The Charming Squire
3/133 Grey St, South Brisbane QLD 4101, Australia
Open nowToday 11:00 – 00:00 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours



A cavernous James Squire brewery and restaurant at South Bank — 3.9 stars from 3,400-plus reviews.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- 11:00 – 22:00
- Tuesday
- 11:00 – 22:00
- Wednesday
- 11:00 – 22:00
- Thursday
- 11:00 – 23:00
- FridayToday
- 11:00 – 00:00
- Saturday
- 11:00 – 00:00
- Sunday
- 11:00 – 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 Charming Squire’s South Bank venue is now presented on its website as Pig ’N’ Whistle South Bank, a British-style pub in the heart of Brisbane’s South Bank precinct. It is set up for a range of visits, from catching up over a meal or after-work drinks to family dining and watching sport with friends.
The food offering centres on classic pub fare influenced by British traditions, alongside modern Australian favourites. The website specifically mentions fish and chips, burgers and hearty mains, with separate menus for children, drinks and cocktails. For a more substantial meal, the Churchill Room offers a different setting, pairing rustic details with contemporary style and a menu focused on Queensland produce, including grilled steaks, fresh seafood and modern flavours.
Sport is a major part of the venue’s appeal, with Premier League football, international sport and major local fixtures shown live. The pub also promotes live music and provides function spaces for cocktail parties, corporate events, birthdays and engagement celebrations. Its position near the Brisbane River, South Bank Parklands and the city’s cultural attractions makes it a practical option for locals, visitors, families, groups and sports fans looking for a central place to eat, drink and settle in.
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 3.9 from 3,409 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
- 56
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 100
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.
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