Before the Queensland Museum moved to the cultural precinct at South Brisbane, it called the Old…read moreMuseum it's home from 1899 until 1986. It was designed by George Henry Male Addison and was built in 1891 after the original building that stood there was destroyed by the fires of 1888. It is if you ask me, one of the most beautiful and opulent landmarks of inner city Brisbane. The Old Museum stands out like a glimmer of hope in the midst of a concrete jungle. The modern and renovated Royal Brisbane Hospital is just over the bridge, the Ekka showgrounds are just underneath it, and the more industrial zone of Bowen Hills is directly behind it. If you stand back and take in the entire landscape, it becomes easy to see how far Brisbane has changed through the ages. Quite frankly, I like the Old Brisbane better than the new one if the Old Museum and other heritage listed buildings of her kind are anything to go by. The Old Museum is now a venue for a multitude of events. The Finders Keepers markets are held there biannually, international and local musicians play there frequently (Amanda Palmer! Beth Orton!), travelling showcase events like the Bohemian Masquerade Ball have held their Brisbane leg of the tour there, and the Burlesque Bombshell Academy holds burlesque dancing workshops there. Holy dooley. The Queensland National Ballet, Queensland Police Pipes and Drums, Queensland Youth Choir and Zen Zen Zo Phyiscal Theatre are all tenants of the Old Museum too. Even though there's a seemingly endless line of groups and people in and out of there all the time, you can hire the venue space. There's a lot of information on the website, and it appears that all you have to do is write them a proposal of what you'd like to do there, and when, and they'll decide yay or nay and get back to you. When I was a little kid, my mum took me for a picnic on the grounds of the Old Museum. With all of my traditional girly notions still intact, I told her I wanted to get married there one day. Apparently I got very excited about the whole idea, and when she told me it had closed down and I couldn't have my wedding there, I wailed. Well, look, some 20 years later, and the dream place of my nuptials is a venue for hire. Now all that's left is for me to find that poor bastard who'd put up with me 'forever more'.

Although I am relatively new to the Brisbane scene, it wasn't long…read morebefore I found out about the charming and handsome Old Museum. Character literally flakes off these old beams and floorboards, this space provides a truly beautiful and intimate setting. Not just a pretty face the Old Museum has played host to myriad events. This old gal has seen everything from Amanda Palmer, Designer Markets and the QLD youth choir being staged beneath her red brick arches. My favourite event here has to be the Finders Keepers markets, the old halls are perfect for this vintage themed event and the gardens make for a kickass concert space/picnic area. (Perfect for those languid summer afternoons and eve's I recommend grabbing some friends and heaving a picnic basket to the lawn.)

Pretty cool hidden away spot for a nosh. Great relaxed vibe and super friendly staff. They are even…read moreopen on Sunday! When working/ seeing a show at the exhibition hall or RNA show grounds, this place is only a three minute walk away.

Now, this pub was really cool. It is basically one of those inner-city pubs that I absolutely…read moreadore. Honestly, I'm not even sure if I can actually fault this place, especially the little secrets that you discover if you just happen to look around the place. They have some great beers on tap and an awesome beer garden, and you certainly can't beat the welcome that I received from the bartender when I ordered my beer. This place was great.

Great place to meet friends have a nice meal and just relax. A long standing gay friendly venue…read morewhich my partner and I always enjoy.

Alchemy was the perfect location for a surprise birthday dinner and the meal was exceptional…read more While enjoying a champagne and the stunning views of the river and bridge we were presented with a complimentary cauliflower soup amuse bouche. We chose the special, medium rare wagyu tri tip with duck fat potatoes and mushrooms, which was absolutely delicious paired with a Shiraz. Dessert was the affogato, liquid nitrogen bomb experience, and another surprise, some mini macarons with a lovely Birthday message from the chef. This was our first visit to Alchemy, but it definitely won't be our last.

Took my girlfriend out here as a special going away dinner…read more We both ordered the degustation and were very happy with the overall experience. All dishes were fantastic and the service is exceptional. Highlight was the scampi risotto with sea urchin butter. A definite must have!

I definitely think we gave the wait staff a fright ten of my girlfriends and I walked in for a meal…read morewithout a booking at 9am on a Saturday morning. A bit silly, but we were in desperate need of a feed and some coffee. Slightly sleepy, and very hungover, we managed to string a sentence together to inform them that we would like a table for breakfast if there's one available. They were prompt, though clearly a little agitated that we hadn't made a booking, which confused me seeing as the restaurant was virtually empty. After pushing a bunch of tables together we were happily seated and ordered our coffee and breakfast. The menu was pretty standard with staples such as eggs benedict, omelette and muesli. I ordered the grilled haloumi and thought it was delicious, but some of my friends weren't happy with their meals like the omelette that was more mushroom than egg. Oh well, you can't please everyone but I enjoyed my meal. The coffee was good and our bill was very reasonable considering I had always considered Eve's a high-end restaurant previously. One thing about this place is that the view over the river is stunning. It's got a great relaxed vibe to it, which is probably why it is hugely popular for functions and weddings. It was a lovely dining experience and I'd definitely like to go back to see what they offer for lunch and dinner.

I felt a little under dressed when we walked through the doors at Eve's on the River. The white…read moretablecloths, beautiful river views and candles made me wish I'd put in some more effort instead of throwing on a dress bare faced on a balmy Summers evening. The wait staff were prompt, friendly and very warm and I quickly recovered from my paranoia. I was very excited to find gluten friendly menu items were highlighted and there was a nice array of options for me to choose from. I ordered the Confit Duck Leg w red curry sauce, lychee & jasmine rice (small serving) and my partner ordered the Market Fish w a crisp pumpkin & peanut dumpling w hot and sour dressing and heart of palm & coriander salad. Drinks flowed with conversation and we felt very looked after. The meals arrived after a thirty minute wait to much rapture - the wait staff explained the confit was a complex meal to prepare and apologised for the wait profusely, but they needn't have bothered. The succulent flesh and amazing flavour of the duck leg completely justified the wait time. I savoured every moment of what I can only describe as "the perfect dish". Lychee was meant to be eaten with red curry sauce, and jasmine rice provides the perfect fragrant partnership. My partner was impressed with his market fish but lamented that he should have gone with the Eye Fillet - an unfortunate case of post-order remorse. We both agreed that we will definitely be coming back to this gorgeous location. Eves on the River feels so homely and comfortable but in a strong and confident way. I can't wait to explore the menu further and enjoy more balmy evenings on the water.

Very disappointing discussion with a lady regarding the hall hire…read more It's totally fine that you don't provide the hall for small birthday parties but a little courtesy and a little less negativity would be appreciated.

If you are ever looking to hold an event in Morningside, go no further than the Morningside School…read moreof Arts Hall. It's a picturesque, quaint, brick hall that's conveniently situated right on the corner of Wynnum Road and Thynne Road. It's easy to get to by car or by public transport. Currently, the hall is used regularly by Brisbane Goju Karate who offer lessons there on a weekly basis. Yoga classes are held there as well. The hall also hosted a flood fundraiser in the past year where local bands and acts came to perform. It's not an excessively large space, but it's all the basic amenities, and it would be perfect for small community events. If you've got a new project that you need a space for, call these guys and enquire about hiring the hall. It's got a lovely, subdued character about it, and it's just begging to be used.