April is serving up a packed calendar of indulgent eats, immersive experiences and long-weekend dining plans worth locking in early. From playful Easter high teas and one-off feasts to new openings and late-night venues, this month’s Quick Bites is your shortcut to what’s happening across Brisbane’s food scene. Consider it your go-to guide for where to book, what to try and what not to miss.
Indigo Īsutā Soirée returns to Bar 1603 all month long
Bar 1603 is bringing back its cult-favourite Indigo Īsutā Soirée this April, transforming the hidden bar inside Hotel Indigo Brisbane into a whimsical Easter-inspired high tea experience. Running daily from 1–30 April between 11am and 3pm, the $99 per person offering (minimum two guests) includes a glass of Veuve Tailhan Blanc de Blancs on arrival, followed by a playful mix of sweet and savoury bites — think yuzu custard bunny teacups, matcha macarons, wagyu mini burgers and hot cross buns. For an extra indulgent touch, guests can add on the Easter Blossom Bliss cocktail for $15. It’s equal parts refined and fun, and bookings are now open.
C’est Bon reimagines Good Friday dining
C’est Bon is giving Good Friday a French twist with its one-day-only Very Good Friday dining experience on Friday 3 April. With lunch seatings from 12pm and dinner from 5pm, the $75 per person menu includes a snack, entrée, choice of main, shared side and dessert — all designed by Chef Andy Ashby to celebrate the season. Expect dishes like carrot soufflé, gurnard with mussel beurre blanc or gnocchetti with confit duck, finishing with a hot cross crème brûlée. It’s a relaxed, refined way to kick off the Easter long weekend — bookings are open now.
Botellón sets the scene for a Good Friday feast
Graceville favourite Botellón is opening its doors this Good Friday (Friday 3 April) from 4pm, bringing Spanish tapas and long-lunch energy into the Easter long weekend. Special dishes include freshly shucked oysters (6 for $30), grilled scallops with sobrasada butter ($32) and paella specials priced at $50, alongside the venue’s signature Mediterranean hospitality. The real wildcard? A Nutella Martini — a dessert-style cocktail made with vodka, Baileys and chocolate — available across the entire Easter weekend. Come hungry, stay late.
Goldfinch serves up an Easter high tea for all ages
Goldfinch Restaurant at Pullman Brisbane King George Square is serving up a family-friendly Easter High Tea 3–5 April, from 12pm to 4pm. Priced at $69 per person, the experience features a curated selection of sweet and savoury bites alongside an extensive tea offering, blending classic Easter flavours with modern Australian touches. Little ones are also covered with a $39 Little Bunnies High Tea, complete with kid-friendly treats and a decorate-your-own Easter egg biscuit activity. Ideal for families looking to add a little indulgence to the long weekend.
Never Enough to make its debut in Fortitude Valley
From the founders of Crowbar comes Never Enough, a two-level restaurant and bar opening April 10 inside Fortitude Valley’s heritage Apothecaries Hall. Led by Executive Chef Trent Lymn, the venue blends a food-forward menu with late-night energy, spanning dry-aged dishes, seasonal plates and snacks designed to pair seamlessly with a curated wine and aperitivo list. Downstairs leans into dining, while upstairs shifts into a more relaxed bar setting with seafood, charcuterie and drinks flowing late. With vinyl, art and a touch of disco-ball energy in the mix, Never Enough is built for long lunches that turn into late nights.
Alcotraz and Moonshine Saloon bring immersive cocktails to Brisbane
Brisbane’s nightlife is getting a theatrical twist with two immersive cocktail experiences landing in Fortitude Valley. Alcotraz opened from Friday 20 March at Fever Hub, where guests don orange jumpsuits, receive an inmate number and sip contraband cocktails inside a prison-themed set. Sessions are ticketed from $65 and include four drinks.
Hot on its heels, Moonshine Saloon opens from 10 April, bringing a Wild West storyline to life with outlaw characters and interactive cocktail moments. Designed as a connected experience, the two venues blend theatre, drinks and a little chaos for a night out unlike anything else in Brisbane.
W Brisbane elevates Easter high tea this month
W Brisbane is dialling up the indulgence this Easter with a seasonal edition of its signature high tea, running from 27 March to 12 April between 11am and 3pm. The autumn-inspired menu celebrates rich, warming flavours — think figs, chocolate, blood orange and spice — with packages starting from $80 per person or $100 with a glass of Perrier-Jouët Champagne. There’s also a $45 kids’ option, plus a lineup of playful cocktail pairings (from $24) including the Bunny’s Bounty and Easter Carrot Reverie. Expect beautifully styled tiers, bold flavours and a high tea that leans all the way into the season.
In Teglia Pizzoteca introduces Roman-style pizza to Newstead
Newstead has a new go-to for casual Italian, with In Teglia Pizzoteca now open at 63 Skyring Terrace. Launching on Wednesday 18 March, the venue centres around Roman-style “pizza in teglia” — high-hydration dough fermented for 72 hours, baked in trays and served by the slice (from $13.90). The menu also includes focaccia sandwiches, fresh salads and a spritz-led aperitivo list, making it just as suited to quick lunches as it is to early evening drinks. Designed to reflect the everyday rhythm of Roman dining, it’s all about dropping in, grabbing a slice and staying just a little longer than planned.
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