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Best Things to do in Toowong

Updated: Oct 02, 2025

The inner western suburb of Toowong is a neighbourhood that is steeped in history, flanked by two of Brisbane's iconic historic hotels on one side and the city's oldest cemetery on the other. Whilst most of the shopping and dining activity surrounds the transport hub of Toowong Village, tucked away off the main thoroughfares are leafy parks, charming cafes, a secret rooftop bar, one of Brisbane's oldest suburban restaurants, a basement speakeasy bar and artisan bakeries. Here's 15+ of Toowong's best places to dine, drink and visit:

Lumen Cafe'Lounge

Lumen Cafe'Lounge is a stunning cafe by day, lounge bar by night, bringing a touch of pizzazz and sophistication to Toowong

KatsuCo

A sleek contemporary Japanese eatery specialising in premium katsu dishes. located on the ground floor

Yiayia's Pantry

Yiayia’s Pantry in Toowong is a hidden gem of a Greek deli and grocer for lovers of authentic Greek flavours

Josie North

Josie North is a cool white haven of artisan coffee and delicious baked treats tucked away in Toowong’s Clements Arcade

Anzac Park

A rolling expanse of hills form the setting for this scenic park which is large enough to have a circuit road loop through it.

Wests Rooftop Bar

Wests Rooftop Bar is Brisbane's best kept secret, overlooking a heritage-listed park in Toowong

Corner Store Cafe

Corner Store Cafe in Toowong occupies the shell of an old store and still stocks some grocery staples in its front room

Toowong Cemetery

As the burial site of inner city Paddington Cemetery became overcrowded and neglected, calls for a new cemetery were put out by concerned residents.

Riser

Riser is an artisan bakery cafe housed in a historic Queenslander, tucked away in the backstreets of Toowong

Perrin Park

Tucked away in a low lying hollow beside Gailey Rd is this fantastic grassy common for children, walkers, picnickers and dogs.

Pitch & Fork

Pitch & Fork is a slick modern family friendly eatery that shares a space with the revamped clubhouse of Toowong’s Wests Rugby Club.

Nowhere Espresso

Nowhere Espresso is a tiny colourful coffee nook annexed to a quaint historical row of shops in the depths of suburban Toowong.

Kayes Rocks Park

This quaint little terraced park tucked at the end of a tiny cul-de-sac feels like a million miles from the city for those who need an escape.

Regatta Hotel

With its multi level lace iron wraparound verandahs and decorative trimmings, the Regatta is as fine an example of an 1880’s Queensland pub as you’ll find

The sleek contemporary cafe is Toowong's brunch hotspot, and a sibling for the longtime West End institution

First opened in 1989, 2 Small Rooms was one of the first fine dining restaurants in Brisbane's suburbs and today it's still going strong

An institution with locals and uni students for as long as anyone can remember, the RE Hotel is one of Brisbane's oldest pubs, dating back to 1876

Found tucked away in Cat & Fiddle Village, this longtime French bakery is the go-to for traditional French pastries, bread, gateaux and more

Image credits:

The Gunshop Cafe courtesy of The Gunshop Cafe website

2 Small Rooms courtesy of 2 Small Rooms Facebook page

Royal Exchange Hotel courtesy of Royal Exchange Hotel website

The French Patisserie courtesy of The French Patisserie Facebook page

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