Brisbane may be Australia’s best-kept secret: with our beautiful beaches, stunning nature and unparalleled food scene, there is always something new to try and discover. Now, with the 2032 Olympic Games looming in the horizon, Brissy’s star is growing by the day, so it comes as no surprise that one of the world’s coolest streets is right in our backyard!
A recent survey by Time Out ranked the greatest streets in the world, those that really capture the spirit of a city, and two Aussie streets made the list, with Brisbane taking the higher spot!
Thanks to its walkability, amazing food and drink options, nightlife and overall vibe, Montague Road snagged the sixth spot worldwide — above places in edgy Berlin, busy NYC and even the City of Lights itself! — and the number one spot in all of Australia, above lovely Swan Street, in Melbourne.
Montague Road really has it all: from its industrial-chic aesthetic to its artsy and cultural soul, it is a feast for all senses. From smaller independent spaces to powerhouses like the Queensland Theatre Company, the street showcases all the best that Brissy’s talented artists have to offer. In fact, this special street can lead you right to QAGOMA, one of Brisbane’s most renowned museums.
And, of course, we’d be remiss if we didn’t talk food and bevvies! We couldn’t forget if we tried because award-winning Coffee Mentality, whose iconic Auditory Blend earned them the top prize at the The Sydney Royal Fine Food Show this year. If you’re looking for local produce and goods, you’re in the right place, especially on a Saturday, as West End Markets takes over Davies Park. And, later in the day, pay recently-opened Layla by Shane Delia a visit, or grab some drinks at trendy +81 Aizome.
Coolest streets in the world 2025
- Rio de Janeiro, Rua do Senado
- Osaka, Orange Street
- Porto, Rua do Bonjardim
- Chengdu, Fanghua Street
- Montreal, Sherbrooke Street West
- Brisbane, Montague Road
- Berlin, Maybachufer
- Thessaloniki, Olympou Street
- New York City, Orchard Street
- Ho Chi Minh, Vinh Khanh Street (District 4, HCMC)
- Brussels, Rue de Flandre
- Tokyo, Nishihara Shotengai
- Paris, Rue des Gravilliers
- Singapor, Joo Chiat
- Mexico City: Avenida Álvaro Obregón
- Jakarta, Jalan Kemang Raya
- Rome, Via Panisperna
- Manila. Nakpil St, Malate
- Dubai, Alserkal Avenue
- Vancouver, Cambie Street
- Madrid, Calle del Barquillo
- Cape Town, Kloof Street
- London, Blackstock Road
- Buenos Aires, Defensa, San Telmo
- Los Angeles, Pacific Coast Highway, Central Malibu
- Bangkok, Charoen Nakhon Road
- Kuala Lumpur, Jalan Pudu
- Chicago, Roscoe Street
- Melbourne, Swan Street, Richmond
- Tangier, Boulevard Pasteur
- Margate, Northdown Road