The Ship Inn

The Ship Inn is a historic pub and restaurant in South Bank, Brisbane, occupying a hotel built in 1864. Once described as a rowdy sailors’ drinking den, it has been reshaped into a more polished gastro pub while retaining a traditional pub atmosphere.

The venue serves a classic pub-style menu and has developed a reputation for lamb. The website does not publish enough menu detail to identify particular dishes, but positions the restaurant as a broad option for different dining preferences rather than a narrowly focused concept.

There are three separate dining areas, including space for alfresco lunches, along with function rooms and a dedicated convention facility. Private functions and events can accommodate up to 200 guests, and the venue also promotes conferences and weddings. That makes it suited to everything from a casual meal to a larger organised gathering.

The Ship Inn takes a deliberately low-tech approach to the pub experience: it has no poker machines, televisions or TAB. In South Bank, that combination of historic character, restaurant dining and event facilities may appeal to visitors wanting a quieter traditional pub setting, as well as groups planning a function.