It’s showtime! Here are the cafes, bars and restaurants open on the Ekka public holiday
It’s that time of year folks – the Ekka is back, bringing rides, showbags and live entertainment to the Brisbane Showgrounds from August 9–17. You know what that means? That’s right – we have a public holiday just around the corner. People’s Day is on Wednesday August 13 and many of Brisbane’s best cafes, restaurants and bars will be open. Want to lock in a catch-up with friends or tick off a dining spot that’s been on your must-try list? Use our handy guide to plot your day off.
Brisbane City and Spring Hill
Babylon Brisbane (Gardens), Brisbane City – 11:00 am to 10:00 pm
Bar Miette, Brisbane City – 11:30 am to 10:00 pm
Before + After, Brisbane City – 4:00 pm until late
Central, Brisbane City – 5:00 pm to late
Dark Shepherd, Brisbane City – 11:00 am to late
Felons Barrel Hall, Brisbane City – 11:00 am to late
Felons Brewing Co., Brisbane City – 11:00 am to late
Longwang, Brisbane City – 11:00 am to late
Massimo, Brisbane City – 11:00 am to late
Milquetoast, Brisbane City – 4:00 pm until late
Mr Wabi, Brisbane City – 4:30–10:00 pm
Mulga Bills, Brisbane City – 6:00 am to late
Opa Bar + Mezze, Brisbane City – 11:00 am to late
Pompette, Brisbane City – 11:00 am to late
Scout Cafe, Petrie Terrace – 6:30 am to 2:00 pm
Stilts, Brisbane City – 11:00 am to late
Supernormal, Brisbane City – 11:30 am to 10:00 pm
The Brasserie at Naldham House, Brisbane City – 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, 5:00 pm to late
The Fifty Six at Naldham House, Brisbane City – 12:00–2:30 pm, 5:00 pm to late
The Prawnster, Brisbane City – 12:00–9:00 pm
Walter’s Steakhouse & Wine Bar, Brisbane City – 5:00 pm to late
Wineology, Brisbane City – 12:00–11:00 pm
Fortitude Valley, New Farm, Newstead and Teneriffe
Blue Bear Coffeehouse, New Farm – 7:00 am to 1:00 pm
Brooki Bakehouse, Fortitude Valley – 8:00 am to 3:30 pm
Cru Bar, Fortitude Valley – 11:00 am until late
Danny’s Bread, Teneriffe – 6:00 am to 2:00 pm
Death Before Decaf, New Farm – 24 hours
Donnie’s, Teneriffe – 3:00 pm to late
DUCKFAT, Newstead – 12:00–2:00 pm
Fatcow on James St, Fortitude Valley – 11:00 am to late
General Coffee, Fortitude Valley – 6:30 am to 12:30 pm
Greenhaus Coffee, Teneriffe – 6:00–10:00 am
Jocelyn’s Provisions, Fortitude Valley – 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Mrs Brown’s Bar & Kitchen, Newstead – 11:30 am until late
Piccolo by Her, Fortitude Valley – 6:00 am to 3:00 pm
Ping Pong, Newstead – 12:00-2:00 pm, 5:00-8:00 pm
Speed Dial, Newstead – 7:00–11:00 am
Streetcorner Jimmy, Teneriffe – 12:00 pm to late
The 203, Fortitude Valley – 5:30–10:00 pm
Yolk, Newstead – 7:00 am to 3:00 pm
South Bank, South Brisbane and West End
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Ahmets. South Bank – 11:30 am to 9:00 pm
Arbour, South Bank – 7:00 am to 8:00 pm
Calida Bar & Grill, South Bank – 11:30 am to 9:00 pm
Chu the Phat, South Brisbane – 12–3:00 pm, 5:00–9:00 pm
Gelato Messina, South Brisbane – 12:00–10:30 pm
GoodGood, West End – 7:00–11:00 am
Morning After, West End – 7:00 am to 2:00 pm
Ole Restaurant, South Bank – 11:30 am to 9:00 pm
Poca Madre, South Bank – 11:30 am to 9:00 pm
Popolo, South Brisbane – 12:00–2:30 pm, 5:00 pm to late
Rich & Rare, West End – 11:00 am to late
Southside, South Brisbane – 5:00 pm to late
Tai Tai, South Brisbane – 11 :00 am to 3:00 pm, 5:00–9:00 pm
Tarbouche Mezza Bar, West End – 5:00–10:00 pm
The Charming Squire, South Brisbane – 11:00 am to 10:00 pm
Vela Restaurant, West End – 11:30 am to 3:00 pm, 5:00–9:00 pm
Vici Italian, South Bank – 6:30 am to 9:00 pm
Yamas, West End – 11:00 am to late
Suburbs
Allora Gelato + Coffee, Newmarket – 8:00 am to 9:00 pm
Apricot Coffee, Wavell Heights – 7:00–11:00 am
Beurre Pastries, Milton – 7:00 am to 1:30 pm
Bunker Coffee, Milton – 6:00 am to 2:00 pm
Casa Cibo, Chermside – 11:30 am to 9:00 pm
Cerin Pasticceria, Woolloongabba – 7:00 am to 1:30 pm
Corner Store Cafe, Toowong – 7:00 am to 2:30 pm
Darvella Patisserie, Bulimba – 7:00 am to 12:00 pm
Dayboro Sugarmill, Dayboro – 11:00 am to late
Deedot Coffee House, Holland Park – 7:00 am to 1:00 pm
Dijon Toasties, Tarragindi – 8:00 am to 1:00 pm
Dutch Vinyl, Paddington – 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
FOSH, Hamilton – 11:00 am to late
Frankie Brown, Wilston – 12:00 pm to late
Frank’s Social Club, Paddington – 11:00 am to 9:00 pm
Goldie Espresso, Gordon Park – 6:30 am to 2:00 pm
Happy Valley Brewing Co., Stafford – 12:00–7:00 pm
Hey Joe Coffee & Co, East Brisbane – 7:00 am to 3:00 pm
Hunter & Scout Café, Graceville – 7:00 am to 3:00 pm
If You Say So, St. Lucia – 6:00–11:00 am
Il Molo, Bulimba – 12:00–5:00 pm
Jocelyn’s Provisions, Albion – 7:00 am to 12:00 pm
Kimino, Paddington – 7:00 am to 1:00 pm
La Belle Vie, Bardon – 12:00–2:30 pm
Mad Mile, Wynnum – 6:00 am to 12:00 pm
Method to the Madness Cafe, Kenmore – 7:00 am to 1:00 pm
Mitch & Antler, Mitchelton – 6:30 am to 1:00 pm
Mountain River Patisserie, Runcorn – 8:00 am to 3:00 pm
Mourning Roast, Stones Corner – 4:00 am to 3:00 pm
Never Been, Underwood – 8:00 am to 1:00 pm
Ngon, Paddington –11:00 am to 2:30 pm, 5:00–9:00 pm
Old Mr Rabbit, Bulimba – 12:00 pm to late
Ollie’s Espresso Bar, Nundah – 6:00–10:00 am
Peach and Billy, Chapel Hill – 7:00 am to 1:00 pm
Peach Cafe, Auchenflower – 7:00 am to 2:00 pm
Perks Kitchen, Upper Mount Gravatt – 8:00 am to 3:00 pm
Project Salubrious, Burpengary – 7:00 am to 2:30 pm
Samies Seafoods, Hamilton – 9:00 am to 8:00 pm
Salud, Auchenflower – 6:30 am to 12:30 pm
Soul Revolver, Alderley – 6:00–11:00 am
Straits, Coorparoo – 6:00 am to 12:00 pm
Suburban Social, Chapel Hill – 5:00 pm to late
Sunny Side Sandwiches, Windsor – 8:00 am to 2:30 pm
White Horse Ranch Cafe, Albany Creek – 6:00 am to 3:00 pm
Willow Cafe, Balmoral – 7:00 am to 2:00 pm