Guidebook for Kangaroo Point
Food Scene
Pearl Cafe
28 Logan RdGreat food and coffee. Excellent service. Lovely space.
Bar Spritz
29 River TerraceThe view is spectacular.
Crosstown Public House
23 Logan RoadGreat local noshery. Not cheap but always satisfying.
Delicious Chinese cuisine. Dumplings and noodles are made on premises in a glass viewing kitchen. I especially recommend the Shanghai style pork soup dumplings.
6 locals recommend
Bamboo Basket
199 Grey StDelicious Chinese cuisine. Dumplings and noodles are made on premises in a glass viewing kitchen. I especially recommend the Shanghai style pork soup dumplings.
Harajuku Gyoza South Bank
184 Grey StReally fun gyoza house. Noisy and delicious.
Fantastic food, and a stunning piece of architecture perched on the river bank. The bar downstairs is informal but dressy. Upstairs is fine dining. It is on the expensive side.
26 locals recommend
Stokehouse Q
Sidon StreetFantastic food, and a stunning piece of architecture perched on the river bank. The bar downstairs is informal but dressy. Upstairs is fine dining. It is on the expensive side.
Ipoh Laksa
333 Main StClose to Leopard Lodge and great for a relatively cheap Malaysian feed.
The historic Piney (1864) is a 5 min walk from Leopard Lodge. It has great steaks in the restaurant, and more casual fare and atmosphere in the bar areas. There is also a bottle shop.
42 locals recommend
The Pineapple Hotel
706 Main StThe historic Piney (1864) is a 5 min walk from Leopard Lodge. It has great steaks in the restaurant, and more casual fare and atmosphere in the bar areas. There is also a bottle shop.
A fêted, multi award winning French restaurant just down the road from Leopard Lodge.
11 locals recommend
C'est Bon & Le Bon Bar
611 Stanley StA fêted, multi award winning French restaurant just down the road from Leopard Lodge.
Everything Else
The Gabba
Vulture StreetWorld famous stadium for cricket and the AFL
Abseiling, rock climbing, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, cycling, rollerblading, Scooters and kick bikes, segway tours, and other adventure activities.
48 locals recommend
Riverlife
Cliffs DriveAbseiling, rock climbing, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, cycling, rollerblading, Scooters and kick bikes, segway tours, and other adventure activities.
5 minute walk from Leopard Lodge. The CityHopper is free and runs every 30 minutes, 6am - midnight, 7 days a week. The hopper is RED. The BLUE ferries are ticketed & include different destinations.
21 locals recommend
Maritime Museum Ferry Terminal station
Christie Street5 minute walk from Leopard Lodge. The CityHopper is free and runs every 30 minutes, 6am - midnight, 7 days a week. The hopper is RED. The BLUE ferries are ticketed & include different destinations.
The City Cat is the speedier alternative to the ferries for exploring the Brisbane River.
51 locals recommend
City Cat Terminal South Bank station
100A Edmondstone StThe City Cat is the speedier alternative to the ferries for exploring the Brisbane River.
Sightseeing
Beautiful parklands stretching along the Brisbane River. South Bank is home to restaurants, cafe & bars; markets on Fri night, Sat & Sun; a beach, water parks, playgrounds, the Brisbane Wheel & more.
865 locals recommend
South Bank Parklands
Stanley Street PlazaBeautiful parklands stretching along the Brisbane River. South Bank is home to restaurants, cafe & bars; markets on Fri night, Sat & Sun; a beach, water parks, playgrounds, the Brisbane Wheel & more.
It is a lovely stroll from Leopard Lodge, along the river, over the Goodwill Bridge to the Gardens. One can also cross the river with the free City Hopper Ferry, leaving from Maritime Museum terminal.
320 locals recommend
City Botanic Gardens
147 Alice StIt is a lovely stroll from Leopard Lodge, along the river, over the Goodwill Bridge to the Gardens. One can also cross the river with the free City Hopper Ferry, leaving from Maritime Museum terminal.
How could I not include it?! Fun and relaxing with stunning views over Brisbane. However, it is quite pricey to take the ride.
176 locals recommend
Channel Seven Wheel of Brisbane
How could I not include it?! Fun and relaxing with stunning views over Brisbane. However, it is quite pricey to take the ride.
Brisbane's most significant Heritage building, built by convicts in 1828-1829. This is a niche museum specialising in showcasing Queensland history. Home to the famous 'Convict Finger'.
Commissariat Store Museum
115 William StBrisbane's most significant Heritage building, built by convicts in 1828-1829. This is a niche museum specialising in showcasing Queensland history. Home to the famous 'Convict Finger'.
Artisan markets which run Friday night, and during the day on Saturday/Sunday. Fashion, handmade jewellery, art, homewares etc.
19 locals recommend
The Collective Markets
29 Stanley St PlazaArtisan markets which run Friday night, and during the day on Saturday/Sunday. Fashion, handmade jewellery, art, homewares etc.
Located 1 minute walk from Leopard Lodge, the heritage-listed cliffs were created by convicts mining volcanic rock for buildings. A popular spot with abseilers, picnickers, fitness fanatics & tourists
42 locals recommend
Kangaroo Point Cliffs
Located 1 minute walk from Leopard Lodge, the heritage-listed cliffs were created by convicts mining volcanic rock for buildings. A popular spot with abseilers, picnickers, fitness fanatics & tourists
Arts & Culture
Stunning modern art gallery on the Brisbane River with beautifully curated exhibitions featuring local, national and international artists.
704 locals recommend
Gallery of Modern Art
Stanley PlaceStunning modern art gallery on the Brisbane River with beautifully curated exhibitions featuring local, national and international artists.
Brisbane's premier performing arts venue for local, national and interstate artists. Musicals, orchestras, ballet, theatre, comedy, jazz, pop and more. There are also regular free events.
342 locals recommend
Queensland Performing Arts Centre
Melbourne StreetBrisbane's premier performing arts venue for local, national and interstate artists. Musicals, orchestras, ballet, theatre, comedy, jazz, pop and more. There are also regular free events.
BCEC hosts a wide range of events including big-name concerts and shows, book fairs, wedding, car and truck expos, and so forth. Worth checking out to see if there is something of interest.
87 locals recommend
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Merivale StreetBCEC hosts a wide range of events including big-name concerts and shows, book fairs, wedding, car and truck expos, and so forth. Worth checking out to see if there is something of interest.
Right on the Brisbane River, State Library is a great place to work and research. The library also hosts interesting Indigenous, visual art & historical exhibitions, as well as public talks & events.
87 locals recommend
State Library Of Queensland
Stanley PlaceRight on the Brisbane River, State Library is a great place to work and research. The library also hosts interesting Indigenous, visual art & historical exhibitions, as well as public talks & events.
Queensland Art Gallery is home to a beautiful collection of work, as well as touring exhibitions. If you are in the mood, there is so much art to absorb here, and at the neighbouring GOMA.
150 locals recommend
Queensland Art Gallery
Stanley PlaceQueensland Art Gallery is home to a beautiful collection of work, as well as touring exhibitions. If you are in the mood, there is so much art to absorb here, and at the neighbouring GOMA.
For lovers of history and science. The museum has excellent in-house collections and visiting exhibitions. The Sciencentre is renowned for providing a participatory "100% hands on experience".
265 locals recommend
Queensland Museum
Melbourne StreetFor lovers of history and science. The museum has excellent in-house collections and visiting exhibitions. The Sciencentre is renowned for providing a participatory "100% hands on experience".
For theatre goers - this is the home of Queensland's flagship theatre company, QTC, and the intimate Bille Brown Studio. Larger QTC shows take place at QPAC.
15 locals recommend
Queensland Theatre
78 Montague RdFor theatre goers - this is the home of Queensland's flagship theatre company, QTC, and the intimate Bille Brown Studio. Larger QTC shows take place at QPAC.
Outdoor music venue in the botanical gardens which hosts up to 9,500 people. All types of music & events. http://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/facilities-recreation/arts-culture/riverstage/riverstage-events
27 locals recommend
Riverstage
59 Gardens Point RdOutdoor music venue in the botanical gardens which hosts up to 9,500 people. All types of music & events. http://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/facilities-recreation/arts-culture/riverstage/riverstage-events
Brisbane's home of multicultural music, theatre, dance, arts and craft. http://bemac.org.au/
BEMAC (Brisbane Multicultural Arts Centre)
102 Main StreetBrisbane's home of multicultural music, theatre, dance, arts and craft. http://bemac.org.au/
One of the city's most iconic - yet largely unknown - venues. Located in an old boat shed on the river, it attracts bona fide lovers of jazz. Stunning city views, quality & affordable food/drinks.
33 locals recommend
Brisbane Jazz Club
1 Annie StOne of the city's most iconic - yet largely unknown - venues. Located in an old boat shed on the river, it attracts bona fide lovers of jazz. Stunning city views, quality & affordable food/drinks.
The Conservatorium Theatre is one of the most acoustically beautiful chamber music venues in the Southern hemisphere. Visit the website as amazing concerts occur regularly. http://www.conevents.com.au
Griffith University Queensland Conservatorium Library
140 Grey StThe Conservatorium Theatre is one of the most acoustically beautiful chamber music venues in the Southern hemisphere. Visit the website as amazing concerts occur regularly. http://www.conevents.com.au
Fortitude Valley
Brisbane's night club precinct and Chinatown
Drinks & Nightlife
Canvas Club
16B Logan RdGorgeous little bar.
A retro craft beer and wine bar filled with whimsical furnishings and eccentricities, with its own vintage boutique showcasing odd knick-knacks & kitsch curios. Food is limited to cheese platters!
16 locals recommend
Can You Keep A Secret
619-621 Stanley StA retro craft beer and wine bar filled with whimsical furnishings and eccentricities, with its own vintage boutique showcasing odd knick-knacks & kitsch curios. Food is limited to cheese platters!
The Story Bridge Hotel (1886) has seen extensive expansion in recent times. There are a number of bars & places to eat, as well as live music & entertainment.
206 locals recommend
Story Bridge
200 Main StThe Story Bridge Hotel (1886) has seen extensive expansion in recent times. There are a number of bars & places to eat, as well as live music & entertainment.
Home to locally brewed beers created by the Brisbane Brewhouse Co. The hotel is an historic landmark.
14 locals recommend
Brewhouse Brisbane
601 Stanley StHome to locally brewed beers created by the Brisbane Brewhouse Co. The hotel is an historic landmark.
Essentials
Coles Woolloongabba
795 Stanley StClosest supermarket to Leopard Lodge
Closest convenience store - a 5 minute walk from Leopard Lodge. Open 24 hours/365 days/year. Has fresh fruit & vegies, a Subway outlet, plenty of frozen meals, snack foods, a newsagent, & necessities.
40 locals recommend
IGA X-press Kangaroo Point
679 Main StClosest convenience store - a 5 minute walk from Leopard Lodge. Open 24 hours/365 days/year. Has fresh fruit & vegies, a Subway outlet, plenty of frozen meals, snack foods, a newsagent, & necessities.
Shopping
Great German butcher - famous in Brisbane for their delicious sausages. Their meat is mostly free range - although they don't make a point of advertising this. They also stock frozen organic meats.
Heinz Butcher Shop
611 Stanley StGreat German butcher - famous in Brisbane for their delicious sausages. Their meat is mostly free range - although they don't make a point of advertising this. They also stock frozen organic meats.
Coffey's is a caring pharmacy - & one of the few in Brisbane that has not been taken over by chain stores. It is also the closest pharmacy to Leopard Lodge ... a 5 minute walk.
POINT MEDICAL CLINIC
685 Main StCoffey's is a caring pharmacy - & one of the few in Brisbane that has not been taken over by chain stores. It is also the closest pharmacy to Leopard Lodge ... a 5 minute walk.