The Burrow

The Burrow is a long-running West End venue for pizza, burgers, shared plates, drinks and live music. The kitchen centres on woodfired pizzas, with burgers and shareable food also featured on the menu. Drinks cover coffee, beers, ciders, house-signature cocktails and non-alcoholic options, while six taps pour independent brewery selections from Brisbane and elsewhere in Australia. The taps can change almost daily, giving regulars a reason to see what is available on each visit.

The space is designed for both sociable gatherings and smaller catch-ups. Long communal tables create a shared, energetic feel, while smaller tables offer a cosier option. Upstairs and downstairs areas give groups and families room to settle in, with the venue describing weekends as particularly lively. It is also dog-friendly, so your four-legged companion can join you when you head down to Russell Street.

Live music is scheduled on almost every day, alongside other events, art shows and happenings. That makes The Burrow suited to an evening built around food and entertainment rather than a quick meal, although the range of table sizes means it can work for different kinds of visits. Functions are catered for too, from smaller gatherings through to larger groups, with dedicated function menus available.

The Burrow describes itself as a West End institution dating back to 2012, and its focus is on creating a warm, inclusive place where people can eat, drink and spend time together. At 52 Russell Street, West End, Brisbane, it offers a relaxed community-style setting with plenty happening around the food and drinks.