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Best Things to do in Wilston

Exterior facade of Wilston Bar

Updated: Oct 08, 2025

The charming historic inner northside suburb of Wilston is home to a neigbourhood village of  foodie cafes (including Mexican and German), convivial bars, excellent restaurants and a pottery and coffee bar as well as one of Brisbane's best craft breweries. Here are 14 of the best places to eat, drink and visit in Wilston:

Merge Pan-Asian Yakitori Bar
Facade of Merge Pan Asian Wilston
Tucked into Wilston’s buzzing MacGregor Street dining strip, Merge Pan-Asian Yakitori Bar brings a contemporary fusion twist to traditional Japanese dining
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Ming Ming's Kitchen
Ming Ming's Kitchen, Wilston
This cool Northern Vietnamese restaurant and bar specialises in pho and other regional specialities
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Putzig Cafe
Exterior of Putzig Cafe Wilston
A quaint Queensland cafe serving traditional German baked treats from the legends behind Baked Poetry Café
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Archer Brewing
Archer Brewing Wilston
A mega microbrewery located in a landmark re-purposed World War II hangar with a bar made from an Ansett 727
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Antica Pizzeria
Exterior view of Antica Pizzeria Wilston
The slick and stylish pizzeria/restaurant serves some of Brisbane's best pizzas and Italian fare
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Cafe KuTea
Cafe Ku-Tea Wilston
KuTea is a cute, corner store cafe serving Aromas coffee, freshly baked snacks and breakfast with an Indian twist
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Mumbleberry
Entrance to Mumbleberry
A family-run providore, stocking everything from locally-made pantry products and boutique beverages to stunning homewares
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Alcove Cafe & Deli
Alcove Cafe & Deli Wilston
Alcove Café & Deli is the stand-out café in Wilston Village - a gorgeous rustic al fresco eatery occupying a sunny corner, with its own herb garden and tiny gourmet providore inside.
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Mama de Luna Cafe
Exterior of Mama de Luna Wilston
Mama De Luna Cafe is a colourful Mexican cafe serving brunch and lunch in Wilston
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Wilston Village Bar
Exterior of Wilston Village Bar
This inner northside village has this convivial pub-style eatery and bar that is a fave with locals
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Lick Ice cream
Tubs of ice cream at Lick Wilston
Lick Ice Cream has opened its newest outlet at Wilston Village, so locals can enjoy the heavenly taste of their artisan ice cream
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Our Space

This charming pottery studio and coffee shop is Wilston's community hub for creativity with a side of coffee - and it's dog-friendly 

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Tomato Brothers
Italian banquet at Tomato Brothers
The original wood-fired pizza bar in Wilston, keeping the locals happy and well-fed with their unque spin on Italian cusine for some 20 years
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Frankie Brown
Exterior of Frankie Brown

A convivial corner kitchen and bar with a chilled vibe and a menu of delicious comfort food alongside craft beers, wine and cocktails

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Image credits:

Our Space courtesy of Our Space Facebook page

Frankie Brown courtesy of Frankie Brown Facebook page

Check out our guide to the best things to do in Windsor, Wilston's next door neighbour.

Looking to discover more hidden gems and explore the suburbs of Brisbane, check out our Guide to Brisbane SuburbsHERE! Happy exploring!

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