You've probably been up and down
Racecourse Road a few times on your way to and from
Doomben and Eagle Farm race courses, but have you ever really stopped and taken a look around? The Ascot street is a shopping and dining precinct in itself, with restaurants, boutiques and retail outlets to explore.
Fashion
Retailers along Racecourse Road cater to men, women and children. Browse clothing, shoes, accessories, jewellery, home wares and more at over a dozen different stores, including:
The whimsically (and appropriately) named
Hunt and Gather boutique,
Tailoring and off the rack suits at
Harrison's Menswear,
Chic Lingerie, which stocks undergarments in larger sizes,
A selection of accessories at
Fiera's Jewellery, Gifts and Interiors, and
Cotton and Co for locally designed jewellery.
Eating and DrinkingFrom a quick bite to a gourmet meal, there's something for everyone along this stretch of road. Take advantage of Brisbane's excellent weather and have your meal al fresco.
Bakehouse
Le Bon Choix is quickly gaining a cult following for creating pastries, tarts and macaroons that are
almost too good to eat.
Baguette Bistro and Bar is also a popular eatery. The decor is Parisienne coffeehouse, the food is traditional French with a dash of Australian fusion. Stay for lunch, dinner, dessert or a cheese platter.
And from one end of the spectrum to the other,
Sushi Yatto offers fresh and inexpensive sushi for a bite on the run, while iconic Brisbane restaurant
Brett's Wharf is just across the road.
Racecourse Road also houses natural therapists, bottle shops, florists, interior designers, dry cleaners, event and wedding planners, hair dressers, photographers and dozens more different services. See
here for a complete list.
