Queen Street Mall | Brisbane's iconic shopping strip
Shop at over 500 retailers in Brisbane's Queen Street Mall, including international fashion stores like H&M. Indulge in luxury brands and dine at rooftop bars and food courts.
Queen Street Mall delivers more bang for your buck than any other shopping precinct in Queensland. Brisbane's best-known pedestrian mall has more than 500 retailers including home-grown talent, designer stores and international labels.
Where to shop on Queen Street Mall
Queen Street Mall is a shopper’s paradise from high street to high end. Plenty of brand-name stores front the mall. You'll find smaller retailers tucked inside 7 shopping centres and heritage-listed arcades.
Head to QueensPlaza for a 5-storey David Jones and 3 levels of luxury designer stores. Visit Uptown for specialty stores and a Coles supermarket, and Wintergarden for fashion finds for any budget.
The mall’s 2 historic arcades - Brisbane Arcade and Tattersall’s Arcade - are a must-visit with a treasure trove of boutique shops.
Stores and boutiques on the mall
The mall’s international fashion stores include H&M, Uniqlo and Zara.
For luxury stores, there’s Balenciaga, Burberry, Saint Laurent, Salvatore Ferragamo, Chanel, Dior and Louis Vuitton.
Australian labels include Lorna Jane, R. M. Williams, Cue and Seed.
Across Edward Street is the Apple flagship and international luxury brands like Cartier and Gucci. Looking for more men’s designer wares? Head to Edward Street for Mitchell Ogilvie and Canali.
Dotted throughout the mall and nearby streets you’ll find fashion staples like Cotton On, Dissh, Rebel Sport and more.
Where to eat and drink on Queen Street Mall
On and around the mall
Retail therapy works up an appetite. For the best cafes and dining the city has to offer, look down laneways and up high for those perched on rooftops and balconies.
Just off the mall down Albert Lane is Vapiano and Harajuku Gyoza. Along Burnett Lane you’ll find Brew Café & Wine Bar, Pho City, Felix for Goodness and Alba Bar & Deli.
On the mall, there’s the iconic Jimmy's on the Mall.
Moving up a level there’s Lennon’s Restaurant and Bar – an air-conditioned eatery overlooking the mall. Similarly, well-positioned, at the Hilton Hotel above Wintergarden, is Vintaged Bar & Grill. One of the mall’s best-kept secrets is the rooftop bar and restaurant called Stanton. A fabulous way to refuel before your next round of shopping.
Shopping centre food halls
For a quick bite to eat and fuel up for hitting the shops, Queen Street Mall’s food courts are the place to go.
The Wintergarden, QueensPlaza, Uptown, and MacArthur Central all have extensive food courts.
The arcades are best for afternoon tea, try the Brisbane Arcade’s Room with Roses teahouse on the gallery level. Or imagine you're drinking espresso in Rome with a coffee at Marchetti in Tattersall's Arcade.
You can also pick up gourmet eats and treats at Queensland's first Coles Local at 89 Adelaide Street, just off the main mall.
Entertainment tip: Enjoy music from local artists at various locations around Brisbane as part of the City Sounds program. Check out the gig guide.
Getting there and getting around
Parking
Street parking in the Brisbane Central Business District is limited. Brisbane City Council operates 2 Council car parks, King George Square and Wickham Terrace. Both offer special rates for late-night shopping on Fridays. You can find on-street parking meters in the city too.
Public transport
One of the easiest ways to get to Queen Street Mall is by bus or train. Council offers a free and frequent City Loop bus service. Plan your journey using the Translink journey planner.
If you're travelling to Queen Street Mall by train, Central is the closest station to the mall. If a bus is more your thing, most buses stop either on Adelaide Street or King George Square.
Seniors travel tip: Council provides free off-peak travel for seniors.
An accessible mall for everyone
Brisbane is home to Australia’s longest braille trail, which runs down both sides of Queen Street Mall and beyond.
Queen Street Mall is accessible to wheelchair users. Accessible bathrooms are available in Uptown, MacArthur Central (across Edward Street) and The General Post Office.
Parking that is suitable for people with mobility issues is available at Uptown (previously The Myer Centre) and Wintergarden.
Visitor information
If you're visiting Brisbane, head to the Brisbane Visitor Information and Booking Centre. Get help with tour bookings, places to stay, event and entertainment information, brochures and maps.
Parents rooms and public toilets
Several parent rooms are available along Queen Street Mall. QueensPlaza has a well-appointed parent room underneath the escalators off Adelaide Street and another in David Jones. You can also find a room on Level 2 of Uptown, near Daiso.
Public toilets are available in most of the shopping centres and arcades with directions clearly signed.
Opening hours and best times to visit
Queen Street Mall stores trade 7 days a week.
Most shopping centres off Queen Street Mall trade from approximately 9am-5pm Monday to Thursday and 9am-9pm on Friday. Saturday open hours are typically 9am-5pm and Sunday from 10am-4pm.
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