Brisbane’s bayside developments fuel hospitality boom
Brisbane’s bayside is undergoing a hospitality boom following a slew of new residential and commercial developments.
Vietnam Eat Alley has just opened on Wynnum’s Bay Terrace, while Groundhog Social will soon open on The Esplanade at Manly at the old site of Cuttlefish Cafe.
A microbrewery and hotel are also in the planning as Brisbane City Council assesses several other development applications.
Speaking to the Courier Mail, Lamond Real Estate sales manager Kevin Stewart said “it’s a great time to get involved on the bayside”.
“There’s the construction of the new cinema happening and a lot of new residential complexes,” he said. “I think businesses can really have success here now.”
Wynnum Business general manager David Bateson said the developments around Wynnum are “definitely” attracting more business owners to the area.
“I think what you’ve kind of seen is that traditional retail may struggle but turning these spaces into entertainment precincts as far as restaurants and those sorts of things is the way to go, which is what is happening on the bayside now,” he told the Courier Mail.
“These restaurants seem to be doing well as well, there’s the Vietnamese restaurant then there’s Mates in Wynnum which has been open for a little bit now and business seems to be good. I think, apart from obviously having a good product, they are addressing the needs of the community they are in.”
Sheridan Randall, 8th November 2019
