The Charming Squire
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Cavernous James Squire brewery with high ceilings and timber decor, serving craft beer and ciders.
attractions: South Bank Visitor Information Centre, Queen Street Mall, Roma Street Parkland, Uptown, Queensland Museum Kurilpa | Brisbane, Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, The Wheel of Brisbane, Cultural Centre, Gelato Messina South Brisbane, Museum of Brisbane, restaurants: The Pancake Manor, El Camino Cantina South Bank, Betty’s Burgers, Ahmet's Turkish Restaurant, Julius Pizzeria, Maru Korean Restaurant, Vapiano Albert Lane, Chu The Phat, Southbank Beer Garden, Olé Restaurant
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Description
Cavernous James Squire brewery with high ceilings and timber decor, serving craft beer and ciders.
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Nice place, staff were friendly, though a little set in their sections that some were just standing there stareing into the stars whilst others were racing around trying to clear tables. Food was okay. We ordered the double beef burger and the fish & chips. Burger was well made and the sauce-to-meat ratio was good. Flavour was good and glad to see some onion and pickle in there. Nice. Fish and chips were a little disappointing. The house made James squire beer batter did not live up to the name and just tasted dirty. Either it wasn't made fresh or the fish fryer has dirty oil but it was near inedible. The fish itself was cooked perfectly and had good flavour. It did need seasoning as it clearly didn't hit the seasoning bowl from the fryer and salt and pepper aren't provided at the table. The fry portion on the fish and ships was wayyyyy to big and the chef in me was screaming internally "food cost!". The slaw was tasty and fresh but again lacked a little seasoning which could have been overcome again with salt and pepper at the table. The side sauces provided were okay - masterfoods tartare is perfectly fine for pub grub fish and chips but plain mayo with the fries for the burger again left my taste buds lacking. The live music was excellent and the atmosphere was on par for what I had expected. The beers were cold and fresh and the place was clean and tidy so overall a good experience. I'd go here again for a Friday night afterword drinks but probably not for dinner.
Mike DunphyMike Dunphy
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Ah, where to begin? It’s not every day you come across a place that feels like a time capsule—one that brings back the warmth of yesteryears. I wandered in here on a whim, looking for a hearty meal and a good pour of rum. What I found was more than that: a place that serves memories in a glass and nostalgia on a plate. First, the rum. None of that fancy, over-embellished stuff that tastes more like dessert than liquor. This is the kind of rum I grew up with—or at least the kind my old man would have had after a long day. It’s honest and bold, with a burn that’s just enough to remind you it’s doing its job. Rich molasses, a hint of spice, and a smoky finish that lingers like an old friend telling a good story. They serve it straight, the way it’s meant to be, or with just a splash of water if you ask. Now, the food. This is where they really got me. None of that overly complicated nonsense you see on menus these days. Just simple, hearty fare that sticks to your ribs. The stew? Perfectly seasoned, with chunks of meat so tender they fall apart at the touch of a fork. The bread came warm, with a crust that snapped just right and a soft middle begging to soak up whatever was left on the plate. The sides were humble—roasted vegetables, a touch of butter—but done so well it made me wonder why anyone ever bothers with foams and reductions. The place itself is nothing fancy, but that’s the charm. Wooden tables. Would love to come again
Hartmut BruckerHartmut Brucker
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I didn't have very many expectations when I first arrived at The Charming Squire, all I knew was which of their beers I knew I liked. The menu is quite extensive with extra options for lunch, and pizza available after 5pm. The steaks are a reasonable enough price. For lunch I shared the dry aged sirloin and drank their 'Jack of Spades' porter. The steak was cooked perfectly and seasoned on the plate, and the red wine sauce I had with it was tasty and would be a perfect accompaniment to any steak. The steak was garnished with a wedge of lemon and snow pea tendrils, which seemed like unnecessary additions and detracted from the overall visual appeal of the dish. The salad was plain and left unfinished, a let down compared to the rest of what I was served. Those who ate with me got the charcuterie plate which was well presented and enjoyed by all, the only downside being the roasted garlic which wasn't soft and a mild disappointment. James Squire beers are consistently good quality, and being that this is the home of James Squire you can find the whole range on tap. The service was of an acceptable quality but for the amount of staff our table was not cleared for a very long time after we had finished our meals. Overall I did enjoy my experience at The Charming Squire and if you're looking to have a decent lunch with friends and family this is a good place for it.
Skye BlueSkye Blue
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Enroute to the Charming Squire, we passed by the Wheel of Brisbane. We noticed that the wheel is spinning rather quickly. Yet there were a couple of passengers in the capsules. The wheel probably slows down during embarkation and disembarkation? Soon, we arrived at our next pub grub location – The Charming Squire! The story of the Charming Squire is about how the dude called James Squire, tried to steal ingredients to make the colony’s first batch of beer. As it turns out, he was caught and was given 150 lashes of the whip. Thankfully, James Squire was a much better brewer than he was a thief. Apparently, this story was true! However, he was convicted of stealing before coming to Australia. Thereafter, he did go on to open the first brewery in Australia. The Charming Squire, however, is just a brewery named after him. Good story though. As a microbrewery, the Charming Squire serves up its on selection of beers on tap. Of these One Fifty Lashes (clean finished pale ale) and the Swindler (dry hopped summer ale) are popular beers at the Charming Squire. We also tried Jack of Spades (porter/stout) which turned out to be delectable with traces of coffee, chocolate aroma and a pillowy head. All these went well with our choice of 400g Giant Rump for $36! For more details, visit 2bearbear today!
2bearbear Tom Lim2bearbear Tom Lim
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We visited The Charming Squire on 30/04/21 for lunch. We ordered Salt and Pepper Calamari, Pulled Pork Sliders, and a Di Carne Pizza. We went there after my daughter and my husband both enjoyed their lunch last week, so we ordered the exact same dishes when we went there today. The filling on one slider was less than half the size of the other, and you can see it in the photo. I took the little one and all I could taste was sauce. It contained the same fillings but only a tiny portion of each. The calamari crust was slightly crisp, but had a doughy, uncooked flavour, and the oil it was cooked in wasn't pleasant, as it had a fishy smell. It appeared very white compared the the golden calamari my daughter and husband enjoyed previously. The pizza tasted great but was just slop in the middle. You had to scoop it up with cutlery, as you couldn't pick it up at all. We were quite disappointed after the glowing review of just last week. Consistency seems to be lacking. We will not be going again.
Cheryl SrokaCheryl Sroka
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One of my satisfied dinner last week went to @thecharmingsquire in eatery area @eatsouthbank. We went to had beautiful dinner there and enjoy their own craft beer. You guys might have walked passed this opened big venue before and you might think they are serving just finger food, pizza and snack for bar area but trust me you should try to check out their restaurant side for delicious beautiful food. What we had 🍴 🐷 CRISPY SKIN PORK BELLY (DF, GF) Roasted apple, cauliflower puree, Blue Dog Farm leaves, jus 🥩 WOOD FIRED RIB FILLET 300g Riverine Premium beef, spiced cucumber & sprout salad, brown bread sauce 🐔WOOD ROASTED HALF CHICKEN Almond puree, manchego & chilli zucchini chips 🐟ROASTED HUMPTY DOO BARRAMUNDI (OF, GF) Romesco, orange & Blue Dog Farm herb salad PS. Superstar service from that night goes to Jasmin ! She is super friendly #eatsouthbank
Nutsjourney (Nut SIRI)Nutsjourney (Nut SIRI)
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Nearby Attractions Of The Charming Squire
South Bank Visitor Information Centre
Queen Street Mall
Roma Street Parkland
Uptown
Queensland Museum Kurilpa | Brisbane
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
The Wheel of Brisbane
Cultural Centre
Gelato Messina South Brisbane
Museum of Brisbane

South Bank Visitor Information Centre
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Queen Street Mall
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Roma Street Parkland
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Uptown
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