Bracken Ridge Tavern

Bracken Ridge Tavern has opened its doors to the first stage of its $10 million transformation, revealing a completely reimagined experience that brings together new dining, family friendly and all-day offerings for the community.

Locals and visitors can now enjoy Two Wise Guys, a vibrant new Italian restaurant celebrating authentic flavour, family history, and shared dining; and the Laneway Café, serving barista coffee, smoothies and freshly baked pastries from 7:00am daily. 

Both now operate alongside the Tavern’s longstanding favourite, Panama Jack’s, continuing to serve its legendary pub classics and Nolan’s premium aged steaks, ensuring the Tavern’s beloved steakhouse remains at its heart.

A lively new laneway precinct also now connects the café, restaurant and dining areas, flowing into a garden terrace that balances modern sophistication with relaxed comfort.

Families now have access to new kids’ zones and family-friendly seating, while groups can make the most of spacious indoor and outdoor dining areas and private dining rooms.

At the heart of this evolution is Two Wise Guys, a charismatic Italian restaurant concept that celebrates family, food, and authenticity. The new Italian restaurant honours their legacy with hand-rolled dough rested for 48 hours, meats sliced in-house, and pizzas fired in a custom-built oven imported from Italy by a chef hailing directly from Sicily. Diners can expect flavour combinations that are as bold as they are comforting, from a Pepperoni Vodka Pizza finished with Grey Goose tomato sauce, to Ossobuco Ravioli, and Alfonso’s Carbonara, crafted to be authentic, approachable and deeply rooted in family tradition.

Across the Tavern, new family-friendly zones include a dedicated kids’ room, flexible group seating, and easy flow between the café, dining and bar areas, making Bracken Ridge Tavern an inviting all-day destination from morning coffee through to dinner and cocktails.

The evolution continues in 2026, where Stage Two will unveil the finishing touches with a new Sports Bar and Function Room, further cementing the venue’s place in Brisbane’s northside.

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