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 …
Cafes, bakeries and casual eateries
Anita Gelato, West End – 10:00 am to 11:00 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
Colin’s Specialty Coffee, Fortitude Valley – 8:00 am to 1:00 pm
Cups on Melbourne, South Brisbane – 7:00 am to 12:00 pm
Denim Co, South Bank – 6:00 am to 5:00 pm
Dux Brew, Toowong – 6:00–11:00 am
Eat Street Northshore, Hamilton – 4:00–10:00 pm
Goodfolk, Bardon – 7:00 am to 12:00 pm
Gramps Cafe, Red Hill – 7:00 am to 12:00 pm
Groundhog Social, Manly – 7:00 am to 1:00 pm
Hawthorne Garage, Hawthorne – 6:00 am to 8:00 pm
Idle, New Farm – 7:00 am to 2:00 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
Kazba, Fortitude Valley – 7:00 am to 8:00 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
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
Navy and Oak, Fortitude Valley – 7:00 am to 3:00 pm
Paddington Social, Paddington – 6:30 am to 1:30 pm
Peach Cafe, Auchenflower – 7:00 am to 2:00 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
Snug, Coorparoo – 7:00 am to 2:00 pm, 5:00–9:00 pm
Speed Dial, Newstead – 7:00–11:00 am
Straits, Coorparoo – 6:00 am to 12:00 pm
Supernumerary Coffee, Salisbury – 7:00 am to 1:00 pm
Told You So, North Lakes – 7:00 am to 12:00 pm
Yonder Espresso, St. Lucia – 7:00 am to 12:00 pm
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Bars
Above Rooftop, Fortitude Valley – 1:00–8:00 pm
Alice Bar, Brisbane City – 5:00 pm to 3:00 am
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
Mr. Percival’s, Brisbane City – 11:00 am to 1:00 am
Old Mr Rabbit, Bulimba – 12:00 pm to late
Shaman, Brisbane City – 3:00 pm to midnight
Stan’s, Brisbane City – 5:00 pm to late
Streetcorner Jimmy, Teneriffe – 12:00 pm to late
Restaurants
Agnes, Fortitude Valley – 5:15–10:00 pm
Ahmets, South Bank – 11:30 am to 8:30 pm
Bar Miette, Brisbane City – 11:30 am to 10:00 pm
Biànca, Fortitude Valley – 11:30 am to 10:00 pm
Birria Boy, Woolloongabba – 5:00–10:00 pm
Calida Steak & Bar, South Bank – 11:30 am to 10:00 pm
CIAO, Brisbane City – 12:00 pm to late
Downtown Istanbul, South Bank – 11:00 am to 9:00 pm
Fellini’s Trattoria, Brisbane City – 6:00–11:00 am, 12:00 pm to late
Golden Avenue, Brisbane City – 11:30 am to 10:00 pm
Greca, Brisbane City – 11:30 am to late
hôntô, Fortitude Valley – 5:00–10:00 pm
Manly Boathouse, Manly – 6:00 am to 9:00 pm
Mucho Mexicano, Hawthorne – 12:00–9:00 pm
Olé Restaurant, South Bank – 12:00–9:00 pm
OTTO Brisbane, South Brisbane – 12:00–9:00 pm
Poca Madre, South Bank – 11:30 am to 10:00 pm
sAme sAme, Fortitude Valley – 11:30 am to 10:00 pm
Smokey Moo, Newstead – 12:00–8:00 pm
Stanley, Brisbane City – 12:00–10:00 pm
Supernormal, Brisbane City – 11:30 am to 11:00 pm
Vela Restaurant, West End – 11:30 am to 3:00 pm, 5:00–9:00 pm
Vici Italian, South Bank – 7:00 am to 10:00 pm
Yoko, Brisbane City – 12:00 pm to late