Perhaps an overlooked cluster when it comes to Brisbane, these Southern suburbs aren’t just riverside havens popular with settling families – they have some serious style when it comes to your senses.
Andonis Café & Bar | 281 Station Rd, Yeerongpilly
Contemporary Australian cuisine with a Greek flare, Andonis Café & Bar has you covered for your breakfast needs and those afternoon tipples. Early morning meals are given a unique twist with the schnitzel-lLoaded benedict and the Belgian waffle brunch tower, whilst their lychee mojitos and espresso martinis will keep you going well into the afternoon. Oh, and did we mention that even your pups can get in on the action, with doggy doughnuts and puppelatos – that’s gelato for dogs – on hand for your four-legged friends?
Botanical Grace | 419 Fairfield Rd, Yeronga
Born from a seachange by a self-proclaimed “Shopgirl”, Botanical Grace is all about taking care of yourself and your home. With fashion ranges that celebrate comfort, body care that will delight the senses with its natural ingredients, and homewares designed to enhance your home’s ambience and aroma, there’s a little something for everyone instore.
Yeronga Memorial Park | School Rd, Yeronga
A charming park on its own accord for those who aren’t ingrained in its history, the Yeronga Memorial Park is a lush space adorned with eucalypt groves and sprawling trees. Established as a recreational reserve in 1882, it would become a designated Memorial Park after World War 1 – making it one of the oldest parks in Brisbane. Its accompanying swimming pool is the perfect all-season location, with a heated enclosure, a designated kids’ wading pool, and both 25m and 50m lap options – but you’ll have to wait until the 1st August to enjoy the latter as it’s undergoing maintenance.
Pizzeria 1760 | 92 Hyde Rd, Yeronga
The perfect winter treat – when is pizza ever not? – Pizzeria 1760 delivers on-mass flavour, making everything from scratch from the best seasonal and local produce. Whether you want those classic flavours, a hearty pasta, or maybe something sweeter (yes, they do a Nutella pizza!) Pizzeria 1760 has your authentic wood-fired needs covered.
Slipstream Brewing Co. | 94 Wilkie St, Yeerongpilly
With over 20 flavours of beer on tap, brew enthusiasts will be swimming up (slip)stream with one of Brisbane’s friendliest venues, designed by locals for everyone to enjoy. And if you aren’t taken with their.Tropical pale ales and Magic Mile XPAs, their selection of wine and delicious pub grub (hop-salted popcorn chicken, anyone?) should keep you enjoying the ambience of their industrial-style fitout.
Asa | 62 Shottery St, Yeronga
Asa like to ask you to start your morning there, and with their selections of bubble teas, smoothies and fresh bagels, who can blame them? But with dumplings also on the menu, you’ll not only be starting your mornings there, you’ll be back for lunch and a cheeky afternoon snack.
Teddy J’s | 429 Fairfield Rd, Yeronga
The best brisket and BBQ in Brisbane? Say no more! Slow cooked to perfection, this small business BBQ house is a meat lovers’ dream. Pork ribs, pulled pork burgers, curly fries, onion rings, and a deep-fried Mars Bar for dessert. And what will you be having?
