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Best Things to Do in St Lucia

Updated: Aug 20, 2024

The leafy university suburb of St Lucia is well worth exploring, with its secret museums of art and ancient artefacts, fine dining, iconic golf club, river walks, budget eats and more:

Patina at Alumni Court

A stunning contemporary restaurant tucked away next to University of Queensland's historic sandstone Great Court.

Hillstone St Lucia

A unique green lifestyle oasis in the heart of leafy western suburb St Lucia, incorporating golf course, restaurant & bar

Sorelle Eatery

Sorelle Eatery is a fab foodie cafe in the heart of St Lucia offering delish brunch fare along with beautiful homewares

Uq Art Museum

The light filled hall that is the UQ Art Museum holds over 3000 works of Australian art, both historic and contemporary.

If You Say So Espresso

If You Say So is a cool coffee nook in St Lucia from the dynamic duo behind Paddington's bolt hole Blackout Coffee

John Oxley River Walk

The gorgeous grounds of the University of Queensland are the backdrop for this scenic Brisbane river walk, which circumnavigates the historic centre of learning dating from 1921.

Garden Golf Putt Putt

St Lucia's gorgeous Garden Golf Putt Putt is perfect for all ages, yet will challenge even the most dedicated golfers

Kai Kai Chicken

Kai Kai Chicken is a Brisbane chicken-lover’s dreams come true - a Korean fried chicken buffet in the heart of St Lucia.

UQ Playground

This state of the art all abilities playground is knowledge-themed and features a flying fox, towers and interactive fun zones

Briki Espresso

Briki Espresso offers the locals of St Lucia a place to relax in piece and quiet

Bar Merlo Uq

People sitting at tables in UQ forecourt drinking coffee in Brisbane's St Lucia district

Not only can the campus’s best coffee be found here but the outlook from Bar Merlo is simply one of the finest in town.

A Salt And Battery

One of St Lucia’s best loved places is this quirkily named fish and chip shop is located smack in the middle of student hangout ‘The Vill’

Guyatt Park Warrior Course

Brisbane's first free outdoor warrior course is in a leafy neighbourhood park beside the Brisbane River

Hundred Acre

Hundred Acre Bar is the jewel in the crown of St Lucia's dining scene - a unique split-level venue with stunning views

Antiquities Museum

This fascinating little trove of ancient artefacts belonging to UQ and dating back 4000 years is one of the best kept secrets around.

Patina Bar at Alumni Court

A charming al fresco garden bar that serves breakfast-to-go and coffee in the mornings and drinks and bar snacks in the evenings

Holding a significant collection of art and artefacts including contemporary Pacific and Australian Indigenous artwork and 6500 photographs

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

Image credit: UQ Anthropology Museum courtesy of UQ Anthropology Museum website.

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