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The Paddo

A big, lively Paddington pub with two bars, sports screens and a comedy club — 4.0 stars from 1,700-plus reviews.

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The Paddo is a pub, restaurant and bar in Paddington, Brisbane, with a broad offering for casual meals, drinks, regular entertainment and private functions. The restaurant has indoor and outdoor dining, including a spacious outdoor beer garden, while the venue also provides function rooms and gaming facilities. Its family-friendly setup makes it suitable for catching up with friends, bringing the family out for a meal or organising a larger gathering.

Food is centred on modern pub classics, with the menu covering steaks, seafood, burgers, chicken wings, salads, parmies and pizzas. The venue says it uses ingredients sourced from Australian producers, and there is also a kids menu. For weekday midday dining, the Let’s Lunch specials run from Monday to Friday between 11.30am and 2pm, with options including a char-grilled lunch rump, crispy chicken schnitzel burger and Roast Vegetable Wrap. The restaurant accepts online bookings and serves lunch and dinner every day, with the listed kitchen hours running from 11.30am to 9pm Sunday to Thursday and until 10pm on Friday and Saturday.

The Paddo’s recurring calendar gives it more to do than a standard meal-and-drinks stop. Monday brings Steak Night, Wednesday combines Parmy Wednesdays with trivia from 7pm, Thursday features Let it Fly Thursdays, and Sunday offers a roast from 11.30am. Selected Saturday afternoons host a drag queen musical, with the website also listing Hey Felicia! A Drag Queen Musical dates in 2026. These events make the venue a practical choice for groups looking to add an activity to a pub visit.

For functions, The Paddo says it can accommodate events ranging from 10 to 300 people, including corporate events, conferences, charity dinners, banquets, meetings, seminars and 21st birthdays. Its functions team can help organise catering and packages around the style of event. Whether you are booking a family meal, a casual catch-up or a larger celebration, The Paddo offers a combination of pub dining, outdoor space and programmed events in Paddington.