Want to start 2026 on a good note? Here’s what’s open on New Year’s Day in Brisbane
Folks, we’ve made it through another year and what a year it was. As we wake up on January 1, many of us will be reflecting on the year that was, feeling eager for the bright future of 2025, and probably nursing a headache from a huge night of celebrations. Whatever it may be, the best way to kick off the New Year is with a good brekky, dynamo feed or another drink to continue the celebrations at one of Brisbane’s terrific snack and sip spots. Scores of cafes, bars and restaurants are open on New Year’s Day – all you have to do is make the choice of where to feast. Here’s a list of some handy suggestions to choose from …
Alice Bar, Brisbane City – 5:00 pm to 3:00 am
Anita Gelato, West End – 10:00 am to 11:00 pm
Bar Miette, Brisbane City – 11:30 am to 10:00 pm
Bellissimo, Bulimba – 6:00 pm to 12:00 pm
Bellissimo, Coorparoo – 7:00 am to 1:00 pm
Bellissimo, Fortitude Valley – 6:00 am to 4:00 pm
Bunker Coffee, Milton – 6:00 am to 2:00 pm
CIAO, Brisbane City – 12:00 pm to late
Fellini’s Trattoria, Brisbane City – 6:00–11:00 am, 12:00 pm to late
Felons Barrel Hall, Brisbane City – 11:00 am to late
Felons Brewing Co., Brisbane City – 11:00 am to late
Fiume Bar, Brisbane City – 12:00–9:00 pm
Frank’s Social Club, Paddington – 11:00 am to late
Frankie Brown, Wilston – 12:00 pm to late
Goodfolk, Bardon – 7:00 am to 12:00 pm
Gramps Cafe, Red Hill – 7:00 am to 12:00 pm
Greca, Brisbane City – 11:30 am to late
Groundhog Social, Manly – 7:00 am to 1:00 pm
If You Say So, St. Lucia – 5:30 am to 12:00 pm
James and Antler, Fortitude Valley – 8:00 am to 1:00 pm
Kimino, Ashgrove – 6:00 am to 12:00 pm
Kor Dak, West End – 11:30 am to 8:00 pm
Kurtosh, West End – 7:00 am to 10:00 pm
Laneway Bagels, Fortitude Valley – 6:00 am to 2:30 pm
Luna Gelato, New Farm – 12:00–9:00 pm
Manly Boathouse, Manly – 6:00 am to 9:00 pm
Masters St. Coffee, Newstead – 5:30 am to 12:00 pm
Mews, Brisbane City – 6:30–10:30 am
Microlot Coffee House, Hawthorne – 6:00 am to 12:30 pm
Milk & Froth, Clayfield – 6:00 am to 12:00 pm
Morning Kiss, New Farm – 7:00 am to 12:00 pm
Mr. Percival’s, Brisbane City – 11:00 am to 1:00 am
Navy and Oak, Fortitude Valley – 7:00 am to 3:00 pm
Old Mr Rabbit, Bulimba – 12:00 pm to late
OTTO Brisbane, South Brisbane – 12:00–9:00 pm
Peach Cafe, Auchenflower – 7:00 am to 2:00 pm
Eat Street Northshore, Hamilton – 4:00–10:00 pm
Respawn Espresso, Stones Corner – 6:00–10:00 am
Reverie Coffee House, Paddington – 8:00 –11:00 am
Rosé Gelateria, Bowen Hills – 12:00–9:00 pm
Rosé Gelateria, Hamilton – 12:00–9:00 pm
Sister, Hawthorne – 6:00–11:00 am
Smokey Moo, Newstead – 12:00–8:00 pm
Snug, Coorparoo – 7:00 am to 2:00 pm, 5:00–9:00 pm
Speed Dial, Newstead – 7:00–11:00 am
Stan’s, Brisbane City – 5:00 pm to late
Stanley, Brisbane City – 12:00–10:00 pm
Straits, Coorparoo – 6:00 am to 12:00 pm
Streetcorner Jimmy, Teneriffe – 12:00 pm to late
Supernormal, Brisbane City – 11:30 am to 11:00 pm
Supernumerary Coffee, Salisbury – 7:00 am to 1:00 pm
Told You So, North Lakes – 7:00 am to 12:00 pm
Vela Restaurant, West End – 11:30 am to 3:00 pm, 5:00–9:00 pm
Yoko, Brisbane City – 12:00 pm to late
Yonder Espresso, St. Lucia – 7:00 am to 12:00 pm