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Best Restaurants in Newstead

The former industrial inner city suburb of Newstead has been transformed into a bustling urban hub, where modern apartment blocks are interspersed with relics of its working history, including the landmark heritage-listed Gas Ring, the sole remnant of the Gasworks that once operated here. 

Today it is home to some of the best restaurants in Brisbane, many of them located in the vibrant Gasworks precinct whilst others have taken up residence under new apartment blocks, or in stunning repurposed warehouses. Here are 18 of the best restaurants in Newstead:

One of Brisbane's most moodily striking restaurants, fire-powered and found off the beaten track in a warehouse
The Golden Pig is Brisbane’s holy grail of Pan Asian cuisine, hidden away in a stunning, converted Newstead warehouse
Two historic World War II hangars have been transformed into a spectacular New York-inspired supper club
DuckFat brings a fresh take on French cuisine to Newstead's Haven precinct, by the owners of La Belle Vie Bistro
One of Brisbane's hottest foodie destinations, yet with the relaxed vibe of a local neighbourhood bar and kitchen
A cool open-sided restaurant bar right next to the historic gas ring in Gasworks Plaza, serving top notch classic dishes
A striking industrial chic Pan Asian eatery and bar, serving refined contemporary Eastern Asian in Gasworks Plaza
Take a trip to the famed Greek island at this authentic restaurant and bar tucked away in a Newstead side street
E'cco Bistro has opened its Chef’s-hatted restaurant in Newstead’s Haven complex, serving fine food in their multi-faceted venue.
A striking scandi-chic restaurant from the owners of Paddington hotspot NOTA, found tucked away in a Newstead laneway
This stunning hot pink restaurant bar with secret jungle room is the go-to for Thai street food and luscious cocktails
Mecca Bah is a lush Middle Eastern dining oasis in the heart of Newstead's Gasworks Plaza
Rogue Bistro is a spiffy little beacon of fine wining and dining in a dim lit Newstead warehouse
Milky Lane has landed in Brisbane with an uber-cool burger bar slinging loaded burgers with a side of hip-hop
Mrs Brown's Bar & Kitchen serves up top-notch bar snacks and share plates alongside local craft beer, fine wine and top shelf spirits.
A breezy dog-friendly riverside cafe, tapas bar and restaurant located under a Newstead apartment block
For quality affordable seafood dining, it doesn’t get much better that Reef Seafood and Sushi at Newstead’s Gasworks Plaza

You'll also find some of the best restaurants in Brisbane in neighbouring Fortitude Valley

Still hungry for more suggestions on where to eat out in Brisbane, head to our comprehensive Eat & Drink section HERE! Happy grazing!

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