With new venues regularly opening, Fish Lane continues to grow and attract food lovers from across Brisbane and beyond. Take a stroll and plan your next visit here with our guide to Fish Lane’s tantalising tenants. 

Bar Brutus

Embracing the intimate laneway bar trend, Bar Brutus is a sibling venue to the ever-popular Julius Pizzeria. There’s room at the bar for about a dozen cocktail sippers with bar seating and tables just outside. Looking for a new tipple? Check out its dedicated spritz menu. 

Big Roddy's

With smoky racks of ribs, sweet potato fries and poutine topped with crispy bacon, Big Roddy’s Rippin’ Rib Shack will transport you deep into the American South, making it the perfect place to indulge in an American feast.

Butler Wine Bar

Butler has the charm and cosiness of a neighbourhood wine bar with a broad appeal that draws wine connoisseurs from across Brisbane. Butler is rooted in European bar tradition with a modern Australian outlook, stocking independent and unusual wines from across the globe. What the talented kitchen team can whip up in Butler’s tiny, open kitchen is a wonder to behold. 

El Planta 

This plant-based Mexican eatery will take your taste buds on an adventure, serving up vegan twists on Mexican classics including tacos and tostadas. Wash everything down with an icy beer, glass of wine or something from the tempting margarita menu.  

Gelato Messina  

This national favourite has an amazing range of gelato waiting to be sampled – 40 flavours plus a handful of themed specials each month. Gelato Messina focuses on ‘real ingredient’ integration from white chocolate with real hazelnuts to milk chocolate gelato with pieces of chewy fudge. It also churns out plenty of vegan and dairy-free options.

Grassfed

This hole-in-the-wall hot spot staked its claim as Brisbane’s first dedicated plant-based burger joint and its popularity just keeps growing among vegans and carnivores alike. Grassfed serves stacked burgers packed with vEEF and chick’n patties or pulled jackfruit, as well as curly fries, cauliflower nuggets, vegan ice cream and shakes. 

Hello Please

With a heavy focus on retro tunes, good vibes and shared dining, the menu at Hello Please is full of fun and flavour. This modern Vietnamese restaurant is perfect for a quick meal before a show or a feast of flavours shared between friends and family.

Julius

Serving up wood-fired pizzas, authentic Italian pasta and fresh seasonal specials, you can recognise Julius from the queue of people snaking down Fish Lane, waiting for a spot at its tables! This Italian icon’s location at the Grey Street end of Fish Lane makes it a great pick for dining before or after a visit to QAGOMA or QPAC.

Kiki

Kiki bar and café offers a sophisticated and peaceful escape from the busy surrounding streets. Sharing courtyard space with Southside’s neighbour and sibling venue, Kiki serves coffee, cool drinks and banh mi by day; cocktails, wine and bar snacks by night. 

La Lune Wine Co

Sample a slice of Parisian luxury! La Lune Wine Co is a European-inspired wine bar, dedicated to stylish inventive dining that champions Australian ingredients. With a strong focus on amazing wines and a seasonal menu, La Lune is the perfect destination to indulge your inner wine connoisseur.