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Ben's Best of Brisbane
Archive Beer Boutique is one of Ben's Best of Brisbane.

1. Archive Beer Boutique

8.0
100 Boundary St, West End, QLD
Beer Bar · West End, Brisbane, QLD · 51 tips and reviews
The Bowery is one of Ben's Best of Brisbane.

2. The Bowery

676 Ann St, Fortitude Valley, QLD
Cocktail Bar · 22 tips and reviews
Kerbside is one of Ben's Best of Brisbane.

3. Kerbside

1/766 Constance St (Ann St.), Fortitude Valley, QLD
Cocktail Bar · 39 tips and reviews

Nick A.Nick Allen: Nice place to chill out with a couple of friend, awesome music and drinks and comfy couches. Unfortunately getting more and more popular each week.

Alfred & Constance is one of Ben's Best of Brisbane.

4. Alfred & Constance

132 Constance St. (Cnr Alfred and Constance Streets), Fortitude Valley, QLD
Bar · 24 tips and reviews
Super Whatnot is one of Ben's Best of Brisbane.

5. Super Whatnot

8.1
48 Burnett Ln, Brisbane, QLD
Cocktail Bar · Brisbane City · 17 tips and reviews
Brisbane German Club is one of Ben's Best of Brisbane.

6. Brisbane German Club

7.9
416 Vulture St., Woolloongabba, QLD
German Restaurant · 26 tips and reviews
The Hi-Fi is one of Ben's Best of Brisbane.

7. The Hi-Fi

125 Boundary St., West End, QLD
Concert Hall · 14 tips and reviews

Justin C.Justin Crow: Great venue. Gets good gigs and has a great atmosphere.

The Zoo is one of Ben's Best of Brisbane.

8. The Zoo

6.9
711 Ann St, Fortitude Valley, QLD
Rock Club · 7 tips and reviews

Ben M.Ben Mackey: Legendary live music venue in Brisbane. Practically every famous Australian band has played here early in their career. Live bands 4 nights a week.

The Scratch is one of Ben's Best of Brisbane.

9. The Scratch

9.0
1 Park Rd, Milton, QLD
Dive Bar · 28 tips and reviews

Rae A.Rae Allen: Currently Brisbane's best beer bar for those who love craft beers. A mix of boutique Australian beers with rare finds from overseas

Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA) is one of Ben's Best of Brisbane.

10. Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA)

9.1
Stanley Pl, South Brisbane, QLD
Art Gallery · 70 tips and reviews

QueenslandQueensland: Did you know that the Gallery of Modern Art is the first purpose built contemporary art museum in Australia? Read more.

Kangaroo Point Cliffs Stairs is one of Ben's Best of Brisbane.

11. Kangaroo Point Cliffs Stairs

75 River Terrace, Kangaroo Point, QLD
Hiking Trail · No tips or reviews
Kangaroo Point is one of Ben's Best of Brisbane.

12. Kangaroo Point

Kangaroo Point, QLD
Neighborhood · 5 tips and reviews
South Bank Parklands is one of Ben's Best of Brisbane.

13. South Bank Parklands

9.4
Little Stanley St, South Brisbane, QLD
Park · South Brisbane · 82 tips and reviews

14. Kangaroo Point Cliffs & Riverwalk

9.2
Lower River Terrace, Kangaroo Point, QLD
Park · 15 tips and reviews

15. City Botanic Gardens

9.2
Gardens Point Rd, Brisbane, QLD
Botanical Garden · Brisbane City · 43 tips and reviews
Story Bridge is one of Ben's Best of Brisbane.

16. Story Bridge

Bradfield Hwy, Kangaroo Point, QLD
Bridge · 16 tips and reviews

QueenslandQueensland: Apart from the bridge's historical significance, there’s also a great pub located underneath that takes its name from the bridge above!

Kettle & Tin is one of Ben's Best of Brisbane.

17. Kettle & Tin

215 Given Tce., Paddington, QLD
Café · 22 tips and reviews

Vicki V.Vicki Varney: Had a fantastic breakfast here this morning - get there before 9.30am to beat the rush. Mushroom dish (can't remember the name of it) was devine. Staff fantastic - we will definitely return.

Mount Coot-tha Lookout is one of Ben's Best of Brisbane.

18. Mount Coot-tha Lookout

9.4
Sir Samuel Griffith Dr, Mount Coot-tha, QLD
Scenic Lookout · 35 tips and reviews
Pear Cafe is one of Ben's Best of Brisbane.

19. Pear Cafe

7.1
43 Gladstone Rd., Highgate Hill, QLD
Café · 3 tips and reviews

Damien H.Damien Hill: Good coffee, cool vibe for a lazy Sunday.

Bunker is one of Ben's Best of Brisbane.

20. Bunker

8.7
21 Railway Tce., Milton, QLD
Coffee Shop · 28 tips and reviews

Paul M.Paul M: Some of the best coffee and chocolate in Brisbane. New seating out the front has created some more space for the inevitable crowds that gather at Bunker.

Cloudland is one of Ben's Best of Brisbane.

21. Cloudland

7.1
641 Ann St, Fortitude Valley, QLD
Night Club · 40 tips and reviews

Angie R.Angie Ross: Absolutely spectacular surrounds. The most glamorous toilets I've ever seen. Everyone dresses well altho a bit wanky. The roof opens up too. Great place. Must see if u r visiting the valley!

The Survey Co. is one of Ben's Best of Brisbane.

22. The Survey Co.

30 Burnett Ln. (btwn George & Albert), Brisbane, QLD
Restaurant · Brisbane City · 10 tips and reviews

FoodMeUpScottyFoodMeUpScotty: Laneway dining just like Melbourne with an Italian Mexican feel to the menu

23. Comfort At My Table

Shop 5/19, 23 Cribb St., Milton, QLD
Café · 16 tips and reviews
Sky Room is one of Ben's Best of Brisbane.

24. Sky Room

2/234 Wickham St., Fortitude Valley, QLD
Cocktail Bar · 5 tips and reviews

Glenn B.Glenn Broadhurst: Great little Retro Cocktail bar. Order and Old fashioned.

Grill'd is one of Ben's Best of Brisbane.

25. Grill'd

88 Boundary St, West End, QLD
Burger Joint · 11 tips and reviews

WillWill: Burgers are best at Grill'd

The Burrow is one of Ben's Best of Brisbane.

26. The Burrow

37 Mollison St, West End, QLD
Bar · 31 tips and reviews

Mandie A.Mandie Amadio: I went there for brunch and had this avocado bagel thing, I forget the what it was called but it was like heaven in my mouth.

Two Trees is one of Ben's Best of Brisbane.

27. Two Trees

29 Merivale St, South Brisbane, QLD
Coffee Shop · South Brisbane · 7 tips and reviews
Kookaburra Cafe is one of Ben's Best of Brisbane.

28. Kookaburra Cafe

280 Given Terrace, Paddington, QLD
Pizzeria · 9 tips and reviews
Old Museum is one of Ben's Best of Brisbane.

29. Old Museum

7.5
460 Gregory Tce, Bowen Hills, QLD
Concert Hall · 3 tips and reviews
West End Market is one of Ben's Best of Brisbane.

30. West End Market

9.2
Montague Rd, West End, QLD
Farmers Market · West End, QLD · 46 tips and reviews

Ian K.Ian Kath: Great general purpose markets. Not the expensive trendy type but good fresh produce at reasonable prices.

The Brunswick Social is one of Ben's Best of Brisbane.

31. The Brunswick Social

351 Brunswick St. (at McLachlan St.), Fortitude Valley, QLD
Dumpling Restaurant · 12 tips and reviews

Eric D.Eric D: You can order food soooooo late!! Brings late night dining in Brissy to a new level! Eat dumplings at 3am woohooo!

Guzman y Gomez is one of Ben's Best of Brisbane.

32. Guzman y Gomez

7.4
1000 Ann St, Fortitude Valley, QLD
Mexican Restaurant · 38 tips and reviews

Aaron H.Aaron H: Awesome Mexican... everything I've tried is fresh and bursting with flavour! Make the most of your meal with one, or several, margaritas. Thanks GYG... will be back again and again!

Stokehouse is one of Ben's Best of Brisbane.

33. Stokehouse

Sidon St (South Bank Parklands), South Brisbane, QLD
Australian Restaurant · 19 tips and reviews

FoodMeUpScottyFoodMeUpScotty: Simply stunning food with views to die for. Just keeps getting better and better

Harajuku Gyoza is one of Ben's Best of Brisbane.

34. Harajuku Gyoza

394 Brunswick St (at Berwick St), Fortitude Valley, QLD
Japanese Restaurant · 41 tips and reviews

Sarah G.Sarah G: Awesome food, lots of cheery shouting from the staff - make sure you are up for a lot of noise

Gyoza Bar ANN is one of Ben's Best of Brisbane.

35. Gyoza Bar ANN

Shop 26, Emporium (1000 Ann Street), Fortitude Valley, QLD
Japanese Restaurant · 6 tips and reviews
Queen Street Mall is one of Ben's Best of Brisbane.

36. Queen Street Mall

7.8
Queen St, Brisbane, QLD
Shopping Plaza · Brisbane City · 68 tips and reviews
Riverstage is one of Ben's Best of Brisbane.

37. Riverstage

8.4
59 Gardens Point Rd, Brisbane, QLD
Music Venue · Brisbane City · 11 tips and reviews
The Walrus Club is one of Ben's Best of Brisbane.

38. The Walrus Club

7.8
543 Coronation Dr, Brisbane, QLD
Speakeasy · Toowong · 6 tips and reviews
Moga is one of Ben's Best of Brisbane.

39. Moga

139-151 Baroona Rd., Paddington, QLD
Japanese Restaurant · 13 tips and reviews

Ben M.Ben Mackey: Get a sashimi plate! Not only is the seafood amazing, but the wasabi is the real stuff and not the packet ones.

Brisbane Powerhouse is one of Ben's Best of Brisbane.

40. Brisbane Powerhouse

9.1
119 Lamington St, New Farm, QLD
Performing Arts Venue · 45 tips and reviews

QueenslandQueensland: Before it was a creative hub for visual arts and live performances, the Powerhouse building sat derelict for 20 yrs & was a safe haven for homeless people. Some graffiti on the walls is original. Read more.

Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is one of Ben's Best of Brisbane.

41. Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary

8.9
708 Jesmond Rd, Fig Tree Pocket, QLD
Zoo · 107 tips and reviews
Depo is one of Ben's Best of Brisbane.

42. Depo

16 Horan St (btwn Ambleside & Vulture), West End, QLD
Restaurant · 6 tips and reviews