Beans is a stunning roastery, coffee 'greenhouse', cafe and bar occupying a massive converted Newstead warehouse

Botany

A cool open-sided restaurant bar right next to the historic gas ring in Gasworks Plaza, serving top notch classic dishes

Salt. Coffee Roasters

Salt is a specialty coffee house and microroastery residing In Newstead on the corner of Commercial Road and Doggett Street

Hello Gorgeous

This stunning multi-level bar and eatery in Newstead boasts an extensive drinks including seasonal cocktails

New Farm Confectionery

New Farm Confectionery is a Parisian-inspired, artisan sweet shop dedicated to confectionery for grown-ups

Range Brewing

Range Brewing is a small batch brewery, brewing fresh, modern and seasonal beers to Newstead locals.

Masters St Coffee

Masters St Coffee is a cool, little coffee nook in Newstead serving specialty coffee and mouth-watering treats

The Standard Market Company

The Standard Market Company of Newstead is a foodie’s paradise - a mega indoor market with cheese shop

Phat Pho

Phat Pho is a bustling Vietnamese street food eatery that inhabits a landmark 1920s shop on the border of Newstead and Teneriffe

MANIAX Axe Throwing

MANIAX Axe Throwing combines the urban sport of axe throwing with craft beer, cocktails and food creating an epic experience

Nodo

Nodo in Newstead, Brisbane’s first gluten-free donut shop, has expanded to become a cool new cafe

Locale

Sip shop savour is the mantra of this charming little Italian café and kitchen found tucked away in Newstead’s commercial neighbourhood

Fonzie Abbott

One of Brisbane's fave coffee roasters has opened a new warehouse cafe, nestled in the back streets of Newstead

The chic minimalist restaurant and bar offers a contemporary pared-back menu of seasonal dishes and prmum drinks

Ruby, My Dear

A groovy Japanese-inspired vinyl bar and jazz cafe from two Brisbane hospitality veterans, located on a corner

Yo-Chi

Australia's cult frozen yogurt and acai bar has just opened at Newstead’s Gasworks Plaza

DRZLE

DRZLE is a cookie, coffee and acai bar tucked away in a corner of Newstead

Mas & Miek Ceramic House

Mas & Miek is a bespoke open plan ceramic studio, shop and café, hidden within the industrial surrounds of Byres Street, Newstead

Evra Marketplace

Evra Marketplace is a boujie gourmet grocer, cafe and deli (and soon to be restaurant) located in Long Island, Newstead

Reef Seafood & Sushi

For quality affordable seafood dining, it doesn’t get much better that Reef Seafood and Sushi at Newstead’s Gasworks Plaza

Image credit: Rogue Bar & Bistro courtesy of Rogue Bar & Bistro website

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