Dean’s Guide to Newmarket and it's surroundings.
Newmarket Favourites
Just a few of my favourite places around Newmarket.
Great new cinema with Reclining Seats. Plenty of restaurants on the ground floor for pre-movie dinner.
17 locals recommend
Reading Cinemas Newmarket
400 Newmarket RdGreat new cinema with Reclining Seats. Plenty of restaurants on the ground floor for pre-movie dinner.
My favourite sushi train. Cheap and affordable sushi. Good selection of a-la-carte side dishes. Sit at the counter by the sushi train or in a booth. Always busy with sometimes a bit of a wait. Can ring up for takeaway too.
21 locals recommend
Sushi Edo
400 Newmarket RdMy favourite sushi train. Cheap and affordable sushi. Good selection of a-la-carte side dishes. Sit at the counter by the sushi train or in a booth. Always busy with sometimes a bit of a wait. Can ring up for takeaway too.
Been here few times for authentic mexican food. Sangria's are really good.
11 locals recommend
Pepe's Newmarket Mexican Restaurant & Tequila Bar
184 Enoggera RdBeen here few times for authentic mexican food. Sangria's are really good.
Usually part of my weekend routine. Walk the dogs here, pick up some sweet treats and coffee and then head to the park opposite to enjoy on a nice sunny day. Used to be cash only but now accepts card. Will sell out most of their goodies if you arrive late. Pickup freshly baked bread and baguettes 3 days a week.
9 locals recommend
Crust & Co Artisan Baking
140 Edmondstone StUsually part of my weekend routine. Walk the dogs here, pick up some sweet treats and coffee and then head to the park opposite to enjoy on a nice sunny day. Used to be cash only but now accepts card. Will sell out most of their goodies if you arrive late. Pickup freshly baked bread and baguettes 3 days a week.
My favourite brunch spot. Pet friendly and kids play area at the back. Food is really, really good. The Pork belly is delicious. Walk here or take the train to Wilston. Opposite the station.
6 locals recommend
Willow & Spoon
190 Newmarket RdMy favourite brunch spot. Pet friendly and kids play area at the back. Food is really, really good. The Pork belly is delicious. Walk here or take the train to Wilston. Opposite the station.
Good place for a drive through takeaway coffee in the mornings. Also an option is you are heading to Crust&Co as this is on the way.
Iggys Coffee
8 Finsbury StGood place for a drive through takeaway coffee in the mornings. Also an option is you are heading to Crust&Co as this is on the way.
Just renovated. Right next the public swimming pool. 2 separated fenced area for small and large dogs. Dog obedience training course in the large dog area. Childrens playground and BBQ area next to it.
Newmarket Dog Park
Enoggera RoadJust renovated. Right next the public swimming pool. 2 separated fenced area for small and large dogs. Dog obedience training course in the large dog area. Childrens playground and BBQ area next to it.
Good for a swim during the hot summer Brisbane days. Heated pool available too. 3 min walk from my place.
16 locals recommend
Newmarket Olympic Pool
71 Alderson StGood for a swim during the hot summer Brisbane days. Heated pool available too. 3 min walk from my place.
This is a short 5 min walk from my house. Opens 0630-1430 most weekdays and 0700-12pm on Saturday. Check them out.
The Tiller Coffee
81 Mina ParadeThis is a short 5 min walk from my house. Opens 0630-1430 most weekdays and 0700-12pm on Saturday. Check them out.
Walkable in 8 mins if you are looking for a remedial massage
No More Knots Massage & Myotherapy Newmarket
285 Enoggera RdWalkable in 8 mins if you are looking for a remedial massage
Miss Claudes Crepes Newmarket
400 Newmarket RdYum yum treats before or after a movie at Newmarket Village.
Superstore full of knick knacks at bargain prices. Good place for lazy weekend browsing.
Lifeline Shop
100 Lutwyche RoadSuperstore full of knick knacks at bargain prices. Good place for lazy weekend browsing.
This one is attached to the 3 little pigs tavern and has a huge selection of craft beer that you dont really get elsewhere. There is a newer branch in Newmarket that is also pretty good but i prefer this one in Stafford Shopping centre.
Black Sheep Bottle Shop
104 Enoggera RdThis one is attached to the 3 little pigs tavern and has a huge selection of craft beer that you dont really get elsewhere. There is a newer branch in Newmarket that is also pretty good but i prefer this one in Stafford Shopping centre.
Should there be a need for hair styling and makeup prior to an event for both men and women.
Ink for Hair
375 Newmarket RdShould there be a need for hair styling and makeup prior to an event for both men and women.
Black Sheep Bottle Shop
104 Enoggera RdGood selection of craft beers.
Favourite Bars and Restaurants
Some recommendations to try in Brisbane.
Cool location in the city mainly for after dinner drinks. The new Death and taxes in the picture does amazing cocktails. So does Super Whatnot. Korean BBQ Funny Funny is also good if you are in a big group.
Burnett Lane
Burnett LaneCool location in the city mainly for after dinner drinks. The new Death and taxes in the picture does amazing cocktails. So does Super Whatnot. Korean BBQ Funny Funny is also good if you are in a big group.
Cool bars and restaurants all down this lane. Great place to check out after any event or shows at convention centre. Get off at South Brisbane train station.
24 locals recommend
Fish Lane
Fish LaneCool bars and restaurants all down this lane. Great place to check out after any event or shows at convention centre. Get off at South Brisbane train station.
Moved from Paddington to King Street, Bowen Hills. Been to both and loved them both. Delicious french food close to Newmarket
23 locals recommend
Montrachet
30 King StMoved from Paddington to King Street, Bowen Hills. Been to both and loved them both. Delicious french food close to Newmarket
Ristorante Tartufo
1000 Ann StMy favourite Italian place.
Taro's Ramen
145 Racecourse RdMy favourite Ramen place...and i've been to Japan.
Sunnybank Market Square is where you can find most asian foods. Forget Chinatown in the Valley. It is a bit of a drive from Newmarket but worth it if you have a car. Free parking but can be frustrating to find a spot.
Malaya Corner
341 Mains RdSunnybank Market Square is where you can find most asian foods. Forget Chinatown in the Valley. It is a bit of a drive from Newmarket but worth it if you have a car. Free parking but can be frustrating to find a spot.
This is where i would have pre-event / pre-dinner drinks in Southbank. Good selection of craft beers and tapas type food.
26 locals recommend
The Charming Squire
133 Grey StThis is where i would have pre-event / pre-dinner drinks in Southbank. Good selection of craft beers and tapas type food.
Felons Brewing Co
5 Boundary StGreat place to spend lazy Sat or Sunday afternoon.
Good meetup place to start off with drinks before heading into the valley.
66 locals recommend
Newstead Brewing Co
67 Doggett StGood meetup place to start off with drinks before heading into the valley.
Other Brunch options
Ze Pickle
4 Hynes StThe chips are ze best! Burgers are delish too.
Let Minnow Cafe
57 Park AveGood brunch spot for groups and families
Chapter IV
180 Latrobe TerraceLarge portion breaky and good coffee.
Mainly because they are pet friendly but their food is really good too.
10 locals recommend
Sassafras of Paddington
88 Latrobe TerraceMainly because they are pet friendly but their food is really good too.
I come here most Saturday mornings after browsing the Jan Power Markets. Having a nice cold beer on a sunny summer day while taking in the Brisbane river views is just heavenly.
20 locals recommend
Bar Alto
119 Lamington StI come here most Saturday mornings after browsing the Jan Power Markets. Having a nice cold beer on a sunny summer day while taking in the Brisbane river views is just heavenly.
Sightseeing
Great views and photo op at the Lookout. For those looking for a bit of a trek then park at JC Slaughter Falls Picnic area and walk up to the Lookout point. Or you could just drive straight up. Parking might be tricky during peak hrs.
307 locals recommend
Mount Coot-Tha
Great views and photo op at the Lookout. For those looking for a bit of a trek then park at JC Slaughter Falls Picnic area and walk up to the Lookout point. Or you could just drive straight up. Parking might be tricky during peak hrs.
My old jogging route. The route is about 4-5km for complete round. Very scenic and could be turned into a pub crawl if you'd like. Start late afternoon at the top of Kangaroo Point Cliffs - great photo spot. Stop off Story Bridge Hotel for refreshments or walk across Story Bridge and stop off at Felons. Be warned, you might not leave Felon's or the Howard Smiths Wharves area. Then walk along the river towards Eagle Street Pier - plenty of Bars and restaurants here. Then walk through the Botanical Gardens and across to Southbank. Finally take the train home to my place if you are out of time or completely knackered. I usually complete the round on my run along the Kangaroo Point cliffs boardwalk and up the treacherous stairs back to where you started.
The Cliffs Boardwalk
The Cliffs BoardwalkMy old jogging route. The route is about 4-5km for complete round. Very scenic and could be turned into a pub crawl if you'd like. Start late afternoon at the top of Kangaroo Point Cliffs - great photo spot. Stop off Story Bridge Hotel for refreshments or walk across Story Bridge and stop off at Felons. Be warned, you might not leave Felon's or the Howard Smiths Wharves area. Then walk along the river towards Eagle Street Pier - plenty of Bars and restaurants here. Then walk through the Botanical Gardens and across to Southbank. Finally take the train home to my place if you are out of time or completely knackered. I usually complete the round on my run along the Kangaroo Point cliffs boardwalk and up the treacherous stairs back to where you started.