The HAMILTON HOTEL
442 Kingsford Smith Dr, Hamilton QLD 4007, Australia
Today 10:00 – 04:00 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours





The Hamilton Hotel is a long-standing pub in Brisbane's Hamilton suburb, known for live music performances and broadcast sports. The venue includes a gaming room, lounge and on-site restaurant, drawing a steady crowd of locals and visitors.
Practical details
Opening hours
- Monday
- 10:00 – 04:00
- Tuesday
- 10:00 – 04:00
- Wednesday
- 10:00 – 04:00
- Thursday
- 10:00 – 04:00
- Friday
- 10:00 – 04:00
- SaturdayToday
- 10:00 – 04:00
- Sunday
- 10:00 – 04:00
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 Hamilton Hotel is a long-standing pub in Hamilton, Brisbane, with a history dating back to 1865. Newly renovated and positioned just off the Brisbane River, it combines a traditional local-pub setting with several distinct spaces for eating, drinking, watching sport and hosting events. Its location is also convenient for visitors, with the venue describing itself as a short drive from Brisbane’s CBD and even closer to the airport.
Food is centred on Winnie’s Kitchen & Bar, a relatively intimate restaurant seating just under 70 people. The kitchen focuses on fresh local produce sourced through Brisbane and wider supplier relationships, with steaks, salads and familiar pub favourites given a modern twist. The restaurant is presented as a fit for a date night, family catch-up or dinner with friends, while the wider hotel offers a more casual place to enjoy a drink, watch the game in the Sports Bar or sit outside.
For private events, the H Lounge occupies the first floor and overlooks the Brisbane River. It is the venue’s largest private function room, with booth seating, its own bar, private toilets, a private smoking area, audio-visual and sound equipment, and meeting facilities. This makes it suitable for social parties, corporate team-building sessions and specialised events, with the hotel’s events team assisting with planning and delivery.
The Hamilton Hotel’s appeal comes from its mix of established local history, food-focused dining and flexible spaces. Whether you are meeting friends for pub fare, settling in for a meal, catching a game or organising a larger function, the venue offers several ways to spend time in Hamilton without relying on a single style of experience.
Good to know
- Features live music performances regularly
- Multiple screens for sports viewing
- Gaming room on-site
- Restaurant available for meals
- Lounge areas for comfortable seating
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 4.2 from 2,895 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
- 68
- 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.
Frequently asked questions
Does The Hamilton Hotel have live music?+
Yes, The Hamilton Hotel regularly features live music performances, making it a good spot for catching local acts in a relaxed pub setting.
Can I watch sports at The Hamilton Hotel?+
Yes, the pub has multiple screens for sports viewing, so you can catch footy, cricket and other major events.
Is there food available?+
The venue has an on-site restaurant where you can order meals without leaving.
Does The Hamilton Hotel have gaming?+
Yes, there's a dedicated gaming room for patrons.
What's the location?+
The Hamilton Hotel is located at 442 Kingsford Smith Drive in Hamilton, Brisbane.
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