The Caxton Hotel

The Caxton Hotel is a long-standing Brisbane venue in Milton, with more than 150 years of local history and a prominent position on Caxton Street, a short walk from Suncorp Stadium. Originally constructed in 1864, it has developed into a broad, multi-purpose hotel with several bars, a restaurant, café-style dining, function spaces, a gaming room, TAB facilities and an on-site bottle shop.

Its main dining draw is the Char Grill Restaurant and Terrace Bar. The setting combines indoor and outdoor seating, with views towards Suncorp Stadium, and the style is described as informal but polished. The menu centres on export-quality steak, ribs and fresh Queensland seafood, using Australian produce and supported by an extensive drinks selection. The restaurant has a substantial awards history, including Queensland Hotel Association Best Restaurant wins in 2014 and 2016, along with finalist places in several later years. It was also recognised for Best Steak at the 2014 Queensland I Love Food Awards.

For something more relaxed, the Street Café provides casual dining on Caxton Street, either outside for people-watching or indoors in air-conditioned comfort. The range of spaces makes the hotel suitable for different kinds of visits: a meal at the Char Grill, a casual café stop, drinks at one of the bars, or a gathering in the function areas. The venue specifically caters for milestone birthdays, engagement parties, bucks and hens nights, Christmas events and corporate functions, while its restaurant and café offer options for smaller visits.

Beyond food and drink, the Caxton includes a gaming room with 25 machines, plus Keno and TAB facilities, and a bottle shop offering wines, beers and spirits, including a regularly updated craft beer range. Its location near the stadium also makes it a practical meeting point before or after events, though the hotel’s mix of dining, bars and facilities gives it a broader role than a game-day stop alone.