My husband ordered the carbonara with gnocchi for his meal and was disappointed, saying it had very…read morelittle flavor. I ordered the crumbled calamari dinner. I wanted to substitute the french fries for vegetables of some kind, but they wouldn't let me. She said for a $2 charge I could get some seasonal veggies. I did that, but didn't realize that meant I didn't get the salad. Disappointing, but at least the veggies were barely cooked, just the way I like them. I got a huge mound of breaded calamari which was tasty. The garlic aioli as a dip was also very good. The fries remained uneaten. Overall, the ambiance was nice, with some music playing and basketball games on TV. I don't know as we'd come back, but it was ok.

This place was just ok. Had a hard time finding it - poor signage from the direction I was…read morecoming... had a burger and it was pretty average. Beer was good... and well priced...

I came to Brewhouse with a friend who was born "down under"; he's trying to help me cultivate a…read moretaste for cricket. We wanted a dinner venue where we could catch up over a few cocktails, enjoy a good meal and catch a cricket match. Arriving around 7pm, the place was very quiet; the host said we could sit at whatever table we liked; he expected that it would get a lot busier as the night went on. Being somewhat tired of burgers and chips for dinner, my friend and I both totally loved the food here; everything is exceptional, and the menu has a nice, broad selection; it's easy to find a dish you'll like. Tip: Over and above some outstanding food, they have an excellent selection of locally brewed craft ales - just the ticket to enjoy while watching some cricket ;-)

The Brewhouse is currently my fave spot for lunch in Brisbane. Unfortunately it is a little out of…read morethe way for me, so I don't get here anywhere near as much as I'd like. For me, the $15 steak special is unbeatable, while my partner swears by the haloumi salad. So far everything we've tried on the menu has been well above average and the prices are always fantastic. The selection of beers on tap is impressive indeed. As I am usually designated driver, I stick to the Brisbane Pale Ale, which is by far the tastiest light beer I've sampled. They also have cider on tap. The average price for a pot is $4. On a recent visit my mate could not believe the value for money on offer. The Brewhouse has ample seating out back, along with an outdoor section. I'd avoid the Sports Bar. Service can be a little slow at times, but I'm usually very happy to sit back and relax with my beer. There is a handy car park in the rear. Street parking is almost impossible, unless you don't mind a walk.

This place is perfect for what you should expect: A bar/grill in the middle of the city…read more Firstly and probably its main attraction - it's got crazy good location! But the layout of the place is even better! It is a basement bar, half of it outside and the other half kind-of-inside. Very spacious, clean and with good selection of beer (albeit mostly mainstream beers, but a lot of them). Very comfortable, with some big TVs and also music. Good people watching too. The food is good, not amazing, but you can't expect amazing in such a central, tourist-y area. I had the wings and they're a solid 8/10, at least. Service was great too. Shout out to Elise behind the bar.

I have to say that I really like basement bars, and the Criterion is not exception. I have been…read morehere a few times, at least when I was previously in Brisbane, namely because I thought that their beer garden was really cool. However, like most of the pubs in the CBD, this one does close quite early (though late enough that I was able to slip in here for a drink one night). There is nothing fancy or flash about this pub - expect the standard beers on tap - no craft beers. It also has a pokies area and a bistro, though there is a pool table tucked away in one corner. The beer garden is pretty cool as well, but unfortunately for the smokers it is not the designated smoking area. During the day it does get fairly crowded (though I have never noticed anybody out in the beer garden, despite it being a pretty nice day), but it was fairly quiet when I was there.

If you are looking for reliable quality, this is good place to go. Nothing spectacular, but the…read morehave good food and cold beer; what else do you need. I went on a Sunday so they were running a limited menu. Even so, I didn't walk away hungry.

A lot of fun Came here for a work lunch and it was great -…read moreservice, drinks and food. A work colleague booked for 15 and we had tables reserved in the beer garden under shade (the only down was the afternoon sun did sneak in and summer heat found us after a hour - shade was cool direct sun not). Service is a choice of the old fashion walk up and order at counter, get given a number on a stand or if you have your phone you can scan the QR code on the table pull up menu, order and pay. I did the last and had my burger in good time - bit of wait on the "Parma" for some who did counter orders but we all had food and drinks in reasonable time. Great range of beverages - what you would expect for a city pub. Finished the time with a coffee - not the worst not the best. It's near the river - on a busy street - perfect place to meet friends.

I joined a group of 7 for dinner at Broncos Leagues Club today it was fantastic! The cheeseburgers…read morewere a huge hit with my group. Although they also have amazing steaks! Highly recommend for a great dinner with TVs for watching sports.

I had my first legal drink at the Broncos Leagues Club. My friends and I decided to have a laugh…read moreand go hunt down some buff footy tail at Alfie's Bar. (The hunt didn't go down so well). I returned 9 years later to have lunch with my parents. Although I'm not a footy fan, I quite enjoyed myself. When you walk in, you can turn right into the pokies room and lose yourself in a wash of rainbow, neon machines begging to take your dollars, one by one. Beyond the pokies is the Halfway Cafe, where you'll find a fine pub lunch. My mother and I are suckers for buffet, so we went downstairs and got the smorgasboard ($20 each excluding drinks). The buffet stations are huge. It's the standard soup- salad- vegetables- carved meat- pasta options with some surprising added extras. The cheese kransky is delicious, the spring rolls are more-ish if nothing else, and the grilled octopus salad is succulent and juicy. There is also quite a large assortment of asian cuisine including honey king prawns and sweet and sour pork. The only inconvenience is having to go to the bar and pay for your drinks separately.You've got a wealth of tables to choose from- booths, or window seats, so you can watch the Broncos train while you dine. While you're there, go have a gander at all the old jerseys and trophies. My favourite area is the wall just outside of Alfie's Bar that has old photos of big beefy footballers who were snapped while getting tackled, and getting their junk yoinked up to their armpits. There's some corkers in there, let me tell you. Even if you're not into footy, Broncos Leagues Club isn't a bad place to have a beer or to have a sit down meal. You'll be pleasantly surprised.

As it was my first time, I didn't know what to expect. The location is great and easy to get to in…read morethe Valley. When we first walked in, the place wasn't too crowded. A few minutes later, the band got on stage and the place started filling up! The music was pretty good and everyone was dancing. Great place for groups to grab some drinks and dance without feeling that you need to dress up or anything. I didn't make it to the outdoor area so I would definitely be open to going back to check that out. A good place to stop on a pub crawl or start the night off. It's casual and everyone is welcome!

The staff were rude and unprofessional, their security pinned a tiny woman to the wall for…read morebasically no reason. They turned away people from their empty bat because their security didn't even know how to work the security machine. Gross bar with even grosser staff.

Happy hour is from 6-7 and the $6 spirits are very tempting. We shared the jeff ribs and there was…read moremore than enough for two. Best ribs I have tasted in years. Delicious! Unlikely location above central station but next to a fancy hotel. Staff were lovely!

Honestly, I really didn't like this place all that much. Actually, I'm not quite sure whether it is…read morea pub in a railway station, or the bar that happens to be connected to the hotel that is Brisbane Central Station. Well, it that is the case, then it is one of three bars that are located here, and this one, well, this one wasn't particularly great either.

Bar food Me and my friends just hangout around south bank…read moreand go to this hotel restaurant,ordered burger fries and pizza with beer. It's very good price at 18:00-20:00. It's fast service /Good condition Good place to hangout with friends. Been here twice for dinner. Cocktails options PEACH BELLINI $16.5 Fresh peach puree Champagne DARK & STORMY $16 Dark rum, fresh lime juice, Angostura bitters, topped with ginger beer MOJITO $16.5 Traditional mint, rum and lime BRAMBLE $16.5 Gin, lemon and blackberry flavoured liqueur

I attended a private event at The Fox; I can't say enough good things about the staff and the…read moreservice they provided :-) Everyone was professional and attentive at all times; I was particularly impressed with their friendliness. The food we received was also quite good. The ambiance and the décor at The Fox is very nice! Bottom line: A wonderful place to go for a night out :-)

Old school since 1901. It's no longer a hotel but a pub with an adjacent small sports bar area…read more This pub was close to my hotel and I stopped by twice to enjoy an evening beer on tap after touring. The only drawback on a midweek night is that they close the old school area inside early and kick you out to the sports bar area or outside on the sidewalk tables.

I'm sure many of us have experienced what I term as a 'Railway Station Pub', not that I actually…read moreknow of many in Australia (with the exception of one at Flinders Street Station, and this one in Brisbane). I do noticed that this one seems to be pretty popular, but from my limited experience I really didn't think all that much of the place. Basically it seems to be one of those pubs where you stop by to grab a beer before jumping on the train to head off home, and that is pretty much it. Okay, it is pretty nice inside, but it really didn't have an atmosphere that I could comfortably call as fantastic. Actually it was rather dull. Okay, it does get points for convenience, but that is really about it. Oh, they do have seats outside which affords a nice view of Anzac Square, so I have to give it credit for that as well.