The Best Restaurants In Newstead To Book For A Night Out

Newstead is Brisbane’s newest hotspot for eating out, from casual eats to fine dining. We know the Sitchu readers adore finding the hottest new restaurants to try, so make sure you add the best restaurants in Newstead to your to-do list! From a quick bite for lunch to a decadent date night destination, don’t snooze on these incredible venues.

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Mrs Brown's Bar & Kitchen

Made by locals, for locals. That’s the promise made by Mrs Brown’s Bar & Kitchen. Right in the thick of things on Commercial Road, this Newstead restaurant is always full to the brim with merry diners, drinkers and date night patrons.

With a tasty and approachable menu spanning starters, substantial plates and desserts, Mrs Brown’s lends itself to a variety of circumstances, from a quick casual bite to a sit-down family dinner.

Sitchu Tip: If you’re wondering who the elegant dog painted on the wall is, you’ll be delighted to find out that she is Mrs Charlie Brown herself, the Beaglier belonging to the owners and the inspiration behind the name.

32 Commercial Road, Newstead

Stratton Bar & Kitchen

Step into one of the old World War II era hangars on Stratton Street and you’ll find yourself inside of Stratton Bar & Kitchen. This jovial bar and restaurant caters to the rowdy crowds just knocking off work, as well as those seeking a more intimate date night setting.

Opt to dine in the plant-filled atrium, have a drink at the bar or settle into the dining room and enjoy pizzas, noodle bowls, salads or tasty bar snack bites, with a wide variety of gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan and vegetarian options.

3-5 Stratton Street, Newstead

Newstead Social

Follow your ears to the sound of Newstead Social, a bar tucked underneath a large commercial building on Masters Street! This welcoming pub has an underground fee with leafy, industrial decor and plenty of roomy tables to share a meal with your pals.

There’s an enormous menu with some impressive vegan options (even a vegan schnitzel!) and more cocktail jugs than you can shake a margarita at. Check out their website for trivia nights, bottomless brunches and everything in between.

2 Masters Street, Newstead

Rogue Bistro

Rogue (noun): "someone or something that behaves differently from others of its kind."

This definition couldn’t be more true of the quirky folk behind Rogue Bistro, a compact fine-dining nook tucked away in the back streets.

Rogue Bistro is one of the best restaurants in Newstead when it comes to the experience - because you always get to enjoy something new at Rogue Bistro. They serve up a six-course degustation that rotates monthly, focusing on artful expressions of the freshest seasonal produce. To the pleasure of anyone with dietary requirements, there are separate degustation menus available for vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, seafood-free or gluten-free diets.

 14 Austin Street, Newstead

Cheeky Poke Bar

Looking for a fresh, healthy and tasty bite for lunch? This is the best restaurant in Newstead for you! Cheeky Poke is the absolute OG when it comes to poke bowl dining in Brisbane. With a fresh, fun and modern interior, Cheeky is an easy, casual destination for lunch or dinner dining.

There’s plenty on the menu to choose from, spanning tacos, poke bowls, soups and more. For the more particular eaters, you can opt to build your own bowl to craft the perfect dish.

63 Skyring Terrace, Newstead

Allonda

The NOTA team have done it again. After expanding their hugely popular Paddington restaurant and bar, they’ve opened a modern new restaurant down a quiet laneway in Newstead. Allonda means ‘wave’ in Italian, referring to their perfect risotto execution.

Featuring a European-inspired menu designed to share; we recommend sampling the Risotto All’onda (of course!) and be sure to explore their Coravin wine list, so you can enjoy a truly decadent drop along with your dish.

 17-21 Longland Street, Newstead

Ruby, My Dear Vinyl Bar

Brought to you by the clever and creative duo of Bonnie Hislop and Tom Sanceau, Ruby My Dear is a cosy little jazz bar dishing up creative Japanese-inspired dishes. This quirky Newstead restaurant has already captured the hearts of plenty of locals, with its gorgeous plating and fun vinyl DJs playing a mixtape of jazz, funk, hip-hop and disco tracks to keep the vibes on lock during your dining experience. When you’re hunting down the best restaurants in Newstead, make sure you book in at Ruby!

12 Longland Street, Newstead QLD

SK Steak & Oyster

Tucked beneath The Calile Hotel, SK Steak & Lobster is renowned for exemplary service and some of the finest steak and seafood in Brisbane. Though it’s just a hop and a skip away from Newstead, its prime James Street location makes it the perfect place to spend an evening strolling the boutiques or enjoying a drink before visiting the restaurant for lunch or dinner.

This restaurant is ideal for anyone looking to book a little something special to celebrate your next birthday or celebratory occasion.

Ground Level, The Calile Hotel, 48 James Street, Fortitude Valley

Hellenika and the Lobby Bar

Adjacent to Newstead, the Calile’s convenient James Street location makes it a luxe dining destination for special events or casual eats. For a quick bite, coffee or refreshing cocktail, the ground floor’s Lobby Bar is an underrated location for lunch.

But for a long, sunshine-filled brunch with the girls, Hellenika is the natural selection for a delectable Mediterranean spread. The view of the hotel pool will instantly relax you, making for the perfect daytime destination.

48 James Street, Fortitude Valley

Maggie May

This stylish seventies-inspired supper club brings the vibes as effortlessly as it plates scrumptious dishes and mixes delectable cocktails. We love visiting Maggie for a mid-week date night or for a bottomless brunch with all of our girlfriends on the weekend.

With a tantalising drinks list and a menu full of flavourful share plates for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Maggie May’s is the perfect place to visit when you’re looking to try out one of the best restaurants in Newstead.

84 Longland Street, Newstead

Ping Pong

One of Newstead’s most colourful and energetic restaurants is Ping Pong. Shining bright and facing into the Gasworks Plaza Gasometer, Ping Pong dishes up vibrant and tasty Thai street-food style cooking.

Brought to you by the team behind the ever-popular Morning After (West End) and Yolk (also in Gasworks), you can expect the same warm and friendly hospitality and creative menu flair. Plus, it’s hard to pass up a cocktail slushie! With their ever-changing and flavourful menu, Ping Pong is easily one of the best restaurants in Newstead.

76 Skyring Terrace, Newstead

Salt Meats Cheese

Good old-fashioned Italian cooking, right here in the heart of Newstead? What a dream come true. Salts Meats Cheese finally landed in Brisbane and brought with it all the warm and comforting eats that we dream of. Specialising in woodfired pizzas and homemade pasta, you can also pick up a few tricks to take home by attending one of their cooking classes!

Make this Newstead restaurant your next pitstop for a casual dining occasion.

3b/63 Skyring Terrace, Newstead

Bisou Bisou

If you’re searching for somewhere new to dine in Newstead, you won’t have to travel far to dine on classic French fare. Bisou Bisou offers distinctively French dining, in an elevated setting that will transport you away from the thoroughfare of Brunswick Street, into the refined elegance of a French brasserie. Utilising only the freshest ingredients, the kitchen team use sous-vide style cooking techniques alongside the imported La Rôtisserie oven to create truly delightful dishes. This is the perfect venue for your next special occasion or date night dinner spot.

458 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley

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