west end

  • For Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland Limited Honorary President Nick Xynias, his West End or West Side story if you will, began some 53 years ago when the Egyptian born Greek moved to the area. To add flavour to his tale, just one of so many in the West End crockpot, he married a Greek Australian called none other than Cleopatra – a woman whose love of the suburb resonates through the walls of the house they have called home for 40 years…

west end highlights


Simple meals and yummy shakes will be the perfect accompaniment to your game or even a good book.



Kick-start your healthy eating at The Banana Lounge! 


This authentic Italian restaurant is pasta heaven with a whole page’s worth of pasta on their menu.


Brisbane's best source for vintage clothing.


The century old fig tree park that hems the river between St Lucia and West End has two barbecue spots comprising a gas barbecue and picnic pavilions. 

eat & drink

vintage hot spots

  • A selection of the newest-release books combined with a backlist of titles that have stood the test of time ensure that the literary offerings.

  • This cute boutique showcases emerging fashion designers.

  • The rich aroma of leather punctuates the air in Shays Shoes, a welcome respite after traipsing the footpaths of Boundary Street...
  • It’s a tale of twisted tomes and second hand books, beneath the cover of a bright blue shop adorned with a gaudy awning to boot...
  • Brisbane's best source for vintage clothing.

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