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Pig N Whistle

2.6 (32 reviews)
Open Open 24 hours

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Live music
Loud
Casual
Good for groups

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Draft 150 Lashes...waaaaay overpriced at $11-14/glass!
Ashley W.

After I sat down to eat, I read reviews (backward i know) and was a tad concerned. While the beer is very overpriced (I only had one because of the ridiculous expense - $11-14 for one single draft beer! They'd make more if they didn't prove gouge on the drinks!) the other food is ok. I ordered the Chicken Tikka Masala and it was surprisingly good. It spectacular, but better than I expected based on other reviews. The chicken is dark meat though. I'd give it a 6/10 stars. Average to slightly better. Presented well. Waitress was fine. Not overly friendly but suppose she's shy. Overall it's an ok meal. Tiramisu was actually nice!

Oliver H.

This open-air venue is a bit of an icon in Brisbane due to its location smack bang in the middle of the mall. It offers both a pub with live music and TVs showing games from various football codes as well as a restaurant dealing in well-executed pub food. The prevalence of FA Premier league on the screens, a range of British beers and menu items like Yorkshire pudding fosters a feeling that you are in a real British pub, as much you feel that way when you are drinking al fresco in a busy pedestrian mall. There are a few disadvantages to this free and (at time, not so) easy location. There is only one unisex toilet with a sometimes confusing key policy and an often large queue, making for some bladder-testing moments. Also, smokers will not appreciate having to walk a few extra metres to indulge their habit after being banished from the Queen St mall. One plus though is that the place never officially closes, and due to its lack of walls, isn't subject to QLD's 3am lockout. However, the bar shuts at about 2am, so the effect is pretty much the same.

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Lianne S.

Great spot for people watching! I love that it is in the middle of the mall walkway. Have tv's for watching sports. I think rugby was on last night and it was super easy to see. I had a burger and fries. Pretty tasty. Nothing exciting but a good burger with a cold beer on a Friday is always a great way to end the work week.

Calamari and veggies
Celeste B.

I should have checked Yelp before I sat down but I was hungry and tired. Also, it was open on Sunday. The staff was lovely but the food was mediocre. Nice wine selection. I enjoyed the class of South Australian sparkling wine. There are better choices in Brisbane.

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Good food, however, incredibly slow delivery of food. The restaurant was mostly empty yet it took 1 hour to get our food!

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Ordered a tiramisu desert. It was terrible, had the taste and smell of the refrigerator.

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This is an outdoor cafe type place in the Queen Street shopping district so you essentially sit outside.

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The Alliance Hotel - Bistro Bar

The Alliance Hotel

3.8(6 reviews)
0.8 kmSpring Hill
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Maybe I was seduced by the Pepe Saya butter, or perhaps it was the fresh interior of The Alliance…read moreHotel that completely changed my opinion of this building I'd walked and driven past so many times without giving it a second thought as a venue to come for drinks, lunch or dinner. With new owners, and I'm assuming, a new passion to make it a gastro-pub of choice when you're seeking a simple but familiar meal, I'd say they're on the right track. He dined from the bar menu, ordering a steak sandwich which not only looked great, but matched it in taste. I found myself reaching for more and more of his lunch than my own. I ordered the pork belly and seared scallops from the main restaurant menu. The scallops were cooked to perfection but this dish made me realise I'm just not that into pork belly. I've tried, several times, but the ol' pork belly and I are not destined to be friends. The Alliance Hotel would be perfect for the working man's lunch and as we dined there were many local office workers enjoying a good gourmet "pub lunch". So when you next walk past this fine establishment, ready to pass it over for something else, take a chance. Walk in and find yourself surprised at the quality of food served here. As a recent local media food writer asked, "Could this be Brisbane's first true Gastro-Pub?" i'm inclined to say, yes, yes it could be.

Hill area one night when I was in Brisbane. Mind you, that time made me realise there isn't…read moreactually all the much in Spring Hill (with the exception of a couple of pubs, some coffee shops, and a bunch of hotels). The thing that stood out to me was how friendly the staff where. When I popped in here for a drink they told me that the bar was closed due to a freack accident, however I could have a drink in the restaurant (which does make me a little uncomfortable, since restaurants are for eating and bars are for drinking), however the friendliness of the staff did make me feel really relaxed, and as such I do have fond memories of the place. It did feel a little classy, but that was okay because if the staff are welcoming to little old me, then that's a good pub in my books.

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Waterloo Hotel - Fish and chips

Waterloo Hotel

2.9(15 reviews)
2.3 kmNewstead
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Well, I probably wouldn't consider this to be one of my favourite pubs in the Valley, but it wasn't…read morebad, comparatively speaking that is. I guess the problem is that it isn't all that close to the major transport hub, but that is probably a good thing considering it means that it doesn't get crowded out as quickly. Then again, I really only came here in the early afternoon, but it was a nice enough place with some nice beers on tap as well. Yeah. it was okay.

I thought Waterloo Hotel was a relatively new establishment, until my Dad told me that it existed…read moreyears ago in the same spot but it shut down with a reputation of rowdy bar brawls and seedy clientele. He went so far as to call it the "loo water" rather than the "waterloo". Well walking into Waterloo now you would never guess its previous misbehaviors. The space has been refurbished with a loungey, Italian cigar bar style feel. There are a few different section to the hotel. There's the restaurant, then a seating area around the corner where there's often live music of a weekend and then there's the lounge area on the other side with curtains that can be pulled across to make your own private function room. The design is very cool, but the different sections make it a bit confusing. Is it a lounge, a bar, a restaurant or a music venue? Or all of those things? The seams in the design are pretty obvious, making it confusing as to what The Waterloo Hotel is trying to be. These things aside, when I've eaten there the food has been great. There's a tapas platter option which is good when you're with a group of people and in need of some nibblies while you have a few drinks. The bar is beautifully stocked and the staff have always been friendly. There are also function spaces available for hire. The times that I have been to the Waterloo Hotel have been great. It's a huge space, so perfect for a big group, and has everything you need for a night out- music, booze and food.

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Pig N Whistle - pubs - Updated May 2026

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