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The Rose & Crown

South Brisbane

Updated: Sep 23, 2025

The Rose & Crown brings a cool London pub vibe to a landmark heritage-listed Queenslander, tucked between the towers of Southpoint and Emporium Hotel at South Brisbane. 

Terrace at The Rose & Crown South Brisbane

Inspired by the UK gastropub scene (where the owner has worked for 23 years), The  Rose & Crown is the perfect spot to get a taste of London without leaving Brisbane.

Outdoor seating The Rose & Crown South Brisbane

The iconic 19th century building, with its lace iron balconies. ornate fretwork, fireplaces, French doors and original staircase, was originally a grand residence, then the Spaghetti House and most recently Little Big House, before its latest incarnation as a London-style pub.

Inside dining area at The Rose & Crown South Brisbane

Patrons can take a seat on the lower level beer garden terrace, upper level balcony, bar or any one of the cosy dining rooms and parlours and partake in delicious gastro pub fare and a pint of British ale (traditionally served from the beer engine or pump), cocktails and wine.

Dining room at The Rose & Crown South Brisbane

The food menu, which rotates regularly, is a blend of traditional British fare, using fresh seasonal produce, with a creative twist.

Scotch eggs on a plate at The Rose & Crown South Brisbane

All day bar snacks (which can also be a starter) include the likes of Scotch egg with mustard mayo; cocktail sausages with honey mustard; pork sausage roll; oysters; padron peppers; or charcuterie or mezze boards for two. 

Steak dish at The Rose & Crown South Brisbane

For starters, choices include potted mud crab with lemon butter, apple and toast; heirloom tomato and burrata panzenalla; spicy cucumber gazpacho with croutons, or grilled tomato & sardine tart.

Fish & chips on a plate at The Rose & Crown South Brisbane

Mains range from the more traditional - beer battered mahi mahi with chips & aioli; or braised steak and ale pie with mash and roasted vegetables; to the likes of dry aged Brooklyn Valley bavette steak with café de Paris butter, chimichurri, watercress and chips; or eggplant and miso parmigiana with pumpkin and fermented chilli sauce.

Plate of food at The Rose & Crown South Brisbane

Meanwhile puddings include treacle tart with native honey sorbet; sticky toffee pudding with butterscotch sauce and ice-cream; rhubarb and apple mess with ginger cream. or selection of cheese with crackers and apple chutney.

Bar inside The Rose & Crown South Brisbane

As well as being the only pub in Brisbane serving British cask ale direct from the pump, The Rose & Crown has Guinness on tap alongside Brewdog, Magners and Birra Moretti; and a wine list featuring 40+ wines, including some old world classics.

Exterior view of The Rose & Crown South Brisbane

Good to know - The Rose & Crown alos served traditional Sunday roasts and hosts event, sport and weekly pub trivia nights.

Need to know - There is limited street parking nearby on Grey St otherwise secure undercover paid parking at South Bank. South Bank train station is right next door.

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The Rose & Crown

275 Grey St

South Brisbane

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