The Cave Inn
47 Balaclava St, Woolloongabba QLD 4102, Australia
Open nowToday 16:00 – 23:00 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours





The Cave Inn is a restaurant located on Balaclava Street in Woolloongabba, near Indooroopilly. With a 4.6-star Google rating from 398 reviews, it has built a solid reputation among local diners.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 17:00 – 22:00
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 17:00 – 22:00
- FridayToday
- 16:00 – 23:00
- Saturday
- 16:00 – 23:00
- Sunday
- 13:30 – 22:00
Menu
Menu link from the venue's own website. Prices and items can change — the venue's page is the source of truth.
Open menuWhy 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.
Good to know
- Located on Balaclava Street in Woolloongabba, adjacent to the Indooroopilly area
- Strong track record with a 4.6-star Google rating from 398 customer reviews
Best for
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.6 from 398 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 82
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 79
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 30
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 18 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
Frequently asked questions
Where is The Cave Inn located?+
The Cave Inn is located at 47 Balaclava Street, Woolloongabba, QLD 4102, in the Indooroopilly area of Brisbane.
What is The Cave Inn's rating?+
The Cave Inn has a 4.6-star rating on Google based on 398 customer reviews.
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