Eatons Hill Hotel is a large pub and live music venue at 646 South Pine Road, Eatons Hill, in the Moreton Bay region north of Brisbane. It has a 2,200-capacity Grand Ballroom for concerts, a beer garden with weekend live music, a bistro, a kids play area and free parking.
Most people come for a gig or a meal, but it also works as an easy Sunday session with the family. This guide covers the music, the food, the kids area and how to get there.
Live music at the Grand Ballroom
The Grand Ballroom holds 2,200 people and has a mezzanine balcony. National and international acts play here, and DJs headline the nightclub. Tickets are sold through outside sellers such as Oztix, Moshtix, Flicket and Megatix, and the hotel’s entertainment page links to each show. Some events are free entry.
Age limits depend on the event: some gigs are all ages and some nights are 18+. Conditions of entry and dress standards are posted on the hotel’s website.
Outdoor shows on the green
The hotel also stages festivals and big outdoor concerts on its green, which it says can host 8,000 people.
Music most weeks
The hotel lists a regular weekly line-up, though times can change: DJs in the nightclub on Fridays from 8 pm, a live soloist and band in the beer garden on Saturdays from 1.30 pm to 10 pm, a soloist in the beer garden on Sundays from 2 pm to 6 pm, and trivia in the main bar on Tuesdays at 7 pm. Some nightclub event listings show free entry before 8 pm and $10 after.
Eating at Eatons Hill Hotel
The Bistro serves the Main Act menu, ordered by QR code or the traditional way. The beer garden and bar have a Main Bar menu of snacks, and Mozzarella Mafia serves Italian-style pizzas all day from the restaurant or the beer garden.
Dining hours are lunch from 11.30 am to 3 pm and dinner from 5.30 pm to 9 pm Monday to Friday, and all-day dining from 11.30 am to 9 pm on Saturday and Sunday. Breakfast is served at The Green Room, in the hotel’s accommodation building, and is open to the public: 6.30 am to 9 am Monday to Friday and 6.30 am to 11 am on weekends. Bookings are essential for lunch and dinner, which you can make on the hotel’s website.
Kids play area
The hotel has a large play area with slides, climbing nets and hidey holes, and an air-conditioned kids room with arcade machines that is open 10 am to 9 pm daily. That is what makes the beer garden on a Sunday afternoon work for families.
Comiskey Distillery and the bottle shop
The Comiskey Distillery is part of the venue. You can see its 1,000-litre still through the glass doors beside the Bottlemart Superstore, which is open 9 am to 9 pm daily. The hotel mentions gin and vodka workshops but lists no schedule or price, so check the hotel’s website for details.
Bar and gaming hours
- Bars: Sunday to Tuesday 10 am to 12.30 am; Wednesday and Thursday 10 am to 2.30 am; Friday and Saturday 10 am to 2 am.
- Gaming room: daily 10 am to 4 am.
Planning your visit
- How long: a gig is a night out; a family lunch and play is about 2 to 3 hours.
- Cost: ticketed shows vary by event, some events are free entry, and Tuesday trivia is free. Parking is free.
- Staying over: the hotel has its own accommodation building at 640 South Pine Road, rated 4.5 stars by the hotel.
- Accessibility and dogs: not published on the hotel’s website, so check the hotel’s website or contact the hotel before you go.
Getting there and parking
The hotel is at 646 South Pine Road, Eatons Hill. It is about 19 km by road from the Brisbane CBD, about 30 minutes by car without traffic. Parking is free, with plenty of spaces.
By public transport, the hotel lists buses 357 and 359 from Brisbane City (Translink shows both are express services that stop on Queen Elizabeth Drive in Eatons Hill, so check the walk to the hotel on the journey planner), and Strathpine station on the Caboolture line as the closest station. On event nights a cab rank with a supervisor runs to keep waits short. Plan a trip with the Translink Journey Planner or call Translink on 13 12 30.
More detail is on the Eatons Hill Hotel website, including its entertainment page. Details can change, so check before you go.
Nearby
- North Lakes – big shopping and the lakeside parklands.
- Lake Samsonvale – a large reservoir for a quieter day.
- Lake Kurwongbah – another Moreton Bay lake for a picnic or a paddle.
- Samford Village – cafes and shops in the hills to the west.
- Samford Valley – walks and scenic drives.
- Old Petrie Town – markets and heritage buildings.
Browse more theatres and live music and Moreton Bay days out.
You might also like
- Empire Theatre (Toowoomba City)
- Brisbane Entertainment Centre (Boondall)
- The Tivoli (Fortitude Valley)
Quick answers
Is there free parking at Eatons Hill Hotel?
Yes. Parking is free, with plenty of spaces.
How many people does the Grand Ballroom hold?
2,200, with a mezzanine balcony. The outdoor green can host up to 8,000.
What time does Eatons Hill Hotel open?
The bars open at 10 am daily. They close at 12.30 am Sunday to Tuesday, 2.30 am Wednesday and Thursday, and 2 am Friday and Saturday.
Is Eatons Hill Hotel kid friendly?
Yes, there is a play area with slides and climbing nets and an air-conditioned arcade room open 10 am to 9 pm.
How do I get to Eatons Hill Hotel by public transport?
The hotel lists buses 357 and 359 from Brisbane City. Strathpine station on the Caboolture line is the closest station.
Do I need to book a table?
Bookings are essential for lunch and dinner. Book through the hotel’s website.
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