This was such a lovely way to catch up with a friend who was visiting Brisbane from Perth, WA. We met in the city at the Queen St entrance to the arcade. Brisbane Arcade is a heritage-listed shopping arcade located in the Queen Street Mall in Brisbane city.
Brisbane’s oldest and grandest shopping Arcade has been wowing crowds with its annual Spring Flower Show since 2014 and this year’s theme is a whimsical Spring Fair wonderland of carousel horses, cake displays, vintage bicycles overloaded in colourful blooms and sweet surprises.
This beautiful old building which was built in 1923, is one of the city’s oldest shopping destinations. A stroll through Brisbane Arcade is a romantic step back in time. The arcade retains wonderfully preserved woodwork, leadlight windows and Terazzo floors and balustrades. The petite stores are mainly stocked with locally produced goods and unique artisan items.
After admiring the elegant floral displays we stopped for a Devonshire tea at the Room for Roses cafe. This beautifully presented cafe on the first floor of the Arcade offers a mixed menu with many French style delicacies and of course the very popular Devonshire teas with pots of Real tea. The cafe appeared to be very popular, tastefully decorated and offering a unique experience but be prepared to pay for it.
If you like the finer things in life the Brisbane Arcade is the place to shop; just looking around will make you feel special.
This cool and graceful arcade is well worth a visit anytime of the year.
I love these types of shopping arcades and that tea room looks so cosy ;)
The tea room is delightful and the arcade gorgeous. Thanks, Lyn
I didn’t know this existed Lyn; how lovely. Thanks for the tour.
Thanks Sue, it is not only lovely but steeped with so much interesting history.
What a lovely way to catch up with a friend. I didn’t know about this. Thank you for the terrific photos. 💜💜
I only learned off this arcade when I did a Brisbane greeters walking tour about 3 years ago. It truly is stunning. Thanks Leah, Lyn 💜💜
Those ‘merchandizing’ teams do great work in decorating. I used to work for Macy’s running their processing dept., but spent some spare time assisting the team during holidays and big sales.
You’re getting ready for spring and hopefully Florida will see it’s Fall season starting soon (but I know better – another 1 to 2 months of scorching heat to go!!)
How fun, you must have enjoyed that. It takes a certain kind of creative person to be good at this. Brisbane is heading in to summer, ugh, our scorchers are on their way. Thanks, Lyn
This is truly an elegant shopping arcade with an interesting history! I’d love to have a cup of tea at the Room for roses cafe. What a romantic name! The bike decorated with colourful flowers is so beautiful.
It really is lovely and it makes you feel lovely just being there. Thanks Isabelle, Lyn
It’s always a great pleasure to read about your adventures, Lyn. Thanks for sharing.
I’ve been so meaning to visit this arcade though it seems to slip my mind every time I end up in Brissie. It sounds a lot like The Block arcade in Melbourne, right down to the shop that sells devonshire tea.
Certainly worth the visit, if you are in the CBD it is easy to get to. Thanks, Lyn
One of my favourite places Lyn. The cafe is delightful and great for a special occasion. A bit like stepping back in time! Will have to check out the spring decorations
I only discovered it 3 years ago and it certainly left a lasting impression. It is so gracious and beautiful. Thanks Mary, Lyn x
Such beautiful images! God bless!
Thanks Nancy, Lyn
Great treatment of a lovely place :) :)
It sure is. Thanks, Lyn
Those flower works of art are incredible! :) I’d love to visit there someday
Thanks. Yes it is pretty nice. Lyn
How absolutely gorgeous – Haven’t been there in a very long time – must do!
It definitely is your kinda place Kay
Lovely blog thank you Lyn. Love your photos. A terrific way to catch up. 💜👩❤️💋👩
Thanks Leah, yes it was a lovely place to catch up. It really is a beautiful arcade. 💜💜💜
I enjoyed the read💕💕💕thanks for sharing this.. I would love to have tea at that room for roses cafe☕🙋
Thanks Nidhi. It surely is a lovely little tea room but there are many of them around. Nice to get your comment, thank you, Lyn
It’s my pleasure dear☕🤗
Brissy is wonderful. In fact, Lyn, we’ve just returned from a quick trip… It sure was hot, though. Summer starts earlier there then in The Hunter Valley in NSW.
Your images are gorgeous!
Yes Brisbane sure has grown up and has so much to offer now but it has been far to hot for this time of year. Winter is back today thank goodness. Thanks Carolyn, Lyn
I like Brisbane so much as I visited it so many times while still living in NZ… I miss it now though as I live so far away to visit now.
It is nice that you did get to visit Brisbane many times and you have great memories. Thanks for your comment. Lyn
What a fab place to shop! I love the bicycles with the flower baskets. I bet just strolling through the arcade is an uplifting experience.
It absolutely it. You feel special just being there. Thanks for your comment. Lyn
Missed this year’s display but thanks to your trusty camera and skills I have viewed it on line. Very special.
Thanks Gail, I thought about you when I was there as I knew that you loved it. Yes very special Lyn