Madame Hedges, Cloudland

Great for: The über cool will love this futuristic beer garden. 

Details: 641 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley. (07) 3872 6600; cloudland.tv
 

Great for: Live entertainment. 

Details: 127 Edward St. (07) 3221 0444; thevictory.com.au.

The Plough Inn Tavern

Great for: Thirsty travellers. Right on the main boulevard at South Bank. 

Details: Stanley St Plaza, South Bank Parklands. (07) 3844 7777; ploughinn.com.au

 

Great for: Movies under the stars. 

Details: 142 Constance Street. (07) 3852 9000; limeshotel.com.au
 

Great for: After work drinks. The super chic Sky Bar is an open air terrace tucked into this revamped bar and restaurant complex. 

Details: 131 Edward St. (07) 3229 3522. 

Great for: Surveying the Brisbane skyline with a drink in hand. 

Details: Corner of Hope and Melbourne St. (07) 3844 2883. 

 

BEST AL FRESCO DINING
 

Great for: Dining right on Brisbane river. This fish restaurant aims to serve a school of eight fish species. 

Details: Boardwalk Level, Riverside Centre 123 Eagle St, Brisbane. (07) 3220 2202.
 

Great for: Organic outdoor dining. Choose a cushioned bench and tuck into organic and bio-dynamic produce at this popular West End eatery. 

Details: 166 Hardgrave Rd, West End. (07) 3844 1132; mondo-organics.com.au
 

Great for: Moroccan and Middle Eastern food from outdoor eateries in The Emporium complex.  

Details: 19-21/1000 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley. (07) 3252 5299. meccabah.net

 

Great for: Kids who like to climb will love the playground wrapped around fig tree roots. Plenty of grass, too. 

Details: brisbane.qld.gov.au
 

Great for: An afternoon by the artificial lagoon. 

Details: visitsouthbank.com.au 

Great for: Afternoon adventurers will enjoy walking to the top of Kangaroo Point Cliffs, where the views are great. 

Details: 649 Main St. (07) 3403 8888; brisbane.qld.gov.au

 

OUTDOOR MARKETS

Great for: Work from young designers; 1st Sunday of the month.

Details: Stanley St Plaza, South Bank. southbankmarket.com.au

Great for: Organic fruit and vegetables. Talk to the producers while you do your weekly shop.

Details: Brisbane Powerhouse Centre for Live Arts, 119 Lamington St, New Farm. (07) 3268 7948; janpowersfarmersmarkets.com.au
 

Great for: Eclectic finds and organic, vintage and fair trade goods. 

Details: Davies Park, off Montague Rd and Jane St, West End. (07) 3844 2440; daviesparkmarket.com.au 

 

Great for: Exploring the waterways. 

Details: It flanks the river.
 

Walking Path

Great for: River crossings. 

Details: gatewayupgradeproject.com.au
 

Great for: City tours.

Details: ourbrisbane.com