Play Pokies at Pineapple Hotel in Kangaroo Point

We're regular customers here, but lately the food quality has declined. The cooking is inconsistent, sometimes overcooked, other times undercooked. The portion of fries seems to be getting smaller over time, which is a shame as they used to be a highlight. Hoping things improve soon, as we've enjoyed this place in the past.

We had the Chicken Schnitzel and the salt and Pepper Calamari from the $15 lunch menu.
Good size portions. Fresh and delicious 😋

Went for Friday lunch. I entered via the front bar on main street. The staff member that said "private function, you cant go there" was rude. Her tone of voice really was something. First time there for many years & this was my first impression (horrid).
I ordered steak, chips & salad with mushroom sauce. 10/10. Steak was cooked exactly as I ordered. The mushroom sauce tasted delicious. I could lick the bowl clean.
Really roomy out the back section and has an outside verandah section.
Tables kept clean & cleared.
This pub gets busy with Gabba events!

We've eaten at the Pineapple a couple of times now, and enjoyed it each time. Great value for money and awesome daily offers. A Sunday roast is only $20! Bargain.
Service is fast, staff are friendly and the overall vibe here is good.
Will definitely return in future

My niece celebrated her birthday at the Pineapple hotel in Brisbane and I left wondering why it took me so long to visit this place. The moment you step inside, you realise that the word hotel hardly captures the scale of what is going on here. The venue is massive with rooms, alcoves, and distinct zones that each offer a slightly different experience. It almost feels like a small village tucked inside a single property. There is even a private room set aside for larger functions. If you want to check availability, I recommend visiting their website and having a look at their functions brochure.

I was not planning on eating steak, but their 16 buck steak special was calling my name. Even though rump steak is not usually my top choice, I enjoyed my meal. Tender enough, flavorful enough, and served with that no fuss confidence that good pubs do well. It hit the spot. Sometimes a bargain really is a bargain.

The most surprising part of the night was how much history sits inside this place. The Pineapple hotel has been serving locals since around 1864, when it first opened near the old Norman Creek bridge. It earned its name from the pineapple farms that once surrounded the area long before Kangaroo Point became part of the growing Brisbane landscape. Over the years, the hotel has evolved from a simple roadside stop into a full scale hospitality landmark. It has been renovated, expanded, and modernised, yet it has kept its old Brisbane character. You can feel it in the timber beams, the old photos, stained glass windows and the easy-going energy that only long standing pubs seem to maintain. That blend of history and growth is something you do not see often.

Shannon, the manager on duty, was incredibly helpful. He answered all of my questions about the layout and encouraged me to explore the different spaces. Special shout out to Chloe who opened up the private room so that I could take a quick look. Service like that matters. It shapes the tone of a visit and it certainly elevated mine.

As the night wrapped up and we wished my niece a happy birthday yet again, I found myself already planning a return visit. The Pineapple hotel is one of those places that carries the past into the present without losing its soul. It has size, personality, and a kind of Brisbane charm that you cannot fake.

I will definitely be back and I am certain that I will bring my mates from the US to show them a proper slice of the Aussie pub life. In fact, I\'m coming back to watch the Super Bowl here in a few weeks! Sometimes you find a gem by accident. Sometimes a birthday party steers you straight into one.