Howard Smith Wharves
A century-old wharf area renovated into a riverside dining precinct beneath Story Bridge, with river-view restaurants, a craft brewery and bars.
Howard Smith Wharves lie beneath the northern end of Story Bridge. They were originally early 20th-century shipping wharves and wartime air-defence facilities, and were converted into a riverside dining and entertainment precinct in 2018. There are several river-view restaurants, bars and a large craft brewery here. Sitting by the river in the evening and watching Story Bridge light up is one of Brisbane's most relaxing experiences. A path along the sandstone cliffs behind leads into the city centre. You can take a CityCat ferry to the Howard Smith Wharves stop, or walk along the river from the city centre in about 15 minutes. Popular restaurants need advance booking on weekend evenings.
Opening hours
Approx. 11:00 until late night (varies by venue)
Nearby sights
- Story Bridge
- Fortitude Valley
- St John's Cathedral
- CityCat river ferry
- Queen Street Mall
- City Botanic Gardens
- Brisbane City Hall & Museum of Brisbane
- New Farm Park & Brisbane Powerhouse