The best places to study in Brisbane
The 10 libraries and study cafés in Brisbane best suited to a long session with a laptop or a textbook, led by State Library of Queensland, The Single Guys Coffee Co. and Walter Harrison Law Library.
Ranked by work score: Wi‑Fi, power, seating, hours, what reviews say about laptops and noise, and who recommends working there. One branch per chain.

01State Library of Queensland
libraryCultural Centre Tunnel, South BankWi‑FiPowerWork 100
State Library of Queensland is the state public reference and research library of Queensland, Australia, operated by the state government. The Library is governed by the Library Board of Queensland, which draws its powers from the Libraries Act 1988.
The state library at Southbank and the Brisbane city library have some amazing spaces to work. Incredible views and lots of spaces to charge up devices etc.
r/brisbaneOctober 2022 02The Single Guys Coffee Co.
caféMoggill Road, KenmoreWi‑FiPowerWork 100
The Single Guys is simply the way to go, with large tables to fit that clunky computer on and power points near the floor to keep that battery running all day. And for an added bonus, when you purchase your coffee or meal you’ll be able to access the free wifi.
Style MagazinesMay 2023 03Walter Harrison Law Library
libraryUniversity Drive, St LuciaWi‑FiWork 100
Alumni, Community members and visitors can access the Walter Harrison Law Library from 7am – 10pm during Mondays to Fridays and 7am – 6pm during weekends, excluding public holidays. With Wi-Fi, research resources, ample study spaces and computers, the space has everything you need for a successful study session.
The University of QueenslandAugust 2026 04The Menagerie
café8 Carraway StreetWi‑FiWork 100
Relaxed, welcoming, and laptop-friendly, The Menagerie caters to a large student crowd making it a popular spot to catch up on work at any time of day.
IgluJuly 2026 06Arana Hills Library
library63 Cobbity CresWi‑FiWork 100
07Ashgrove Library
library87 Amarina AveWi‑FiWork 100
08Nundah Library
libraryPrimrose Lane, NundahWi‑FiWork 100
10Annerley Library
library450 Ipswich RdWi‑FiWork 100







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