Brunswick Hotel — Restaurant in Brisbane City

FOOD & DRINK The Brunswick is part of the ALH Group, whose stable includes the Indooroopilly Hotel, the Newmarket, the Morrison and many other pubs around Brisbane. We’ve dined at a number of them and always found the standards to be consistently high. We’ve never been disappointed at an ALH Hotel, and the Brunswick was no exception.

My wife and I dined on a quiet Sun night. We started with the beer special, a schooner of Great Northern Super Crisp at $6, and a glass of Prosecco ($8). Great way to start the evening. As seniors, we were able to avail ourselves of the discounted seniors menu. For entree, we choose the calamari, with chips, salad, lemon and aioli. It was delicious and chewy, and came with a generous serve of crunchy chips and salad. For our main meals, we both chose the 250g rump steaks with pepper sauce for me and mushroom sauce for my wife. Unbeatable value at just $16. Steaks were beautifully prepared and well cooked just the way we like them, but still tender and full of flavour. Steaks come with a choice of two sides, I chose chips and caesar salad, my wife went for the garden salad and mash. It was all perfect and we thoroughly enjoyed our meals, so thanks to the hardworking chefs. We couldn’t have been happier. For dessert, our all-time fav, the sticky date pud at the reasonable price of $8. The pud was sweet and moist, and came with fresh cream, a dollop of ice cream and finely sliced strawberry to top it off. Perfect way to end a fine meal.

AMBIENCE We both loved the relaxed, casual, laid back ambience of this place. The bistro space is large, spacious and airy with stylish, trendy decor and comfy chairs. It’s carpeted throughout with colourful artwork on the walls and low mood lighting to give it a perfect atmosphere. It’s the kind of place that you’ll feel happy to be in. On the night that we dined, it was fairly quiet, just a smattering of other diners, but that added to the calm and unhurried vibe. Acoustics were good and we were easily able to converse.

SERVICE Our server, Morgan, was neatly turned out in a smart white serving jacket. She greeted us warmly and throughout the evening, she was friendly, efficient and attentive. Orders were promptly taken and drinks came out quickly, followed by the entrees and shortly after that, the main courses and then dessert. We arrived at around 6.00pm, by 7.30pm we were done, and that’s just how we like it. There’s also the option for electronic ordering, using a barcode affixed to a little disc on your table, but being a quiet eve, we found ordering with the waitress the easier way to go.

TOILETS The toilets are sparkling clean, modern and well provisioned. They look pretty new too, or recently renovated, with ample male and female cubicles, strong lighting, rows of shiny basins and fast hand dryers. They’re well signposted and easy to find just behind the bistro.

COST Taking advantage of the seniors' menu, we paid a modest $74 for two glasses of wine, a schooner of beer, an entree, two main courses and dessert. That’s outstanding value for money when you think that a humble cup of coffee now sets you back almost 5 pesos, so thanks to the ALH Hotel Group for this generous initiative to help out long suffering seniors.

PARKING We found easy street parking on Brunswick St, opposite the hotel, where there were no weekend or after hours restrictions. The hotel also has its own car park, which you can access via Brunswick or Kent Streets.

SUMMARY We had a fab evening and everything ran smoothly. Food was outstanding and served in generous portions. The cool ambience is perfect for a relaxing meal with family and friends. Service was efficient and polite. Add to that, clean and modern toilets, free parking and modest prices and you have an ideal evening out. They have poker machines too, if you want to have a little flutter after your meal. Thanks guys, we will...

We booked our wedding reception with the Brunswick Hotel at New Farm and what was supposed to be a lovely day and afternoon it wasnt the greatest. We found the supervisior in charge charmaine I think her name was to be quite rude and pushy. Our ceremony started at 12.15pm they were 15 mins late, it went to about 12.45pm and by the time we got to new farm park about 1.15pm for photos and finished up there it was just after 2pm. We tried to park at Brunswick hotel with no luck and no spaces near by so we had to drive back to new farm park and get an uber back which by this time was about 2.30pm. I called my bridesmaids to let staff and our guests know why we were late. Once we arrived, we told staff why we were late and they said oh we could have reserved a park for you. This wasnt mentioned to us at all and it would have taken a lot of stress off us, then we had to tell the staff a few times to start bringing the food out.The food was nice but dessert was a little disappointing it was different to what we had asked for. Charmaine wasn't very accommodating and told us 4 times about 4.20pm onwards that we had to move out and go to the beer garden. She kept giving us and our guests dirty looks because we didn't move put until about 4.50pm which I thought we had the room until 5.30pm. We all felt rushed by the time we ate, did speeches and our first dance. We requested a microphone which worked but then stopped working. I understand that trivia is on but I thought surely being a wedding it could be pushed back half an hour or cancelled due to a function and we did spend a lot of money at the venue. I don't wanna sound too much of a complainer but we felt things could have been organised a bit better and lots of miscommunication within the staff. Spoke to Paul the manager, who was very rude and blamed us for everything. Apparently trivia is more important than a wedding reception. We still had a lovely day and wernt going to let them ruin...

The Brunswick Hotel in New Farm is a fantastic spot for anyone looking for a great dining and drinking experience in Brisbane. The hotel has a relaxed and cozy atmosphere, with friendly staff and excellent service that make you feel right at home.

One of the standout features of the Brunswick Hotel is its menu, which offers a wide range of delicious dishes that cater to different tastes and dietary preferences. The hotel's kitchen is known for its use of fresh, locally sourced ingredients that are expertly prepared by the talented chefs. Whether you're in the mood for seafood, burgers, salads, or something else entirely, the Brunswick Hotel has something to offer.

In addition to the food, the hotel also boasts an impressive selection of drinks, including an extensive wine list, local and international beers, and creative cocktails. Whether you're looking to unwind with a pint after work or celebrate a special occasion with friends, the Brunswick Hotel has the perfect drink to suit your mood.

The hotel's location in New Farm is also a major selling point, as it is in a trendy and bustling area with plenty of other dining and entertainment options nearby. The outdoor seating area is particularly popular, offering a great spot to enjoy a drink or meal with friends on a sunny day.

Overall, the Brunswick Hotel is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a quality dining and drinking experience in Brisbane. The food and drinks are top-notch, the service is outstanding, and the atmosphere is cozy...