The Rose & Crown
South Brisbane
The Rose & Crown brings a cool London pub vibe to a landmark heritage-listed Queenslander, tucked between the towers of Southpoint and Emporium Hotel at South Brisbane.
Inspired by the UK gastropub scene (where the owner has worked for 23 years), The Rose & Crown is the perfect spot to get a taste of London without leaving Brisbane.
The iconic 19th century building, with its lace iron balconies. ornate fretwork, fireplaces, French doors and original staircase, was originally a grand residence, then the Spaghetti House and most recently Little Big House, before its latest incarnation as a London-style pub.
Patrons can take a seat on the lower level beer garden terrace, upper level balcony, bar or any one of the cosy dining rooms and parlours and partake in delicious gastro pub fare and a pint of British ale (traditionally served from the beer engine or pump), cocktails and wine.
The food menu, which rotates regularly, is a blend of traditional British fare, using fresh seasonal produce, with a creative twist.
All day bar snacks (which can also be a starter) include the likes of Scotch egg with mustard mayo; cocktail sausages with honey mustard; pork sausage roll; oysters; padron peppers; or charcuterie or mezze boards for two.
For starters, choices include potted mud crab with lemon butter, apple and toast; heirloom tomato and burrata panzenalla; spicy cucumber gazpacho with croutons; or grilled tomato & sardine tart.
Mains range from the more traditional - beer battered mahi mahi with chips & aioli; or braised steak and ale pie with mash and roasted vegetables; to the likes of dry aged Brooklyn Valley bavette steak with café de Paris butter, chimichurri, watercress and chips; or eggplant and miso parmigiana with pumpkin and fermented chilli sauce.
Meanwhile puddings include treacle tart with native honey sorbet; sticky toffee pudding with butterscotch sauce and ice-cream; rhubarb and apple mess with ginger cream. or selection of cheese with crackers and apple chutney.
As well as being the only pub in Brisbane serving British cask ale direct from the pump, The Rose & Crown has Guinness on tap alongside Brewdog, Magners and Birra Moretti; and a wine list featuring 40+ wines, including some old world classics.
Good to know - The Rose & Crown will also be serving traditional Sunday roasts and hosting event, sport and weekly pub trivia nights as well as karaoke in the back room.
Need to know - There is limited street parking nearby on Grey St otherwise secure undercover paid parking at South Bank. South Bank train station is right next door.
