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Brisbane's Best Laneway Restaurants

Last updated: Apr 25, 2025

Hidden away done some of Brisbane's oldest laneways you'll find these 12 restaurants, ranging from a top notch 10-seater that is booked out months ahead and a stunning Japanese izakaya to funky dumplign and burger bars:

Hideki

Hideki is an exquisite Japanese restaurant specializing in yakitori, hidden away behind a lit-up cherry blossom tree in Burnett Lane

Mr Vain

A stunning 90's themed laneway bar and eatery in the basement of a heritage-listed building

sAme sAme

sAme sAme is a stunning contemporary 2-level Thai restaurant and bar in the Valley's chic Ada Lane

Mr Wabi

A funky Pan Asian street food eatery and bar nestled in Brisbane's oldest laneway

Southside

This multi-level Pan Asian urban oasis is tucked away under the South Brisbane railway bridge in Fish Lane

Ben's Burgers

Ben’s Burgers is a slice of burger heaven tucked away in Winn Lane, with minimalist décor and a pared-back menu

Big Roddy's Rippin' Rib Shack

Big Roddy is serving up his secret recipe, prime-cut ribs in South Brisbane’s hottest dining precinct, Fish Lane.

Goros Brisbane

An exciting multi-level Japanese Izakaya-style bar is bringing the essence of Tokyo's vibrant drinking dens and karaoke bars to Fortitude Valley

Hello Please

Hello Please is a Vietnamese-inspired street food restaurant and bar that has its home in Fish Lane

Corbett & Claude

Corbett and Claude is a super cool and charming laneway bar and eatery in Brisbane’s CBD that pays homage to the historic Corbett Chambers building whose basement it occupies.

Gung Ho Dumpling

Gung Ho Dumpling is a cute little dumpling and ramen bar tucked away in Bakery Lane

A pocket-sized restaurant, tucked down a laneway and owned by an acclaimed Brisbane chef, Joy is booked out months in advance

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