Comments on: Where is the best hidden quiet place in Brisbane’s CBD?

By: John Boxall

John Boxall — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 15:07:54 +0000

I will agree with Kath – the Java Coast cafe is an oasis on George Street. On the other side of the CBD the best option is to get take away and head to the Botanic Gardens unless it is raining.

By: TL

TL — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 11:11:36 +0000

I like the courtyard near the Cathedral of St Stephen too! It’s one of the few outdoor spaces that is smoke free. Sometimes I go there for a nap at lunch time if I’m really tired.

By: Kath

Kath — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 10:10:27 +0000

In the back garden of the Java Coast Cafe on George St, just a shop or two down from the Dendy. It’s like you’re not even in the city.

By: nomadiqueMC

nomadiqueMC — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 09:29:26 +0000

i love the little courtyard behind the Cathedral of St Stephen. it’s quiet, peaceful, and surprisingly isolated from the city humdrum that still screams only metres away beyond the courtyard walls and the adjacent buildings. when i worked in the CBD this was a calming little sanctuary to enjoy lunch or a coffee, in the sun, way from the perils of the CBD.

By: dangercharlie

dangercharlie — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 09:23:52 +0000

Got to be the Atrium lobby bar at the very retro Brisbane Hilton. Its quiet and off the street. Great on hot days, the aircon is always very cool as is the cocktail list or tap beer. Free peanuts, wifi and newspers its more like the Qantas club. Look out for the $10 milkshake!