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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:

Hotel Terminus exterior
South Brisbane
Hotel Terminus
The iconic hotel at Fish Lane in South Brisbane reopens with its original name as a world-class, multi-level dining, events and entertainment precinct
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Exterior facade of Hotel Commonwealth Ipswich
Ipswich
Hotel Commonwealth
Ipswich's iconic landmark, the historic Hotel Commonwealth, has made its return to the Nicholas St Precinct sfter a stunning makeover
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Facade of 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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Exterior of The Alliance Hotel Spring Hill
Spring Hill
The Alliance Hotel
This inner Brisbane, landmark, heritage-listed pub has reopened 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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Interior bar at Moonlight Bar 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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Exterior of 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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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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Entrance to the 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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St Bernards Hotel, Tamborine Mountain, Gold Coast Hinterland
Tamborine Mountain
St Bernards Hotel
A trip to Tamborine Mountain isn’t complete without visiting historic St Bernards Hotel, perched on the escarpment with magnificent views that stretch all the way to the Gold Coast
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Facade of Belvedere Hotel
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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Beer garden at 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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Exterior of The Boundary Hotel West End
West End
The Boundary Hotel
The Boundary Hotel, West End’s iconic landmark pub, is a fascinating multi-layered labyrinth of ambient nooks and crannies
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