#1
kim smith
2009-02-26
this place is the bomb :P the steak is so frigging nice
Tuck into a steak at Brekky Creek Hotel
Many people wish the walls of the old Breakfast Creek Hotel could talk. Built in beautiful French Renaissance style in 1889, over the years it has been a famous drinking place for wharfies, businessmen, lawyers, journalists, Labor Party identities and the likes. Imagine the stories those walls could tell.
But maybe someone is trying to tell us something. William MacNaughton Galloway, the man responsible for the building and immediate success of the hotel, lost his life here. Falling to his death from the second floor window, staff say they see his ghost and hear him regularly in the original parts of the building.
Arguably the most famous watering hole in Queensland, The Breakfast Creek Hotel is still going strong. You can continue to choose your own steak from the cabinet to be char grilled in front of you, just as you could in the 1960s. It is also one of the few pubs in Australia to still serve beer "off the wood", rather than from the more modern stainless steel system.
The Brekky Creek has certainly had a facelift but successful blending of the old with the new has ensured it’s still an iconic place to visit.
Just don’t disturb the ghost.
Getting there:
2 Kingsford Smith Drive, Breakfast Creek
Further information:
Ph 07 3262 5988
Voters Comments
kim smith
#2
Carolyn Lawrence
2009-02-02
Have been going to the Brekky Creek since the late 80's. Have always taken our visitors to Brisbane here. This is a MUST DO!
#3
Louise Lefel
2009-02-03
We always take our visitors to the pub made more famous by Midnight Oil, for a great steak and beer. It is a true Brisbane icon!
#4
Janice Wootton
2009-02-03
Delicious food and awesome atmosphere!
#5
annegret champneys
2009-01-30
what a great place to have a meal
#6
Brenda Meehan
2009-01-30
The Brekky Creek has always been a great destination for a truly Australian meal. And the recent renovations have turned the place into a modern, happening venue for all ages. Let's hope the steak, potato and coleslaw combo last forever.
#7
David Ramage
2009-01-30
Looks like I'll have to add this to my list of places to experience.
#8
Jonathan Regan
2009-01-30
A must do and get a pint off the wood in the front bar too. I'll head there this Sunday!
#9
Robert Wiggett
2009-01-29
After almost 30 years of visiting and always getting a supperb meal with great service I have recomended The Brekky Creek as a place to get a great Steak when visiting Brisbane. I have never spoken to anyone who has experienced the venue ever have a bad word to say about it.
#10
Kiriley Roper
2009-01-28
the steaks are cooked to perfection!