The Brisbane Hotel

Oozing community cool, The Brisbane Hotel on Beaufort Street is a hip haven for a tipple and bite to eat for Highgate locals. A previously decaying old icon has been transformed into a bustling and vibrant venue without losing any of its pub values, with contemporary surrounds of exposed brick, timber furniture and potted greenery exuding a chilled out vibe. On balmy days, dine alfresco under market umbrellas while listening to the gurgling water features and peruse a Mod Oz menu with share plate starters such as beef tartare, capers, cornichon and Dijon; before mains like pork belly, pumpkin, smoked almonds, burnt butter and spring onions. Pasta lovers can twirl a fork around spaghetti with crab, chilli, capers and tomato; while pizza choices include buffalo mozzarella, tomato and basil.