Gilhooleys
A classic CBD Irish bar with steaks, pub food, live music and sport — 4.0 stars from 1,700-plus reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Gilhooleys is an Irish pub and restaurant on Albert Street in Brisbane City, positioned in the heart of Brisbane’s CBD. The venue has been part of the city’s hospitality scene since opening in 1994 and presents itself as a place built around Irish welcome, entertainment and sociability.
The Brisbane City venue is one of two Gilhooleys locations, alongside a Sunshine Plaza venue in Maroochydore. For CBD visitors, the Albert Street site offers a straightforward setting for experiencing the brand’s Irish pub identity without leaving central Brisbane. The website places particular emphasis on genuine Irish hospitality and entertainment, suggesting a venue suited to people looking for a lively pub atmosphere rather than a quiet dining room.
With its long local history and clear Irish focus, Gilhooleys may appeal to visitors seeking a familiar pub environment, groups catching up in the city, or anyone interested in an Irish-style welcome. The available venue information does not provide a food menu or name specific dishes, so it is best understood through its core offering: a Brisbane CBD Irish pub and restaurant with entertainment and a hospitality-led atmosphere.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- 11:00 – 22:00
- TuesdayToday
- 11:00 – 22:00
- Wednesday
- 11:00 – 22:00
- Thursday
- 11:00 – 22:00
- Friday
- 11:00 – 02:00
- Saturday
- 11:00 – 02:00
- Sunday
- 11:00 – 22:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 60
- Popularity
- 98
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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