Well, here we are at our last public holiday weekend for a little while. At The Localist, we know that sometimes it can be tough to find the best foodie places open on public holidays. Not to worry, we love to make your holidays smooth, easy, and stress-free. So, here is our list of Granite Belt foodies open on Labour Day 2026.
- Please note: Most wineries, breweries, and pubs are open.
- Check individual businesses for their trading hours and availability.
Open Every Day – Saturday to Monday
A special shoutout to the following foodies who are open every day over the Labour Day weekend:
Stanthorpe & Surrounds
Brinx Deli & Café – Café, Stanthorpe (takeaway only – including pre-ordered platter boxes)
Burger Drift – Burgers, Stanthorpe
Central Hotel – Pub meals, Stanthorpe
Commercial Coffee Stop – Coffee, Stanthorpe
Country Club Hotel – Pub meals, Stanthorpe
Giardinos Restaurant – Italian, Stanthorpe
IGA – Supermarket, Stanthorpe
O’Mara’s Hotel – Pub meals, Stanthorpe
Rogers Fish Bar – Takeaway, Stanthorpe
RSL Stanthorpe – Meals, Stanthorpe
The Little Larder – Café, Stanthorpe
Granite Belt – North
Granite Belt Christmas Farm – Café, Applethorpe
Heritage Estate Wines – Restaurant and special food experiences, Cottonvale
Jersey Girls Café – Café, Thulimbah
McDonalds – Fast food, Applethorpe
Suttons Juicery – Café, Thulimbah
Vincenzo’s at The Big Apple – Café, Thulimbah
Granite Belt – South
Balancing Heart Vineyard – Restaurant, Wyberba, near Ballandean
Ballandean General Store & Bakery – Bakery, Ballandean
Ballandean Pub – Pub meals, Ballandean
Barrel Room Wine Lounge – Platters, Ballandean
Jamworks – Café, Glen Aplin
Ridgemill Estate – Platters, Severnlea
Open Part of the Labour Day weekend
The following foodies are open part of the Labour Day weekend on the days mentioned:
Stanthorpe & Surrounds
AH Kitchen & Café – Thai, Stanthorpe – Saturday & Sunday
Anna’s Restaurant – Italian, Stanthorpe – Saturday
Essen – Restaurant, Stanthorpe – Saturday
Granite Belt Brewery – Restaurant, near Stanthorpe – Saturday & Sunday
Granite Belt Farmers Market – Stanthorpe – Saturday
Hanasaku Restaurant – Thai, Stanthorpe – Saturday & Monday
Josies – Restaurant, Stanthorpe – Saturday & Sunday
Love 19 – Sushi etc, Stanthorpe – Saturday & Monday
Slaps Coffee House Café, Stanthorpe – Saturday
Stanthorpe Thai Restaurant, Stanthorpe – Saturday & Sunday
Varias – Restaurant & Tapas, near Stanthorpe – Saturday (bookings essential)
Granite Belt – North
Summit Estate Wines – Meals, Thulimbah – Sunday & Monday
Read more about the best places to eat, drink, and stay on the Granite Belt…
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