The quaint riverside suburb of Hawthorne embodies village charm with contemporary elegance.
Combining tree-lined suburban avenues with an upbeat urban lifestyle Hawthorne is a great place to visit and explore.
With streets dotted with alfresco eateries, cosy cafes, bars and boutique retailers, we have created the Hawthorne hot list from a few of the local favourites.
Feast your eyes on this!
Considered one of the east side’s best kept foodie secrets, the charming cottage which homes Pompidou Café serves up all your brekky favourites with a special twist.
With a stark white interior decorated with vintage wall hangings and a chalkboard menu which reads the daily specials, Pompidou never disappoints.
Try the smashed avo with lemon and walnut puree and dukkha slice- yum!
Find hidden treasures
Hawthorne encompasses a great mix of old and new and that’s no exception when it comes to shopping.
You’ll find a variety of high quality pre-loved fashion pieces, accessories and knickknacks.
We recommend Secondi to find unique vintage pieces for all occasions.
Tucked away behind Secondi, down a garden path you’ll find Side Street Vintage, a shed filled with fanciful homemade wares and furniture.
The new-age corner store
Fancy a delicious brew or a nutritional lunch?
The gourmet market, Hawthorne Garage, is a go-to spot to grab a quick snack while gathering your shopping essentials, such as the fresh quality fruit & veg on offer.
While you’re there make sure to check out the deli counter and pick up a tasty sandwich or home baked cupcake for the perfect picnic treat.
Lounge amongst the trees
Take your fresh baguette from Hawthorne Garage, pull out a picnic rug, sit amongst the trees and enjoy a river breeze in Hawthorne Park.
The parkland offers bike paths, walking tracks and sporting facilities as well as a playground and open spaces for the children to run wild.
When day turns to dusk, see the park come to life with the evening markets, which run on the second Friday of the month.
Offering a variety of mouth-watering food stalls and tranquil bar zones, this is the perfect event to pull up a rug, enjoy the live music and wind down at the end of the week.
Catch up on the latest flicks at Brisbane’s oldest cinema
With a choc-top and popcorn in hand, sit back, relax and enjoy an afternoon off at Hawthorne cinemas.
Offering a selection of Hollywood and independent films, Hawthorne Cineplex caters for the whole family.
Alternatively, if you’re looking for a special night off, why not treat yourself and pop across the road to the Hawthorne Deluxe cinema and enjoy the exclusive Gold Class experience.
Culture fix for foodies
The Turkish food bazaar has blessed the streets of Hawthorne with Brisbane’s newest Turkish restaurant, Downtown Istanbul.
Located in the newly developed precinct opposite Hawthorne Cinemas, the restaurant’s head chef, Buphen Gurung, is ready to tantalize your tastebuds offering traditional flavours blended with a contemporary twist.
Our favourite from the menu is the mixed meze platter, perfect to share, and gives you a taste of traditional Turkish flavours.
Is there anything we missed? What’s your favourite thing to do in Hawthorne?