Irish Murphy's

Irish Murphy’s sits in Brisbane CBD at the corner of George and Elizabeth streets, on a site with a long connection to the city’s hotel history. The location is generally associated with the Dunmore Arms, built in 1865, before the property was redesigned as The Treasury Hotel in 1888. Irish Murphy’s opened here in 1999, giving the venue a strong sense of place beneath its traditional Irish pub identity.

Live music is central to the experience, with local musicians, cover bands, soloists and Irish entertainers scheduled seven nights a week. The public bar is suited to a casual drink and conversation, while the gaming room offers another way to spend time at the venue. Guinness is available on tap, and the kitchen combines traditional Irish pub fare with modern Australian favourites. The website highlights a slow-cooked Guinness pie, along with warming dishes intended for sharing.

Sundays have their own focus, with rotating roasts, live Irish music and Guinness. The venue serves lunch and dinner seven days a week, making it an option for a daytime meal, an evening catch-up or a longer Sunday session. For larger gatherings, Trove Cocktail Bar occupies the level above and provides flexible function spaces, tailored food and beverage packages, a private bar and an open-air balcony. It is set up for celebrations, corporate events and smaller gatherings.

Irish Murphy’s suits groups looking for a lively CBD pub with food, music and several distinct spaces under one roof. It can also work for a solo visitor who wants to sit in the public bar, listen to live performers and enjoy a pint. Friday and Saturday nights are particularly music-focused, with online bookings unavailable because of the entertainment schedule; contacting the venue directly is recommended for a table on those evenings.