Finally! Sandgate has been screaming for a super funky place to go on a Sunday afternoon, and now…read morewe have one. Formally an access alley to the bike shop next door, Cardigan Bar's atmosphere is laid back and welcoming. Cardigan had amazing beers on tap, fantastic ciders and really good wine. The service couldn't be more friendly and relaxed and the live music is great. It's not trying to do everything, which is what I love about it. Food options are limited to cheese and olives which is really all you need for a relaxed afternoon or evening. But if you do get a little more hungry, the Thai place next door is happy to deliver take away to your table, or you can bring in pizza from down the road. The location is central and easy to get to. Seating is inside, around the bar or out on the footpath. I absolutely love this place.

Rarely and very rarely do i squeeze five drops of cheer from my bladder of sunshine and happiness,…read morehowever I have been caught off guard by the Cardigan bar and am now a willing slave to its charms of eccentricities. With a range of craft beers to challenge even the most adventurous Bavarian and a variety of music and artists on any day ending with Y, it is good times on a stick and in a glass. If stale clinical commercial bars and bistros are what your used to then feel free to stay there, because the Cardigan bar is what a bar should be, not designed for seating capacity and bar stools are very crude and impersonal and you have to crowd and push your way to the bar and I for one love it. You wont find your typical dynamic in this place Kitty Kat, although you will find lots of colour and characters to suit and that included the owners and their staff. And watch out for the ceramic eagle.

Classy type of restaurant that serve great food! Amazing ambience and nice staff. Thank you for the…read morewonderful experience.

Great atmosphere, staff are incredible. Came here for the first time on NYE, being new to Brisbane…read morefrom Melbourne it was really enjoyable and the staff are very friendly, offering great service. The food is really good, we got a share cheese platter and samosas and they were so nice. Also the sangria is really good too! We will definitely be returning!

The location is reasonable to me and has its perks, being at the edge of a park and next to a train…read morestation. Signs all around the grounds warn of snakes, but you ought to be safe if you're with a massive group. However, once you get inside, whatever charm there was of being around nature is lost. The building was apparently built as a sports venue for an Olympic games that Brisbane (thankfully) never got, and has been awkwardly retrofitted into its now-primary use as a music venue. It hosts some fairly significant visitors. When made into a stage at one end, several seating sections are closed because they don't have good views, there are still bad seats in the house, and many people have to turn sideways in chairs that were rather uncomfortable to begin with and were built to face the center of the arena, which is turned into more seating. The look is badly dated, and amenities not strong, with lines for bathrooms for both genders and weak food options. There are no water fountains, presumably to boost bottled water sales, among other money-grabbing practices. Of course, if you see the right show here, it'll be worth going. I can only say that the venue will not enhance the experience.

There's little I can say that hasn't already been written about. So let's summarise:…read more + Here is where most of Brisbane's big concerts are held. It's inevitable. Get used to it and accept it. + Yes, it takes a bit to travel to. On the most recent visit here my friends and I drove. It took us approx 25mins from the inner-west and parking was a surprise $12. Leaving wasn't too bottle-necked but I imagine at bigger performances this might be different. + The bars and food vendors are cash only. Bring cash or prepared to be raked over the coals on the ATM fees. + On that note, unless you absolutely have to. Don't eat here. It's standard carvery style food - chips, deep fried, ice creams, and drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic). Like airports, there's a massive surcharge on these products ($4.50 for a bottle of 600ml water, for example) so avoid where possible and eat before hand. Other than that, it's an entertainment centre, yo! It's not pretty to look at but it's the acts that bring the space alive, right?

I recently learned that Howard Wright-- a major investor and director of this establishment--was…read morefined for driving "in a dangerous manner" in an incident that involved a 12-year-old boy on an e-bike. A joke of a punishment for the crime. On video you can see this sick man speed up in a Audi, intentionally, to hit a child on a bike on the side of the road out of traffic. He proceeds to scream at the child, while the child pleaded for his life. I hope karma does her magic. Even more concerning is how Mr. Wright seemed to justify his actions by blaming the child's bike as "illegal," rather than genuinely acknowledging the danger and illegality his own driving posed. I expect higher ethical standards and community responsibility from anyone at the helm of a hospitality business. While the restaurant itself may serve somewhat average food or drinks, I personally cannot support an establishment whose leadership shows such disregard for safety and empathy--especially when a young child's wellbeing is at stake. Until clear accountability and genuine remorse are demonstrated, I'll be dining elsewhere. If you care about patronizing businesses that reflect your values, I would encourage you to consider taking your money and support elsewhere, too. The experience at these venues sucked before these events occurred too, every other option nearby provide a way better experience. Terrible for family photos. Terrible lighting

Stumbled across this cafe bar by accident, as we approached the door we didn't know what to expect…read morebut oh my god. This place was gorgeous inside, real leather lounges which were comfy. There are heavy curtains hanging and behind one lot of curtains was the pool table. Tables and chairs a plenty so your sure to get a seat. They have a small nibble menu and the Italian meatballs were full of flavour and came out in this cute cast iron frypan with bread on the side. I ordered a Peroni beer and fell over backwards as it arrived in a 500ml glass. They also had a special going that is you order a pizza and two 300 ml Peroni beers you pay $25. This cafe wine beer bar had friendly staff and is an Italian bar. Definitely worth a visit if you want to meet up with friends over a quiet drink.

Great meals. Very hard to complain about the portion sizes. Price is very reasonable. Usually have…read moresomething on for the kids in the outdoors restaurant area, which has a relaxed atmosphere with central water feature / tropical getaway kind of feel to it. Always best to book a table in advance because the restaurant does get pretty busy in peak times. Definitely one of my favourite taverns on the coast for meals. Recommended!

Reasonably priced. Good portion sizes. Amazing customer service. Great atmosphere. Fantastic…read morecocktails!! Good for large groups of people. Would definitely recommend.

As far as pub food goes this is a beauty! Located in the recently renovated post office building in…read morethe local Sandgate centre this bar and grill is a fantastic location for groups, stop ins of just a sneaky Friday bevvy. Affordable and well presented the food was timely, the staff were excellent and the service was phenomenal. All in all if I were the developer of this site I'd be one happy woman! I ordered the chicken schnitzel, it was absolutely huge (but come on now, who doesn't love a huge pub feed on a Saturday night) it was light and cooked perfectly. We had a group booked for over 20 people, all good arrived in sync and everyone was equally as happy with there purchases! Would definitely recommend!

Great location!! Atmosphere is generally great. Food is good. Cocktails are a bit overpriced, but…read moremade well. Not dog friendly, so doesn't encourage a pop-in while walking the poochie. Staff are a bit young and friendly enough most times, but lacking in strong customer service skills.

A cool little place with good atmosphere, tasty food and friendly staff. Ingredients were fresh and…read morethe waffle fries are a must have!

Great local bar cafe. Great friendly service, cool atmosphere and awesome bar food with a definite…read moreflair from the chef. Good place for lunch or dinner, a few beers and some games!

Cool vibe live music and reasonable prices considering the location mixed crowd attendeesread more

Trendy, comfortable and wide selection of drinks. Ambience varies dependent on the time of the…read moreday/night and live performers. Nice option to have in the centre of Nundah. Recommend popping in.

This wonderful wine bar has now started serving Breakfast and Tapas style Lunch & Dinner. We had…read morebreakfast there this morning and it was wonderful. Great selection, good coffee, reasonable prices, prompt and friendly service and spectacular views over the Marina. This place is a hidden gem.

I came by here yesterday and really enjoyed this place far more than some of the other marina…read moreharbour restaurants. They offer a happy hour ($7 wines) starting at 4pm. The bartender was able to make a great suggestion when I told him I was looking for a dry light body wine. I really enjoyed the pate plate here too.