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Golden Avenue Opens in Brisbane CBD With Middle Eastern Dining

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Golden Avenue, the newest restaurant from Brisbane’s Anyday hospitality group, has opened in the CBD as the group’s first city-based venue.

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Background and Development

Golden Avenue officially opened on 26 August 2025 at 67 Edward Street, marking the Anyday group’s seventh venue and its first outside Fortitude Valley and New Farm. The project has been in planning for more than three years and introduces Middle Eastern flavours to the group’s expanding portfolio.

Culinary Direction

The restaurant is led by co-owner and culinary director Ben Williamson, group executive chef Adam Wolfers, and head chef Tim Yates. Williamson previously oversaw Gerard’s Bistro, while Yates most recently worked at Scully in London. Together, they bring strong experience in Middle Eastern and wood-fired cookery to Golden Avenue.

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Menu and Dining Experience

The menu draws on influences from the Levant and Maghreb, prepared over multiple wood ovens and charcoal grills. Dishes include kibbeh nayyeh with Urfa chilli and sheep curd, wood-baked flounder with preserved lemon, swordfish shish with hawaij spice, Spring Bay mussels baked in a clay pot with fennel and roasted rice cream, and a 700-gram machoui lamb shoulder. House-made breads such as pita, saj, and potato sourdough pita are baked fresh to order. Desserts feature luqaimat doughnuts with saffron anglaise and a baklava mille-feuille.

Design and Atmosphere in Brisbane CBD

The 500-square-metre venue was designed by J.AR Office and combines concrete textures, pink granite surfaces, greenery, and skylights. Inspired by Moroccan riads but with a brutalist edge, the design incorporates seven retractable roofs and a mezzanine level to create a bright and open dining space. Music, curated by creative director Graz Mulcahy, adds a further layer to the atmosphere.

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GA Bar Offering

Golden Avenue also includes GA, a walk-in-only bar with its own street entrance on Edward Street. The bar offers a separate menu of snacks and mezze, alongside a selection of more than 130 spirits.

Next Steps

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Golden Avenue is open from 11:30 a.m. daily, providing Brisbane CBD with a new dining option centred on Middle Eastern flavours and wood-fired cooking.

Published 27-Aug-2025

CBD Welcomes New Wave of Dining and Drinks as Hospitality Scene Grows

Brisbane’s CBD is getting a fresh jolt of flavour and flair as a new group of bars and restaurants prepares to open across the city centre and nearby Fortitude Valley. These venues, led by some of Brisbane’s most experienced operators, are adding more colour and character to the streets, drawing attention from locals eager for new places to eat, drink and gather.

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Golden Avenue brings Levantine flavours to the city core

Golden Avenue is a Middle Eastern-inspired eatery set to open at 67 Edward Street in Brisbane’s CBD, led by the Anyday group behind Agnes and hôntō. Chefs Ben Williamson and Adam Wolfers will bring their take on modern Levantine food, with mezze, flatbreads, seafood and charcoal-grilled meats. 

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The venue will also feature a garden-style terrace in the middle of the city. After launch, Anyday will shift focus to a second CBD project at the heritage-listed Coal Board Building on Mary Street. Plans include two restaurants and a cocktail bar, though further details are still under wraps.

Winnifred’s on Arthur set to sparkle in Fortitude Valley

Champagne expert Megan Nunn is set to open Winnifred’s on Arthur at 34 Arthur Street in Fortitude Valley, just north of the CBD. The multi-level venue will include a Champagne bar, French bistro, wine shop and private event spaces. A cellar holding more than 15,000 bottles will focus on grower Champagnes from independent producers. 

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Chef Antoine Potier, formerly of Restaurant Dan Arnold and e’cco Bistro, will lead a menu built on local produce and French technique. Designed for sustainability, the venue will aim for net-zero energy use with solar panels and battery storage.

Shaman promises bold drinks in a hidden city spot

Shaman is a new underground bar opening soon at 109 Edward Street in Brisbane’s CBD, tucked behind the former Metro Arts building. It’s the latest project from Peter Hollands, known for Frog’s Hollow Saloon and Alice. The space features exposed timber and old brickwork, creating a moody, hidden feel. 

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The drinks menu will focus on around 100 rums, 50 tequilas, and a tight selection of classic cocktails like margaritas and daiquiris. Inspired by the music of Carlos Santana, Hollands aims to blend global influences through both drinks and design.

TABOO goes modern Thai on a Fortitude Valley rooftop

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TABOO is a modern Thai restaurant and bar on the rooftop of The Constance Hotel at 18–20 Constance Street in Fortitude Valley. Created by the team behind Mr Vain, it pairs bold Thai flavours with a sleek open-air setting of green tones and dark timber. 

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The menu reimagines classic dishes with local ingredients, focusing on shared plates like curries and seafood. The drinks list includes Thai-inspired cocktails, over 100 wines, and a small selection of natural sparkling wines. TABOO is open evenings from Tuesday to Sunday, with bookings available online.

Published 27-June-2025