Timeline
17:47
Start at The Empire. It is a 13-minute walk from The Tivoli. Order a drink and head up to the long balcony. The space overlooks busy Brunswick Street and offers a darker, more relaxed atmosphere than the clubs nearby, perfect for settling in before the main event.
18:17
Walk to The Tivoli. This 10-minute stroll from The Empire brings you to a venue with a noir-styled interior and sizable floor space. Use the time to check the evening lineup or simply soak in the local vibe. The mezzanine offers a great vantage point to watch the street activity as the light begins to fade.
18:47
Head to Anzac Square for the moment. It is a 27-minute walk from The Tivoli, so you will need to leave The Tivoli with about 27 minutes to spare. This heritage-listed town square is the ideal spot to watch the sun set toward the WSW. The open space allows you to see the sky change color without obstruction.
19:32
End the night at Rics. Located just a 13-minute walk from Anzac Square, this is The Valley's hipster institution. If you need food, the attached Fatboys Cafe serves steaks, pizza, and pasta. If you prefer drinks, there is live music most nights. It is open until 03:30 on weekends, making it a perfect late-night destination after the sunset.
Local tip
The walk from The Tivoli to Anzac Square is longer than the other steps. Plan your departure from The Tivoli carefully to ensure you arrive at Anzac Square just before 18:47. The Empire is a great pre-game spot because the balcony view helps you gauge the approaching evening light.
Check before you go
- The Empire has no listed opening hours, so check local listings for late-night access.
- Rics is open until 03:30 on weekends (Th-Su). On weekdays (Mo-Tu) it closes at 03:30 as well, but Wednesday is 19:00-03:30.
- Anzac Square is an outdoor public space; it is accessible at all hours.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Brisbane (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).