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Love Brisbane

Meet the friendly faces behind our city’s most iconic retail, tourism, and hospitality businesses, as they share their stories about Brisbane. Collectively they have more than 100 years’ experience right here in the heart of Brisbane and represent The City’s local businesses who are ready to welcome you back through their doors. From Warwick Vere, who’s been running Rocking Horse Records since the 80s, to Barbara Nicol, passionate calligrapher, and owner of The Pen Shoppe in the iconic Brisbane Arcade. 

Read their unique stories on what they love most about our city.

  • Making a brew in Brisbane

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    Range Brewing Co-Founder Matt McIver distilled a discerning taste for craft beer into a booming Brisbane business.

  • Tastes of Brisbane

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    Serving up memorable dining experiences is all about hospitality for Tassis Group General Manager Anthony Platsis.

  • Staying afloat in the Brisbane River

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    GoBoat Australia is proof it takes more than COVID-19 and flooding to scupper the self-skippered boat experience.

  • Rise and grind in Brisbane

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    Fonzie Abbott founder Dan Pappas is fuelled by a passion for good coffee, cool beverages and the Brisbane community.

  • Sound Tracking The City

    Rocking Horse Records has been a City institution for a record-breaking 46 years.

  • Cheers to The City

    Former Bartender of the Year Daniel Gregory is a mover and shaker on Brisbane’s cocktail scene.

  • Serendipity and Stationery

    The Pen Shoppe has been a fixture in The City for 42 years and continues to inspire penmanship aficionados, thanks to Barbara Nichol.

  • Belonging to Brisbane

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    The Museum of Brisbane created a sense of home and fulfilled a dream for Japanese student Asuka Shiraishi.

  • Enterprising Flavours

    Tom Sanceau, 44, started his Brisbane hospitality career as a waiter at Cha Cha Char on Eagle Street Pier.

  • Farm-to-City Fair

    Brisbane City Markets is a bona fide mid-week treat.

Plan Your Adventure

  • Rooftop bars in Brisbane

    With almost 300 days of sunshine every year, rooftop bars make the most of Brisbane's never-ending summer. Raise your glasses to drinking sky high!

  • Experience The City like a local

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    To get to know The City like a local, go beneath the surface to uncover the hidden laneways, rooftop bars, green spaces and Brisbane boutiques to know.

  • Treat yourself to a City Staycation

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    It's time to start planning your next mini-break, come on, you deserve it and The City is the perfect staycation location.

  • Brisbane's Best New Hotels

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    New 5-star hotels, urban resorts, swim-up bars and rooftop pools have opened in Brisbane. Stay in the centre of the action with these luxe, new openings.

  • The best riverside restaurants in Brisbane City

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    For stunning sun-kissed vistas or to watch the twinkling city lights against the water, here’s our favourite riverside restaurants to lap up the views.

  • Brisbane’s best new experiences

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    If you’re headed to one of Brisbane’s world-class sporting and cultural events, make the most of your stay with these unforgettable and inspiring experiences.

  • Where to go for Brisbane City's best cocktails

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    From timeless classics and revered favourites to contemporary twists and bespoke creations, pull up a barstool and sample the best cocktails shaking and stirring up The City’s bar scene.