Mr Sydney Luxford was an important figure in the early days of Brisbane’s culinary scene. A popular vegetable vendor and local legend, Mr Luxford operated the Roma Street Markets in the early 1900s before relocating them to their longstanding home in Rocklea. This larger-than-life personality and his love of food is the inspiration for the new Roma Street bar and eatery that shares his namesake located a short distance from the parklands and courts. Mr Luxford’s is looking to add a spark to the Brisbane City’s fringe, providing everything from quick-service snacks and coffee to sit-down feasts and sundowners. The 60-seat venue’s aesthetic pays homage to The City’s early period, with black-and-white photos of Roma Street and its surrounds meshing with decorative elements that evoke a heritage feel.

The morning starts with Grinders Coffee and breakfast bites such as tofu scramble, bacon-and-egg rolls, avocado bagels and mushroom and brie omelettes. Come the afternoon, the menu pivots to showcase an Asian-inspired array of eats. We’re talking seaweed and daikon salad, coconut and lemongrass chicken, slow-braised Mongolian lamb sliders, Kung Pao prawn baos, and ginger and soy seared-salmon poke bowls. Come the evening, Mr Luxford’s bar snacks and mains come into play, including Thai beef skewers, Szechuan lamb ribs, sticky orange pork belly and Korean-style barbecue wings. Mr Luxford’s cocktail list boasts more than 20 intriguing concoctions to sample, alongside tap beers and cider, wines and non-alcoholic beverages.

Mr Luxford’s is now open. Head to the Stumble Guide for more information.