It’s summer. There’s heat radiating off the city streets, the sun is beating down on you, it’s 30 degrees, and all you want to do is strip down, jump in the ocean, and maybe nab some fish and chips afterwards.
There’s only one problem: Brisbane isn’t known for its beaches—and we wouldn’t recommend testing your luck in the river. We do have a solution, though. Just a quick drive north, you’ll find yourself in the magical realm of Redcliffe. This peninsula has it all.
To bring you the best of Redcliffe, we’ve teamed up with so you can make the most of summer and craft your ultimate coastal hit list with your crew. Here’s everything to eat, drink, and do on the Redcliffe Peninsula this summer.
Eat
Slow Smoke Bistro
Redcliffe
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You know those burgers you see all over your FYP? The ones covered in melted cheese sauce, tender beef falling down the sides? Yeah, we know you want them. And is where you can get them. But it’s not just luxurious cheese bomb burgers that you can get at this funky waterfront joint—with a name like Slow Smoke, you better believe you can get some brisket. A carnivore’s daydream, this isn’t a place to take your vegan friends.
Si Baby
Newport
Bringing the Euro-summer feel to Australia, Si Baby provides all the pizza and Aperol spritzes by the water that you need. Located in the brand-new Newport Marketplace, this intimate restaurant is the perfect place for a first date with your summer love. Under the light of a pink neon sign, sip ice-cold bevies and eat some spaghetti carbonara Lady-and-the-Tramp style—we won’t blame you.
Good Company
Scarborough
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Need a place to have a juicy gossip sesh over brunch? is where you take your good friends. A cafe centred around a community feel, picnic tables and large tables are spread around for a communal dining experience. Chat over coffee, whether it be cans of cold brew or cups of Passport Specialty Coffee, and order up a meal from their ever-changing menu. Banana hot cakes? Count us in.
Quê Dining
Newport
Another new restaurant gracing Newport’s canals is Quê Dining. This modern Vietnamese restaurant, decked out in deep green decor, has a menu that caters to everyone. Share some plates of lemongrass chilli chicken, crying tiger steak, and stir fried rice noodles, or order some pork dumplings just for yourself. Sharing is for suckers anyway.
Drink
The Belvedere
Woody Point
Ice-cold bevie in hand as you watch the sun set over the water and tuck behind the city skyline—knock off drinks with the gang can’t get much better at The Belvedere. After a whopping $10 million revamp, this iconic venue is back to serving up pizza and drinks just as good as before. Bring your dog, bring your mates, and bring your wallet—the drinks list is addicting.
Sunny’s
Margate
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Look, we know rooftop bars are a dime-a-dozen in the big city, but out here in the sticks, you’ll be hard-pressed to find one better than . Overlooking all of Moreton Bay, you can sip on your favourite bevvie while chilling on a comfy couch, sea breeze in your hair. This seaside bar is only open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, but they make those days worth it. Live music, drinks, views, and vibes—what more could you want?
Scarborough Harbour Brewing Co
Scarborough
Feening for a brewski or two out of the hot summer sun? has you covered. Made on-site, they have four different craft beers on offer—order up a schooner or four, pair it with a classic pub feed, listen to the sweet tunes of live music, and enjoy your view of the Scarborough Marina.
Era Bar And Grill
Redcliffe
If you're hanging for a blast from the past with a side of fries the team has you sorted. Boasting the best of the 80s and 90s with big hair, tunes and tucker, dig into a classic steak sandwich on toasted Turkish bread while enjoying sweeping beach views with your crew and a Jim Beam and Coke to wash it all down.
Things To Do
Go Kayaking In Pumicestone Passage
Bribie Island
Look, we know that exercise isn’t the most appealing option when the heat hits—but that premise doesn’t count when it comes to water sports. Not only is kayaking in the arm and ab workout you’ve been avoiding, but it’s also a scenic paddle to remember—and cool you down. Glasshouse Mountains silhouetted in the background, Bribie Island in the foreground, and birds aplenty to watch, who needs David Attenborough?
Redcliffe Markets
Redcliffe
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Sundays are for markets—and what market is more iconic than ? Stroll along the waterfront, perusing handmade stalls, eating gourmet pastries, and, of course, sipping that sweet sweet coffee. It’s the perfect place for friends, families, and even fur babies. Live music, laughs, and lots of places to blow that weekly paycheck—count us in.
Hire An E-bike And Cruise The Waterfront
Redcliffe
We’ve all done it: judging people on those guided bike tours. Riding around in a massive group with someone at the front yelling about where to go? Yeah nah, we choose our own destiny here. That’s where comes in. Hire an e-bike from their shopfront in Redcliffe and zoom around the waterfront at your own pace—there’s miles and miles of bike path all the way up to Scarborough and down to Woody Point. Views, vibes, and if you go fast enough, a breeze to keep that heat stroke at bay.
UnderSea Putt & Play
Redcliffe
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Have you ever gone to play mini golf and thought, “Man, I wish there were some glow-in-the-dark fish around?” Well, fear not, because has you covered. Located in Bluewater Square, grab the kids and go on a nautical adventure around the 18 holes. And if the putt putt exhaustion starts setting in, grab a drink from the fully licensed bar and café.
Go Fishing Off The Redcliffe Jetty
Redcliffe
Is it even a trip to the seaside if you don’t reel in a sneaky fish or two? Join the locals in fishing at —pull up a camping chair, crack open a Pasito, and just wait for those bites to start coming in. But let's be real—it’s not about the fish. Who wouldn’t want an excuse to sit around all day with your mates? Definition of summer vibes.
Float Around Scarborough Beach
Scarborough
The perfect place to bring the younguns, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a beach calmer than . With the wind and waves blocked by Moreton Island, you’re set for a day of rock pool hopping, paddling in knee-high water, and lounging in the shade of the trees that line the beach. There are a couple of bonus activities here too—a jumping pillow for those bonkers for bouncing, gnarly twisted trees for climbing and a hidden wooden door carved into a tree for those more whimsically-minded.
This summer, is bringing the coastline to your coaster, popping up on the beachside with gigs, good times and community events in partnership with . Check out more of Jim Beam events and summer happenings
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