South Bank Guide
Dining Around Events at South Bank Brisbane
Poppies is on Little Stanley Street — a 2-minute walk from QPAC, 400m from the BCEC, and 15 minutes from Suncorp Stadium. Whatever's on in Brisbane, we're the obvious place to eat before or after.
NRL & AFL Season
Magic Round 2026
Eight NRL games, three days, one stadium. Plan your pre-game dinner at Poppies.
State of Origin 2026
Origin night at Suncorp. Game 3 lands in Brisbane on 8 July — start your evening at Poppies.
Game Day Dining
NRL or AFL at Suncorp Stadium? Poppies is a 15-minute walk — the obvious pre-game meal.
Restaurants Near Suncorp Stadium
Your complete guide to dining near Suncorp — before or after any game.
Theatre & Arts
Festivals & Events
Riverfire Brisbane Dining
Riverfire returns in September. Poppies is 2 minutes from the best viewing spots.
Brisbane Festival 2026
Brisbane Festival runs 4–26 September. We're 2 minutes from QPAC and the Festival Village.
Brisbane 2032 Olympics
South Bank will be the heart of the Brisbane 2032 Games. We're already here.
Occasions & Celebrations
Graduation Dinner Brisbane
QUT, Griffith, UQ — we're the closest restaurant to every South Bank graduation venue.
Mother's Day in South Bank
Alfresco brunch or a long lunch — everything you need to plan Mother's Day at Poppies.
Father's Day 2026
A proper sit-down meal for Dad. Alfresco terrace, full menu, no fuss.
Bottomless Brunch
Two hours of bottomless drinks and brunch. The best way to spend a Saturday.
Active & Outdoors
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