Gasworks Plaza — Local services in Brisbane City

Skyring Terrace: The Trap Disguised as a Car Park

Skyring Terrace Car Park is less a place to leave your car and more a psychological experiment in frustration and financial punishment.

They dangle the carrot of "2 hours free parking" like they’re doing you a favour — but here’s the fine print they conveniently don’t mention: it’s cumulative. Pop in for 45 minutes in the morning, then return later that day for a coffee? Surprise! You’ve now overstayed your invisible welcome and are charged full rates like you spent 3 hours straight. No alerts. No signage. Just a silent clock ticking toward a gotcha moment.

It’s deliberately predatory — designed to catch out regular locals and punish anyone who dares to support the surrounding shops twice in a day. Want to grab lunch and dinner here? Hope you budgeted for parking like it’s valet at a 5-star hotel.

There’s no grace, no common sense, and absolutely no interest in fair treatment. It’s revenue-raising dressed up as retail convenience, and it reeks of arrogance.

Save yourself the money and the rage. Park somewhere else — anywhere else — and let this car park rot in the empty echo chamber of its own...

We were a large family group. Service was quick. We didn't have long to wait for our orders. Serving staff were cheerful and helpful. Food was delicious. My partner had spaghetti and meatballs, smelled delicious. I had pizza, which was large enough for two. Topped with prosciutto, shaved parmesan and rocket - I opted to takeaway the half I didn't eat. Another friend had the beetroot salad which was a complete course for one or a share dish for two. The roast pork was also delicious, with mushroom sauce. Prices were reasonable. A variety of coffees were available, also Italian softdrinks, beers as well as complimentary sparkling or still water. There is limited parking on the street but nearby is the centre's underground carpark which has a travelator that comes out a few steps from...

Only 1 star because a strange but true story. When gasworks first opened we strolled through with our white fluffy dog and were immediately escorted off the premises by vigilant security guard. Subsequent visits we left pooch at home, or one of us would sit in the council park housing the eponymous gas ring with the hound, whilst the other made forays into the forbidden zone for picnic treats. We dropped in on a whim mid January 2021 ( sans offending hound) and it dawned on me the number of dogs ( with their people) strolling through the complex! So 5 star experience for those doggos of the valley who looked so happy but 1 star on behalf of my pooch who must feel oddly deprived. The pain of the...