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Brisbane's Best Laneways

Updated: Mar 11, 2025

Venture off the beaten track and drive, bike or walk through some of the City's hidden laneways to discover some of Brisbane's most unique bars, delicious restaurants, cute cafes and espresso bars, boutiques and more! These culture-packed laneways are full of great places to sip, snack and shop or simply admire Brisbane's architecture and street art.

So what are you waiting for? Explore Brisbane's hidden streets with this list of Brisbane's best laneways.

Bakery Lane, Fortitude Valley

People sitting at a table in Bakery Lane

Make your way off Ann St in Fortitude Valley and you'll find a quaint little laneway bursting with flavour and culture. Bakery Lane has everything from espresso bars and alfresco dining destinations to record stores, fashion and art galleries

Burnett Lane, Brisbane City

Brisbane's oldest laneway is Burnett Lane, boasting a wonderful array of eateries, bars and cafes that will take you from your first sip of early morning coffee to your last night cap

Fish Lane, South Brisbane

Just a short stroll from QPAC, QAGOMA and South Bank's cultural precinct is Fish Lane. It's here where you'll find favourites like Julius Pizzeria, Chu The Phat, Southside, Hashtag Burgers & Waffles and more

Hidden behind iconic music venue The Crowbar (formerly The Zoo), Winn Lane is home to a range of vibrant, local and independent artisans from fashion designers to hair stylists. It is also the permanent home of one of Brisbane's favourite burger spots - Ben's Burgers

Located off Queen Street Mall, Albert Lane will take your tastebuds on a journey around the world. Visit Italy at Vapiano, enjoy Mexican street fair at Comuna Cantina and Japanese bites at Harajuku Gyoza

People enjoying the shops and eateries in California Lane

Just a stones throw from nearby Bakery Lane and Winn Lane, California Lane is a retro-style laneway filled with eclectic retailers, cocktail bars and eateries

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