Best Street Markets in Brisbane City

"Don’t waste another second thinking about where to go for lunch because you are sure to find something new and delicious in Brisbane’s very own CBD farmers market, popping up at Reddacliff Place on Wednesdays until 4 pm, or at Cathedral Square on Thursdays until 2 pm. German sausage/sautéed mushroom/giant smoothie/Brazillian BBQ/kettle corn/bagel sandwich lovers unite–$10 can get you basically whatever your stomach desires. Plus you get to do a load of people-watching as you sit and enjoy your treasures in the sunshine."

"Brisbane is a city that is obsessed with sunshine, the outdoors and shopping local, so it should come as no surprise that Brisbane simply buzzes with markets. For delicious treats, unique designs, and great bargains, Brisbane’s intense market scene has you covered – each of which reflect the character, passions and style of the communities they are hosted in. The only problem can be picking which to visit!"

"Formerly a part of Jan Power’s Farmer’s markets, they’ve recently been renamed and re branded; now reborn as Brisbane City Markets!. Showing off everything from fresh produce to live entertainment, they've got all the home grown feel of Jan Power's, but with a sweet new name and a bit of a make over!. Where:266 George street, Queen street Mall"

"Eat Street Northshore is a complete sensory overload with neon lights, live music acts, delicious smells and a wide variety of street food from around the world. A magical fairyland world of street food set in converted shipping containers on a disused wharf, Eat Street Northshore is a must for lovers of good food & entertainment taking place every Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. You will be overwhelmed with over 70 food and beverage outlets to choose from, in addition to the four stages with 19 different bands on show and roving performers."

"While Brisbane’s pop-up markets may draw quite the crowd, there is nowhere better to get your culinary fix than the Eat Street shipping container market by the Brisbane River in Hamilton. Open from Friday to Sunday, these colourful containers are filled with every flavour under the sun, from doughnut fries and gelato to Peruvian street food and wood-fired pizza."

"What: Set in shipping containers, stalls offer different cuisines including delectable (and sometimes wacky) desserts. When: Every Friday and Saturday evening 4 - 10pm & Sunday 4pm - 9pm. Where: MacArthur Ave, Hamilton Wharf"

"Nestled within the warehouse, factories and outdoor garages of the former Peter’s Ice Cream Factory, now the Absoe site, these varied markets are one of the hippest scenes in Brisbane. On Saturdays and Sundays in the daytime, stalls offer vintage and future fashion, pop-up cafés like the West End Tea Company, and global artisan foods. Conversely, the Friday night markets become an intimate party scene featuring art installations, a barber shop and a live music bill in The Motor Room."

"The Boundary street markets have plenty to offer, from sweets to savoury, vegetarian to gluten-free, and everything above and beyond!. Situated on the site where Old Peter’s Ice-cream factory once stood, these markets have all the bases covered for a perfect weekend experience. Grab a beer, or a chai if that’s more your pace, and check out all they have to offer."

"The Davies Park Markets are a long-time favourite and a must-do local Brisbane experience. Set out beneath massive fig trees by the Brisbane River, it comes infused with a bohemian, local vibe and there’s plenty of live music. Come, pull up a seat under the tree and chill out between checking out the endless maze of stalls, from second-hand clothing racks to food vans, fresh fruit more random, quirky and colourful finds than you can possibly imagine."

"What: Organic produce, flowers, secondhand clothing and bric-a-brac along with food tastings. When: Every Saturday, 6am - 2pm. Where: Corner Jane St and Montague Rd, West End"

"Tucked underneath an apartment building on Hope Street at the end of Fish Lane, you’ll find the newly opened branch of Only Specialty Coffee in South Brisbane. Limited seating options mean that you’re unlikely to hang around for too long, but the cafe is conveniently located for West End workers en route to the office. Whipping up espresso blends with Five Senses coffee beans, this specialty coffee spot is a good option off the main thoroughfare for Brisbane visitors AirBnb-ing in the area."

"This New Farm local is the OG of American places in Brisbane. Previously called Blue Smoke, it’s been dishing up authentic BBQ from their wood-fired grill since 2006. This is one of the few places that do ribs like they do in Texas – with plenty of smoky flavour and a sauce that’s not too sweet."

"General Douglas MacArthur, the Supreme Commander of Allied forces in the South West Pacific, this museum focuses on Brisbane's role during World War II. It is a small but fascinating peek into a little known part of Australia's history when a million U.S. military personnel stopped over in Brisbane on their way to the front line. Opened in 2004, the MacArthur Museum has three main exhibits, respectively highlighting the war effort in Brisbane, the South-West Pacific campaign and General MacArthur himself. However, the museum is only on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays."

"Few who pass the glass doors of MacArthur Chambers Hotel would know that it was from this building that General Douglas MacArthur directed the Allies in holding back the Japanese invasion."

"Housed inside one of Queensland's oldest buildings, the Commissariat Store Museum explores life in the colony and the state's convict history. It opened in 1982, although the original building was constructed by convicts between 1828 and 1829 to serve as the store for the Moreton Bay penal settlement. The museum's most notorious object is a bottle containing the "convict fingers," which, according to legend, were cut off by the convicts themselves to avoid hard labor."

"Queensland’s oldest habitable and most significant heritage building contains rotating exhibitions covering Queensland history. The lower two floors of Commissariat Store were convict built during 1828 and 1829. 115 William St., Brisbane."