West End has a quirky, local characteristic which is a fusion and mixture of different cultures with a great combination of vintage and modern. The shops, restaurants and lively lifestyle reflect this inner-city suburb’s eclectic charm. Stroll through the weekend markets, where aspiring designers peddle their wares among organic grocers, cosy bars and coffee houses. If you like to keep track of your food’s carbon footprint, West End is the place to feed your hunger for organic produce, drinks and cocktails. The music scene is pumping – West End’s bars and clubs have been pulsating since the early days of the Saints, the Go-Betweens and the Bee Gees.

This was one of the first areas in Brisbane and became a booming industrial suburb in Brisbane’s early days due to its advantageous spot along the river. With its rise in hipster appeal, West End is becoming a popular place to hang out on weekends as the population expands and people seek the newest spot for Sunday brunch. As a hub for European migrants after the war, and increasingly welcoming mindset to cultural diversity, it has been praised as one of Brisbane’s most successful multicultural communities.