village the barracks
the barracks It is difficult to believe that this now contemporary and sophisticated retail and dining hub was once the local city jail, with close to 100 prisoners living in the two cell blocks that made up the Brisbane Petrie Terrace Jail. Then, in an ironic twist, it later became the station for the Petrie Terrace police department. In 1940 the jail was demolished but sandstone foundations recovered during excavation have been featured in and around the Barracks development. This landmark retail and commercial precinct successfully integrates three of Brisbane’s key heritage-listed buildings with contemporary architecture. Located at the top of Caxton Street in Paddington, The Barracks offers a range of unique dining options with Libertine Restaurant serving up exquisite French Vietnamese cuisine, Hanabishi offering great sushi for something a bit less formal, and French Twist for decadent pastries. Whether you are chasing a quick bite to eat before a game or a concert at Suncorp Stadium, a romantic dinner with beautiful cuisine, or a casual night out watching the latest film at the Palace Cinemas with a glass of red, The Barracks has you covered. But it’s not just a dining precinct, with beauty therapists, beautiful homewares, a bookshop/cafe and top local produce. Only a short stroll from the CBD through Roma Street Parklands, The Barracks provides a charming alternative to the big-city shopping experience without taking you too far off the beaten track. 78