High Road Bar & Grill, South Brisbane: What to Order and Budget

High Road Bar & Grill is now open at 38 Cordelia Street, South Brisbane, with a menu that lets you choose between a small bar order and a longer lunch or dinner. The useful first step is deciding which sort of outing you want.

This is a reported introduction based on the venue’s published menu and opening information, checked on 29 October 2026. The prices below are Australian dollars and give you a starting point before booking.

High Road is a new Brisbane venue from Nathan Toleman and The Mulberry Group, with Gareth Woolcock leading the kitchen. Its official introduction puts seasonal produce and cooking over fire at the centre of the restaurant.

Independent opening coverage places it at the base of Novotel Brisbane South Bank. It’s an option to investigate when you’re planning time in South Brisbane, whether or not you’re staying at the hotel.

The menu names produce origins across several regions. Read individual dish descriptions if that matters to your choice; the offering includes Queensland ingredients alongside produce from elsewhere.

Venue photograph: High Road Bar & Grill; photographer credited in the supplied file as Fergus Hurst.

The spring 2026 menu lists a Mooloolaba prawn roll with umami mayo and cos for $16. House-made yoghurt flatbread is $9 and hummus is $12.

For a simple shared snack, flatbread and hummus add up to $21 before drinks and any applicable charges. That calculation is a suggested order, with portion size best checked at the venue.

The burger is $34 and comes with fries, giving you a clearer single-dish food budget. Ask about the current drinks list if you want an alcohol-free outing; this guide doesn't assume a bar visit needs alcohol.

Listed mains include barramundi at $44, wood-fired half chicken at $38 and charred Queensland blue pumpkin at $32. Some sides are separate, so check what comes on the plate before ordering.

As a worked example, two burgers total $68 before drinks or other charges. Two $15 ice-cream desserts would bring that food order to $98. These figures are arithmetic from the published prices, not a set offer.

The chef’s menu is listed at $90 per person. Supplements are shown for some additions, so ask which items are included and what your final per-person price will be. A few additions can move the bill along quickly.

The venue’s contact page lists opening seven days from noon until late, lunch from noon and dinner from 5pm. It says the bar menu is available all day. Confirm the kitchen’s finishing time if you're planning a late arrival.

The pumpkin dish includes honey and stracciatella, and the charred carrots list nduja. A vegetable name alone won't tell you whether a dish fits your diet. Discuss allergies or substitutions before relying on a menu description.

For reservations, step-free access or other specific needs, contact the restaurant on (07) 3295 4150. Check the current menu before committing, especially if you're organising a group around a fixed budget.