West End by Night
As the sun sets behind Mt Coot-tha and the city lights start to shimmer, West End comes into its own. Whether you're winding down after work or looking to make a night of it, this cultural pocket of Brisbane offers something for every kind of evening.
Start with something unexpected—axe throwing at Lumber Punks on Ferry Road. Grab a group of friends or bring a date and channel your inner Viking in a fully supervised, surprisingly satisfying session. It’s a great way to kick off the night with a little friendly competition and a lot of laughs.
For something a little more refined, Covent Garden is a go-to for gin lovers. With regular cocktail tastings, creative seasonal menus and a lush courtyard setting, it’s easy to settle in and lose track of time. Or if you’re after a more laid-back atmosphere, The Montague Hotel delivers with pub classics, trivia nights and live sport.
Keep things casual or completely offbeat—No Lights No Lycra is a weekly dance-in-the-dark experience where the only rule is to let go. No choreography, no judgment, just freedom and a good playlist in pitch black.
If the arts are more your pace, West End delivers there too. Catch a performance at Queensland Theatre, pop over to South Brisbane for QPAC or GOMA, or look ahead to the new restaurants arriving with the expansion of the Queensland Ballet Centre—a welcome addition to the neighbourhood’s already diverse food scene.
There’s a rhythm to West End that shifts as the night unfolds. Dinner can turn into a nightcap. A gallery show might lead to a rooftop. There’s always something to discover—without ever having to go far.
Soon, all of this will be right outside your door at Bankside West End. Currently under construction, Bankside will offer apartment living high on the West End peninsula—moments from the Brisbane River, riverside parklands and a neighbourhood that truly comes alive after dark.
You’ll be able to explore the best of West End by night—and by day—right from home.