West End Market

The West End Markets are held every Saturday (rain, hail or shine!) from 6am – 2pm at the beautiful Davies Park, which sits alongside the Brisbane River. Soak up the atmosphere as you wander in the shade of the enormous fig trees and take in the sounds of local buskers and the enticing aromas of fresh coffee and flowers.

What do the market offer?

Besides selling fresh produce like vegetables and fruits, there are also stalls selling red meat, sea food, arts and crafts and many others. To top that off, there are stalls selling ready to eat, takeaway snacks.

How much do I have to pay?

Free entry.

Where is the location

West End Markets
Davies Park, Corner of Montague Rd and Jane St, West End.
Brisbane.

How to get there via public transport?

From the City
1) 199 @ Stop 36 @ Adelaide Street, it takes about 15minutes to get there.
2) Get off right before the junction when you see Mick’s nuts.
3) Walk along the same road until you reach the end. The markets is right behind a row office buildings.
(Tip: Just follow the crowd. Most people who get on and get off the 199 will be heading in the same direction, to the market)

How cheap is cheap?

Basically, fruits and vegetables which are “in season” are the cheapest. For example, this post is written on September, the seasoned food are:
1) Strawberries, you can get a crate of 300 for a mere $6.
2) Smoke salmon. $8 for 100g from Coles. $8 for 500g from the markets.

What are the “Must try/buy”?

1) Langos. A traditional Hungarian dish. Made out of flour, deep fried and topped with sour cream, cheese and sauce of your choice. Price: $6.
2) Lepene. Also a traditional Hungarian dish. Available in Mushroom and cheese, Spinach and Cheese or Mushroom+Bacon+Spinach and cheese. It is then pressed and toasted on a hot top. Price: $7-$8.
3) The Best No bull pie. For the Vegetarians. There is the typical onions, peas, tomatoes, gravy like sauce inside. Price: To-be-confirmed

Author tips:

Go at about 12pm, that’s the time when the vendors starts reducing prices. You will be able to grab some really good stuff at a bargained price.