Spring into The City this season to shop, dine and play
The weather is on the turn and all around us buds and blossoms are beginning to bloom. Spring has well and truly started and what better place to spend the season than in The City, the hustling bustling heart of Brisbane? Filled with exciting openings and fun-filled activities, The City is your one-stop destination packed with the best places to shop, dine, stay and play. Whether you’re a long-time local and or traveller to our fair city, there’s always more to explore. Read on to find out more.
SHOP
The City is the spot to shop til’ you drop. At its heart, of course, is the majestic Queen Street Mall, an unbeatable open-air promenade nestled amongst the spiralling skyline of skyscrapers. Since opening in 1982, Queen Street Mall has been a dynamic hub filled with crowds of busy shoppers looking to fill their bags with a bargain or two. With over 500 retailers in the precinct you can grab anything from daily essentials to high-end international brands – groceries to Gucci in one trip. Check out QueensPlaza, Uptown, Brisbane Arcade, Tattersalls Arcade, Wintergarden, MacArthur Central and Edward St to see all The City has to offer
DINE
The City is also a gastronomic gateway of dining delights – home to a world-class foodie scene. With vibrant new restaurants opening regularly there are all sorts of new tastes to discover from multi-level dining hub Naldham House, to hidden laneway treasure Longwang, New York-style sizzler The Lex and fine diner Pneuma. And there are plenty of culinary institutions long beloved by foodies –nosh on some Chinese food at Donna Chang and Madame Wu or raise a glass at riverside restaurant Opa Bar + Mezze or classy cocktail spot Death & Taxes. Whatever you’re hankering for, be it a hearty meal or a cup of coffee, The City is a haven for the hungry.
PLAY
There’s always something afoot in The City with a stacked calendar of fun things to see and do. Get moving at Friday Latin Nights every week at Reddacliff Place where you can partake in an evening of food trucks, live music, and social dancing. Or enjoy local favourite Gigs & Picnics, a fun and free activity at the City Botanic Gardens where you can roll out a rug and listen to live music while soaking up the serenity of the historic gardens. Fossick for hidden treasures at the monthly Suitcase Rummage or have a browse at the iconic Brisbane City Markets.
There’s even more to discover in The City this spring – head here to find out how to make the most of your visit.
This article was written in partnership with our friends at The City.
To find out more about what’s on in Brisbane, head to our Event Guide.
