And just like that, another week has come rolling around. Here are some awesome things you can get up to in Brisbane during the week: from new openings to epic art installations, and more.
1. Unleash your inner child with wacky challenge rooms at Brisbane’s new ‘Hijinx Hotel’ venue
Hijinx Hotel opened up on the Gold Coast back in December, and now they’re bringing the fun up to Brisbane, opening at Chermside Shopping Centre this Friday.
At Hijinx, each of the eccentric and wild escape rooms are designed for a physical or mental challenge, containing a delightful game for you to combat in just four minutes. You’ll find themed rooms like the Titanic Room and one of giant lettered cubes, which promise to be as wacky as they sound.
2. Get your French pastry fix at this new Parisian-inspired café
One for the Brisbane City workers is a new Parisian-inspired café recently opened at 144 Edward Street.
Lait Noir, aside from its gorgeous marble interiors, is home to a selection of French pastries and desserts, from quiche and pie to croissants and croissants crème brûlée choux.
Lait Noir also has your afternoon caffeine fix sorted with a 5.30pm closing time from Monday to Friday.
3. See a movie under the stars at Sunset Cinema
Hosted for the first time ever at Maritime Green, Northshore Hamilton, the Sunset Cinema runs Wednesday to Saturday for six weeks from March 23 to April 26, with a stellar line-up of movies on offer.
This week, you can see Magic Mike’s Last Dance on Thursday night, Lyle Lyle Crocodile on Friday night, followed by Marvel blockbuster Ant Man and the Wasp: Quantumania on Saturday night.
4. Walk through a hidden office door to find this new secret bar
Located inside the European-inspired deli and bar Mr Badgers, this secret bar is hidden behind an office door. The Copacabana Club is serving up New York rooftop meets European beer garden in the heart of the Gabba.
5. Tap your way around giant sweets at this candy-themed putt putt course
Get ready for a sugar rush at Candyland Putt Putt, a sweets-inspired mini golf course that’s opening at Victoria Park this Friday. The course has gotten a vibrant makeover, decked out with giant candy props such as chocolate eggs, doughnuts, cupcakes, lollypops, gummy bears, and fairy floss.
6. Try the new seasonal menu at Signature
Signature restaurant at Emporium Hotel South Bank has just dropped their new seasonal menu, with 17 dishes sourced from Queensland’s best farmers and producers.
This includes swordfish from Mooloolaba, Longreach organic lamb, Brisbane Valley quail and North Queensland coral trout.
7. Learn more about the largest-known land animal at this dinosaur exhibition
A massive dinosaur exhibition is opening up at Queensland Museum this Friday, complete with sixteen life-sized dino skeletons from South America. Come face to face with the largest land animals of all time at Dinosaurs of Patagonia.
Among the thirteen species showcased at the exhibition will be the Patagotitan, the largest dinosaur in history. The giant dinosaur was discovered back in 2008 when it was found that the Patagotitan weighed in at a whopping 70 tonnes.
8. Score $2 tacos on Tuesday from El Camino
Did someone say $2 Taco Tuesdays? Yes please! Select $2 tacos are available with any drinks purchase, so you can grab a feed and a drink on cheap this week, and every week (on a Tuesday).
9. Discover breathtaking landscapes at this multi-sensory Australian Geographic experience
Recently opened at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Our Country 360 takes you on a multi-sensory cinematic journey into the vast landscapes and wildlife of Australia through visuals and soundscapes.
The experience showcases over 100,000 hours of footage from cinematographers who set out to capture the country in its natural form.
10. Gather the gang (including your pup) for brunch at this corgi-themed café
Just when we thought we had everything we needed here in Brisbane, along comes Corgi Garden, a new corgi-themed café recently opened in Milton.
Corgi-themed food and drinks (including corgi prints in your coffee), corgi interiors, and a dog-filled space. Yes please!
11. Enjoy tapas and tipples at this stunning new waterfront bar
Brisbane CBD has just scored a two-level waterfront bar, and it’s totally worth sipping a cocktail at. Babylon Garden is serving up tapas and tipples with a Mediterranean influence, paired with epic views of Story Bridge and beyond. The new cocktail bar, which sports two al fresco terraces, comes after Babylon Brisbane opened their 120-seat restaurant back in December.
12. Catch a free film at Felons
When it comes to films, sometimes new releases just don’t compare to the classics. Felons Brewing Co is whipping out the bean bags, beer and big screen for more weekly movie nights every Tuesday. So come along, sink a schooner, and enjoy a free flick. This Tuesday’s movie is Inception.
13. Treat yourself to a meal on Brisbane’s very first fine dining bus
Brisbane definitely hasn’t got a shortage of amazing restaurants. But it’s not every day you see a bus repurposed into a fine dining suite. Introducing you to Da Biuso, a first of its kind to arrive in our city.
After the concept was announced last year (which had us unduly curious, to say the least), this fine dining bus is finally opening its doors for lunch and dinner from Friday, March 3, with a first stop at Ascot Green, right next to the racecourse.
14. Find some tiny doors around Brisbane
Adorable Stuart Little-esque doors have been popping up around Brisbane, so we’re on a quest to find them all. Most of the tiny doors have been designed by @spiraldreaming and some even have a QR code inside so you can read the purpose behind the door and find more around the city.
In Brisbane City, you can find both a Starry Night tiny door and a red door in Burnett Lane, and a psychologist’s office door on Edward Street close to the entrance to the Brisbane City Botanic Gardens.
Just south of the river, there’s three tiny doors in Fish Lane, including one designed as a record shop. Then inside Queensland Art Gallery, you can find the Roy and Matilda Mouse Door.
In Newstead and the Valley, you can also find a tiny door at Newstead Park, one in Winn Lane, and two in Bakery Lane.
15. Pick up some locally made goodies from these mid-week markets
A bunch of mid-week markets are back to bring some local charm to your days. Brisbane City Markets is returning to Reddacliff Place every Wednesday from 8am – 6pm, whereas both the Cathedral Square Markets and Milton Mini Markets will take place on Thursdays from 8am – 2pm.
16. Cool down at Brisbane City’s only swim up pool bar
Located on the second floor of The Westin Brisbane, Nautilus Beach Club is the perfect spot to live out your European summer fantasies.
Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday until April, this oasis of fun will pay homage to the poolside lounges of the Amalfi Coast, with international DJs on the decks, sensational food and drinks, and swim time aplenty.
17. Enjoy live jazz every Thursday evening in the Valley
If you’re looking for something new to try in the Valley this week, head to Bar Tano after work on Thursday for a groovy jazz night from 5 – 8pm. Slurp down $2 oysters as well as plenty of tipples to get you keen for the weekend, even if it’s not actually the weekend.