This place is technically part of the Queens Arms hotel, but what they've done is make a speak easy…read moretype sub basement bar in the authentic wine cellar that literally has the sweet scent of old school rotting wood and brick work. There's a closed, heavy door to get in and most miss it, so if you find your way in you will feel immediately VIP, just by finding the Arthur St entrance. The Farrier theme is fun and the staff are enthusiastic. They cater for reserved private functions and the food is James St fresh. Come here and feel like you're in another world. Enjoy.

Lovely French style bistro. The entrance to this new restaurant is a simple open door wedged…read morebetween the topless girls bar and a chemist. A steep set of stairs takes you to three funky and understated dining spaces above the shops. Two are all black, the third one with the bar in it is all white and stark. Amazing high ceilings, we imagined ourselves in Melbourne!! Talking food, we shared starters and desserts, the appetisers are not big but full of flavour. The desserts are huge! For mains our party had the steak )medium rare) and the chicken, the food tasted as good as it smelled. Forget your cholesterol count for a day! Service was friendly and fast. I can highly recommend this new addition to the Brisbane dining scene for lunch or dinner!

The duck confit with pumpkin risotto was delicious, the risotto was so cheesy, and the reduction so…read moretasty. Yum!

Wonderful new gem. Warm and stylish surrounds in a former wine store. Exceptional French fare,…read moregreat wine list and service.

Any bar that has Belgium beer on tap is seriously going to be one of those bars that I will…read moreabsolutely love. In fact the beer selection here is absolutely amazing - they even have trappist beers, which I absolutely adore, even if it is because they happen to be brewed by monks in a monastery. Yep, they have a pretty decent swag of beers here, and I have to say that they even have some of my favourites. Honestly, this place is amazing. Oh, and they also have a bottle shop attached to the place which sells many of the beers they serve, and much, much more.

I really love this venue. James Street is a great place to be in Brisbane and I think this is one…read moreof the best venues on the strip. Last went here for Brunch on Saturday and the place was very busy. The service team managed to give us a reserved table by the window as the next reservation was not due for two hours. Nice simple brunch menu in a cool venue and could could accompany your brunch with a freshly brewed coffee or spice it up with a tempting brunch cocktail list. Cru has saved me when Brisbane has done its best to frustratingly show me that many restaurants prefer to close up early, rather then offering guests a dining option. After may restaurants along James Street turned me and my friends away at 9:30pm on a Thursday Cru Bar was open and ready to accept my business. Yes I admit, I am a fan :o)

We booked for a special birthday dinner last night. Our table was in what could only be called the…read morecafeteria section. Despite requests to be moved to other obviously vacant tables perhaps with later bookings(?) the staff were resistant & almost rude. Atmosphere was awful. Don't assume you'll be seated in the lovely looking dining area displayed on the website. Staff didn't know the daily specials, didn't even offer to relay them to us unless we asked. Food was nice, but not exceptional. Also, if you don't have a taste for pig based products, you'll find this menu a challenge. This was a pricey dinner, spoilt by average to poor staff, extremely noisy & basic furnishings.

Great spot for a cheeky wine on a Sunday afternoon. Take a seat outside and enjoy a view of the…read moreriver while doing some people watching. The food looked great so we will have to go back to try it out

Fantastic bbq. The burnt ends with blueberry bourbon sauce is divine. So great to finally try a New…read moreYork sour too, what an interesting combination.

Went to Retro's on vacay. You walk downstairs. There's neon signs. The dancefloor is sweaty and…read morecrowded in a good way. The drinks are regular price for the area and the service is quick for the long bar lines. It's cheezy. It's fun. The crowd is young. It's not scene-y. But the throwbacks are ~rad~ and it's a fun place to be in Surfers on a Friday. It's a place to dance and drink and have fun which is what vacation is all about!!! Hell yeah!

Fun place! Great drinks and vibe! Lot of retro music from the 90's. Fun place on the Gold Coast…read more Lots of Neón signs. "When life gives you lemons, just add vodka"