
The HAMILTON HOTEL
A long-running Hamilton pub with live music, sport, gaming, a lounge and a restaurant — 4.2 stars from 2,800-plus reviews.
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Why 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.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 10:00 – 04:00
- Tuesday
- 10:00 – 04:00
- WednesdayToday
- 10:00 – 04:00
- Thursday
- 10:00 – 04:00
- Friday
- 10:00 – 04:00
- Saturday
- 10:00 – 04:00
- Sunday
- 10:00 – 04:00
Menu
View the latest menu directly from the venue.
Open menuSpot Score
- Reputation
- 68
- Popularity
- 100
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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