Breakfast Creek Hotel
2 Kingsford Smith Dr, Albion QLD 4010, Australia
Today 10:00 – 02:00 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours





The Breakfast Creek Hotel is a landmark pub in Brisbane's Bulimba, distinguished by its French Renaissance architecture and substantial bar and dining offerings. With a 4.2-star rating across 7,517 reviews, it draws a steady crowd for its multiple bars—including a dedicated rum bar—plus an in-house steakhouse and outdoor beer garden. It functions as both a serious drinker's destination and a food-focused venue.
Practical details
Opening hours
- Monday
- 10:00 – 00:00
- Tuesday
- 10:00 – 00:00
- Wednesday
- 10:00 – 00:00
- Thursday
- 10:00 – 02:00
- FridayToday
- 10:00 – 02:00
- Saturday
- 10:00 – 02:00
- Sunday
- 10:00 – 00:00
Menu
Menu link from the venue's own website. Prices and items can change — the venue's page is the source of truth.
Open menuWhy it's worth checking out
Breakfast Creek Hotel is a long-established pub in Bulimba, Brisbane, with a history that reaches back to 1889. The venue presents itself as a place where locals meet over food and drinks, combining the character of a classic Queensland hotel with a more contemporary approach to dining. Its six bars are described as having their own heritage and atmosphere, giving the venue several distinct spaces for casual visits, celebrations and larger gatherings.
Food is a major part of the offering. Pizza at The Creek focuses on hand-stretched pizzas cooked in a wood-fired oven, with dine-in and takeaway available. Spanish Garden is the hotel’s signature steakhouse, tracing its steak tradition to 1968 and adding a newer, more contemporary direction. In the Staghorn Beer Garden, diners can select their own steak from a chilled cabinet, continuing the hotel’s longstanding steakhouse tradition. The website also highlights beer served from the wood and a large rum bar.
The Staghorn Beer Garden is one of the venue’s defining spaces. It has a relaxed subtropical setting, lush landscaping and timber decks, with an open kitchen and servery positioned within a tall breezeway connecting the heritage-listed hotel building with Substation No. 41. The layout creates a clear distinction between the food and bar areas while keeping the space open and inviting, making it suited to an unhurried outdoor meal or drinks with friends.
For groups, the hotel offers function spaces and a choice of menu formats, including platters and other dining options for celebrations or corporate events. Its mix of bars, indoor heritage character, outdoor dining and dedicated food venues gives it flexibility, whether you are dropping in for a casual pub meal, planning a group occasion or looking for a Brisbane venue with a strong sense of place.
Good to know
- Multiple bars including a dedicated rum bar—worth exploring if you're a spirits drinker
- Steakhouse on-site, so you can eat without leaving the venue
- Beer garden available for outdoor drinking and dining
- Architectural landmark with distinctive French Renaissance styling
Best for
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.2 from 7,517 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 68
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 100
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 30
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 19 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
Frequently asked questions
What bars does the Breakfast Creek Hotel have?+
The venue has five bars including a dedicated rum bar, giving you multiple spaces to drink and socialise.
Can you eat at the Breakfast Creek Hotel?+
Yes, there's a steakhouse on-site, so you can have a full meal without leaving the venue.
Is there outdoor seating?+
The venue has a beer garden, ideal for outdoor drinking and dining on fine days.
Where is the Breakfast Creek Hotel located?+
It's in Bulimba, Brisbane, at 2 Kingsford Smith Dr, Albion QLD 4010.
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