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Under The Clock

South Brisbane

Updated: Nov 18, 2018

Under the Clock is a secret café steeped in historic charm, found hidden away underneath the landmark heritage-listed South Brisbane Town Hall that is now part of Somerville House.

Look for the entrance at the base of the old Town Hall, adjacent to Somerville House’s gates and a step through reveals a clear-roofed terrace that resembles a Victorian era railway platform, scattered with tables and chairs.

Under The Clock South Brisbane

The café, which is owned by Somerville House, occupies the basement of the grand old building, with original brick walls, archways and alcoves preserved. Along one wall are a line-up of black and white pictures depicting the colourful history of the building, which started life as the South Brisbane Town Hall in 1892 and throughout the ensuing years has been a HQ for the US Armed Forces during World War II, residential flats for British engineers and their families post-war, the Conservatorium of Music from 1957-79 and in 1999 it was purchased by Somerville House.

Under The Clock South Brisbane

Seating is either inside the ambient interior or on the terrace, where there’s a wooden bar with stools and café tables in signature Somerville green.

Under The Clock South Brisbane

On the menu are a range of snacks and light meals available all day, including avo on toast, buttery fruit toast, bacon and egg focaccia or Pancake Stack with maple syrup, ice-cream and mixed berries.

Under The Clock South Brisbane

Lunch options include Pulled Pork Brioche with house cut slaw and onion jam, Chef’s Salad or Ploughman’s Board with toasted bread, dips and deli items. Otherwise from behind the counter are heat-ups like sausage rolls, filo pastries and quiches or gourmet filled rolls, along with sweet treats like scones, jam and cream or Strawberry Swirl cheesecake.

Under The Clock South Brisbane

Coffee served at Under the Clock is Campos, or there’s Origin tea (black or herbal), while cold drinks include Frappes (Lychee, Tropical Paradise or  Coffee Buzz), Smoothies (Breakfast, Green or Choc and Peanut) or Milkshakes (in flavours like lemon meringue, cookies and cream or Bounty as well as traditional vanilla and chocolate).

Nice to know – Under the Clock has plans to expand its outdoor dining area in the not too distant future. Keep up to date on their Facebook page

Under the Clock

17 Graham St

South Brisbane

Opening Hours

3033 9265

Map

17 Graham St South Brisbane

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