we’ve all been there. you might be saving for a wedding (kirst), an overseas holiday (b and kirst), or a new car…but regardless of what you’re saving for or how tight your budget is you still don’t want to sacrifice your social life. enter the humble byo restaurant – otherwise known as the socialising saviour! these are our favourite byo joints around town, so grab a friend and a bottle of wine from home and pick your spot. rhubarb rhubarb , wooloowin fancy french cuisine and byo can go together and rhubarb rhubarb is the perfect example of it! confit duck and creme brûlée wish some byo champagne make for the perfect celebratory dinner or date night…you can impress without blowing your budget…you can thank us later. sings asian kitchen , rosalie sings is quite possibly brisbane’s worst kept secret…and in our opinion one of its best takeaway and byo asian restaurant. they serve up a mixed menu of chinese, vietnamese and thai food so there is plenty for everyone. our pick? green cocon