Located in the heart of Fortitude Valley, 88FortyEight Bar and Restaurant is serving up modern Australian cuisine with a Nepalese twist.

Fortitude Valley (or The Valley as it is known to locals) has a well-deserved reputation as Brisbane's home for one-of-a-kind fashion.

Artisan is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting and promoting contemporary craft and design practice for both makers and their audiences. Artisan began its legacy in 1970 and has, for almost 50 years, been the home of craft and design in Queensland.

Ballymore was the home of Rugby Union's State Headquarters from the late 1960s. It was home ground to the Queensland Reds before they moved to Suncorp Stadium. The grounds typically hold approximately 24, 000 people, but exceeded capacity in 1993 when 26,000 crowded in to cheer on the Wallabies as they versed South Africa.

Brunswick Street spills from the alfresco Brunswick Street Mall, across Ann Street and New Farm, into a burst of stores, cafes, bars and clubs. It is home to a multicultural assortment of dining options. The cafes, bars and clubs set amidst this street add to its lively appeal. You can visit the popular The Empire Hotel, Glass Bar, Gertie's and a host of other venues that make a night out on the street very entertaining. The range of fashion on offer includes local and national designer boutiques, as well as art galleries and homewares stores. Each store showcases unique and innovative designs.

Humour your inner hipster in the heart of Fortitude Valley. With a history of eccentric characters and a taste for the alternative, Brunswick Street Mall is a magnet for all things boho. Today it's a highly accessible and flourishing destination that has clung to its left of centre edge. Dubbed Australia's first 'Special Entertainment Precinct', you'll never be short on ways to amuse yourself around these parts. Favourably positioned in the centre of the action, Brunswick Street Mall is a hotbed for The Valley's world-class live music scene and is brimming with bars and clubs sure to get your adrenaline pumping. Take in the mall's more leisurely side by pulling up a chair at an outdoor cafe and watching the world will pass you by. Relax in the sun at an outdoor beer garden and you'll see students, travellers, designers and professionals alike basking in the brilliance of this eclectic scene. The mall is also home to weekend markets that offer fashion from up-and-coming designers, jewellery, collectables and gifts.

Situated in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane's Chinatown Mall is a hive of activity that draws as many locals as it does visitors.

The Di Bella Roasting Warehouse and Retail Showroom is a coffee lover's dream.

FireWorks Gallery – known for exhibiting and promoting artworks by some of Australia’s best contemporary artists – is located in a renovated concrete warehouse, featuring

James Street is a two minute stroll from the heart of Fortitude Valley and is without a doubt the place to be seen. Locals gather here to enjoy a crisp glass of white, a classic cocktail or a delicious bite to eat at the chic bars and cafes that line the street. For day time pleasures, the James Street Market is a hot spot with its range fresh fruit, vegetables and meat, while movie buffs can get their fix at Palace Centro Cinemas. James Street also houses an array of fashion and homeware retailers that has earned it a reputation as one of Brisbane's most stylish strips. Must-shops include Kisses, Little Kisses, Sass & Bide, Scanlan and Theodore, Mimco, Swedish Style, D.I.Q, Magnolia Interiors, Novo, Little Joe, and The Standard.