JIM HENSON AT GOMA
Lunch & Dinner Near GOMA Brisbane
Make, Believe, Magic: The Worlds of The Jim Henson Company opens at GOMA on 12 September 2026. Poppies South Bank is a 5-minute walk away — an easy stop for brunch, lunch, drinks or dinner around your gallery visit.
About the Exhibition
MAKE, BELIEVE, MAGIC
Make, Believe, Magic: The Worlds of The Jim Henson Company celebrates the imaginative worlds behind the Muppets, Sesame Street, The Dark Crystal and Labyrinth. It is a timed-entry exhibition at GOMA, with family programming across the season.
Running from 12 September 2026 to 18 April 2027, it is a strong South Bank day-out for families, film fans and anyone who grew up with the Muppets. Check QAGOMA for ticket availability and your preferred session time.
Show Details
Plan Your Visit
MAKE A DAY OF GOMA
A relaxed lunch at Poppies leaves room to stroll across South Bank and arrive for your booked GOMA session without rushing.
11:30 AM
Arrive at Poppies
Brunch or lunch to start
12:00 PM
Order & Enjoy
Take your time over a great meal
1:00 PM
Walk to GOMA
5 minutes, flat & easy
1:15 PM
Head to your timed entry
Make, Believe, Magic at GOMA
3:30 PM
Return to Poppies
Afternoon drinks or coffee
Why Poppies
THE OBVIOUS CHOICE
5-Minute Walk to GOMA
Poppies is the closest restaurant to GOMA on Little Stanley Street — a flat, easy 5-minute walk through South Bank.
Open All Day
Poppies serves from breakfast through to dinner — perfect for a pre-exhibition brunch, a post-exhibition lunch, or an evening meal after a day at GOMA.
Great for Families
Our menu works for all ages, with share plates and mains that suit families visiting GOMA with kids.
Afternoon Drinks
After the exhibition, come back to Poppies for a glass of wine or a cocktail on our alfresco terrace — the perfect way to end a cultural day in South Bank.
At Poppies
WHAT TO EXPECT
Poppies is South Bank's all-day restaurant and bar on Little Stanley Street. Here is how we fit into a great gallery day.
Start with Brunch
Poppies serves all-day brunch from 8am. The Eggs Benedict and Smashed Avo are South Bank favourites — a great way to fuel up before a morning at GOMA.
Lunch & Share Plates
Handmade calamari, sourdough with trio dips, pulled pork bao buns. Our share plates arrive quickly and are perfect for a relaxed lunch between gallery visits.
Dinner After GOMA
Heading back after a full gallery day? Settle in on Little Stanley Street for dinner and a cocktail after your visit.
FAQ
COMMON QUESTIONS
Poppies is a 5-minute walk from GOMA — we're on Little Stanley Street in South Bank, just a short stroll through the precinct from the gallery entrance.
We recommend booking for 11:30 AM or 12:00 PM if you're planning to visit GOMA in the afternoon. That gives you a relaxed hour for lunch before heading to the gallery.
Yes — Poppies is very family-friendly. Our menu works for all ages, and our alfresco terrace is a great spot for families to relax before or after a visit to GOMA.
We serve all-day brunch and lunch including eggs benedict, smashed avo, share plates, salads, and mains. There is something for everyone, and our team is happy to accommodate dietary requirements.
Make, Believe, Magic: The Worlds of The Jim Henson Company opens at GOMA on 12 September 2026 and runs until 18 April 2027. It uses timed-entry tickets, so check the official QAGOMA page for the session that suits your visit.
Yes — Poppies is open for dinner until late. After a day at the Jim Henson exhibition, come back for dinner on our alfresco terrace.
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