The Plough Inn

The Plough Inn is a long-established South Bank pub with a broad food, drink and entertainment offering. Located at Stanley St Plaza, it pairs the familiar pub format with views towards Brisbane’s city skyline, making it a place to visit for a meal, a drink or an event rather than simply a quick stop. The venue describes itself as a gastro pub, with a beer, wine and cocktail list alongside its food menu.

Food is centred on generous pub-style meals, with weekday specials providing some of the clearest highlights. Monday’s special is pork ribs with chips, slaw, grilled corn and Jack Daniel’s BBQ sauce, while Tuesday focuses on pizza with a choice of toppings. Wednesday brings a 250g Grange rump with chips, cos, pickled onion, ranch and a choice of sauce, and Thursday’s offering is a golden chicken schnitzel with chips, slaw and sauce. These specials are not available on public holidays, so it is worth checking the current details before planning around one.

There is a strong live-entertainment and sports focus. The venue promotes live music every afternoon and says it showcases local talent throughout the week. It also screens AFL and NRL matches, including NRL games on the big screen, and runs Friday night raffles. The events programme changes over time, with the website also listing larger occasions such as World Cup coverage and an all-inclusive Riverfire event. That mix gives the venue different appeal across the week: relaxed daytime music, match-day viewing and livelier group occasions.

The Plough Inn suits diners looking for a substantial pub meal, groups meeting for drinks or sport, and visitors wanting live music with city views. It also lists functions, suggesting it can cater for organised gatherings, while table bookings are available for those planning ahead. The hotel is open from 11am until late daily; the bistro trades from 11am, closing at 9pm Sunday to Thursday, 9.30pm Friday and Saturday. With its South Bank location, regular entertainment and straightforward pub menu, it offers a practical option for eating, drinking and watching live events in Brisbane.