
The Cave Inn
A well-followed Indooroopilly restaurant — 4.6 stars from 390-plus reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
The Cave Inn is a restaurant and live-music venue built around fresh pizza, drinks and a regular programme of local performance. Its website lists hand-stretched pizzas alongside tap and canned beer, wine and cocktails, with music, art, performance and culture forming a central part of the experience. The menu specifically mentions classic margherita pizza as well as more adventurous specialty pizzas with distinctive toppings.
The setting is a converted industrial space on Balaclava Street, with a deck for settling in with a drink and a performance area hosting a changing selection of acts. The venue describes its atmosphere as relaxed but lively, making it a natural choice for a group catch-up, a special occasion or an evening focused on live music rather than a conventional restaurant meal. Its event calendar covers varied programming, including album launches, blues, open-mic sessions and experimental nights.
The Cave Inn is owned and operated by musicians who aim to build an inclusive and diverse creative community. The venue says it values respectful interactions, responsible alcohol service, sustainability and community, while sourcing pizza ingredients from family food wholesalers in the surrounding street and beverages from local breweries. That local, musician-led approach gives the venue a clear identity beyond its food and drinks offering.
The supplied venue listing places The Cave Inn in Indooroopilly, Brisbane, while the venue website gives its address as 47 Balaclava Street, Woolloongabba. The website lists service from Tuesday to Sunday, with Wednesday reserved for special events, and advises visitors to check the calendar for what is on. It is a good fit for diners who want pizza with a strong cultural programme, groups looking for a casual night out, and live-music fans keen to discover different local acts. Some events are advertised as all-ages, although conditions can vary by performance.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- Closed
- TuesdayToday
- 17:00 – 22:00
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 17:00 – 22:00
- Friday
- 16:00 – 23:00
- Saturday
- 16:00 – 23:00
- Sunday
- 13:30 – 22:00
Menu
View the latest menu directly from the venue.
Open menuSpot Score
- Reputation
- 82
- Popularity
- 79
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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