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DINING PRECINCTS

South Bank South Bank has a wide range of dining experiences from casual market stalls, family friendly options to laidback luxury – there is a lot on offer! From Stanley Street Plaza closest to the Parklands to Little Stanley Street on- the-street dining options to larger venues on Grey Street, visitors are spoilt for choice. There are also food markets through the year at South Bank including the Night Noodle The Emporium Hotel located at the southern end of Grey Street has four food and beverage outlets. Top pick would have to be outdoor on The Terrace on Level 21 with its fabulous view looking over the river back towards the city. Open for lunch and dinner with a fine dining menu, visitors can also just enjoy sundowners at the bar. Reservations required and non-hotel guests can book from Monday to Thursday. emporiumhotels.com.au/bars-dining At the southern end of South Bank accessed either from Sidon Street or by foot through the parklands is a small cluster of discrete restaurants located at River Green Quay . These include Popolo Italian Bar & Restaurant, French-inspired cuisine Aquitaine Brasserie and seafood specialist River Quay Fish. Stokehouse Q and The Jetty South Bank are also based here. Book ahead for an outdoor table with views over the green and to the riverfront only metres away. tinyurl.com/yyk3tujz To book access to South Bank by tender for guest drop-off and pick- up, book a pontoon ahead of time by registering online and make an application. Bookings are allocated in 30-minute timeslots. Allow one week for the application to be approved. tinyurl.com/yyjunmeb Markets in July and August. eatSouth Bank.com.au/dining-guide

Fortitude Valley / James Street Hellenika at The Calile Hotel in James Street offers authentic Greek cuisine served either in the restaurant or small bites at the poolside accompanied by a curated selection of wines. Maya is a Mexican restaurant and bar on Ann Street in Fortitude Valley and has one of the best rooftop views in the city. Offering authentic Mexican delicacies with a blend of fresh Australian produce, the bar menu includes a killer collection of cocktails including a great line-up of margaritas. Live music later in the evenings. Closed Monday and Tuesday. hellenika.com.au maya-mexican.com.au Gerard’s Bistro is tucked away behind James Street and offers a modern take on cuisine from Maghreb and the Middle East. It holds several notable mentions and a ‘Best Restaurant Queensland’ award from The Australian Financial Review . Guests can choose to be seated in the main restaurant or take the private dining room that can seat up to 32 persons. Well-known Gerard’s Bar is nearby. gerardsbistro.com.au

Breakfast Creek Hotel No visit to Brisbane would be complete without a visit to the Breakfast Creek Hotel , known simply as ‘the Brekky Creek’. Located on Kingsford Smith Drive in Albion close to the river, the 1890-built hotel building is Heritage-listed. More than 100 years later, the venue was included in the ‘Q150’ celebrations as one of Queensland’s icons. Still a popular destination, it has hosted world leaders and celebrities alike. Famous for its grass-fed steaks and lavish trays of oysters, it has four unique bars and two food outlets – a beer garden and the famous Spanish Garden Steakhouse. Bookings recommended. Not to be missed. breakfastcreekhotel.com Newstead House , a public historic home and now a museum is located close to the Breakfast Creek Hotel and has a public jetty which tenders can access. Visitors can enjoy the surrounding gardens of Newstead Park and then walk over to the Breakfast Creek Hotel via pedestrian access under the overpass to the front gardens of the hotel. tinyurl.com/yy2xdpkr

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The iconic ‘Brekky Creek’ is a great spot to whet a hungry appetite with an icy-cold local beer.

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