From the people who open at 6:15am
SOUTH BANK
THROUGH
OUR EYES
We've been on Little Stanley Street long enough to know South Bank the way a local does — not from a tourist map, but from seven days a week, first light to last orders. This is our honest guide to the precinct we call home.
South Bank is one of those rare precincts that genuinely works at every hour of the day. It's a morning parklands walk, a pre-show dinner, a long Sunday brunch, a golden-hour cocktail, and a late-night stroll along the river — all in one place. We've watched it through every season from our spot on Little Stanley Street, and we think we know it pretty well.
These guides are written from that perspective — not as a venue trying to sell you something, but as people who genuinely love this neighbourhood and want you to experience it the way we do. Of course, we'd love to feed you along the way.
Visit Southbank Competition
Planning Your Perfect South Bank Day?
Visit Southbank is running their Local Guides competition right now — build your perfect South Bank itinerary, include Poppies, and you could win the Key to South Bank for an entire year. The most creative guide with the most votes wins.
6:15am – MiddayThe South Bank Morning
There's no better way to start a day in Brisbane. We open before the city wakes up — here's how to make the most of South Bank from first light.
Pre-Show DiningDinner Before QPAC
The perfect pre-show ritual: a relaxed dinner on Little Stanley Street before the curtain rises. Here's how to time it perfectly.
Pre-Event DiningDinner Before BCEC
Heading to a concert, expo, or conference at Brisbane Convention Centre? We're a 4-minute walk away — here's how to plan your pre-event dinner.
NRL & AFL SeasonGame Day Dining
Heading to Suncorp Stadium or the Gabba? We're a short walk from both — here's how to plan a pre-game meal at Poppies.
Dog-FriendlySouth Bank With Your Dog
South Bank is one of Brisbane's most dog-welcoming precincts. We're proud to be part of that — here's everything you need to know.
Family DaysSouth Bank With the Family
Poppies was named after a daughter. We get it — dining with kids should be relaxed, not stressful. Here's how to do South Bank as a family.
From 4pmThe South Bank Evening
When the afternoon light turns golden and the river catches it — that's when South Bank is at its best. Here's how we'd spend an evening.
Sunday 10 MayMother's Day in South Bank
Plan the perfect Mother's Day — riverside walks, flowers, cultural experiences, and a family meal at Poppies. Our guide to making it special.
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FOR YOURSELF
Shop B11, Little Stanley Street. Open from 6:15am Monday to Friday, 7am on weekends. We'd love to be part of your South Bank day.
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