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Best Things to do in Hamilton

Fosh Portside Wharf

Updated: Oct 23, 2025

The stately riverside suburb of Hamilton has long been one of Brisbane's ritziest suburbs, with its grand Queenslanders boasting stunning city views and its waterfront precincts of bars, restaurants and cafes, including the iconic Eat Street Northshore, one of Brisbane's top attractions. Here are 20+ of the best things to do and places to eat and drink in this inner northside suburb:

Exterior of Mademoiselle Portside

A chic Parisian-style bistro and bar with a creative menu and a cool summery Queensland vibe in the heart of Portside Wharf

FOSH

Exterior of FOSH restaurant overlooking river at Portside Wharf

A stunning Queenslander-style bar and seafood restaurant located in prime position on the riverfront at Hamilton

Ach Wine Bar Bistro

Ach Wine Bar Bistro Hamilton

A chic modern wine bar and bistro serving exquisite Levantine-inspired cuisine that is worth travelling for

Front of Pick a Cake

Pick a Cake is a patisserie in the heart of Hamilton's Racecourse Rd where handcrafted cakes and sweet treats take centre stage

Northshore Riverside Park

Northshore Riverside Park, Hamilton

This park is a wonderfully planned green space with something for every member of the family

Rise Bakery, Hamilton

Rise Bakery is a chic, French-inspired patisserie and champagne bar at Portside Wharf, Hamilton

Pool tables at The Ballpark Portside Wharf

A massive Australian-first sports and entertainment venue has landed in Portside Wharf

Flaming & Co, Hamilton

Flaming & Co sets itself apart with signature woodfired cooking, including dishes such as whole smoked duck and

Marble Korean Steakhouse

Marble Korean Steakhouse

Marble Korean Steakhouse introduces Brisbane diners to a bold and elevated take on Korean BBQ.

Sono Restaurant, Portside, Japanese dining, Brisbane, Hamilton, special occasion, family friendly

There are Japanese restaurants and then there is Sono, exquisitely styled with Japanese cuisine to match

Petrichor & Co

Petrichor & Co is a cool chic all-day breakfast café with a Colombian flavour on Racecourse Road, Hamilton

Dendy Cinemas Portside

Entrance to the Dendy Cinemas Portside in Hamilton

Since the old Dendy closed at the historical Elycium Theatre in the city, this spankingly modern cinema wears the mantle of the only Dendy in town

Eat Street Northshore

Entry to Eat Street Northshore

Eat Street is a magical riverside foodie's paradise, dishing up delicious food, drinks, desserts and live entertainment

Da Biuso Mobile Fine Diner

DaBiusoBus Brisbane

Brisbane's first mobile fine diner brings a bespoke elegant dining experience to the streets of the city

Hercules Street Park

Hercules Street Park Hamilton

Hercules Street Park is an impressive state of the art playground with aquativity, a multi-court play area, green and more

FOSH Tails Portside Wharf

A boutique fish'n'chippery annexed to its upmarket seafood-focussed sibling, FOSH Bar & Restaurant, has landed on the riverfront at

Rosé Gelateria

Rosé Gelateria, Hamilton

This artisan gelateria at Portside Wharf offers classic and signature gelato flavours like Biscoff and Rose

Lores Bonney Riverwalk

Lores Bonney Riverwalk, Brisbane

This dual-use river walk meanders for 1.2 kilometres with stunning views along the Brisbane River

Lit up dining room from outside by night, Enjoy Inn Hamilton Harbour

One of the longest established restaurant brands in Brisbane, Enjoy Inn specialises in authentic Cantonese-style cuisine with a full yum cha range

Sunny Doll Japanese Restaurant

Entrance to Sunny Doll Japanese Restaurant, Hamilton

This hidden gem of a Japanese restaurant in Hamilton offers diners an exquisite range of Japanese cuisine

View Brisbane, Hamilton

Experience all that View Brisbane has to offer with a 2-night Staycation that includes late check out & a bottle of bubbly

Yellowish is serving delicious, homestyle dishes in their all-day dining restaurant, located in Hamilton.

The Golf Bunker

The Golf Bunker, Hamilton

The Golf Bunker is the only 24-hour golf facility in Brisbane, with 5 state of the art TrackMan Golf Simulator bays

Alcyone Hotel Residences

Alcyone Hotel Residences, Portside, Hamilton, Brisbane, dog-friendly accommodation

Treat your pooch to a holiday to a luxury stay in a hotel apartment

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Lit up trees and path at The Enchanted Garden

The Enchanted Garden

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Shark scene in JAWS

JAWS In Concert

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Three First Nations women wearing fashions by First Nations designers at Stories You Wear: Magpie Goose

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Aerial view of Milton Xmas Markets

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Circus performer Flipside Circus

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Outside of Queensland Museum by night

A Night at the Museum

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People browsing stalls QAGOMA Christmas Design Market

QAGOMA Christmas Design Market

The QAGOMA Store’s beloved Christmas Design Market is back and bigger than ever this year

Santa between carriages at QPSR

Twilight Santa Train

All aboard the Twilight Christmas Train, with heritage carriages

Chalets and tree Scandinavian Christmas market

Scandi Christmas Market

Brisbane's annual twilight Scandi Christmas Market is popping up in Woolloongabba

Window seating at Supernormal

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Turkey on table

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Christmas Day Dining

Looking for somewhere special to dine on Christmas Day? The Star Brisbane is putting on a festive celebration like no other, with a fantastic selection of Christmas lunch and dinner options to suit everyone

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Lighting of Christmas Tree Brisbane

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Motel Room at BIG4 Gold Coast

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The Summit Restaurant

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The Gatsby Bar

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