Cafes & Brunch
Beyond the woolstores, New Farm and Newstead offer some of Brisbane's best coffee and slow mornings.
Merriweather Cafe
Reliable New Farm brunch favourite with a sunny courtyard and generous plates.
The courtyard out the back is the best seat in the house on a slow Saturday morning.
Visit Merriweather Cafe websiteBotanica Real Food
Wholesome salads, bowls, and cold-pressed juices in a light-filled New Farm space.
Perfect when you want something fresh and green after a few days of holiday indulgence.
Visit Botanica Real Food websiteCaffeine Empire
Serious espresso inside a converted Newstead warehouse.
The baristas know their beans. Ask for the daily single origin and take your time over it.
Visit Caffeine Empire websiteCampos Coffee
Roastery cafe with consistently excellent coffee and a relaxed, industrial feel.
Grab a bag of beans to take home — their house blend is a great souvenir from the neighbourhood.
Visit Campos Coffee websiteBars & Evening Spots
These are the places locals return to — unpretentious, well-poured, and woven into the fabric of the precinct.
The Brass Barrel
Wine bar with a huge by-the-glass selection and a relaxed, neighbourhood atmosphere.
Let the staff pick for you — the wine list changes often and they love talking through it.
Visit The Brass Barrel websiteTipplers
Canal-side bar in Newstead for sunset drinks and casual shared plates.
Arrive just before golden hour and grab a spot along the water. It fills quickly on warm evenings.
Visit Tipplers websiteCru Bar
Sophisticated New Farm wine bar with a strong, seasonal food menu.
A quiet, grown-up spot for a long dinner — ideal when you want something a little special.
Visit Cru Bar websiteFelons Brewing Co
Riverside brewery under the Story Bridge with expansive decks and house-made beers.
The view of the river and bridge is hard to beat. Go for a tasting paddle and stay for the afternoon.
Visit Felons Brewing Co websiteExploring the Neighbourhood
Green Haven sits at the meeting point of three of Brisbane's most walkable neighbourhoods. Teneriffe's woolstore architecture, New Farm's leafy streets, and Newstead's revitalised warehouse dining strip are all within easy reach. The best plan is no plan — wander on foot, follow the water, and stop wherever looks good.
Everything listed here is within a 15-minute walk of Green Haven on Commercial.