Fox Hotel to reopen

The iconic Fox Hotel at Fish Lane in South Brisbane is set to reopen as a world-class, multi-level dining, events and entertainment precinct in late 2025.

Pioneering Brisbane-based, family-owned Ghanem Group are the new custodians of the historic, heritage-listed site, which has been closed since 2022, and will bring their wide range of expertise in the Brisbane hospitality scene to revitalize the venue and take it into an exciting new era.

A full interior redesign and fit-out by Space Cubed Design Studio respects the hotel’s legacy, conserving heritage features and Art Deco charm to deliver an exciting collection of modern dining and drinking experiences and multiple cuisines under one incredible roof. 

The guest adventure unfolds over four diverse floors, each of which captures an era of the hotel’s eclectic past, delivering a multi-venue experience at one outstanding location.

From a new entry on Fish Lane, guests can choose their own adventure. Experiences range from a ground-level public bar with bistro dining, a gaming lounge with adjoining bottle shop, two dedicated function spaces, a sophisticated late-night cocktail lounge, and a stunning rooftop terrace with expansive views of Brisbane’s CBD and performing arts district.

“This is our largest and one of our most exciting projects to date,” Ghanem Group Director Adonis Ghanem says. “The growing community of this area has long-awaited the return of this legendary venue, and to have the opportunity to bring the next era of dining and entertainment to this iconic site is a true honour. This is a project that we are very much excited about.”