Gemma’s guidebook
Food scene
Great coffee backing on to the cute "California Lane". Only a short walk up the street from the apartment.
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Reverends Fine Coffee
372 Brunswick StGreat coffee backing on to the cute "California Lane". Only a short walk up the street from the apartment.
The New Black
694 Ann StClose, great coffee, attached to the cute "Bakery Lane".
The Daily Maid
174 Barry ParadeCasual coffee place with outdoor seating on the more quiet offshoot of Barry Parade.
Great authentic Chinese food right near the trendy James St of Fortitude Valley. Make sure to book!
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Happy Boy
East StreetGreat authentic Chinese food right near the trendy James St of Fortitude Valley. Make sure to book!
Enjoy a laid back beer and wood fired pizza under the shadow of the Storey Bridge right on the River. This enormous beer house/brewery has a free ferry stop (Howard Smith Wharves) right next to it.
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Felons Brewing Co
5 Boundary StEnjoy a laid back beer and wood fired pizza under the shadow of the Storey Bridge right on the River. This enormous beer house/brewery has a free ferry stop (Howard Smith Wharves) right next to it.
After a a more upmarket degustation menu? Try Gerards Bistro.
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Gerard’s Bistro
15 James StAfter a a more upmarket degustation menu? Try Gerards Bistro.
Our favourite casual dinner spot for some great fried or steamed dumplings. Bookings aren't normally required.
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Fat Dumpling
370 Brunswick StOur favourite casual dinner spot for some great fried or steamed dumplings. Bookings aren't normally required.
Enjoy a wine with great city and river views at this rooftop bar just up the road from the apartment.
Iris Rooftop
458 Brunswick StreetEnjoy a wine with great city and river views at this rooftop bar just up the road from the apartment.
Get yourself a sneaky baked treat at this popular bakery that is only a short walk from the apartment.
King Street Bakery
20 King StGet yourself a sneaky baked treat at this popular bakery that is only a short walk from the apartment.
Chasing a great croissant? Christian Jacques Bakery is your place but get ready to wait in line for this immensely popular bakery. There is very limited seating it is more a take away bakery. Luckily a river front park is nearby to enjoy your baked goods in.
Christian Jacques
8 Baildon StChasing a great croissant? Christian Jacques Bakery is your place but get ready to wait in line for this immensely popular bakery. There is very limited seating it is more a take away bakery. Luckily a river front park is nearby to enjoy your baked goods in.
Neighbourhoods
A tree lined street filled with boutiques, cafes and restaurants.
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James Street
James StreetA tree lined street filled with boutiques, cafes and restaurants.
Known to be the hip part of town, check out the West End markets on Saturday mornings, or try one of the various cafes and restaurants.
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West End
Known to be the hip part of town, check out the West End markets on Saturday mornings, or try one of the various cafes and restaurants.
This rose filled park is a favourite with locals for a picnic.
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New Farm
This rose filled park is a favourite with locals for a picnic.
Sightseeing
Head down to the Howard Smith Wharves and you can walk either direction up and down the river.
Riverwalk
RiverwalkHead down to the Howard Smith Wharves and you can walk either direction up and down the river.
A beautiful riverfront park land on the other side of the river. It also boasts several restaurants, bars and entertainment options.
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South Bank
A beautiful riverfront park land on the other side of the river. It also boasts several restaurants, bars and entertainment options.
A beautiful terraced park land in the heart of the city.
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Roma Street Parkland
1 Parkland BlvdA beautiful terraced park land in the heart of the city.
Conselho para os viajantes
Transporte
You will need a Go card to swipe on and off buses and trains
Go cards can be picked up at train stations or 7/11 stores.
Transporte
E-scooters are all the rage
E-scooters have really taken off in Brisbane. Use the "Beam" (purple scooters) or "Neuro" (orange scooters) apps to book a ride.
Please make sure you wear a helmet, stay off the roads and don't ride drunk to avoid injury.
Transporte
CityHopper ferry's are free
The CityHopper ferry offers free transport from limited city stops on either side of the river - Howard Smith Wharf, Riverside and South Bank.