James Street

Considered Brisbane’s most fashionable precinct, stroll down James Street in Fortitude Valley to discover designer boutiques, world-class eateries, and design-friendly hotels.

For those looking to shop till they drop, this leafy suburban street is home to a wide range of independent, local and international designer flagship stores. Local designers include Gail Sorronda and Natasha Schweitzer, whilst popular Australian fashion labels, Aje, Gorman, and Camilla have flagship stores along James Street also.

Beyond shopping, James Street is brimming with some of Brisbane’s top restaurants and bars. Fine-dining restaurant Gerald’s Bistro serves Middle-Eastern-inspired cuisine, Hellenika serves authentic Greek fare poolside, Gemelli’s dishes up delicious Italian, and Same Same has a menu full of fragrant and flavoursome Thai-inspired dishes.

For a drink, one can’t go past the Cru Bar, Sixes and Sevens, The Lobby Bar, or City Winery.