About New Farm/ Teneriffe
Why is New Farm one of Brisbane’s most unique and popular precincts?
Lifestyle from fashion to food to drinks with friends, a 5 minute ride on the City Cat to the CBD, arts entertainment, picnic in the park, stroll along the riverfront boardwalks, market shopping and cooking lessons.
There is a vibe here that can’t be found anywhere else and you are only 2 km from the CBD.
You will find architecture ranging from workers cottages, grand colonials to art deco blocks of flats and modern contemporary homes and apartments which reflect the eclectic nature of its residents. People of all ages and backgrounds call New Farm and Teneriffe home. Surrounded by the Brisbane River, this unique peninsular is home to 16,245 people.
Originally called “Binenba” by the Turral people it was given its current name in the early 1800’s to distinguish it from older farming areas in the north and south of Brisbane.
Later that century, the Colonial Sugar Refinery was integral in establishing New Farm on the map and in providing an iconic landmark that’s not a resident precinct.
Eat/Drink
Where to begin? New Farm and surrounds has a plenthora of cafes and restaurants to satisfy your every craving. Just try to resist the plenthora temptations!
New Farm: where to begin? New Farm Deli for feed, coffee and incredible range of deli goods, Dell Ugo for upmarket dining, Arriva for pizza... the list is endless.
James St: Coffee at Spoon, Sushi at fresh Fish Co, divine cakes from Jocelyns, drinks at Cru Bar, dinner at Harveys and that’s just a small taste!
Emporium: Brekkie at Buzz, coffee at Coaldrakes, lunch at Mecca Bah, and to finish with dinner at Capri.
Teneriffe: Has Beccofino for pizza, Claret House for drinks and a European menu, plus numerous cafes and village ambience.
Play
The powerhouse provides New Farm with a hub for everything creative; you’ll find theatre, music, film, art, festivals and every second Saturday the powerhouse markets. James Street offers the Palace Cinema, Merthyr Bowls is the hot spot for Sunday afternoon for barefoot bowling. Enjoy a leisurely picnic in New Farm Park or take the pooch for a spot of fun in the dog park.
Top 5 things to do in New Farm
1. Catch a exhibition or show at the powerhouse
2. Delight the senses at James St – take a cooking lesson, shop for designer labels or grab a bite at Harveys
3. Bar hop through the chic valley cocktail lounges and stroll home with friends
4. Take a twilight stroll along the Riverwalk with City lights and setting sun
5. Meet your friends or family at New Farm Park for a Sunday picnic
