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Food
Prepared with care and offered as a way to nourish body and spirit.
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Govinda's Brisbane
Good food. Good company. Something deeper.
A welcoming vegetarian restaurant and community space in the heart of Brisbane.
The restaurant
A place to eat, gather and feel welcome.
Govinda's first opened its doors on Elizabeth St (Now On George St) in Brisbane city in the 80's. The Govinda's mission is to distribute affordable pure Vegetarian food or Prasadam (Food that has been blessed) to everyone, The Goal Is To NOURISH THE PEOPLE!
Govinda's is first and foremost a place to enjoy a generous vegetarian meal. It is also a place where people can meet, pause and discover something new. Join Us for Thursday Night Kirtan.
Why Govinda's?
The Heart and Soul of the City
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Community
Everyone is welcome, whether you are a regular, a visitor or simply curious.
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Purpose
A meal can be a small act of care, connection and conscious living.
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A little context
What does Govinda's mean?
Govinda is one of the names associated with Krishna. At Govinda’s, the name reflects a simple way of living — sharing nourishing food, caring for one another and creating space for people to connect.
You don’t need to know anything about the tradition to feel welcome here. Come for a meal, stay for the community and discover something deeper at your own pace.
A living tradition
Hare Krishna and ISKCON.
Govinda’s is part of the Hare Krishna tradition, formally known as the International Society for Krishna Consciousness, or ISKCON.
The tradition centres on devotion, mantra meditation, vegetarian food, spiritual learning and service. At Govinda’s, these ideas are expressed through a welcoming meal, community gatherings and Thursday Night Kirtan.
You do not need to be familiar with the tradition to visit. Everyone is welcome to learn, ask questions or simply share a meal.
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A tradition shared around the world
A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada.
A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada founded the International Society for Krishna Consciousness in 1966. He introduced the teachings of bhakti-yoga, mantra meditation and vegetarian food to people around the world.
His books, teachings and community work continue to influence the way people understand spiritual practice, conscious living and service to others.
Beyond the restaurant
Food, service and community.
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Thursday Kirtan
A free, welcoming evening of food, music, mantra and community.
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Food for Life
Vegetarian food relief and community service shared with care.
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Catering
Vegetarian food for gatherings big and small.
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Come and share a meal.
358 George Street, Brisbane City.
Mon - Thu 10:30 - 5:00 pm
Friday 10:30 - 8:00 pm