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Our Italian restaurant in Brisbane is powered by Executive Chef Francesco Trucco and team, spearheading the culinary offering showcasing his traditional family recipes from Italy, whilst our mixologists ignite the senses with a paired cocktail list and hand selected imported wines enhancing your ‘Italian Riviera’ experience.
Find us Podium Floor Rydges Fortitude Valley, corner of Gregory Terrace & King Street.
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4 weeks to go until the next @brisbaneillustrationfair! And it's all things Halloween 🎃
Mark your calendars, save the date, tag your friends and share this post.
When: Sat 3rd & Sun 4th Oct.
Where: John Reid Pavilion, Brisbane Showgrounds.
Located just a few steps away from Bar Gusto.
Get ready for a spooktacular weekend packed with illustration, zines, comics, prints, stickers and more from 180+ incredible artists. Halloween dress up encouraged.
Shop, meet the artists, grab some BIF merch and chill and draw in the Creative Zone.
Drop by @bargusto_bne for lunch or dinner. We'll be open on the Saturday. Look out for the lunchtime mini pizza deal 👀
🎨 Brisbane Illustration Fair
🎃 Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th October 2026
⏰ 10 am - 4pm (Both Days)
👻 $2 ENTRY (Kids Under 12 FREE)
🥳 180+ artists over 2 days
🎨 Creative Zone
📍 Brisbane Showgrounds, John Reid Pavilion, Bowen Hills
🧡 Poster Designed and Illustrated by @taylatopia
🥳 Sponsored by The T-Shirt Co , Stickeroo & Bar Gusto
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1 week to go until Bridge to Brisbane!
Bar Gusto will be open on Sunday 13 September from 7am-2pm.
Kitchen open from 7am serving up a special Bridge to Brisbane menu as well as coffee and beverages.
Dine in and take away available.
Bar Gusto is located a few steps away from the finish line. Corner of Gregory Terrace and King Street - right across the road from Brisbane Showgrounds.
SAVOURY
🏃🏻Breakfast Panozzo* - Scrambled eggs and crispy bacon served sandwich-style.(*Delicious Italian sandwich made with pizza dough).
🏃🏻 Bruschetta - Cherry tomatoes, fresh burrata, sweet balsamic reduction and fresh basil served with focaccia.
🏃🏻 Caprese Avo Smash Pizza - Smashed avocado, cherry tomatoes, Persian fetta, balsamic glaze.
🏃🏻 Mortadella & Burrata Pizza – Topped with crushed pistachios and fresh basil.
SWEET PIZZAS
🏃🏻 Nutella with fresh strawberries, icing sugar and chocolate flakes.
🏃🏻 Strawberry jam, fresh berries, passion fruit pulp.
🏃🏻 Apple Pie - Caramelized apple, vanilla ice cream, fresh mint and icing sugar.
All menu items $21*.
See you on the day!
*10% Sunday surcharge applies.
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The roads are open and the Ekka fences have been removed!
We’re back to regular trading hours. Tues-Sat 12pm-late 🍺
Join us on the deck under the fig.
Book your table via the link in bio. Walk-ins welcome.
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The Bar Gusto team is taking a post-Ekka breather 🛌🏾
We're closed Tuesday and Wednesday this week, but back to regular trading hours from Thursday.
Our mini pizza lunch special is back from Thursday. Delicious pasta dishes are available on our dinner menu. We also do takeaway pizza!
Looking for an alternative dining option for tonight or tomorrow night? Our sister venue, @sixacresrestaurant, is right next door to Bar Gusto and is open for dinner from 5:30pm Tues-Fri this week (normally Mon-Sat).
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It’s the final day of @theekka 2026!
Drop by and relax and refuel on the Bar Gusto deck.
Check posts for trading hours, the menu and what’s on.
Drop by Bar Gusto for takeaway pizza before the EkkaNITES show at 6pm.
We’re right across the road from the Main Arena. Corner of Gregory Terrace and King Street.
🎡 Open 9am-9pm daily throughout Ekka.
🎡 ‘Gusto on Show’ menu available from 11am-7:30pm.
🎡 Coffee available all day ☕️
🎡 Join us on the Bar Gusto deck for live music. @linda_capewell will be with us from 2-6pm on Sat and Sun.
*Due to Ekka gate locations only Ekka ticket holders can access Bar Gusto from Sat 8 - Sun 16 August.
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Open 9am-9pm daily throughout Ekka.
Inside bar opens 9am.
Container bar opens 10am.
Kitchen open 11am-7:30pm.
Coffee available all day ☕️
@linda_capewell joins us on the deck from 2-6pm Sat 15 and Sun 16 August for live music sessions 🔥
*Closed from 3pm on Fri 14 Aug for a private event.
Bar Gusto is located within Ekka.
Corner of Gregory Terrace and King Street. A stone’s throw from the Main Arena and right under @rydgesfortitudevalley.
**Due to Ekka gate locations only Ekka ticket holders can access Bar Gusto throughout Ekka.
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Post-Ekka trading hours:
Mon 17 Aug | Open from 3pm.
Tues 18 / Wed 19 Aug | CLOSED.
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Bar Gusto is located within Ekka 🍺
We’re on Gregory Terrace, just a few steps away from Gate 1 and the Woolies Pavilion.
Look for the firefighters from @australianfirefighterscalendar and you’ll find us!
🎡 Open 9am-9pm daily throughout Ekka.
🎡 ‘Gusto on Show’ menu available from 11am-7:30pm.
🎡 Coffee available all day ☕️
🎡 Join us on the Bar Gusto deck for live music.
*Due to Ekka gate locations only Ekka ticket holders can access Bar Gusto from Sat 8 - Sun 16 August.
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Drop by Bar Gusto for the Gusto on Show Menu.
Kitchen open from 11am-7:30pm.
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Ekka is HERE! 🐮 🎡 🍓
Sat 8 - Sun 16 August | 9am-9pm.
*Closed from 3pm on Fri 14 Aug.
Swipe for all the info.
See you at Bar Gusto - located right within Ekka 🍺
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Join us on the Bar Gusto deck for live music during @theekka 🔥
The fun starts TOMORROW (Sat 8 Aug).
@benrossmusic
2-6pm | Sat 8th August.
@andrzejfenner
2-6pm | Sun 9th, Mon 10th, Wed 12th August.
@linda_capewell
2-6pm | Sat 15th & Sun 16th August.
Bar Gusto is open 9am-9pm daily throughout Ekka.
‘Gusto on Show’ menu available from 11am-7:30pm. See the feed for the menu.
Coffee available all day ☕️
We’re located within Ekka. Corner of Gregory Terrace and King Street. Right under @rydgesfortitudevalley.
*Any updates to music schedules will be made on this post.
**Due to Ekka gate locations in 2026 only Ekka ticket holders can access Bar Gusto from Sat 8 - Sun 16 August.
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Drop by Bar Gusto for a KI NO BI Gin cocktail.
For a limited time we'll be serving cocktails using premium Ki No Bi Gin - distilled, blended and bottled in Kyoto.
KI NO BI, which translates to “the beauty of the seasons”, is inspired by tradition. The gin is made in a recognisably dry style, but with a distinct Japanese accent.
Only one more week to try these special edition cocktails before the cocktail menu changes during Ekka.
*Visiting us this week or next? Enter Bar Gusto via the Rydges Fortitude Valley hotel main entrance, just off Carriage St. Bar Gusto will be accessible to Ekka ticket holders only from Sat 8 August.
Always drink responsibly.
Heading to a @brisbanetheatreofmagic show?
Ticketholders receive 20% off their dining bill at Bar Gusto*.
Head to the link in bio for details and to book your tickets.
*A dinner booking at Bar Gusto and Theatre of Magic tickets need to be booked separately. A booking for both experiences can be made at the links in bio.
T&Cs apply. See www.bargusto.com.au or the link in bio for details.
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The Pizzaiolo’s pick for the month 🔥
Pizza Alla Vodka Con ‘Nduja.
Vodka sauce base, spicy ‘nduja, Italian sausage, mozzarella, fresh stracciatella & rocket.
What is ‘nduja? It’s a delicious spicy spreadable salami that originated in Calabria, Italy.
See you on the deck for the pizza special.
Let our Pizzaiolo Navi know what you think ❤️
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@theekka starts Saturday 8 August and we’ll be right amongst the action!
Bar Gusto is conveniently located right across the road from @brisbaneshowgrounds, which means Bar Gusto is within the Ekka precinct when it’s show time 🎡
Drop by the deck, rest your feet, relax under the fig and order from our ‘Gusto On Show’ menu. Enjoy pizzas straight from the pizza oven and a range of Ekka show favourites including burgers, Caesar salad, calamari, fries and more.
We're open from 9am to 9pm throughout Ekka. Keep an eye on posts for kitchen hours. There’ll also be a container bar out front if you need to grab a quick takeaway beverage 🍺
* Due to where the Ekka gates are located this year, only Ekka ticketholders will be able to access Bar Gusto during Ekka - Sat 8 - Sun 16 Aug.
Musicians @benrossmusic, @andrzejfenner and @linda_capewell will be joining us on the deck. Keep an eye on our posts for the live music schedule.
Coffee available from open until close ☕
Still need to grab your Ekka tickets? Head to the link in bio at @brisbaneshowgrounds and look out for the Super Saver Days 👀
See you at Ekka!
Sat 8 - Sun 16 August 2026.
📸 Image 1: View of Ekka taken from the rooftop of @rydgesfortitudevalley – right above Bar Gusto.
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The Brisbane Illustration Fair is on today and tomorrow 🎉
10am-4pm at the John Reid Pavilion @brisbaneshowgrounds.
Drop by Bar Gusto for lunch from 12-3pm. Dinner from 4:30pm. Kitchen closes at 8pm.
Make a booking via the link in bio. Or drop by the deck.
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Not long now! @brisbaneillustrationfair is on this weekend @brisbaneshowgrounds - Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th July - and we can’t wait to see you there!
Discover 180+ local and national artists and illustrators over two days.
Drop by the Bar Gusto deck on Saturday from 12pm (we're closed on Sunday), grab a (not-so-mini) mini pizza from our lunch menu, and relax after a morning of browsing and shopping up a storm at the fair.
Or join us for dinner from 4:30pm for antipasti, pizza and pasta. Don't forget to order the apple pie pizza!
Bar Gusto will be open 12pm-late.
Lunch menu available 12-3pm.
Dinner menu available from 4:30-7:30pm.
🎨180+ illustrators
🖌️ Free creative zone
🛍️ Illustration, zines, comics, prints, stickers and more!
🎶 Community vibes, inspiration, and all the good feels!
Whether you're a long-time art lover or just illustration-curious, this fair is for everyone. Come support local talent, get creative, and immerse yourself in Brisbane’s vibrant illustration scene.
🎨 Brisbane Illustration Fair
🥳 Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th July 2026
⏰ 10 am - 4pm (Both Days)
🍄 $2 ENTRY (Kids Under 12 FREE)
🌻 180+ artists over 2 days
🎨 Creative Zone
📍 Brisbane Showgrounds, John Reid Pavilion, Bowen Hills
💚 Poster Designed and Illustrated by @serpents_sun
🥳 Sponsored by @thetshirtco & @bargusto_bne
Image credits - tiles 1 & 6 @soggybreadissad
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Join us for dinner 🍸
What's your pick from the pastas on our menu?
Open Tues-Sat | Midday-late. Dinner menu available from 4:30pm.
Located on the corner of King Street and Gregory Terrace - opposite the @brisbaneshowgrounds.
Book via the link in bio or just drop by the deck.
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What will you be ordering from the new Bar Gusto lunch and dinner menus? 🍺
Tuesday-Saturday | 12pm- late.
Corner of @kingstreetbrisbane and Gregory Terrace.
Book via link in bio or drop by 🍸
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New lunch menu starts today!
Mini pizzas (that aren’t so mini) are now available at lunch. $19 each. $20 with a soft drink - take away or dine in.
Bring some friends, grab a spot on the deck and get 3 mini pizzas for $50. Dine in only.
See the menu for the 5 mini pizzas on offer.
There’s a few new pizzas on the menu 👇🏼
Formaggi & Miele
Verdure & Pesto
Apple Pie Pizza
Plus we’ve kept some of the favorites, including seasonal salads.
Keep an eye out for the new dinner menu if you’re in the mood for pasta 👀
Drop by Tues-Sat | 12pm-late.
Corner of King St. and Gregory Terrace.
Opposite @brisbaneshowgrounds.
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