Guidebook for West End
Everything Else
Cash only but it is an institution - beware of queues down the street on a Saturday morning - seeds, nuts, dried fruit, special muesli and the best freeze dried raspberries in dark chocolate +++
15 locals recommend
Mick's Nut Shop
31 Hardgrave RdCash only but it is an institution - beware of queues down the street on a Saturday morning - seeds, nuts, dried fruit, special muesli and the best freeze dried raspberries in dark chocolate +++
Katerina makes you feel wonderful - just mention that I have sent you for hair and beauty treatment.
Mosaic Hair Body Skin Make-Up
Katerina makes you feel wonderful - just mention that I have sent you for hair and beauty treatment.
Need an extraordinary cake for a special occasion? You MUST try this special place - yum!
Welsh Lady Cake Shop
92 Fernberg RoadNeed an extraordinary cake for a special occasion? You MUST try this special place - yum!
Excellent theatre and music events. Take the ferry there and back :)
259 locals recommend
Brisbane Powerhouse
Excellent theatre and music events. Take the ferry there and back :)
Coles West End
Boundary StreetClosest supermarket - late night Thursday.
James Street
James StreetUpmarket markets...any luxury food you could ever want.
Blue Room Cinebar
151 Baroona RoadGorgeous boutique cinema - wine and dine as you watch.
Mount Coot-Tha
Best views over Brisbane.
A little pricey but worth being transported into another era - lovingly restored villa with so much Victorian memorabilia!
Franklin Villa
A little pricey but worth being transported into another era - lovingly restored villa with so much Victorian memorabilia!
Sol Breads
27 Vulture StGorgeous organic bread.
Food Scene
The best Chai Tea ever...and an amazing selection of cakes...great atmosphere!
41 locals recommend
The Three Monkeys Coffee & Tea House
58 Mollison StreetThe best Chai Tea ever...and an amazing selection of cakes...great atmosphere!
Depo
16 Horan StExpensive for food but a quirky place to hang out for coffee.
MIZU Japanese restaurant West End
63 Hardgrave RdExcellent service and delicious range of food!
Excellent service, great for large groups and small - wide range of delicious Thai and Vietnamese dishes.
Huong's BYO Restaurant
83A Vulture StExcellent service, great for large groups and small - wide range of delicious Thai and Vietnamese dishes.
The Gunshop Cafe
53 Mollison StExcellent breakfasts!
Pearl Cafe
28 Logan RdLovely food and a great district for exploring antiques.
You sometimes see dancers dressed as if they have just come off a float at Carnivale or the Mardi Gras!!
15 locals recommend
Boundary Street Markets
56 Russell StYou sometimes see dancers dressed as if they have just come off a float at Carnivale or the Mardi Gras!!
Shopping
CJ's Pasta
26 Hoogley StAmazing pasta!! And delicious iced coffee too.
Great advice, packing service, author book signing and readings, cafe and more...
40 locals recommend
Avid Reader Bookshop
193 Boundary StGreat advice, packing service, author book signing and readings, cafe and more...
You will get to know West End culture for sure....every Saturday MORNING - 5 a.m. to Noon. Live music by the river, Romany caravan for coffee, curry puffs for less than $2 and much much more...
95 locals recommend
The Davies Park Market
Jane StreetYou will get to know West End culture for sure....every Saturday MORNING - 5 a.m. to Noon. Live music by the river, Romany caravan for coffee, curry puffs for less than $2 and much much more...
Drinks & Nightlife
The End Bar
73 Vulture StGreat beers and retro feel.
Good vibe...and well the name says it all. Not for the faint hearted - can be busy.
Bar of Social Conscience
69 Vulture StGood vibe...and well the name says it all. Not for the faint hearted - can be busy.
Parks & Nature
You can get up close with native animals and know you are helping protect them.
339 locals recommend
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
708 Jesmond RdYou can get up close with native animals and know you are helping protect them.
Rocks Riverside Park
531 Seventeen Mile Rocks RdIt's great for family picnics and barbecues.
Essentials
ALDI
335 Montague RdRandom bargains to be found!
Nibbles Convenience Store
83 Hardgrave RdFor that last minute item...
Snap Laundromat - West End
85 Hardgrave RdFor when you get caught in a storm on your last day????
Getting Around
You can take the City Glider to Aldi or Coles or the City... you need a GO Card from the 7-Eleven or West End Newsagents.
Montague Road
Montague RoadYou can take the City Glider to Aldi or Coles or the City... you need a GO Card from the 7-Eleven or West End Newsagents.
You can join Brisbane City Council Bicycle rentals scheme - there is usually a helmet available too - you can leave the bike at any other bike stop.
Vulture St at West End, stop 7 station
You can join Brisbane City Council Bicycle rentals scheme - there is usually a helmet available too - you can leave the bike at any other bike stop.
A bit awkward to get to but you'll get a better deal than in the city.
Abel Truck Hire | Moving Truck Rental Brisbane
74 Logan RdA bit awkward to get to but you'll get a better deal than in the city.