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Best Things to do in Milton

Three breweries, cool bars including a vodka distillery and a Thai garden bar, 4 markets, one of Brisbane's best parks, fantastic restaurants, secret Japanese BBQ joint, a Polish club, a continental deli cafe, and a heritage trail are just some of the 35+ best things to do in this inner city suburb that is a walk to the CBD and accessed by rail, bus and ferry:

Warehouse 25 Milton

This funky gin and vodka distillery, bar & kitchen occupies a converted warehouse in Milton's industrial backstreets

Beurre Pastries

Beurre Pastries Milton

A sleek artisan patisserie and bakery from the folks behind renowned Christchurch bakery LeBakerman

Ardo's Wine Bar

Ardo's Wine Bar Milton

A slick contemporary wine bar and bottle shop hidden away underneath a new boutique apartment block

Tuk Tuk Bar Milton

Tuk Tuk Bar is a secret Thai garden bar that looks like a piece of Koh Samui transplanted in a side street off Milton’s Park Road.

Milton Common

Milton Common is a cool craft beer bar and eatery tucked away on Railway Terrace offering craft beer and tapas

Love Me Again Market

The Love Me Again Market is the ultimate place to shop pre-loved designer fashion - and it's on every Sunday!

Press'd Wine Co

A chic & breezy cheese, wine and spritz bar perched on the corner of Railway Terrace and Park Road

Club Polonia is the place to go for traditional Polish cuisine, beers and vodka

Playground Equipment

Frew Park stands on the hallowed grounds of the iconic Milton Tennis Centre, where everyone from Australian tennis greats to international rock stars and boxers once held court.

Yuzu & Co Milton

Yuzu & Co is a modern Japanese restaurant in Milton serving contemporary and classic Japanese cuisine

Bunker, Milton

An old World War II air raid shelter converted into the area’s best and most unique coffee outlet

Newstead Brewing Co

Newstead Brewing Co in Milton is a stunning and sizable addition to Brisbane’s unofficial beer heartland

Cedars Restaurant

Cedars Restaurant Milton

Cedars brings an authentic and delectable taste of the Middle East to Milton's Park Road dining precinct

Mono Dining Milton

A slick contemporary Japanese kitchen and bar with a delectable menu, tucked away just off Milton's Park Road

Bowl of take awya Vietnamese food

This fresh bright no-frills eatery from the ex-owners of Trang's is the local Milton go-to for fantastic budget Vietnamese.

Milton Heritage Trail

Milton Heritage Trail Bishopbourne

Historic suburb Milton may have lost much of its early character but there’s still a fascinating stash of secret historical landmark buildings worth discovering as well as a rare insight into its past on this plaque-indicated heritage trail.

The Scratch Bar

Large gramaphone speaker on wall with people sipping beer inside The Scratch Bar in Brisbane'sMilton

Those seeking beer and refuge from the razzle dazzle of Park Road will have their prayers answered at this ambient dive bar

Shimo Yakiniku Milton

A traditional Japanese BBQ restaurant tucked away down a lane in the Savoir Faire precinct of Park Road

Togninis Cafe Deli

Providores on shelves and counter with smallgoods

The décor may be no frills but the food is anything but at this little cafe deli tucked away in the middle of a drive-in shopping centre

Whisk And Ladle

Whisk and Ladle Cafe Milton

Whisk and Ladle café is a hidden gem of a slick modern all day breakfast and lunch café tucked away in a Milton side street

Polish Market Milton

Brisbane's only traditional Polish market is held at The Polish Club in Milton on Saturday once a month

Polo Espress, Milton

A pretty pink espresso pit-stop dispensing drinks & light eats in Milton's neighbourhood shopping precinct

Mary Ryan’s Books

Mary Ryan's Books Milton

Here is one of those places that is so many things to different people.

Christ Church Milton bell tower and jacaranda tree

Prolific Anglican church architect JH Buckeridge designed this simple Arts and Crafts inspired structure with a shingle roof that was built in 1891.

Neighbour, Milton

Milton's new, friendly neighbourhood gourmet providore and salad bar specialises in wholesome, daily made salads

Milton Railway Playground

Railway Playground Milton

Railway Playground is just the place to take children who love trains. They can imagine themselves as a train driver for hours, with

Heimish Bleu Cafe

Heimish Bleu Cafe Milton

Heimish Bleu is a petite French cafe overlooking a French provincial courtyard in the commercial heart of Milton

Milton Markets

Milton Markets are a fantastic inner city Sunday market held in the leafy grounds of Milton's commercial village

Benny's American Burger

Bringing a delicious taste of North America to the commercial back streets of inner-city Milton

A Night in India

A Night in India Milton

Longtime Brisbane dining institution A Night in India has made the move to Milton's Park Road

Playground equipment and vegetation surrounding Gregory Park in Milton

On weekend afternoons this park resembles a village green in England as families, dog walkers, picnickers and sports players descend on the tree-bordered grassy expanse to enjoy the last of the day’s sun.

The Modern Milton

The go-to for a fantastic contemporary range of Scandinavian Mid-Century style home furniture and decor.

Vietnam House Milton

A sibling for the popular restaurant of the same name in the Valley has a second casual eatery tucked away in a Milton lane

Milton Mini Market

Milton’s best kept secret is this tiny multicultural street food market which pops up on Thursdays in a car park

The Fishery

The go-to for quality fresh Australian and NZ seafood, offering a premium range of fresh whole fish and fillets, shellfish, prawns and oysters

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China Sea Milton

For 25+ years the Park Road institution has been serving up premium Chinese cuisine such as chilli mud crab, lobster with ginger & shallot to locals and celebrities like John Travolta

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Arrivederci Pizza

A Park Road institution, Arrivederci Pizzeria has been serving up their famous long pizzas to the hungry hordes for years now

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XXXX Brewery red brick building, sign and palm trees in Milton

Visitors can tour the iconic brewery to get the full beer story with 90 minute tours available

Tulip Boutique

Sourcing collections from the best Australian and international labels, Tulip Boutque's eclectic style has a unique urban casual feel

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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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