QA Hotel

QA Hotel is a long-established pub on James Street in New Farm, with the venue describing itself as a local fixture serving patrons since the 1800s. Its offering is broader than a standard bar, combining two dining spaces with a casual sports bar, full TAB facilities, a gaming room and function areas. That makes it a practical choice when different people in a group want different ways to spend an afternoon or evening.

For a relaxed meal, the pub positions itself around flexible dining: a casual bite while watching a footy match, a three-course dinner for two, or drinks and small bites with friends. The Laneway is designed for groups, with private booths, communal tables and a 101-inch TV for major sporting events. It provides a more contained setting for catching up, while the sports bar offers a livelier, informal option.

The Botanical Bar and Kitchen is the more polished dining space, with greenery, plenty of light and views across James Street. It suits a leisurely dinner, a quick lunch or weekend cocktails, while the venue also advertises all-day pizza on Fridays and Saturdays. Across the dining areas, QA Hotel says it focuses on fresh produce, consistent portions and attentive service, though the supplied website text does not provide a full list of current dishes.

One of the venue’s more distinctive experiences is its whisky dinner and tasting. The event pairs a four-course dinner with guided tastings of four Scottish whiskies—Talisker 10 Year Old, The Singleton 12 Year Old, Lagavulin 16 Year Old and Johnnie Walker Green Label—and includes a whisky cocktail on arrival. For larger occasions, the James St Conference and Function Centre offers a range of room layouts for intimate dinners, corporate events, birthdays, weddings, engagements and charity fundraisers, catering for groups from 10 to 350 guests. QA Hotel therefore suits date nights, social groups, sports-watchers and organised events, with enough variety to accommodate different kinds of visits.