Gather your gal pals together for an inspired girls’ night out in South Bank. From day to night, we’ve crafted the ideal ladies-only itinerary for an exciting get-together with the shimmering riverside and parklands as your playground.

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Paint and Sip at Cork & Chroma

Enjoy a wine-fuelled, creative catch-up at Cork & Chroma with a Paint and Sip afternoon or evening art session. The Little Stanley Street studio offers an array of artful options to set the scene and inspire a hands-on activity experience with your besties. BYO drinks and nibbles and get the conversation and creativity flowing.

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Sunset drinks and a show at South Bank

Move the gal pal party along for aperitivo hour by the riverside for sundowners before dinner. Or enjoy an early meal at South Bank before catching the latest show at QPAC.

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OTTO Osteria

The Northern Italian-flavoured OTTO Osteria favours vino varietals and light bites. Take a seat on the deck for waterfront views and soak up the sparkling sunset vista with wine, spritz or a signature cocktail from the extensive drinks menu.

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The Sangria Bar

The Sangria Bar, located next door to sister restaurant Olé on Little Stanley Street, is another standout for pre-dinner drinks. Pair the Spanish signature drink with sunset tapas specials and little nibbles to get the party started.  

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Dinner with a view

There’s no shortage of tempting multicultural dining options at South Bank to keep the good times going into the night with the gals. Here are some of our favourite restaurants for a top girls’ night out that will appeal to all tastes and the most discerning friend groups.

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Olé

Olé restaurant brings the vibrant flair of Spanish cuisine from Barcelona to Brisbane’s Little Stanley Street, pairing tapas, tableros (boards) and moreish meals with an extensive menu of sangria, wine, cocktails and mocktails for delicious, shared dishes among friends.  

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Ma Pa Me

Enjoy a pan-Asian menu full of celebratory dishes to commemorate your next girls’ night outing. Ma Pa Me on Little Stanley Street offers perennially popular South-East Asian fare, such as nasi goreng and beef rendang, with a well-stocked cocktail bar and banquet menus.

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The Jetty South Bank

Located by the water, The Jetty brings this riverside inspiration to its modern Australian and seafood-strong menu, bold wine selection and effervescent cocktail list. Be sure to book ahead for dinner at this covetable hotspot that’s sure to get the group chat going.

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Popolo

Nothing brings people together faster than pasta, and Popolo’s regional Italian menu dishes up some of Brisbane’s best. Gather your besties for an intimate catch-up over a delectable meal of Italian faves and wines with a riverside view on Sidon Street.

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Nightcap at The Terrace

Pop a full stop on your girls’ night out with an espresso martini or two at The Terrace Rooftop Bar at Emporium Hotel South Bank on Grey Street. With alfresco views of the cityscape and river, it’s a sophisticated end to a day-to-night gal fest.