Joanna James
Brisbane is full of people who love a good market day. They love the market so much that there are so many markets blossoming up all over the city in all shapes, sizes and forms. It can get quite bewildering if you are just visiting and want to go. So, here are our top five picks to make it easier.
Eat Street Markets are located in colourful shipping containers and are very popular among everyone; tourists and locals, foodies and people just looking to have some fun. This one is situated down on Hamilton's North Shore, by the river. There are two markets, each just 800m apart that peddle street food, drinks, all kinds of wares, two entertainment stages for local performances and an outdoor cinema. On Friday and Saturday nights the markets transform into something similar to many Asian night markets with fairy lights, loud music and a bustling food scene.
Boundary St. Markets can be easily found from your hotel accommodation in Brisbane CBD as it is an almost gothic Absoe factory located in West End. It is an all-weather market for farmers, artisans, food and fashion that spills across the warehouses, outdoor garages and factories that once made up the Absoe Factory. On weekends, the place is filled with arts and crafts stalls, vintage fashion boutiques and as much international street food as you can wrap your head around. By night, it is a fashion show for local artists to show off their creations.
Eagle Farm Markets is located around a designated heritage site, Brisbane's oldest racecourse that is just the most perfect location for a Sunday farmer's market. There will be fresh produce straight from local farms, ethnic food stalls, gourmet products, artisan baked goods, herbs, plants, live music and so much more. There are also activities designed for children so they could be entertained while their parents are shopping. The atmosphere is starkly different from the CBD sleekness around hotels like Oaks Brisbane Festival Suites and would make a great end to a weekend.
There's just no end to West End's bohemian markets and Davies Park Markets is yet another that is worth checking out. The markets spread out under fig trees by the river and have stalls for fresh produce in terms of fruit and vegetables. You can also buy ethical skincare products and organic coffee.
BrisStyle is a Saturday morning lifestyle market and a Friday night twilight market located within the art deco halls of the Brisbane City Hall. There are wonderful artisan, eco-friendly and handmade products you can buy here including jewellery, artwork, trinkets for all kinds of purposes, bags, homeware and other such products you might not necessarily need but would make a fascinating addition to your lifestyle in many quality ways. It is quite an inspiring market to visit even if you don't plan on buying anything.
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