What’s Open in Brisbane on Boxing Day 2025

You’ve cleaned up the mess (how does wrapping paper always get everywhere?) and now it’s time to decide what to do with another day off.

You could see a movie (but that’s probably what everyone else is thinking), or maybe shopping the sales could be a good option; beware that both are very stress-inducing.

We think the correct play here is to seek out one of the spots on this guide (definitely call ahead to see if they have any room), and settle in for a nice, long, leisurely lunch or dinner. Let someone else handle the cooking today – you can always have those Christmas leftovers tomorrow. Plus, here's what open for the rest of summer and on New Year’s Day.


Updated on 17 December 2025

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Restaurants

Etna
Restaurant
Etna
5pm–9pm, 15 per cent surcharge
Seoul Bistro
Restaurant
Seoul Bistro
12pm–10pm, 15 per cent surcharge
Birria Boy
Restaurant
Birria Boy
11am–2pm and 5pm–9pm, 15 per cent surcharge
SK Steak & Oyster
Restaurant
SK Steak & Oyster
11.30am–3pm, 5.30pm–9.30pm, 15 per cent surcharge

Bars

Alice
Restaurant
Alice
5pm–late
Soko Rooftop
Bar
Soko Rooftop
Open as usual, 15 per cent surcharge
Lina Rooftop
Bar
Lina Rooftop
Open as usual, 15 per cent surcharge

Cafes

Billykart Kitchen
Cafe
Billykart Kitchen
8am–1pm, 15 per cent surcharge