Guidebook for Fairfield
Food Scene
One of my favourite cafes in the area - they make great coffees and delicious meals.
10 locals recommend
Hyde Away Cafe
92 Hyde RdOne of my favourite cafes in the area - they make great coffees and delicious meals.
Delicious food for breakfast through to dinner. Be sure to head there on Friday and Saturday evenings from 4:30 - 6:30pm for Aperitivo Hour (buy a drink - beer, wine, cocktail - and get some complimentary, tasty Italian bites).
6 locals recommend
Osteria Epoca
17 Orontes RdDelicious food for breakfast through to dinner. Be sure to head there on Friday and Saturday evenings from 4:30 - 6:30pm for Aperitivo Hour (buy a drink - beer, wine, cocktail - and get some complimentary, tasty Italian bites).
Yeronga Bakery and Cafe
429 Fairfield RdFor the best pies in all of Brisbane!
Thai On High Brisbane
36 Gladstone RoadAmazing Thai food - make sure you get the Pad Thai.
Everything Else
A short stroll from home, the UQ pool is perfect on a hot day (or even in winter - the pool is heated!)
UQ Sport Fitness Centre
Union RoadA short stroll from home, the UQ pool is perfect on a hot day (or even in winter - the pool is heated!)
Parks & Nature
A great park for families, or a romantic picnic for two by the river... or even a wedding!
Princess Street Park
17 Brisbane CorsoA great park for families, or a romantic picnic for two by the river... or even a wedding!
Bring your towel and swim or sunbathe on Streets Beach at South Bank - plenty of great spots to eat, and great views across the Brisbane river to the CBD.
44 locals recommend
Streets Beach
Stanley Street PlazaBring your towel and swim or sunbathe on Streets Beach at South Bank - plenty of great spots to eat, and great views across the Brisbane river to the CBD.
Essentials
Coles, Aldi, Australia Post, chemist, doctor, green grocer, library, as well as a number of cafes and fast food outlets.
19 locals recommend
Fairfield Gardens Shopping Complex
180 Fairfield RdColes, Aldi, Australia Post, chemist, doctor, green grocer, library, as well as a number of cafes and fast food outlets.
Buranda Village has a Woolworths, Target, doctor, chemist, and multiple fast food outlets.
11 locals recommend
Buranda Village
264 Ipswich RdBuranda Village has a Woolworths, Target, doctor, chemist, and multiple fast food outlets.
Arts & Culture
Gallery of Modern Art
Stanley PlaceGallery of Modern Art
Queensland Performing Arts Centre
Melbourne StreetCheck out a play, ballet, or opera at QPAC.
Sightseeing
Take a leisurely stroll along South Bank, followed by a picnic basket from Popolo Italian Restaurant overlooking the Brisbane River and CBD.
Picnic Island Green
The ArbourTake a leisurely stroll along South Bank, followed by a picnic basket from Popolo Italian Restaurant overlooking the Brisbane River and CBD.
Walk, run, cycle, or climb at the Kangaroo Point cliffs. With awesome views of the city, as well as a café/bar at the top of the cliffs, this is an awesome hangout for tourists and locals.
159 locals recommend
Kangaroo Point Cliffs Park
29 River TerraceWalk, run, cycle, or climb at the Kangaroo Point cliffs. With awesome views of the city, as well as a café/bar at the top of the cliffs, this is an awesome hangout for tourists and locals.
Drinks & Nightlife
A great atmosphere and the perfect location for pre-dinner drinks. A stones throw away from the entertainment precinct (Qld Performing Arts Centre, Convention Centre, GOMA etc). Also great access to Brisbane CBD, The Gabba and Suncorp Stadium.
26 locals recommend
The Charming Squire
133 Grey StA great atmosphere and the perfect location for pre-dinner drinks. A stones throw away from the entertainment precinct (Qld Performing Arts Centre, Convention Centre, GOMA etc). Also great access to Brisbane CBD, The Gabba and Suncorp Stadium.