Best Street Markets in Queensland

"Brisbane is a city that is obsessed with sunshine, the outdoors and shopping local, so it should come as no surprise that Brisbane simply buzzes with markets. For delicious treats, unique designs, and great bargains, Brisbane’s intense market scene has you covered – each of which reflect the character, passions and style of the communities they are hosted in. The only problem can be picking which to visit!"

"What:Whatever you’re looking for, this diverse market has you covered with two styles to choose from; Saturday’s Fresh Market and Sunday’s Discovery Market. For the foodies and nature lovers, Saturday is packed with a range of plants, fresh produce and delicious cuisine. Sunday is ideal for those seeking collectables, books, pre-loved items and general bric-a-brac."

"There are some great Brisbane markets to explore around the city centre and South Bank. Here is a quick overview of the more popular markets around the CBD:. Located in the City Botanic Gardens and the lower block of Albert Street, these Brisbane City markets are on Sundays from 8 am to 3 pm."

"While Brisbane’s pop-up markets may draw quite the crowd, there is nowhere better to get your culinary fix than the Eat Street shipping container market by the Brisbane River in Hamilton. Open from Friday to Sunday, these colourful containers are filled with every flavour under the sun, from doughnut fries and gelato to Peruvian street food and wood-fired pizza."

"The Eat Street Markets, famous for their river views and yummy foods. You can’t go wrong with over 180 shipping containers filled with different cuisines and entertainment!. Bring along the family (maybe a date if you’re lucky) and tuck into some nibbles and enjoy the scenery."

"What:Located on a disused shipping container wharf, each container has its own unique sensory delight. From boutique beer, to international cuisine and wacky but wonderful desserts, this market is ideal for the street food fan."

"Nestled within the warehouse, factories and outdoor garages of the former Peter’s Ice Cream Factory, now the Absoe site, these varied markets are one of the hippest scenes in Brisbane. On Saturdays and Sundays in the daytime, stalls offer vintage and future fashion, pop-up cafés like the West End Tea Company, and global artisan foods. Conversely, the Friday night markets become an intimate party scene featuring art installations, a barber shop and a live music bill in The Motor Room."

"The Boundary street markets have plenty to offer, from sweets to savoury, vegetarian to gluten-free, and everything above and beyond!. Situated on the site where Old Peter’s Ice-cream factory once stood, these markets have all the bases covered for a perfect weekend experience. Grab a beer, or a chai if that’s more your pace, and check out all they have to offer."

"The Davies Park Markets are a long-time favourite and a must-do local Brisbane experience. Set out beneath massive fig trees by the Brisbane River, it comes infused with a bohemian, local vibe and there’s plenty of live music. Come, pull up a seat under the tree and chill out between checking out the endless maze of stalls, from second-hand clothing racks to food vans, fresh fruit more random, quirky and colourful finds than you can possibly imagine."

"What: Organic produce, flowers, secondhand clothing and bric-a-brac along with food tastings. When: Every Saturday, 6am - 2pm. Where: Corner Jane St and Montague Rd, West End"

"Opened in 1884, Beenleigh Artisan Distillery is Australia’s original rum, and the Gold Coast’s longest running hospitality establishment. Using small batch copper pot distillation, Beenleigh rum is aged in handmade oak barrels to gain complexity. Not only has the distillery won ‘World’s Best Rum’, it also won silver and bronze medals at the San Francisco World Spirit Competition 2016."

"This is a well-known heritage-listed rum distillery located in Eagleby, Queensland. This was built way back in 1890 until 1980. As one of the oldest operating distilleries in the country, it is also surrounded by the rum distillery and sugarcane industry history."

"The team behind Julius Pizzeria and Beccofino opened its third venue, a tiny Italian-style spritz and wine bar, inside the brand new Town Square development in Fish Lane in November. Long-term Julius barman Stefan Angelovski joined as a co-owner; you’ll find him behind the bar serving a small, curated selection of aperitivi, spuntini and digestivi. There’s five different spritzes, five classic cocktails – such as a Negroni, Americano and Bellini – and five signature cocktails."

"Making the most of its Eagle Street Pier location, Sake Restaurant & Bar is a breezy iteration of Rockpool Dining Group’s popular contemporary Japanese concept. It’s also one of the best expressions of the long-established Sake chain, best experienced through the $110 “omakase”, which is more like a set-menu that’s loaded with the menu’s greatest hits like popcorn shrimp with yuzu mayo, a chef’s selection of sashimi, miso ‘Glacier 51’ toothfish, and Tajima wagyu strip loin. Address: Level 1/45 Eagle St Pier, Brisbane CityContact: (07) 3015 0557"

"Five-star dining awaits you at Sake, the dynamic Japanese restaurant reigning supreme over Eagle Street Pier. Named after Japan’s famous rice wine, Sake combines a powerhouse menu, excellent customer service and stunning river views to create a dining experience like no other. With tantalising signature dishes like the Hiramasa Kingfish with soy dressing, house-made lime and jalapeno kosho, this venue serves up unbeatable culinary experiences from Wednesday to Sunday."

"Sake Restaurant and Bar is conveniently located in Brisbanes CBD and heralds a new era in Japanese cuisine. Shinichi Maeda x chef of the award winning Wasabi Japanese restaurant in Noosa is at the hel..."

"After two years in development, Easy Times Brewing Co finally opened in Woolloongabba at the end of October 2020. Owners David Ferguson and Anita Boettger teamed up with Ryan Lane of Proof BBQ & Booze, who’s turning out a menu of Kentucky-style barbeque from his giant smoker upstairs. Brisket and ribs are the specialty, but there’s also whole blackened fish and vegetarian options."

"After pick up and a short drive out to Sumner Park, we get behind the scenes of White Lies Brewing & Distilling where, though it’s tempting to sample all the incredible beers on offer, we’re here to get the lowdown on gin distillation. Sampling four unique gins, each paired with their proper garnish, you’ll feel like an expert in no time."

"Cake & Bake comes in top of the list with Brisbane food icon Jocelyn Hancock’s Newstead cake shop. Using produce sourced from Jocelyn’s childhood home in Braeside as well as local farmers, it’s the perfect place to get your cakes if you want top quality ingredients and to support local business and farmers. Known for: carrot cake, red velvet cake, chocolate sour cream cakeAddress: 58 Commercial Rd, Newstead QLD 4006Phone: +61 7 3257 0000Trading Hours: Tue-Fri 7.30am-5pm, Sat 7am-2pm"

"It’s hard not to get sidetracked in a bakery that so effortlessly does it all (we’re talking preserves, pastries, and irresistible counter treats), but keep your eye on the prize, because Cake & Bake’s display cabinet is chock-a-block with masterfully-crafted cakes. Take our word for it: nothing will win more brownie points than a dense chocolate and hazelnut cake sprinkled with dried rose petals."

"Cake & Bake presents the best of Brisbane in a take-home offering, using produce sourced from Jocelyn Hancock (the owner of Cake and Bake)’s childhood home of Braeside, as well as a network of local farmers. Her new shop showcases an ongoing commitment to quality, care and attention to detail with fantastically looking and tasty cakes."

"One of Brisbane’s only Italian Bakeries, Gerbino’s aim to bring the authentic taste of Italy to Brisbane. From handmade pastries, breads and cake to their delicious coffee, this family-run pasticceria and bakery is the ideal location for a date with Nonna."

"Half bakery, half pasticceria, this Italian gem is tucked away from the main Ashgrove action and more than warrants a detour."