Bar food Me and my friends just hangout around south bank and 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 read more

The Fox - Bars Near Me - South Brisbane, QLD

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I attended a private event at The Fox; I can't say enough good things about the staff and the service 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 :-) read more

Whilst this is an Aussie pub, it was quite disappointing that half of the wine list and the drink list was unavailable. When one goes to a pub it can't be that hard for the food and Bev manager to get their stuff together to make the appropriate purchases so that the wine list is accurate. read more

The Fox - The Fox in South Brisbane. - Bars Near Me - South Brisbane, QLD

What does the Fox say? Ning, ning, ning, ning.... No, really. Brisbane's Fox says "Hey, look, we've got history but I had a facelift and I look pretty schmick. I'm still working out some kinks but at least give me a chance? Please?" We recently visited the new-look Fox for their Foodie Trivia night on a Wednesday evening and it's clearly appeasing the South Brisbane Trivia Lovers because it was packed. The trivia itself was fun (obviously we had a good team making it even more fun). We ordered from the bar menu (you can't order from the Meatball Co in the bar) and had between us the Pulled Pork sandwich, the Fox Chicken Parmy and the long bar cheese burger. The first two arrived promptly and it's bar food, people. Yes it's of a fairly high standard but it's still bar food - simple, fresh and comfort-food style. The cheese burger on our order was lost and took about 45-60 minutes to arrive. It was busy that night so all was quickly forgiven. The Fox is giving it a go and, while I'm sure like all new venues there's kinks to be ironed out, the new look is beautiful. I say, "Kudos!" for reinvigorating this historic pub and turning it into a place for after work drinks, nights out with friends or a wonderful casual dinner with a group of friends. read more

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It was a rainy Saturday and the fiancé and I were looking around for a nice lunch spot before going to APT8 at GoMa for the second time. We traipsed up and down Fish Lane looking for something that tickled our fancy, and after walking past some decidedly empty looking venues we settled on equally empty-looking Fish Lane Bistro. It's fairly unassuming from the screetscape. Just a large building with an interesting mural facing out onto the lane, and timber french doors along the front. The only thing that betrays what lies inside is a page cut out of a magazine and stuck to the door advising that their Duck dish has one an award as one of Brisbane's Best Eats. We entered to find a charming bistro complete with large bar and a window along the back looking into the kitchen. This place does "quirky" well and seems to whisper its unconventional nature unlike some establishments that feel the need to bellow it out with so much "unusual and interesting" clutter that it can be overwhelming. It's understated with natural timber tables that feature sunken metal holes for water bottles and / or wine. Convenient but also slightly playful. The chairs are timber also but brightly painted with a bold black and white zig zag pattern across the back of the bench seating around the outskirts of the space. I LOVE a comfortable bench and I was not disappointed here, they even have cushions for ultimate cosiness. The exposed brick is beautiful and works well with the polished concrete flooring. Industrial and practical. The ceiling gives the appearance of a whimsical chalk board complete with sketched images of food items while the matching brightly coloured exposed ceiling lights drape between them. The bar tiles took my breath away in gloss white with bevelled edges laid in a perfect pattern to mimic the brickwork. But alas, I'm letting my inner Interior Designer get the better of me! The service was friendly and efficient. We were seated quickly and presented with menus and asked for our drink order. We waited 15 minutes for those drinks - we asked for a mocktail and as there were none on the menu the waitress took a list of our favourite ingredients and promised she would make something special, so the wait was understandable. What we were presented with was nothing short of perfection. Sweet, Summery watermelon cubes and melon flavours mixed with bubbly lemonade and ginger ale and a touch of lime to freshen. It was perfectly balanced and I recommended they put it on the menu permanently it was so delicious! For food, I was immediately enamoured with the little "gf" symbols that dotted the menu. AT LAST a restaurant who advertises what I can eat!!! OH HAPPY DAYS! Straight away I honed in on the duck and ordered (it was Crispy Skinned Twice Cooked Duck, Steamed Asian Greens and Orange Caramel). The fiancé went with the scallops (Scallops, Chorizo, Peas, Horseradish and Chervil in the entrée section) and we ordered Duck Fat Chips and Sea Salt to share. We waited 30 minutes for our meals. Granted, they had just opened, but it was a long wait. If we had have been on a schedule that would have annoyed me. But, at least everything came out together. The duck, I'm so happy to report, was nothing short of a TRIUMPH. If you've read any of my other reviews you might remember how much I love duck but being gluten free, I rarely get to indulge. This was one of those rare food-moments where I expected angels to land on the table and begin to serenade us in heavenly lifting voices. It. Was. That. Good. The duck skin was crispy as promised, and deliciously salted. It was the perfect consistency sitting atop the soft duck meat. I had two generous duck legs on the plate and after I'd given them a whole lot of attention I remembered there were Asian greens hiding below! They too were soft yet still with enough bite to give that beautiful soft crunch in the stalks. And the sauce.... Oh dear me, the sauce. It was salty and sweet and sticky and soft and just such a miracle! It wasn't overpowering but orange enough that you could delight in the fragrance it bathed over the plate. If you can't tell, I really frickin' enjoyed this duck. The fiancé said his scallops were fresh and lovely with a great flavour. The peas were puréed (a preference for us both with this kind of dish) and he enjoyed it a lot. The chips were a gluten-free work of ART. They were thick and crispy-crunchy with the distinct flavour of duck (from the duck fat). The salt was present but not overwhelming and there was a good amount of them, so once we were finished both of us were satisfied. You best believe I will be returning to this treasure of a bistro, and I have already threatened the fiancé if he doesn't get the duck I'm leaving him (spoiler alert, I won't actually leave him). I highly recommend this charming little place, especially on a wet weekend when nobody else is about. I have a feeling it might get a little busy during the week. read more

The Fox - Crispy Skinned Twice Cooked Duck, Steamed Asian Greens and Orange Caramel. - Bars Near Me - South Brisbane, QLD

Due to the rain, the BBQ planned was redirected to The Fox Hotel. We came at 2pm here for the pub lunch and I would say that we were the majority of the clientele. They had $5 drink specials for spirits, beer, and cider. I had the delicious apple crisp and actually had two. My girlfriends had diet coke and vodka. They ran a $5 burger special with us with a few chips. It was a mini burger but it was tasty. It satisfied me and was complimentary with my cider. I'll have to come back and check out the rooftop and try something off the menu. read more

A solid option in the area with good specials and friendly staff. Exactly what you'd expect from an Aussie pub. Drinks and screens abound as well as a decent outdoor patio. read more

Popped in the Fox for a quick beverage after walking around In South Bank. I can't really give it a rave review as it was a quick stop. The drinks were good and the staff was friendly. I ordered a Ginger Collins which is a blend of house made lychee vodka, strawberries and ginger essences. Refreshing! read more

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This impressive, multi-story establishment, fairly recently renovated in 1920s art deco style, has become incredibly popular with a young crowd, who flock there for cheap steaks ($2 on a Sunday) and DJs spinning tunes on their rooftop dance floor. I've been to one of these Sunday sessions myself and marvelled at the sheer volume of trade they must be doing, reflected in the hundreds, if not thousands, of red 'frat-house' cups that littered the heavy-duty carpet floors. They pioneered the ridiculously cheap steak deal a few years ago as a way of launching their business to rapturous effect. Since then all the other pubs started to do it. Now they even offer a kind of bar fly's family meal deal of sorts: 2 steaks and a jug of beer for just $10. Wow! Be warned though, the steaks come without any sides and the beer is mid-strength, if that bothers you. The downstairs bar services the old regulars during the weekdays and offers a pretty good selection of beer on tap as well as a wide range of bottled beers. Upstairs on the rooftop beer garden, the brews come in plastic cups and the bar is a utilitarian selection of vodka, rum, Red Bull and all the other chosen poisons of the young and stupid. Ah to be one of them again... read more

The Fox - Bars Near Me - South Brisbane, QLD

The Fox is a horrid establishment for the wrong person. I'm not trying to be a dick, but it's a crappy place to share an experience, especially in comparison to the many other pubs and bars around town. It does particularly well for sporting events, though, and it does have that sort of style. But if you're not into that, then it can be a pretty bland establishment. The beer, wine and spirits offering is nothing exceptional, the food is EXACTLY what you'd expect for the price they'd offer. I once ordered chips - what came out was something more akin to refried batter than anything potato-based. What if I needed to carb up before a gym session? What if it was festival season, and I felt the desire to whip off my shirt and reveal the artillery that is my arms? Yeah, the Fox. Pretty standard stuff here. It's a sports bar / pub. Just don't expect much. read more

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This place is a terrific find thanks to Yelp. The atmosphere is urban and upbeat. The staff friendly, attentive and very professional. The music is audible, but one can hear their company speak and enjoy a good catch-up. We thoroughly enjoyed the food! The scallops and chorizo with puree great peas was to die for. The cauliflower steak was amazing, as was the crispy skin salmon with creamy sauce. I will absolutely return to this place when next in town. 5 stars! read more

I've worked right near The Fox for nearly for years, and never set foot inside until I had my farewell drinks from work. We hung out in the main bar, there's some big, yet cozy booths, some long wooden tables and a few other smaller tables scattered about, even some couches if you're lucky. It never got too crowded, plenty of friendly bar staff, and you can order your meal at the bar. I went the chicken parma. It was pretty good! Some people did wait a while for their meal, but I guess they got busy. Fair enough. You can reserve tables, which is nice. And if you have a lot of people coming there's a bunch of different spaces you can book out. The long bar behind the main bar is a nice little spot, and then head upstairs and there's a whole range of choices, and in my quick scout around, they all looked quite nice. I'd not hesitate to come back here, and would definitely consider it if I was looking to book out an area for a gathering. read more

The half pubs cheeseburger is the best burger I have ever had. It's worth it. Especially at only being $15 Maximum value and maximum awesome. Team it with a craft beer and your set :) read more

I've been to The Fox twice and tried to get in once (for one of their famous $2 steaks), and to be honest I'm glad I couldn't make it in that third time. When it comes to the atmosphere, I'd avoid eating and drinking at The Fox unless you're so blind drunk you aren't conscious of the obnoxious clientele you're sharing a space with. Upstairs is nice if you're booking it privately for a function or a party, mainly because the bar staff are friendly, and you'd most likely be hanging out with your own friends. Besides that, The Fox is a handsome building and the staff are nice, but I'd avoid it unless you're into the dominating soundtrack of people yelling and hitting on you indecorously. read more

The Fox - Bars Near Me - South Brisbane, QLD

I came here for a few private events on the top floor and really enjoyed the atmosphere. The lighting upstairs is really quirky and sets up a great cocktail bar feel. It's not a nightclub where you dance. Its got pretty good views of the city and southbank, only problem is we went when it was raining and couldn't avoid getting wet. The frozen cocktails are really yummy, particularly their blueberry one (which tastes like cotton candy to me). We had many different drinks over the times we were there and none disappointed me. They also had great student prices, bonus! The staff was pretty attentive. read more

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I had one of the best meals ever at Fish Lane Bistro on Feb. 14th (2016). I have since returned home from my vacation, but that meal and posting this review was on the forefront of my mind. I figured Valentine's Day would be the worst time to show up for dinner without a reservation and as a single person, but no. The staff was so friendly and they were able to accommodate. The drinks were tasty and the squid ink linguine the best I've had since Campagnolo in Toronto. I obsess over dishes if I feel they are worth it. The kitchen was also able to provide a delicious dessert, which wasn't just fruit (I'm lactose intolerant). It's fairly easy to skip dessert, but when I can actually have something, you bet I'm going to try it. I can't remember what it was, but it was heaven. My compliments to the kitchen and restaurant staff. The next time I'm back in Brissy, I will come back for seconds. read more

Well, I can tell this is a popular place in Brisbane, namely because when I stepped inside it was literally wall to wall people. Still, since I love checking out pubs I decided to brave the crowd and make my way to the bar and order myself a beer. Well, this is one craft-beer bar. The selection was huge, though being the typical lazy person who generally doesn't try anything new, all that much that is, I simply went for one of the more familiar craft beers. After I managed to get my beer I decided to check this place out and wandered into the courtyard - which was literally amazing. Unfortunately it was booked out for a function, so I stayed there for a very short time checking it out before moving on to find myself a seat - in the sports bar, which was a shame because I'm not a big fan of sports bars. They do have a rooftop bar, but the mean looking bouncer standing at the bottom of the stairs suggested that that was out of bounds - at least to me. Still, it was a pretty awesome pub, and one I'm going to have to check out again the next time I'm in Brisbane. read more

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Very oily and salty food, also very expensive for the amount of food you get. The place is nice and the service is ok read more

The Fox - Very oily - Bars Near Me - South Brisbane, QLD

Lovely rooftop bar in South Bank. The bartenders are super friendly (not easy to find in Bris). Beers are also properly priced, and include a decent selection. It's mellow during the daytime, and gets predictably roughty in the evenings. read more

This bar was one of my favourites when I was a resident of sunny Brisvegas. Situated close to a bus stop and a train station, there is no reason why this place would be hard to access. This time around I decided to drink out on the street as it was a warm sunny day. If you get the chance you should try up on the rooftop bar, particularly if its good weather as its very open and catches the breeze. read more

I came to the Fox the other day after an exam at South Bank - the exam sucked so we all decided to start drinking. They had a few different kind of cider on tap, which was great and I ordered the pulled pork roll to eat. Pulled pork rolls seem to be the latest craze but they did it well and it was served with a boat tonne of fries. A tonne, I kid you not. Well, I kid a little but no one at the table even came close to finishing their fries so I am probably not far off the mark. We sat outside which was really nice. Overall, I will definitely be back in the future, probably after my next exam read more

Not being a huge fan of steak or of bars packed with sweaty, drunk people, I've never done the famous $2 steak Sunday at The Fox. I have, however, visited their Smokehouse restaurant. It's separated from the main bar, although you can see through the doors so that can be entertaining on the right night. When I went, there was an oblivious couple pressed up on the doors having a very handsy embrace. Needless to say, that was the highlight of the night. The food is quite good, but not consistently excellent. I really enjoyed my pulled pork with guacamole and tortillas, but my companion was not so happy with his ribs. The prices are also quite high on some dishes. Overall, an enjoyable night out. read more

The Fox is basically a typical pub. If you go in knowing what to expect, it'll serve its purpose perfectly well, but just don't expect classy cocktails or a sophisticated vibe. The rooftop is nice place for a quick glass of wine or beer on a fine night, and The Fox's proximity to QPAC makes it ideal for a pre or post-show drink. I wouldn't recommend dining here unless you have a hankering for pub food. Unless you're a sports fan, don't go on the night of a sporting event because every TV will be blaring and crowds in team colours will be dominating the whole place. As a pub, The Fox is more than adequate, but don't expect more than that or you'll come out disappointed. read more

I assume if you haven't been to the Fox for a Sunday sesh, that you've been living under a rock for your post-eighteen-year-old life. A little while ago, every, and I mean EVERY, one of my Sundays used to be spent at the Fox. I'm actually a little relieved that my Fox stints are so infrequent now because I used to use up a lot of stamina going there. It started out that you could amble from bottom level right to the very top balcony with ease. Nowadays however, you need a ticket and a very strong sense of patience to get up there. No thank you, I much prefer the way things used to be. I was always lured to the Fox by the temptation of $3 house wine and cheap beer jugs. Outside's atmosphere was just so fun because everyone at the Fox on a Sunday was looking to kick back and get a little silly before starting the week afresh. Depending on your chosen Fox night, you can indulge in DJ sets, live music, and really, really cheap meals and drinks. Be on your best behaviour though, because security tends to batten down the hatches pretty tight. The Fox is all sticky floors and cheap drinks and drunken banter but I think I still love it. I'll always hold a special place in my heart for its notorious Sunday sesh. read more

Top class joint in a obscure part of Brissy. Great service very friendly Ruby is a gem!!! read more

Many other reviews on the net lead me to believe this was just about the best pub grub in Brisbane so when in Rome...... Straight up the downstairs setup is clean, crisp and comfy. Lounge chairs, booths or bar stools, take your choice. I ordered the 250gm grain fed steak with mushroom sauce, came with chips and salad. Steak was the way I like a medium, juicy in the middle and a little charcoal on the outside. Mushroom sauce was average, just lots of little cut up shrooms, no real sauce. Chips and salad were nice but chips were a little cold when they hit the table. All in all an above average experience and I'd visit again read more

They are taking the p**s. I was surprised to see vegan on the menu and the alarm bells should have rung when they brought Parma and cauliflower together. Good profit for these guys, but super non-tasty vege dish that cost $35 with a standard IPA. The pub looks like a great old school pub, but is just overpriced with no flavour. read more

Delicious confit duck, pumpkin gnocchi with truffle oil, sand crab spaghettini - with attentive service by a French waiter. Will be back!!

Maybe it's the view of Southbank train station or maybe the CBD lights, but this place always seems to bring fun times. It transcends easily from a Friday night after works through to a lazy Sunday sesh. The decor and bar just makes it feel like an inner city escape. What's more, I've been invited to numerous parties here where the hosts have sworn on value for money combined with atmosphere. A reasonable 'hosting' cost with fun vibe. Suggest it as a place to hold a 21st or even a going away. Consider it. read more

Upstairs is a great elbow shaped rooms that can fit 60 people for a function. Great bar on the elbow.

Average food with above average price. Good ambiance and friendly staff. Good beers on tap.

While it may have its merits on other days of the week, whatever you do, DON'T go to The Fox on a Sunday. The Fox found its fame when it started offering $2 steaks (if you can call blackened bits of cardboard steak) on a Sunday and it suddenly became THE place for students and cheapskates all over Brisbane to head to for a regular Sunday sesh. On a Sunday, the rooftop bar, the only bar worth visiting, is only accessible with a numbered ticket which you get and then wait several hours with before enough space becomes available on the roof and your number flashes up on one of the big screen televisions around the venue. If you want to sit outside downstairs in the smoking area...HA! is all I have to say. The hundred odd people squeezed around half a dozen tables have usually been there since the doors opened to nab those seats. All this aside, the line to get a $2 steak (cardboard slab) is only a dozen or so people long, the noise level foregoes any need to make conversation and everyone is dressed like their heading to a festival so one doesn't need to worry about dressing up or even showering-bonus! read more

The Fox - Bars Near Me - South Brisbane, QLD

Now if you're not into getting really drunk and having a good time then The Fox really isn't for you. Cheap steaks and cheap beer made The Fox a cult hit for a year or two until word officially got out and this place became one of the busiest places in Brisbane. Sunday's used to be a time of relaxation, meditation and contemplation of life's bigger questions. But for a chosen few (The people early enough to get up to the roof on a Sunday.) Sunday's became about drinking, drinking and drinking. And apparently wearing singlets and snapbacks. But each to their own. Enjoying yourself anywhere is all about perspective. Enjoy this place for what it is and your going to have a great time. There's no cover charge, $2 steaks, $12 jugs of beer, good music and tables looking out over Brisbane filled with people who are there to have a good time. read more

I had dinner at Fish Lane Bistro underneath the Fox the other night and loved it! Awesome food and great atmosphere! I'll be back for sure. read more

Good place. The steak frites is good and they have a reasonable selection of beers on tap. There's always people here throughout the week, which is a good sign. Has a pretty sociable smoking area, which I like. read more