The Pineapple Hotel in Brisbane is a historic bar and restaurant in Kangaroo Point.
Built in 1864, this family-owned pub complex is the fifth oldest pub in Queensland. There isn’t much left of the historic building frontage, but if you go out on the street, you’ll see the old entrance and a couple of the original signs.
The Pineapple Hotel is one of our favourite Brisbane pubs thanks to its good food.
For more Brisbane pubs with playgrounds, check out my full list here. I’ll be adding to these as I visit. Let me know where I should try next!
The Venue
Despite its historic origins, the interiors are fresh and modern thanks to ongoing renovations.
It’s a busy venue, with a huge restaurant space that still manages to fill up at busy times. It’s popular with large family gatherings and appeals to all ages – you’ll want to book a table here for weekend lunches in particular.
It can get pretty noisy in the restaurant area, so keep this in mind if that’s not your cup of tea. For a more laid-back vibe, pick a quieter time after the lunchtime rush, or perhaps go midweek.
I do need to talk about the parking situation. It’s sorely lacking. There’s a small off-street car park with nowhere near enough spaces for a venue this large. There is also street parking on the other side of the pub – but again, this fills up quickly.
This isn’t the first large pub we’ve been to recently with an inadequate parking set up. Have a look at my Full Moon Hotel review to see another example of a good pub with a frustrating parking situation.
The Food
If you’ve been following along for a while, you’ll know that we’ve been searching for a Brisbane pub with a playground AND good food for quite some time.
I’m pleased to say that we may have finally found one! The food at the Pineapple Hotel is actually really good – an elevated version of the pub classics. I’m particularly partial to a chicken parmi, and the Pineapple parmi is the best I’ve tried so far. The steaks and kids meals are good too.
The food is also excellent value, with daily lunch specials even on weekends that contain meals you’ll actually want to order, like a rump steak or schnitzel. We paid $23 for a large rump steak, and $23 for a parmi.
Also available are dinner specials in the Garden Bar from 3pm, with offerings such as roasts or steaks that change daily. In a separate section of the restaurant is a canteen-style meal system, with a few different choices every day, and you’ll need to go up and get this yourself – canteen style. At only $15 for a meal, it’s a real bargain.
The Playground
The playground does let the pub down slightly. For a venue this size, the playground is a small space located just outside one of the restaurant areas, viewable through glass windows. It contains a small plastic slide, colourful climbing equipment and not much else – it’s definitely geared towards younger kids. On the positive side, it is fully gated and shaded.
If you’d like a table near the playground, you’ll need to request this specifically when you book, as the playground is hidden from certain parts of the restaurant.
Pineapple Hotel Brisbane – Final Thoughts
The Pineapple Hotel has great food, fresh interiors and a buzzing atmosphere. The playground is small and the parking is lacking, but the value for money and quality of food make it a solid choice for a family lunch.
We managed to find a Brisbane pub with a playground and good food, but can we find a pub with a good playground, good food and decent parking? The search continues!
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