CBD Fringe / District Guide

Howard Smith Wharves

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Updated 15 October 2026 / latest venue check

Howard Smith Wharves / CBD Fringe

Howard Smith Wharves is a riverside precinct beneath the Story Bridge, with restaurants, bars and event spaces along the water. Our listings here include Felons Brewery & Kitchen. Check each venue for current hours and bookings.

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Listed venues

What it is good for

Waterfront dining

Dining character

River position, good food. Worth more than one visit.

Restaurants

Bars & Cafes

Venues in Howard Smith Wharves

Beer gardens

Felons Brewery & Kitchen

Pub Dining · $

Brisbane's best river-facing beer garden. The kitchen holds its own.

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Lunch bookings

Stanley Restaurant

Chinese · $$$

Cantonese and Chinese dining at Howard Smith Wharves.

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Riverfront dining

Yoko Dining

Japanese · $$$

Contemporary izakaya-style dining along the Brisbane River at Howard Smith Wharves.

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