Lo-fi wines, smooth beats and a menu by an ex-Gerard’s Bistro executive chef. The spiritual successor to one of Brisbane’s favourite bars – inside the old Wandering Cooks space – is a win for West End.

A two-storey Japanese izakaya with a beautiful bento box-inspired fit-out. Upstairs in pride of place is a pair of turntables, ready to spin vinyl tunes late into the night.

An elite bartending team is behind this approachable cocktail den, slinging an imaginative signature drinks list, Guinness on tap and housemade toasties. It’s all housed behind a heritage brick-and-timber facade in the city centre.

A rooftop oasis with splendid views across Fortitude Valley and the CBD. Come for Italian-leaning small plates and cocktails designed by Sydney's Maybe Sammy – one of the world's best bars.

Housed inside an 1890's brick building, this moody Italian wine bar lists more than 150 sustainable drops from Sicily and beyond. House-made pastas and antipasti sidle refined mains with a traditional twist.

A boundary-pushing cocktail bar from the team behind CBD laneway bar Death and Taxes. It takes service to a whole new level, with roving Martini carts delivering expertly made seasonal drinks to luxurious leather booths.

Polished, old-school service and European-inspired dishes are the pillars of this elegant bar and grill in the former Jamie's Italian space. Visit for stellar seafood dishes, a tight selection of pastas and a roving Armagnac cart with bottles dating back to 1931.

The top Brisbane brewery’s monster entertainment precinct is a one-stop drinking and dining destination. It’s got you covered with 59 taps, multiple eateries and a non-stop roster of DJs and live music.

The successor to Longtime, one of Brisbane’s most celebrated Thai restaurants. As the name suggests, the site’s DNA hasn’t fundamentally changed – but the service is sharper, the space is more beautiful, and the food is more vibrant than ever.

This beautiful, fast-paced and very fun Italian restaurant is from the Same Same and Agnes crew. Expect house-made pasta, stacks of antipasti and soft-serve gelato, accompanied by a 350-bottle wine list – all in one of Brisbane's most beguiling dining rooms.

Cocktail classic The Bowery has been converted into a Hawaiian-themed dive bar.

Refined share plates and mezcal on a classy corner of Brunswick Street.

A two-storey Cantonese eatery with a star chef at the helm.

A neon-lit stunner from the owner of Phat Elephant and Chai Thai.

Family-style Greek from Jonathan Barthelmess, one of Sydney’s favourite restaurateurs.

Share some charcuterie at the more casual cousin of Gerard’s Bistro.

Cocktails and dim sum in an old, underground bank vault.

A European-style wine bar and bistro in South Brisbane.

Queensland’s only heritage-listed pub has a refined charm.

Casual but classy Italian dining.

A small plate-centric wine and cocktail bar from the Happy Boy crew.

If you’re after the cream of Italian dining in Brisbane, look no further. This place serves real-deal Roman food, and is officially recognised as one of the world’s best Italian restaurants outside the motherland for its stellar wine list.