Best Restaurants for Afternoon Coffee in Bowen Hills

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1. Il Verde

4.6

Exceptional(23)

$$$$

• Italian • Bowen Hills

Booked 8 times today

Il Verde is a contemporary Italian restaurant located on King Street in Bowen Hills, near Fortitude Valley, Brisbane. Dedicated to delivering authentic Italian cuisine with exceptional care and attention to detail. Our menu features signature dishes including fresh pasta served tableside from a wheel of Parmigiano-Reggiano, artisan wood-fired pizzas, and traditional Italian desserts, all prepared with premium ingredients and time-honoured techniques. Whether you're joining us for an intimate dinner or celebrating with a larger party, we welcome the opportunity to provide you with a memorable dining experience. We invite you to explore our full menu and reserve your table through our website.

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2. Nosferatu Distillery

4.9

Exceptional(5)

$$$$

• Distillery • Bowen Hills

Booked 2 times today

Set inside a romantic industrial-inspired shed surrounded by beautiful hanging garden and our picturesque gin distillery, Nosferatu Distillery bar + cafe is a perfect spot for a delicious coffee and bite during the day. At night it transforms into a moody cocktail bar.Enjoy lunch and dinner from our on site kitchen, open from 11:30am Tuesday - Friday and 1pm Saturday. Come drop by for a friendly vibe that welcomes anyone and everyone.

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3. Industry Beans Newstead

4.8

Exceptional(150)

$$$$

• Café • Newstead

Booked 13 times today

Nestled in the back streets of Newstead, the Industry Beans Brisbane flagship brings together coffee roasting with a spacious café with indoor and outdoor dining.Our All-Day Brunch Menu features a range of innovative sesonal dishes, alongside a curated selection of our most loved café staples, with limited seasonal drinks and desserts.Here, you will enjoy an immersive coffee experience, with a range of blends and single origins roasted on site by our Newstead roasting team.Industry Beans Newstead is an evolved coffee and brunch experience for everyday brunch goers, coffee and food lovers, trend hunters and tourists alike.

4. Olive and Angelo

4.5

Awesome(1888)

$$$$

• Italian • Brisbane CBD

Booked 37 times today

Brought to you by Angelo and Yuliya Leonforte, Olive & Angelo delivers to Brisbane an authentic signature of traditional Italian cuisine. We have a generous focus on catering to all diners. Therefore we have created a menu of gluten-free, vegan & traditional options. We proudly make all of our own pasta, including our gluten free & vegan pastas. As well as our traditional, gluten free pizza base options.

5. Lyrebird

4.6

Exceptional(2480)

$$$$

• Modern Australian • South Brisbane

Booked 8 times today

With a contemporary, modern Australian menu highlighting the finest locally sourced ingredients and complemented by impeccable service, the Lyrebird is the perfect place to start your evening at QPAC. Delve into a special menu highlight showcasing the rich flavours of Italy with a selection of signature pasta dishes, curated by our Michelin-trained head chef, Salvatore Rizzato, from Rome, Italy. This unique collaboration skillfully blends tastes from his homeland with a Queensland inspired twist, expertly prepared by our passionate chefs at Lyrebird under his guidance. For matinee goers, you can enjoy a delicious touch of elegance with a handcrafted Lyrebird High Tea, before your show. $25 per person or $30 per person including a glass of bubbles. Available only for select matinee shows. The quintessential QPAC experience begins at the Lyrebird.

6. Lobby Bar

3.9

Excellent(153)

$$$$

• Australian • Brisbane CBD

Booked 2 times today

Perfectly poised at the entrance of The Calile Hotel and spilling into vibrant Ada Lane, Lobby Bar is the ideal spot to wile away the day until it ebbs into the night. Executive Chef, Mark Godbeer has designed a progressive Australian style menu utilising local produce and rooftop ingredients for breakfast, lunch, bar snacks and dinner taster options so you can pop in at all hours, leave satisfied and begin planning your next visit. Behind the bar - a cocktail menu which nods to the classics while offering its own flavour of reinvention complimenting a wine list that celebrates great Australian and international wine makers. With windows that throw open, breathing in the Brisbane climate, Lobby Bar is your destination for a single morning espresso or a night of working your way through the cocktail list. A space that is a celebration of its surrounds, as perfect for one as it is for many, Lobby Bar will fast become your go to in James Street.

7. Kazba

3.4

Very Good(89)

$$$$

• Middle Eastern • Fortitude Valley

Booked 2 times today

Escape the ordinary and encounter the exotic at Kazba. A hidden spot to discover, Kazba is inspired by the exotic sights, sounds, and flavours of Tel Aviv’s vibrant nightlife. Unwind in our plush fortress and feast on casual Middle Eastern fare that is veg-led with meat options, best shared amongst friends and family. Delight in artisanal cocktails, where old favourites are twisted and served with a healthy dose of inspiration from the Middle East and Mediterranean.Kazba – come for a drink, stay for the adventure.

8. Etna

4.9

Exceptional(46)

$$$$

• Italian • Fortitude Valley

Booked 12 times today

Etna brings together fresh, handmade dishes and the spirit of a classic Italian pizzeria. Our pizzas and pasta are crafted with care, using ingredients that highlight the best of Italy. With a thoughtful wine list and a friendly vibe, Etna is the perfect spot for sharing good food, good wine, and good company. Come by for a taste of Italy.

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9. Strangers Dining Room - Queensland Parliamentary Service

4.9

Exceptional(205)

$$$$

• Modern Australian • Brisbane CBD

Booked 2 times today

Dine at Queensland Parliament House Wednesday, Thursday for lunch & Friday for lunch or dinner in our heritage Strangers' Restaurant*A quintessential Queensland culinary experience that features Modern Australian dishes, made using the highest quality local ingredients. Select two or three courses from the monthly a la carte menu, or be led by Chef's choice and enjoy the five course tasting menu available. Please note: Entry is via the Parliamentary AnnexeDress code: Smart Casual (no singlets or thongs) *excludes sitting days

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10. The Terrace - Emporium Hotel South Bank Brisbane

4.7

Exceptional(1137)

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• Contemporary Asian • South Bank

Booked 18 times today

Rise above the ordinary at The Terrace – a rooftop oasis perched atop Emporium Hotel South Bank.Framed by panoramic views across South Bank Parklands and the Brisbane River, The Terrace invites you to escape the everyday and indulge your way. Whether basking in golden hour glow or sipping cocktails under the stars, this open-air retreat – complete with a retractable ceiling and operable glass roof – offers year-round comfort in subtropical style.Savour gourmet bites, expertly crafted cocktails and worldly wines in a space that celebrates individuality, tranquillity and thoughtful design. From sunrise through to late-night revelry, The Terrace sets the scene for unforgettable moments.

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