Long has the word 'Gabba' been synonymous with cricket, and that's about it. Thanks to the recent 'updrade' of the Woolloongabba end of Logan Road this is no longer the case. Now, you can add antiques, fine dining, cool bars and funky boutiques to the list of words associated with Woolloongabba.
Start the morning with a homemade pastry or muffin from the Pearl Café or a delicious breakfast at Brown Dog Cafe. Once sated, hit the local shops for all things old and new. For old, there is the
Gabba Fiveways Antique Emporium. For the new, you have
Absolutely Fabulous and
Lavish Essentials, both with a huge range of unique homewares, fashion and jewellery.
For lunch it is impossible to go past
The Crosstown Eating House, whose excellent range of share plates are perfect for a light lunch and even more perfect for a not-so-light lunch – try the ribs, you won't be disappointed.
For dinner and drinks you are spoiled for choice.
Bistrot Bistro is a modern Australian French restaurant (open for breakfast on Sundays), that serves a range of deliciousness from Foie Gras to a Wagyu cheeseburger. Or try
1889 Enoteca where, as the website states, "A passion for putting great Italian wine and food on a pedestal is the driving force". Or go back to Crosstown Eating House and eat more ribs.
Whether you want breakfast, coffee and cake, lunch, dinner, drinks, shopping or just a casual stroll, you'll find what you are looking for in the 'new Woolloongabba'.
