West End’s Montague Road named one of the world’s coolest streets

Montague Road has been recognised on the global stage, ranked sixth in Time Out’s ‘Coolest Streets in the World’ for 2025 – and the only Australian street to make the top 10. 

West End’s riverside edge has evolved into one of Brisbane’s (and now, the world’s) most interesting and walkable neighbourhoods, defined by culture, creativity and community. 

While it comes as no surprise to locals, here’s why Montague Road is sharing the honours with global hot spots such as Rua do Senado in Rio de Janeiro and Orange Street in Osaka. 

A precinct on the rise 

Time Out notes Montague Road’s transformation from an industrial corridor into a lively, mixed-character strip. Heritage icons like the Thomas Dixon Centre sit alongside specialty cafés, boutique fitness studios, neighbourhood restaurants and the weekly West End Markets at Davies Park. 

This blend of amenity and atmosphere — paired with riverfront access, green space, walkability and transport options — underpins the street’s global ranking. 

Pradella’s evolving Riverside West End masterplan forms part of the street’s iconic identity 

Positioned on Montague Road, Montague Markets has become a central part of this renewed precinct. With fresh food, convenience retailers, dining options and health and wellness services, it supports the everyday needs of locals while contributing to the street’s walkable, neighbourhood feel. 

Its landscaped laneways, public art and open spaces align strongly with the qualities Time Out highlighted in the listing. 

Just moments from Montague Markets, The Lanes sits within the evolving Riverside West End masterplan. Residents enjoy immediate access to the lifestyle now being recognised internationally, with cafés, galleries, parklands and essential services all within a short walk. 

Its location reinforces one of the project’s defining advantages: a community atmosphere complemented by urban convenience. Being positioned alongside a street now acknowledged as one of the world’s coolest only strengthens its appeal. 

What the recognition means for buyers at The Lanes 

Montague Road’s accolade reinforces the value of long-term investment in thoughtful design, amenity and placemaking along the corridor. 

If you haven’t already secured your dream home at The Lanes, now is the time to buy into a community that is connected to one of the coolest streets in the world.  

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