For a peaceful, leafy suburb, Paddington sure has a lot going on. It’s traditional Queenslander style houses are clustered along steep ridges that lead up to a vibrant shopping and entertainment district, centred on Given Terrace and Caxton Street. There you can shop to your heart’s content at independent boutiques filled with vintage fashions, antique homewares and locally produced gourmet foods. Restaurants in Brisbane’s Paddington are right in step with the neighbourhood, offering unique and carefully curated menus (often organic, vegetarian or gluten-free) in colourful, cosy settings.