Bottomless brunches are the key to a good weekend. What better way to catch up with friends than over a drink — or however many, we’re not counting — and some delicious food? Better yet, the fact that they’ll just keep on coming until you’re in a food coma or your time is up, whichever comes first.
With so many to choose from, with all types of cuisines, cocktails and extra surprises, it’s not always easy to decide. So you only have to worry about whether to have one more glass of bubbly or switch to wine, here’s our pick of some of Brisbane’s best brunch offerings.
1. Ritas
Mexican is on the menu at this bottomless brunch. And in our opinion, the only thing better than bottomless tacos are bottomless Margaritas. Both of which you get for 2 hours on a Saturday or Sunday between 11am and 5pm.
Described by the owners as “a little risqué and spicy in all the right ways”, Rita’s is bound to be the starting point for some pretty memorable experiences.
💲$85pp
🕒Saturdays and Sundays, 11am-5pm
📍36 Vernon Terrace, Teneriffe
2. Maggie May
If you’re keen to eat gourmet brunch eats and drink on an unlimited level, head to Maggie May, Newstead’s 70s-inspired supper club, for their new bottomless brunch offering.
You’ll get to lean into the morning with decadent dishes such as Southern fried chicken baos with pickled onion, sriracha mayo and coriander and brisket tostadas with salsa verde and manchego, as well as bottomless bubbles and tap beer.
💲$90pp
🕒Saturdays and Sundays, 11am-2pm
📍84 Longland Street, Newstead
3. Darling & Co
Nothing quite says bottomless like a fountain pouring prosecco. But then Darling & Co don’t just have the one fountain, they’ve got a second pouring spritz so all you need to do is walk on over and top yourself up.
To make sure you’re not going to stumble over to the fountain and try for a swim, you’ll be served up an shareboard of dips, bruschetta to start, karaage chicken, meatballs, pizza and fries to round things out.
💲$79pp
🕒Saturdays and Sundays, 11:30am-1:30pm and 2pm-4pm
📍157 Given Terrace, Paddington
4. Covent Garden
At Covent Garden, the focus of brunch is less on the food and more on the drink. Specifically, gin!
You could go for the sangria jug, Pimm’s No.1 Cup, or the monthly gin cocktail special that’s on tap. No matter which you choose though, it will come flowing for two hours. Then when your brunch time is up, you can easily slide over to the bar and pump up the crew with Covent Garden’s extensive selection of drinks and party well into the afternoon. What is brunch if not the beginning of another fabulous day?
Don’t worry, there is food in the form of share platters loaded with cured meats, cheeses, pickled vegetables, pesto, hummus, freshly toasted breads, and crackers.
💲$49pp
🕒Saturdays and Sundays, 11am-2:30pm
📍142 Boundary Street, West End
5. Newstead Social
Keep the drinks flowing with a Newstead Social bottomless brunch, available on both Saturdays and Sundays.
The self-proclaimed “best pub in Brisbane” really knows what they’re doing with a weekend brunch menu that consists of a two-hour beverage package alongside duo of dips, pumpkin arancini, chicken sliders, pumpkin salad, house fries and pork ribs.
💲$55pp
🕒Saturdays and Sundays, 12pm-2:00pm
📍2 Masters Street, Newstead
6. Mecca Bah
Enjoy some Middle Eastern and Mediterranean dishes at this stylish bottomless brunch. The interior is sophisticated and chic, and they offer a curated wine list as well as handcrafted cocktails.
In terms of food, you will be receiving a variety of platters including things like fetta and spinach triangles, spiced cauliflower, wings, and chicken skewers. For drinks there are various wines on offer, as well as Aperol Spritz, gin and cocktails.
Sipping on a Southside, while catching up with friends sounds like the perfect start to a day.
💲$99pp (Minimum groups of 6)
🕒Friday to Sunday, 11:30am to 3pm
📍Gasworks Plaza, Shop 5/70 Longland Street, Newstead
7. Tetto Rooftop Bar
Start the weekend feeling like you’re on top of the world at Tetto. You’ll be transported to the Amalfi Coast thanks to their bruschetta and mushroom arancini, and cocktails like Coastal Kiss (a delicious mix of gin and passionfruit) or a classic Bellini. Once you get the party started you won’t want to stop and, luckily, they have a live DJ every Saturday from 4pm, so you can be in it for the long haul!
💲$69pp
🕒Saturdays and Sundays, 12pm or 2pm
📍1/807 Stafford Road, Everton Park
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8. Cloudland’s Brunch With Bite
A spectacular drag show has become almost as synonymous with brunch as bubbly, and the riotous Real Housewives of Drag Brunch host this bottomless brunch every Sunday at Cloudland. Games, prizes, VIP guests, not to mention a 2-hour brunch and jugs of mimosa, sangria, bloody mary and their surprise jug of the day, this brunch truly leaves no crumbs.
💲$99pp
🕒Sundays, 11am-3pm
📍641 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley
9. BrewDog
Brunch is all about embracing the messiness of life, not breakfast or lunch but something blurrier (and better!). For a laidback brunch to match that vibe, why not head to BrewDog for a share platter featuring Korean spicy chicken or cauliflower wings with red onion and coriander kimchi, buffalo chicken tacos, onion rings, grilled corn, and fries. The best part? The 2-hour drinks package includes their core range of beers, including the well-loved Brown Snake Ginger Beer.
💲$60pp
🕒Saturdays and Sundays, 11am-2:30pm
📍235 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley
10. Riverland
Looking for brunch with a view? Riverland’s got you! Their Greek-inspired menu, with pita bread and dips, grilled lemon and oregano chicken souva skewers, grilled haloumi, Greek salad and more, will have you humming Mamma Mia songs all day. Add some drinks to that (including a watermelon G&T on arrival) and you’ll be the Dancing Queen by the end of the 2-hour brunch.
💲$79pp
🕒Saturdays and Sundays, from 12:30pm
📍167 Eagle Street, Brisbane CBD