GeoffD

West End is Brisbane's Bohemian heart. It is easy to write Brisbane off as a collection of bland suburbs that stretch out forever from the city. But most locals will tell visitors that there are three exceptions: West End, New Farm and Paddington. Among those suburbs, West End is the diverse and artistic suburb. The coffee is brilliant, even if you might sit on a milk crate. The food is without par, and you won't pay too much for it. The streets range from typical inner city streets to quiet cul-de-sacs. This is the place where Brisbane's more broad-minded live (if they are lucky) and play. Some of the reviews on here criticise the town for not being Suburbsville. Fair enough. West End is not a very good Suburbsville. But if you embrace the slow and quiet demise of a quarter acre block, brick veneer home and an hour-long commute, then West End will not be you. This is Brisbane's Carlton or Newtown. Enjoy it for what it is.