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Historic Pubs

Breakfast Creek Hotel

Breakfast Creek Hotel

A Brisbane icon, ingrained irrevocably in the psyche of generations of locals because of the Spanish Steakhouse first and its tropical beer garden second but a visit should definitely include both

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A Brisbane icon, ingrained irrevocably in the psyche of generations of locals because of the Spanish Steakhouse first and its tropical beer garden second but a visit should definitely include both

Read On Breakfast Creek Hotel

Brisbane may have lost many of its oldest pubs but it the inner city and suburbs are still home to some heritage-listed pubs that retain much of their historic charm and are local institutions. Here's where to find them:

The Rose & Crown South Brisbane
South Brisbane
The Rose & Crown
The Rose & Crown brings a cool London pub vibe to a landmark heritage-listed Queenslander
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The Alliance Hotel Spring Hill
Spring Hill
The Alliance Hotel
This inner Brisbane, landmark, heritage-listed pub has re-opened with a Melbourne-style neighbourhood pub vibe
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Sandgate Post Office Hotel
Sandgate
Sandgate Post Office Hotel
An iconic bayside landmark, built in 1887 as Queensland's third post office, has been transformed into a stylish & elegant gastro-pub
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Full Moon Hotel Sandgate
Sandgate
Full Moon Hotel
The award winning hotel enjoys stunning views of Moreton Island, the Glasshouse Mountains, the city and the harbour
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The Glen Hotel Eight Mile Plains
Eight Mile Plains
The Glen Hotel
Established in 1863, The Glen Hotel is an icon in Brisbane’s pub scene for both locals and travellers with dining 7 days a week
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Jubilee Hotel Fortitude Valley
Fortitude Valley
Jubilee Hotel
Boasting a massive glass-roofed internal beer garden and brewpub, the front public bar retains its original historic charm
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4 Hearts Brewing, Ipswich
Ipswich
Stony Creek Brewing
Stony Creek Brewing is the shining jewel in Ipswich's crown, housed in the heritage listed 88 Limestone Street precinct
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The Crown Hotel Lutwyche
Lutwyche
The Crown Hotel
The 140 year old hotel has undergone a stunning transformation to feature a stylish bistro, beautiful beer garden and sleek sports bar
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Prince Consort Room
Fortitude Valley
The Prince Consort
The multi-level, heritage-listed Prince Consort Hotel features 8 unique spaces for drinking & dining, including a luxe disco
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Woody Point
The Belvedere Hotel
Since 1901 this landmark bayside hotel with stunning water views has been a destination for visitors
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Waterloo Bay Hotel Wynnum
Wynnum
Waterloo Bay Hotel
Waterloo Bay Hotel is an historic bayside hotel that has been a local gathering spot since 1889
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Grandview Hotel

Brisbane's Historic Pubs

From the oldest licensed pub in Queensland to the grand old dames that have had stunning makeovers, a guide to Brisbane's historic pubs:
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Lord Alfred Hotel
Petrie Terrace
The Lord Alfred Hotel
The Lord Alfred Hotel, one of Brisbane’s grandest old pubs circa 1868, has been given a stunning makeover
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The Boundary Hotel West End
West End
The Boundary Hotel
The Boundary Hotel, West End’s iconic landmark pub circa 1864, is a fascinating multi-layered labyrinth of ambient nooks and crannies
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Royal Mail Hotel, Goodna
Goodna
Royal Mail Hotel
Royal Mail Hotel at Goodna is an historic hotel that on weekends is the centre of live blues'n'roots
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Wongawallan
Fox & Hounds Country Inn
For a traditional English pub experience without the long-haul flight, the Fox & Hounds Country Inn is a must-visit
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