How to Choose the Best Wine and Dine Experiences that Best Fits You in Brisbane - How to Wine and Dine according to Your Tastes at Brisbane's Howard Smith Wharves

 Ranked among the dining hotspots in Brisbane, the Howard Smith Wharves is also home to some of the best bars in the city. Offering tourists and locals alike an eclectic mix of drinking holes and restaurants, the venue allows everyone the chance to pick and choose the best drinking and dining experience available based on their preferences. Here's a rundown of the top bars and eateries lining this vibrant riverside recreational precinct.

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1. Mr Percival's

Occupying pride of place in the heart of the Howard Smith Wharves lies Mr Percival's. This dynamic octagonal-shaped bar sits directly beneath Story Bridge and is one of the busiest drinking holes in Brisbane. The best seats in the house are undoubtedly on the large deck where many revellers like to watch the sun go down every evening as it also affords views of the city's magnificent skyline. Downing cool cocktails, patrons of Mr Percival's can also munch on aperitifs the likes of Moreton Bay bug rolls, caviar, prawn cocktails and even pizzas. The venue is also known to host local Djs as the sun sets and the dance floor opens up.

2. Felons Brewing Co

Those in the mood for a pub rather than a traditional bar will find that Felons Brewing Co more than fits the bill. Featuring seating that looks out over the Brisbane River, the pub is very much a product of Brisbane as it was founded by locals and a number of craft brewers that specialize in their own ciders and beer concoctions. Apart from the modern pub fare, patrons can also order wood-fired pizzas and other mains.

3. Fiume

This is the only rooftop bar on Howard Smith Wharves and offers the best views of the Story Bridge and the city at large from its vaulted platform. The stools on Flume's balcony are by far the most coveted seats at the venue while the must-experience cocktails served up at the locale include an array of spritzes. Flume does not offer any meal options and is strictly a cocktail bar.

 4. Betty's Burgers

Travellers with a hankering to try out Noosa's iconic burgers will find that Betty's Burgers is the best pit stop on Howard Smith Wharves for this particular fix. With its menu containing some of the classics featured in Shake Shack inspired burgers, the most coveted items on it include onion rings, French fries and frozen desserts. The affordable price point has also made this dining outlet a firm favourite among local diners and a Brisbane hotspot for burger enthusiasts.

 5. Greca

Tourists staying at Brisbane city hotels the likes of Oaks Brisbane Casino Tower Suites and others may want to make the trip down to the wharves just to wine and dine at Greca. The restaurant by Jonathan Barthelmess of Sydney's Apollo fame is where Brisbane's best Greek food and tavern delights can be found. Located in a scenic area of the wharf which is concealed by olive trees, the best things to order at Greca include its spanakopita and dolmades. When it comes to drinks, there's nothing as refreshing as the restaurants' signature spritz infused with watermelon.

 6. Stanley Restaurant

When it comes to Brisbane's finest Australian and Cantonese cuisine hub, Stanley's is in a league of its own. The venue with its eclectic old-school Hong Kong inspired interiors is where you can dig into Moreton Bay bug crabs, steamed reef fish and other seafood treats. Spread out across two floors, the venue is housed in a heritage building that once was the Brisbane water police headquarters. The best time to wine and dine at the Stanley Restaurant is in the afternoon when the locale's cool interiors are most comforting against the setting sun.

 7. Ciao Papi

Casual Italian food is what Ciao Papi offers diners in its own little corner of the Howard Smith Wharves. As a relative newcomer to the dining scene in Brisbane, the restaurant is best known for its pasta and wines.