Kathy's Spring Hill Guidebook
Neighbourhoods
Spring Hill is an residential area popular for Roma Street Parkland, which has gardens, waterways and an amphitheatre for concerts and plays. Victorian-era landmarks include Spring Hill Baths swimming pool and the Old Museum, a stately 1891 government building that hosts classical, rock and comedy shows. The area is quiet after dark, with hotel restaurants and bars catering to business travelers.
7 locals recommend
Spring Hill
Spring Hill is an residential area popular for Roma Street Parkland, which has gardens, waterways and an amphitheatre for concerts and plays. Victorian-era landmarks include Spring Hill Baths swimming pool and the Old Museum, a stately 1891 government building that hosts classical, rock and comedy shows. The area is quiet after dark, with hotel restaurants and bars catering to business travelers.
Food scene
Restaurants I recommend nearby
Top spot for coffee and fabulous casual eats - open for breakfast and lunch
Open 6-2pm on week days and 7-12 on weekends
14 locals recommend
Sisco cafe
500 Boundary StTop spot for coffee and fabulous casual eats - open for breakfast and lunch
Open 6-2pm on week days and 7-12 on weekends
One of Brizzy’s top Japanese Restaurants very close to 509 - Tempura is tops!
22 locals recommend
Bishamon Japanese Restaurant
500 Boundary StOne of Brizzy’s top Japanese Restaurants very close to 509 - Tempura is tops!
This is the tastiest food and the best ambience right in the building where you are staying - try the Southern Fried Chicken
14 locals recommend
Creole Soul Kitchen
448 Boundary StThis is the tastiest food and the best ambience right in the building where you are staying - try the Southern Fried Chicken
Located only a 5 min walk away is one of Brisbane’s top rated French Bistros run by Chef Thierry Galichet
7 locals recommend
La Cache à Vín
215 Wharf StLocated only a 5 min walk away is one of Brisbane’s top rated French Bistros run by Chef Thierry Galichet
Kickin'Inn Spring Hill
Right opposite the Airbnb you'll find a seafood haven !
Kokoro Japanese Restaurant
Top spot for Japanese treats !
A perennial fav pizza joint - handy for take out - in the next block
6 locals recommend
Domino's Pizza Spring Hill
74 Little Edward StA perennial fav pizza joint - handy for take out - in the next block
Pubs
Just a little walk away is this historic gastropub - food and ambience worth a visit ! Or just pop in for a quick one on a walk down to riverside!
25 locals recommend
The Alliance Hotel
320 Boundary StreetJust a little walk away is this historic gastropub - food and ambience worth a visit ! Or just pop in for a quick one on a walk down to riverside!
A great little stop off for a drink on a walk to the city - Astor Terrace is just off Upper Edward Street
O Bar & Restaurant
52 Astor TerraceA great little stop off for a drink on a walk to the city - Astor Terrace is just off Upper Edward Street
A visit to this subterranean bar in a historic building in the Valley is a must!
7 locals recommend
Greaser
259 Brunswick StA visit to this subterranean bar in a historic building in the Valley is a must!
Cafe
Coffee houses of note in the area
Crema cafe
101 Wickham TerraceThis little place is tops for coffee or a quick bite to eat - coconut bread is to die for! Friendly service and right in our building :)
Side Street Espresso
448 Boundary StThis little place is tops for coffee or a quick bite to eat - coconut bread is to die for! Friendly service and right in our building :)
This little cafe is a top spot for stopping mid walk to the city - just opposite the Tabernacle and before you go downhill into the main part of the city.
Wicked Corner Cafe
166 Wickham TerraceThis little cafe is a top spot for stopping mid walk to the city - just opposite the Tabernacle and before you go downhill into the main part of the city.
This cafe with a cute ambience is off in the direction of Fortitude Valley - a 15 min walk from 509 down Water Street.
Café Cambridge
Trinity StreetThis cafe with a cute ambience is off in the direction of Fortitude Valley - a 15 min walk from 509 down Water Street.
Two Cups
474 Edward StThis cafe is a 5 min walk down Fortescue Street and down Upper Edward Street into the city.
Sightseeing
Spring Hill
Traveler advice
Getting around
Spring Hill Loop
Right outside your door the Spring Hill Loop Bus service is a terrific way to get around..
Don't miss
The Spring Hill Baths
Easy Walking Distance to your stay are these historic Baths - Spring Hill Baths is a heritage-listed swimming pool at 14 Torrington Street, Spring Hill
Getting around
More info on the Loop
Spring Hill Loop
The Spring Hill Loop (route 30) operates Monday to Friday only from 6am to 6.57pm. It runs on a continuous loop between the CBD and Spring Hill precincts. Distinctive yellow buses stop at the yellow signposted bus stops. The service operates from Queen Street Stop 57 approximately every 10 minutes in peak hours and every 20 minutes off peak.
Popular stops along the route include:
Post Office Square
Old Windmill Observatory
St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital
Brisbane Private Hospital
Central Station.
Don't miss
Roma Street Parklands
Train 🚞 and parklands all in one ...
Getting around
Roma Street Train Station
Not far away in the Roma Street Parklands you will find one of Brisbane’s main Railway Stations