The recap: Brisbane’s best new food and drink openings of June
From landmark pub revivals and interstate dining heavyweights to neighbourhood bars and exciting new cuisines, last month delivered another bumper crop of openings for Brisbane food lovers. Whether you’re chasing Argentinian asado, Burmese specialties, craft beer or rooftop cocktails, there’s no shortage of new spots worth adding to your hit list. Here are the venues that made the biggest impression.
Hotel Terminus, South Brisbane
After a few years of inactivity, one of Brisbane’s most iconic pubs was finally given a new lease on life in June, with Ghanem Group transforming the former Fox Hotel into multi-level playground Hotel Terminus. Respecting the building’s rare 1920s Art Deco heritage while introducing contemporary dining and drinking experiences, the venue encompasses a restored public bar, an elevated gastropub, versatile function spaces, the sultry Vixen Room cocktail lounge and the revived Fox Rooftop. Whether you’re chasing a polished pub meal, inventive cocktails, late-night DJs or rooftop drinks overlooking Fish Lane, Hotel Terminus delivers a destination that honours its storied past while firmly looking to the future.
San Telmo, Brisbane City
One of Melbourne’s most celebrated steakhouses has officially crossed the border, bringing its time-honoured Argentinian asado traditions to Brisbane’s dining scene. Located on Edward Street, San Telmo is a polished yet approachable restaurant that centres on a custom charcoal parrilla grill, turning out everything from empanadas and provoleta to premium steaks, beef short ribs and grilled seafood, all complemented by an extensive wine list showcasing Argentinian malbecs, Patagonian pinots and imported beverages. Wrapped in a warm, Buenos Aires-inspired interior of walnut, leather, brass and vintage details, San Telmo has wasted no time establishing itself as one of the year’s standout openings, pairing fire, ritual and generous hospitality with one of the city’s most exciting dining precincts.
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Sorai, Carina
Bringing the bold, underrepresented flavours of Myanmar to Brisbane, Sorai is a vibrant new Carina restaurant showcasing the country’s rich culinary traditions through a menu of salads, curries, noodle dishes and street-food favourites. Led by Myanmar expats Bosco Htoi, Min Kyaw and Su Zaw, with guidance from Warisan’s Alfan Mustafa, the 45-seat eatery pairs authentic Burmese staples like lahpet thoke, kyay oh and Shan-style tofu with approachable Southeast Asian classics, all served in a colourful, contemporary space. For diners eager to explore one of the region’s lesser-known cuisines, Sorai is undoubtedly one of the year’s most exciting new openings.
Sancho Taqueria & Tequileria, Stafford
Sancho Taqueria & Tequileria was more than 15 years in the making. From Farmhouse Kedron and Oh Boy, Bok Choy! co-owners Amanda and John Scott comes a vibrant Stafford restaurant that doubles as a deeply personal homage to the cuisine, culture and landscapes of New Mexico. The 90-seat venue pairs a colourful, desert-inspired aesthetic with a menu crafted alongside consultant chef Julius Villamor, showcasing New Mexican flavours through house-made sopaipillas, preservative-free tacos, share-style platos and inventive desserts. Complementing the food is a carefully curated agave-spirit program featuring an extensive selection of tequilas and mezcals, cementing Sancho as a distinctive new addition to Brisbane’s dining scene and a heartfelt celebration of a cuisine rarely seen in the city.
Hop City Bar, Woolloongabba
The Happy Valley Brewing Co. crew expanded beyond the brewery last month with Hop City Bar – a welcoming two-level craft-beer bar and eatery now causing a stir at South City Square. Designed as an approachable neighbourhood watering hole, the 200-seat venue pours Happy Valley’s core and seasonal beers alongside cocktails, wine and rotating guest taps, while the kitchen dishes up elevated pub fare including wings, burgers, schnitzels, steaks and tacos. Complete with a mezzanine events space, sports screens and regular trivia nights, Hop City Bar is already shaping up as a lively local hub for after-work drinks, casual dinners and game-day catch-ups.
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