The Ship Inn

4.7

250 Reviews

$40 and under

Gastro Pub

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2 people

20 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 6 times today

Great for outdoor dining
Good for groups
Good for special occasions

What was once a rowdy sailor’s drinking den has been transformed into a civilised gastro pub complete with a separate and impressive function and convention facility that can cater for up to 200 guests. This iconic South Bank hotel was constructed in 1864 and has developed a reputation as a lamb lover’s paradise. Our classic pub style menu boasts mouth watering dishes for all dining tastes. With three distinct dining areas plus function rooms, The Ship Inn is the perfect location for casual dining, lazy alfresco lunches, functions and events. We don’t have poker machines, we don’t have TV’s and we don’t have TAB. We are a true gastro pub with a traditional atmosphere in a prime South Bank location. Visit us to experience the charm of our unique hotel venue.

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Location
Cnr Stanley & Sidon Street, South Bank, AU-QLD 4101
Phone number
(07) 3844 8000
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Gastro Pub
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:00–20:30 Fri, Sat 11:00–21:00 Sun 10:00–15:00
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa

What 250 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

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Brisbane
Good for groups
Brisbane
Great for outdoor dining
Inner Suburbs
Gluten-free-friendly
Inner Suburbs
Good for groups
Inner Suburbs
Neighbourhood gem
Inner Suburbs
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Ship Inn offers a "convenient and pleasant" dining experience with "impeccable service" and "delicious food." Patrons appreciate the "paddock to plate concept" and the "lovely atmosphere" of this "historically maintained hotel." It's a go-to for "great value" meals with "ample portions" and "friendly, attentive staff."

250 Reviews

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Bevan
Sydney20 reviews
3.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Pub food - some excellent some good some mediocre.
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susan
Brisbane2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great place to eat, good menu choices, better than average Pub Grub. Lovely sitting outside under the verandah enjoying the ambiance of Southbank
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Debra
Sunshine Coast1 review
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff was so happy and friendly and very obliging with some changes to what was offered on the menu. eg I ordered Steak but it came with veges etc and I just wanted a salad which they happily provided.
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Cath
Tropical QLD5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food is always amazing, fresh , great variety and fantastic value for money, we only go a few times a year but I’ve never been disappointed yet- plus as a bonus the staff are all lovely 🌸
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Ian
Brisbane6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We all had a wonderful night for Valentine's Day dinner at the Ship Inn great services and delicious food, nice wine a very enjoyable evening.
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Geraldine
Brisbane2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 11 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Dined with a group of seven friends. Food quality was good and reasonably priced. Drinks were also reasonably priced. Service was good. Only negative is that it does close fairly early for a Saturday night. Think this may be the case for a number of dining venues in the area.
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Anne
Brisbane1 review
5.0
Dined on 9 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, great prices, great atmosphere, not too noisy, lovely staff, easy 5 min walk from southbank train/bus station.
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Jessica
Brisbane1 review
5.0
Dined on 11 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service food and drinks. Nice and quiet area
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Sandra
Brisbane3 reviews
4.0
Dined on 10 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Well organised for our large group of diners. Service was prompt and efficient and meals were ample and good quality. We would recommend The Ship Inn and will return!
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Lindy
Gold Coast3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 29 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great location and what a fantastic place to eat. The food was incredible, and the staff were fantastic.
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The Ship Inn is rated 4.7 stars by 250 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

20 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 6 times today

Cnr Stanley & Sidon Street, South Bank, AU-QLD 4101

Additional information

Phone number
(07) 3844 8000
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Gastro Pub
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:00–20:30 Fri, Sat 11:00–21:00 Sun 10:00–15:00
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa

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SMALL MEALS

Trio of DipsA$22.00

Arancini BallsA$19.00

Chicken Bao BunsA$19.00

Cheesy Garlic BreadA$16.00

Pork Belly Bao BunsA$19.00

Vegetarian ParmigianaA$23.00

Salt and Pepper Calamari over Asian SaladA$23.00

150g Rump SteakA$29.00

MAIN MEALS

Macadamia & Mango CurryA$29.00

Fish and ChipsA$28.00

Salt & Pepper CalamariA$28.00

Bangers & MashA$28.00

Steak & Guinness PieA$28.00

Grilled Chicken ParmiA$29.00

BETWEEN BREAD

Pulled Pork RollA$26.00

Chicken BurgerA$26.00

SALADS

Thai Beef SaladA$27.00

Pumpkin & Haloumi SaladA$26.00

PASTA

Beef LasagneA$27.00

Chicken, Bacon& Mushroom FettuccineA$27.00

Vegetarian LasagneA$26.00

STEAKS

250g RumpA$35.00

300g Rib EyeA$55.00

Beef WellingtonA$35.00

KIDS MEALS

Ice cream toppings:

Nuggets and chipsA$12.00

Fish and chipsA$15.00

Calamari and chipsA$15.00

Spaghetti bolognaiseA$15.00

Napoli pastaA$12.00

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