fortitude-valleyWed-Sun 5:30pm-late
Hôntô hides through an unmarked black door on Alden Street in Fortitude Valley. Moody basement Japanese izakaya, Same Same crew project and deep sake list.
Why locals love it: Hidden basement izakaya through an unmarked black door on Alden Street, no signage from the road
paddingtonWed-Sun 8am-2pm brunch, dinner from 5pm
Naïm hides in a Paddington workers' cottage on Collingwood Street, easily mistaken for a private house. Middle Eastern brunch and mezze dinner service.
Why locals love it: Paddington workers' cottage on a quiet residential side street, mistaken for a private home by passers-by
fortitude-valleyTue-Sun 5pm-1am
Savile Row hides on Ann Street in Fortitude Valley as the dark-panelled speakeasy from the Death & Taxes team. Hidden entry and vintage spirit selection.
Why locals love it: Ann Street speakeasy with a hidden entry, no street signage and quiet upper-floor location
robertsonWed-Sat 6pm-late
Fumiki's Sushi Kappo hides on Barrett Street in Robertson, 25 minutes south of Brisbane CBD. Eight-seat omakase counter, 18 courses Edomae and kaiseki.
Why locals love it: Eight-seat omakase counter on Barrett Street in southern suburb Robertson, 25-minute drive from CBD
cbdMon-Fri 6:30am-3pm, Sat 8am-2pm
John Mills Himself hides in a laneway off Charlotte Street in Brisbane CBD. Heritage 1873 printer building, espresso bar by day, gin bar by night.
Why locals love it: Hidden in a CBD laneway off Charlotte Street with no street sign, easily walked past unless you know the address
west-endTue-Sun 5pm-2am
Cobbler on Browning Street in West End hides behind an unmarked shopfront. 350-plus whiskies and 130-plus rums in a vintage Queensland workers' cottage.
Why locals love it: Heritage corner shopfront with no sign or visible signage, locals-only password reputation through 350+ whiskies behind the bar