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    Pig N Whistle

    3.2 (34 reviews)
    ModerateBars, Australian
    Open 7:00 am - 11:59 pm

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    PIG N WHISTLE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Chicken curry with naan
    Milton C.

    Pig and Whistle is a nice place to grab a bite and a beer. I settled on the chicken curry with naan. For my beer I ordered the speckled hen. The curry was more of a British version rather than an Indian version, which makes since if you're a fan of Indian food. The curry was very flavorful, but the naan was a bit off. Not exactly an issue as this is not an Indian restaurant so you get what you get. The live music was entertaining for most of the restaurant patrons and the overall vibe was good. Some members of my party tried the beef pie which got a good response and the steak looked delicious; maybe I'll try it next time. The table enjoyed some calamari as an appetizer. The calamari was lightly breaded and held the spongy texture of squid cooked just right.

    Herbert E.

    PIG, WHISTLE, AND MORE THAN A PENNY 'Ello chaps! Pig n Whistle is an Australian take on traditional British pub food and fare. They nailed it on ambiance and décor. The food ranges from bangers n mash, and fish and chips. Food is pretty standard, but good. Nothing surprising or memorable, but not bad either. What was memorable was the price tag. Soda is more expensive than wine, and this place for 2 people will set you back more than $60. Great variety of food options, and lots of tv's on with football matches.

    Ellie W.

    A massive hit with the ex-pats, the Pig 'n' Whistle on Eagle Street boats a large selection of brews and what is quiet rare to find in Brisbane - Guinness on tap. Big brother to the nearby outlet on Queen St Mall, this English pub caters for a much larger crowd and is the ideal location to watch a footy match (footy in this case referring to soccer, less so to rugby). The majority of the staff hail from the UK, so it's easy to get caught up in a heated argument over whether Manchester United or Arsenal are a better side, or whether cider is a girls' drink or a guys' drink. There are plenty of cosy booths to down a sneaky pint and chow into traditional British fare (think the likes of roasts, bangers and mash and of course, chicken tikka masala). Or chill out with a bunch of mates in the beer garden and listen to some live acoustic guitar in the late afternoons.

    Jerome B.

    Cool place to hang out and get your sports on. Dropped in to catch some American sports and Miss Tabitha was ever so accommodating. She put the Dodgers game on and I was a happy camper. Food is great. Highly recommend stopping in.

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    Self service but a very thriving place at 5pm. Enjoyed my burger and wouldn't hesitate to visit again.

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    Great place to eat and hang stress free. Friendly staff and the typical quirky theme. Great comfort food after a 14 hr flight from LAX.

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    Review Highlights - Pig N Whistle

    A massive hit with the ex-pats, the Pig 'n' Whistle on Eagle Street boats a large selection of brews and what is quiet rare to find in Brisbane - Guinness on ta

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    Esquire - Rye Bread with pickles and butter

    Esquire

    4.0(22 reviews)
    0.1 kmCBD
    $$$$

    More fraudulent claims…read more...... YELP states it UPDATED this listing in June 2026. Seeing as the restaurant CLOSED DOWN EIGHT YEARS AGO that is a tad unlikely! Are all you YELP users happy with this service?

    On my recent visit home, I wanted to check out one of the higher-end restaurants to see what the…read moreBrisbane food scene was up to. It took me a while to pick the restaurant, but once I heard about Chef Ryan Squires, I knew this was the restaurant I wanted to go to. Squires has done stints at The French Laundry and el Bulli and with a resume like that, I was intrigued not only about his menu, but also, why/how this caliber of chef ends up in Brisbane. Well, I guess Squires returned back home to open esquire and it made me very happy to see something like this finally hit sleepy Brissie. We came here for lunch -- there were kids involved -- and like one of the other reviewers stated, making a reservation is kinda a pain in the butt. I made the reservation for 8 people about a week before our anticipated visit. I was told that I had to fill out a form and leave a credit card (not a problem). Anyway, after a few days I called back and gave them the credit card info and spoke to a really nice man who ended up letting the filling the form part go. On the day of our visit we arrive to an empty restaurant. The view is lovely, along the Brisbane River, and we were seated at one of those large square tables. Our server Joanna was lovely. I know usually restaurants do not allow some of the table to order the tasting menu and some not, but I think they made an exception seeing we were the only ones in the restaurant. I wanted to get the most of my visit, so order the prix fixe as well as off the a la carte. The prix fixe was AUD75 for 5 courses which includes 2 appetizer-ish dishes, 2-entrees and a dessert. The menu is seafood-heavy taking advantage of all the wonderful fresh seafood available Down Under. I love the presentation and there are definitely hints of the Ferran Adria look on some of the plates. My favorites were the smoked trout, charcoal grilled calamari and charcoal grilled baby octopus, buttermilk fried chicken. Didn't care for the wagyu pastrami. A stellar restaurant -- something Brisbane has needed for a very long time -- bravo!

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    Esquire - Duck and fried cabbage with plum sauce

    Duck and fried cabbage with plum sauce

    Esquire - White asparagus dipped in peanut butter, vanilla and sweet corn

    White asparagus dipped in peanut butter, vanilla and sweet corn

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    Shingle Inn City Hall - A few of their Xmas bakes

    Shingle Inn City Hall

    4.2(5 reviews)
    0.7 kmCBD
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    Don't just come here for the ambience- recreated home of Shingle Inn - yes it's beautiful but the…read morefood is good too. It's not just about arvo tea! The Tea Rooms are inside City Hall - easy enough to find and the scene is very colonial. Service is satisfactory - it has an old world charm with the staff dressed in the uniforms of last century. Menu is broad - all day breakfast to afternoon tea - good choice of beverages and they do a good coffee. Daughter had a breakfast for lunch and was very satisfied. Soup of the day delicious and you have to try the sweet potato chips - really good. Couldn't help getting a sweet treat - the passion fruit cup cakes are famous. Great range of other yummy things to try. Great old world charm and wonderful food.

    If you are looking for a fantastic place for high tea with your girlfriends or mom, this is your…read moreplace! I have been here on a few occasions for afternoon tea and just tea and sweets. Every time has been a wonderful experience. The patty cakes are a favorite and the passionfruit is delish. It's a bit on the sweet side with a touch of tartness which I love. The premium teas are excellent. I have tried several and enjoyed the Chai Marsala. The high tea is decadent with their wonderful scones with clotted cream and strawberry preserve. The ribbon sandwiches are tasty and the mini desserts will leave you filled to the brim. We wanted to stay longer but had to return for a meeting. Service is fantastic here! The greeting is most welcome and they make sure you have water right after being seated. They take your order and confirm it before walking away. After they take your order, watch what they do with the sugar tin. The food is lovely and I would love to try it for lunch too. I love seeing a mother daughter outing or a grandpa with his granddaughter. The Shingle Inn is a historical landmark in Brisbane and I love that I can experience it as well! Hope that you will make time to relax and have a cuppa here one day! The Shingle Inn is a wonderful place to escape from the hustle right in the middle of the city!

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    Shingle Inn City Hall - Classic two person booth

    Classic two person booth

    Shingle Inn City Hall - Silverware cabinet

    Silverware cabinet

    Shingle Inn City Hall - Sweet potatoe chips - Yum

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    Picnic - Inside, Sunday crowd

    Picnic

    3.8(14 reviews)
    5.0 kmCamp Hill
    $$

    Great find in my move to the area. It's walk ins only and neither times have I had to wait. There…read moreis inside and outside seating with the inside feeling fresh and bright. Yes I've been there twice now. Two weekends in a row around 8am. Both with friends and all trying something different from the menu. Everyone had only positive things to say, except maybe the portions were large and they shouldn't have eaten it all. If you're going for breakfast they are not going to have your typical breakfast foods. But who doesn't love a lunch style menu for breakfast. Regardless, you'll have trouble deciding what to have. It's an eclectic menu and if you prefer something on the lighter side there is a bakery onsite as well. I was told the chef likes to play around when I asked about a particular biscuit/cookie. Think red velvet biscuit with marshmallow inside. The staff are very friendly and helpful giving recommendations with regard to what might satisfy your craving when you've narrowed your decision down to two. For my part there were a lot of meals with eggs which I'm very fussy about so typically just don't choose it (makes sense ). But there were a couple I just really want to try next time and was told some accommodation could be made. Having said that the ingredients in each meal are so well thought out I would really not want to change things up. Unless it was to maybe ask for the egg on the side. Will I be back. Yes definitely, even if just for a coffee and pastry. I will try to not be so excited to eat and even take some photos.

    This little place came highly recommended, with descriptions that made me salivate. So, off we went…read morewith high expectations. We didn't booked, because it was a rainy Saturday, surely, most people are still in their cosy warm beds. We put our name on the wait-list when we arrived. It wasn't too long before we were shown to a table. Tick! We promptly placed our orders and sat back to chat, enjoying the buzz in the space. Interiors was clean, simple and homely. We liked that. Front of house was staffed by a young team. Most of the staff was friendly enough, but looked to be under the pump and it showed on their faces. However, a couple of the girls looked disinterested and lacked a smile, which is very important in a customer service-oriented industry. My girlfriend ordered a coffee and it arrived in a timely manner. We thought, this is a good sign, perhaps the food would soon follow, as they seemed to be an efficient team. Two tables arrived, we peeked and saw that they ordered similar dishes to ours. We got excited, thinking we would be next. Nope! 40 minutes passed with one waiter reassuring us that our food is only, but minutes away. We accepted their response and continued to wait patiently. Our food finally arrived after we enquired about it again. With a rushed apology, she set down our food and vanished. We enjoyed the food, it was very well presented and was super tasty. When we finished, our plates was immediately cleared away and we were asked if we wanted more coffees. All this happened while we were in deep conversation. After refusing further coffees, we were handed the bill without asking for it. This is a very rude thing to do, as the establishment is implying that we need to move on. As a person with a massive hospitality background, this is a big no-no in the industry. It is rude and leaves a sour taste in the customer's mouth despite the beautiful food. I cannot recommend this space, as they need to life their game with it comes to customer service. Food wise, not much to fault from my one meal. I later found out that my girlfriend frequent this place often and every time her servings have been bigger for the same dish.

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    Picnic - Vegan Pancakes

    Vegan Pancakes

    Picnic
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    Maker - Small Bar - MAKER

    Maker

    4.9(11 reviews)
    1.4 kmSouth Brisbane
    $$$

    Very nice atmosphere with quiet music so you can talk. Staff quick to serve and drinks are very…read morewell made.

    Stopping by Fish Lane's newest bar, Maker, the sibling venue of Gauge, is one sexy intimate…read moreexperience.We almost don't want to share this bar with the rest of Brisbane, as it's small confines (max 25-30 people), & personable bar tenders, make it feel as if it's a secret that should be guarded.The ambience is relaxed & chilled, with a soundtrack to match, much like the conversations. It's such a beautiful space, from the 7.5m brass bar, custom glazed porcelain lights, back lit shelves, & a charcuterie cabinet at the end of the bar (which will form the basis for a very simple menu in the coming weeks). Maker's menu has a strong focus on Australian wines, beer, and spirits; with the sophisticated cocktail menu an adventurous interplay of flavours,like nothing you'll find anywhere else in Brisbane.Prepared with flair, artistry, & unique techniques, having a cocktail at Maker is a feast for the senses. Try the "Whisky Wax Coffee", a combination of Whisky, coffee, beeswax, pollen, macadmia ($22), and watch how it's prepared. Served in artisan glassware with sphere ice-cubes, & some of the famous black garlic bread from Gauge.We also tried the Starward (Australian) whisky as well as another cocktail not on the menu.It's one of the main benefits of being in such a small bar, that one can have meaningful conversations with the bartender, request a cocktail based on your particular flavours, adding to the overall bespoke experience. Maker has arrived, and it is a game changer.

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    Maker - Bespoke cocktail

    Bespoke cocktail

    Maker
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    Pig N Whistle - bars - Updated August 2026

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