Guidebook for Windsor
Food Scene
Great food and reasonable restaurant price. You can also order takeaway. Close to accommodation (comfortable 10 minute walk)
14 locals recommend
Mon's Thai Rarnaharn
25 Eildon RdGreat food and reasonable restaurant price. You can also order takeaway. Close to accommodation (comfortable 10 minute walk)
Sakura Sushi
229 Lutwyche RdIf you like sushi trains
Great Indian food restaurant, also do takeaways (approx 10 minute walk from accommodation)
15 locals recommend
Sitar Indian Restaurant-Albion
331 Sandgate RdGreat Indian food restaurant, also do takeaways (approx 10 minute walk from accommodation)
Part of the Albion Hotel where you can also enjoy drinks and music - 10 minute walk from accommodation.
Cucina Bar
300 Sandgate RdPart of the Albion Hotel where you can also enjoy drinks and music - 10 minute walk from accommodation.
Classic pub near Breakfast Creek known for their steaks with some nice views of Breakfast. About a comfortable 30 minutes walk or cheap Uber ride
55 locals recommend
Breakfast Creek Hotel
2 Kingsford Smith DrClassic pub near Breakfast Creek known for their steaks with some nice views of Breakfast. About a comfortable 30 minutes walk or cheap Uber ride
In the city, one of my favourite haunts, great views of the bridge and river, especially at night. You can get reasonable price food here and it is also a bar.
36 locals recommend
Jade Buddha Bar & Kitchen
1 Eagle StIn the city, one of my favourite haunts, great views of the bridge and river, especially at night. You can get reasonable price food here and it is also a bar.
Cheap takeway close to accommodation (comfortable 10 minute walk) Variety of delicious noodles.
Noodle Luvers
229 Lutwyche RoadCheap takeway close to accommodation (comfortable 10 minute walk) Variety of delicious noodles.
For vegetarians, close to accommodation (comfortable 10 minutes walk)
9 locals recommend
The Green Edge
229 Lutwyche RdFor vegetarians, close to accommodation (comfortable 10 minutes walk)
If you are hungry and want snacks and basic food late at night. (comfortable twelve minute walk from accommodation)
10 locals recommend
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213 Lutwyche RdIf you are hungry and want snacks and basic food late at night. (comfortable twelve minute walk from accommodation)
Shopping Centre quick 5 minutes bus ride (comfortable 15-20 minute walk). Has Coles supermarket, Aldi supermarket, Post Office, liquor shop, small food court. I have also included this under the Shopping Category.
18 locals recommend
Coles Lutwyche
Lutwyche RoadShopping Centre quick 5 minutes bus ride (comfortable 15-20 minute walk). Has Coles supermarket, Aldi supermarket, Post Office, liquor shop, small food court. I have also included this under the Shopping Category.
Everything Else
Queen Street
Queen StreetVarious choices in the city.
Has variety of food bars and restaurants near river, and places for clothes shopping, movies. Need to take a short Uber ride from accommodation, if in city or close to ferries, catch ferry Brett's Wharf then five minute walk.
86 locals recommend
IGA Portside Wharf
39 Hercules StHas variety of food bars and restaurants near river, and places for clothes shopping, movies. Need to take a short Uber ride from accommodation, if in city or close to ferries, catch ferry Brett's Wharf then five minute walk.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Albion Hotel
300 Sandgate RdClose-by to accommodation.
Fortitude Valley
Various nightclubs in Fortitude Valley "The Valley".
Has a nice posh feel, check out the fancy toilets! An upper class style pub/nightclub/restaurant.
122 locals recommend
Cloudland
641 Ann StHas a nice posh feel, check out the fancy toilets! An upper class style pub/nightclub/restaurant.
Various choices in the City. For good views of the River there is Jade Budda (already included in my list), Fridays and Blackbird Bar and Grill.
186 locals recommend
Brisbane City
Various choices in the City. For good views of the River there is Jade Budda (already included in my list), Fridays and Blackbird Bar and Grill.
Gambling & elegant quarters in a converted government building with 4 restaurants & 6 bars
108 locals recommend
Treasury Casino and Hotel Brisbane
130 William StGambling & elegant quarters in a converted government building with 4 restaurants & 6 bars
Sightseeing
Lots to do, a must while in Brisbane. Can catch bus 333 or train from Windsor.
182 locals recommend
South Bank
Lots to do, a must while in Brisbane. Can catch bus 333 or train from Windsor.
The world's largest koala sanctuary, with a zoo housing Australian native animal species;
339 locals recommend
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
708 Jesmond RdThe world's largest koala sanctuary, with a zoo housing Australian native animal species;
Riverside park offering rock climbing, BBQ areas, public art & views of Brisbane's skyline.
159 locals recommend
Kangaroo Point Cliffs Park
29 River TerraceRiverside park offering rock climbing, BBQ areas, public art & views of Brisbane's skyline.
Parks & Nature
Good view of Brisbane, also can eat there. You would need a car or go by Uber or an organised tour.
307 locals recommend
Mount Coot-Tha
Good view of Brisbane, also can eat there. You would need a car or go by Uber or an organised tour.
Roma Street Parkland
1 Parkland BlvdCatch the train to Roma Street station.
Any bus or train going to Central then you can easy walk there.
320 locals recommend
City Botanic Gardens
147 Alice StAny bus or train going to Central then you can easy walk there.
Good views. You would need a car or go by Uber or an organised tour.
105 locals recommend
Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens
152 Mount Coot-Tha RdGood views. You would need a car or go by Uber or an organised tour.
If you want to go for a stroll, not far from accommodation heading towards end of road towards Breakfast Creek (opposite direction to main road), turn right and head on bike track which is also designed for pedestrians, you will be walking near the river and is a nice walk.
North Brisbane Bikeway
North Brisbane BikewayIf you want to go for a stroll, not far from accommodation heading towards end of road towards Breakfast Creek (opposite direction to main road), turn right and head on bike track which is also designed for pedestrians, you will be walking near the river and is a nice walk.
Getting Around
FREE: The CityHopper service allows you to rediscover Brisbane for free with ferries running every 30 minutes between 6am and midnight, seven days a week. The CityHopper travels along the Brisbane River, stopping at North Quay, South Bank 3, Maritime Museum, Thornton Street, Eagle Street Pier, Holman Street, Dockside and Sydney Street terminals. If you want to go in a faster City Cat ferry you pay local public transport fares along the river. FREE BUS: City Loop and Spring Hill Loop bus services provide high frequency public transport access within the Brisbane CBD, as well as between the Brisbane CBD and Spring Hill areas.
51 locals recommend
City Cat Terminal South Bank station
100A Edmondstone StFREE: The CityHopper service allows you to rediscover Brisbane for free with ferries running every 30 minutes between 6am and midnight, seven days a week. The CityHopper travels along the Brisbane River, stopping at North Quay, South Bank 3, Maritime Museum, Thornton Street, Eagle Street Pier, Holman Street, Dockside and Sydney Street terminals. If you want to go in a faster City Cat ferry you pay local public transport fares along the river. FREE BUS: City Loop and Spring Hill Loop bus services provide high frequency public transport access within the Brisbane CBD, as well as between the Brisbane CBD and Spring Hill areas.
Arts & Culture
(QPAC) Performing Arts Theatre - Striking brutalist concrete venue for big-name theatre and music, plus ballet and comedy
342 locals recommend
Queensland Performing Arts Centre
Melbourne Street(QPAC) Performing Arts Theatre - Striking brutalist concrete venue for big-name theatre and music, plus ballet and comedy
Start at the Treasury Casino side and walk towards Queensland University Technology (QUT) along George Street to see some older buildings of Brisbane
George Street
George StreetStart at the Treasury Casino side and walk towards Queensland University Technology (QUT) along George Street to see some older buildings of Brisbane
Art Gallery, Contemporary art from Australian, Asia & the Pacific exhibited in a modern riverside building
704 locals recommend
Gallery of Modern Art
Stanley PlaceArt Gallery, Contemporary art from Australian, Asia & the Pacific exhibited in a modern riverside building
Nice views and also see views of Breakfast Creek and Brisbane River. Also nice walks.
24 locals recommend
Newstead House
Newstead AvenueNice views and also see views of Breakfast Creek and Brisbane River. Also nice walks.
Saint John's Cathedral
373 Ann St5-level library with floor-to-ceiling windows for river views, plus a writing centre, cafe & Wi-Fi;
87 locals recommend
State Library Of Queensland
Stanley Place5-level library with floor-to-ceiling windows for river views, plus a writing centre, cafe & Wi-Fi;
Customs House
399 Queen StPerforming Arts Theatre, Cool, repurposed powerhouse featuring plays, concerts & other creative shows, plus a speaker series. Apart of New Farm park which is close to the Brisbane River with River views
30 locals recommend
Powerhouse Park
Performing Arts Theatre, Cool, repurposed powerhouse featuring plays, concerts & other creative shows, plus a speaker series. Apart of New Farm park which is close to the Brisbane River with River views
Brisbane City Hall
64 Adelaide StFREE entry