
Shafston Hotel
A spacious, easygoing Kangaroo Point pub with billiards and a balcony — 4.3 stars from 1,200-plus reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Shafston Hotel is a local pub in Kangaroo Point, Brisbane, with the venue’s website placing it at 3 Lytton Road in nearby East Brisbane, close to the CBD. Its main spaces are a bistro, bar and gaming lounge, giving visitors a few different reasons to drop in, whether that is a meal, a drink or an evening of entertainment.
The bistro focuses on fresh, hearty Australian pub food, while the bar offers beers on tap, wines, spirits and classic cocktails. The bar is presented as a comfortable place to unwind and catch up, with a stylish setting and a broad drinks list rather than a narrowly defined speciality. There are no specific signature dishes named on the available menu information, so it is best approached as a straightforward option for familiar pub dining.
For sport, the venue has a sports bar showing games live and loud, along with TAB facilities. Its gaming lounge includes modern gaming machines and is described as relaxed and comfortable. Shafston Hotel also accepts function enquiries for get-togethers with friends and family, making it suited to casual group occasions as well as an ordinary local pub visit. The venue is part of the Star Hotels Group and offers Star Rewards, a loyalty programme that can be used across participating Star Hotels venues and Star Liquor stores.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 10:00 – 04:00
- TuesdayToday
- 10:00 – 04:00
- Wednesday
- 10:00 – 04:00
- Thursday
- 10:00 – 04:00
- Friday
- 10:00 – 04:00
- Saturday
- 10:00 – 04:00
- Sunday
- 10:00 – 04:00
Menu
View the latest menu directly from the venue.
Open menuSpot Score
- Reputation
- 72
- Popularity
- 94
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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