Gastropub cuisine: the best places to taste it in Brisbane

Wooden Horse Restaurant & Bar

90/100 (1401 ratings)

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Lamb

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Scallops

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Beef

Australian

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Gastropub

Serves Alcohol

Accepts Discover

Wine and Beer

Gift Cards Available

Free off-street parking

Highchairs Available

Full Bar

Accepts Credit Cards

Reservations

Takeout

Accepts Mastercard

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Accepts Visa

Table Service

Accepts American Express

Drinks

Dinner

Mid-range

"Well, it's a while since I've done a restaurant review. Seemed like a good night to do it. Flew in from Sydney, dumped luggage. Starving. Only some..."

Leonie Hamilton

"Finally got a chance to try this local joint and took the rellies for steak night last week. Very impressed! The platter/share board with the duck..."

Sky Markus

"Visited this lovely place recently. Great atmosphere and happy staff (which is hard to find these days!) Highly recommend and will return for sure...."

Sam Clark

"Just finished lunch there and we couldn't be happier. The pizza was amazing and everyone at the table seemed to really enjoy everything they got...."

Vanëssa Ivy

"Amazing food! We had the mushroom gnocchi, duck, arancini balls, squid and the lemon tart! Staff were very professional and friendly. We will be back..."

Karla Van Cromvoirt

"Their pizza is amazing! Highly recommend the Drunken Pig and the Black Sheep. The drill pickle sounds odd, but give it a try; it balances out the..."

Yasmin Sethi

"Susie and I have dined at Wooden Horse a number of times since they first opened. Returned again tonight and once again we found the whole dining..."

Scott Smith

"OMG! Absolutely the best steak in forever:) the service is 100% and the food was beyond perfect! It was my first visit after following you on..."

Scott Murrin

"Perfect food and service. We went in for the $15 pizza and byo wine night and had the best..."

Justin Gordon

"2nd time here, and still love the funky menu. All food was delicious, from the lamb pizza, to the roo steak! Lovley attentive and friendly waiter all..."

Jacqui Hida

"Thank you guys for a great night out! Being in the industry we hardly get out for dinner so this was a big deal�� and we thoroughly enjoyed our..."

Lynda Stuart

"Fantastic food, drinks and service! More than your average suburban dinner spot. Highly..."

Jayne Barclay

"Great food, wine and service. Easy parking too. Highly..."

Jennie Gorman

"Just stumbled across Wooden Horse today when other plans fell through, what luck!! THE best pizza we’ve had in Brisbane and the barramundi was..."

Jade Czerkesow

"We had a wonderful lunch. The pizza was amazing and the desserts were divine. Great staff and great..."

Katy Steenstrup

"I have been wanting to come to this place ever since the announced they were doing breakfast.After being a huge fan of their dinner menu (and the..."

Adam Pinzone

"Amazing food, just so sublime. We had the mushroom pizza, seafood stew, and the little one enjoyed the pulled lamb with veges. Great service and..."

Shihui Lai

"Very impressive. Somebody with a real understanding of flavours is cooking here. Steak marinaded in miso tender and perfectly cooked. Linguine..."

Zardoz

"We went to wooden horse for a special occasion recently. We LOVED the place - amazing layout and darker lighting. The food is all gourmet but..."

Sf8316

"Food is of exceptional quality, you can tell the chef & staff really care. This is the second time I have been here & both times its 5/5. Highly..."

Mr C

"Great foodGreat serviceDefinitely worth a visitGreat experienceWe visited this restaurant on a Wednesday night and was pleasantly..."

Daniel Craig

"Hats off to the chefs & staff for delivering an outstanding dining experience. Seasonal menu, several mainstays & an ever interesting wine list..."

NeilTheWheel

"Had dinner last Saturday at this renowned restaurant. Set-up is matching with the name with wooden furniture that makes a comfortable feeling for..."

Ronnielui2003

"Had an amazing meal here with a friend late last year. The service was great, all the courses were delicious and the drinks were nice too!Had..."

Miammiam

"Wooden Horse is lovely. The restaurant itself made me feel like I could be somewhere else, it was so calming and the staff were very polite and..."

Alexi_b

"This place is great - now you can get a fantastic upmarket restaurant meal without hiking all the way in to the city. The place itself has a quirky..."

Oliver

"This place is awesome, these boys do an amazing job .. went for dinner a little while back.. hand made gnocchi continues to make my mouth water when..."

Ilovefood

"Went here for dinner on Friday night after work. This place is a very nice old Queenslander that's been converted into a restaurant. The inside is..."

Nutty

"Everything was beautiful - food service drinks although it would be great to have a bigger area to have drinks while waiting for your..."

Kerryn.fay1

"Amazing setting . Modern and sleek but still has the beautiful vibe of the old butcher. Simple menu with classic flavour combinations. Had the pork..."

Sharna Bourke

"Exceptional. Went there for Valentines Day and the mixed entree share plates were a treat. The Pork Belly and Steak are fantastic. Dessert fans,..."

Cameron Adam

"Came after work for their first night of the new menu. Really great food I was very impressed. This is on par with any meal that I have had at inner..."

Emily Cowdroy

"What a lovely night. Great staff, good atmosphere, extensive drinks list and last but not least... amazing food. Highly recommend for those out for a..."

Steph Cowdroy

"Great service great food. Loved the..."

Amy Cowdroy

"Living so close we decided to try the takeaway pizza option from the restaurant and wow what a experience we ordered the flat garlic bread and the..."

Murphy75

"I have been to this fabulous restaurant 4 times and loved the menu and service each and every time and so thought I should take the time to write a..."

Bridgemangirl1

"We went here on a busy Saturday night last weekend where the place was packed out. I agree with others that is can be very noisy but otherwise the..."

Adeline Vains

"Hosted an event at this fabulous restaurant yesterday. The food was outstanding - pork belly which we believe is a staple menu item was the best I..."

Angela Galvin

"My husband & I dined at Wooden Horse on a Sunday night. We shared the wooden meat board and BBQ baby squid. They were so wonderful! The cured meats..."

Meredith Mock

"Great new restaurant for Brisbane! Beautifully presented food and equally as delicious. Would highly recommend the lamb shanks and panna cotta. Great..."

Nicola

"My sister told me about the mushroom steak that they had on their plant menu and I really wanted to try it. I finally got to go and it was delicious...."

Sandy

"We had an amazing time at the Wooden Horse. I know you are supposed to post pictures of the food before you eat it but it was so good that we ate..."

Kerry Jeston

"Absolutely yum! After checking their website and seeing a small menu with a focus on local produce and quality ingredients, we were keen to try..."

Jodi

"Really great experience. All of the food is original and very well plated. I chose the plant based menu, and it delivered well. Props to the owner..."

James Mitchell

"The main meals are to die for. Not really a big fan of entree but overall everything is good. Nice service! They looked us after well..."

Ngon Mì

"Beautiful food, and lovely service. Ambiance was great (although a bit cold, but it was a cold night). I would give this restaurant 5/5 but the..."

April Jaci

"Very impressed with all the food we ordered at the wooden horse. Friendly staff, great menu, relaxed atmosphere, I would definitely recommend. Only..."

Charlotte Barlow

The Alliance Hotel

88/100 (876 ratings)

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"Busy place - but the food is heart and the atmosphere is good. Decent pub! So we enjoyed it. If you’re after something simple and easy this is it...."

Trevor Man

"Been to this place couple times on few business trips in Brisbane. My colleague recommended this place as it's nearby our Brisbane office. The food..."

Yulz

"Excellent food great service! Table service in the restaurant makes this place a rare niceity. Food options are all the way from fine dining to..."

Jenny

"Love this place. Dined here a couple of times. A gastro pub with loads of charm. Although not a perfect pub, they make up for with their well curated..."

Andy R

"Pretty good service and the food is very nice. I had a rib fillet with mushroom sauce. The steak was cooked perfectly and the caramelized shallots..."

Mathew Hnoudis

"I was staying nearby and stopped in for dinner as the location was convenient – it was so good I went back three times that week. I tried a range..."

D For Delicious

"There is no doubt that this establishment is worthy of a higher rating however I must be harsh due to a lack of attention to food detail.The..."

Magpie

"Always outstanding due to the variety on offer and this is their real success. Probably best pub food in QLD. Service always superb and good range of..."

Pat

"We've been coming to The Alliance for about four years and you couldn't ask for a better local. The bar food is superb, especially the parmy and the..."

Hanzo

"I went here last night and loved it. The meals were fresh, generous and delicious! I love the extensive beer list. The service was faultless too...."

Claire

"Absolutely fantastic Wagyu BBQ Brisket.Best I have ever eaten! Shame I don't live in Brisbane otherwise the Alliance Hotel would be my..."

Matt Aspinall

"Just had a 40th b'day upstairs in their Liechhardt Room. The entire experience from booking through to finish was first class. Their functions..."

Mark Turner

"The Chalet Bar feels like you're taking a step back in time, the architecture and decor is simply stunning. This would have to be one of..."

Pulchra Cladis

"Gastro pub for lunch and dinner. Casual dining in the front bar and functions venue on the weekends. The Alliance Hotel is truly a local gem in..."

Sophia Volzke

"What a great spot, it's not a destination, it's an institution. The team have done an outstanding job in such a short time... It's a must !!..."

Lincoln Gibbons

"You must try this place.Went here for dinner last week and have to admit even though it was slightly pricey it was worth ever..."

Bee

"A great gastro pub that maintains food standards on the numerous times I have dined here, steaks are especially good. Service is also very..."

BrisFoodie

"brought some friends along and the food was ok - however the suckling pig was dry. service on the night was also mediocre - we had to ask repeatedly..."

Vvn

"Went to the Alliance a few months ago and it was great. The renovation was top notch and is a definate if you are in the area. Food and drink list..."

David Jackson

"Great work! Really great and fantastic service!..."

Tasty Tucker

"This place was a revelation as it looks like nothing from the outside. But inside, it's a great little gastro pub. The food was of excellent quality...."

The Flying Scotswoman

"Knowledgable friendly service really enjoyed the atmosphere.Our group all ordered steaks- I had the perfect meal a steak cooked to perfection-..."

Seed

"Great location and fantastic food!Best burger in town!wine and beer great..."

Alex

"Excellent. Saturday night was great. The food and the service were both..."

Ajs21

"Really enjoyed the beer food wine and service at this hotel. Menu prices for mains were more like $32 and above rather than $15 to $25 as indicated..."

Dam Burger

"Can't believe some people. As i am frequent dinner at the Alliance Hotel I feel abliged to comment on the lady who had a promblem with their meal. I..."

Didyoubringabeeralong

"I can definitely see why Alliance Hotel won best restaurant in the QHA 2013 awards. The staff went above and beyond and really made me feel at home,..."

Michelle Amelie Luarte

"Quality food - higher than you'd expect for a little bar which has such a great vibe. The restaurant is slightly segregated from the main bar so you..."

Rebekah Rae

"Fantastic modern hotel style food. This aint just pub grub, it's a great flavour..."

Phill

"Fantastic and charming local pub! Great atmosphere, excellent food and a great selection of beer and wine. The bistro is cosy and the front bar..."

FoodinFocus

"Stupendous. The food here is fantastic, I couldn't fault it. Whilst living at Oxygen apartments for a month I ate at this restaurant on..."

Seamus Monaghan

"All our meals were delicious! fantastic steaks. service was so friendly and professional. such a great addition to spring..."

Tastebudtastic

"Excellent Service Excellent Meals. We walked into the Alliance without a reservation and although they were fully booked, the maitre d' made a table..."

Schoonder Family

"Little gem. The bar menu is terrific. Good range of delicious, well presented meals at reasonable prices. Amazing range of beers. Nice place to have..."

Iris Winterbottom

"Good wine list and the wagyu burger is yum! Duck spring rolls also a favourite. A cute corner..."

Yum Yum

"Great little pub that has been reno'd really well. Good menu in both the bistro & bar. The "Meature" menu is super & it is so good to come to a pub..."

JasnGen

"We randomly stopped by here for lunch while driving around. The venue is beautiful and looks full of history. The food was really nice and the lady..."

ReXross

"We really enjoyed our return visit to the Alliance Hotel. From the easy booking method to the paying of the bill at the end, was all very well done...."

Lor Wilko

"We had a great meal and tried some of the daily specials which were fresh and tasty. The service was excellent and the staff made us feel welcome and..."

John Walker

"Rarely do I walk into a place and it feels home. I felt this on both occasions and felt like I was greeted by friends and so warmly welcomed. Yes the..."

Stephen Hughes

"Beautiful meal. Great Service. Thank you, everyone. It isn't easy for Hospitality Venues at the moment. (Covid times). Your staff were able to..."

Cat Herder (Yvette Scholtmeyer)

"The Alliance Hotel was excellent. The staff are very friendly and efficient. The food was really good. I had the Barra Curry, Thai style, followed by..."

Phillip Sanders

"Had the beef cheeks and pork belly. Totally delicious. The service was exceptional. Prices reasonable. Will go back again for..."

Rodney Faulkner

"Had a big group and luckily got a private area to ourselves. Was a fantastic dinner and the food was really..."

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