The Gresham

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The Gresham Welcome to The Gresham. Can we get you a drink? Initially designed for the Queensland National Bank in 1881, Mr. Why “Gresham”? What’s “Gresham”? Who’s “Gresham”?
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The Gresham offers some of the highest calibre rum, wh***ey and w**e in the country, and the extensive and artistic cocktail list are only able to be crafted by the best bartenders in the industry. Now, down to brass tacks: You are residing in a frozen part of Queensland’s history; a building whose architecture defines an era. Francis Drummond Greville (FDG) completed the three-story brick structure four years later. As one of the most important designs of FDG’s career, no expense was spared in its construction. Cast your eyes to the gent above the fire place in the front bar. Edward Robert Drury (1832-1896), banker and soldier, was the commander of the Queensland Defence Forces and head of the Queensland National Bank that commissioned and oversaw construction of the building you're currently in. A true renegade and complete autocrat, he made massive loans and risky acquisitions without consulting his directors or recognising any limits, sometimes even concealing accounts from the board. 1881 saw construction of the jewel in the banks crown; so magnificent were its stained glass and polished cedar that it became known as Drury's temple. A fellow by the name of Buckeridge flaunted his architectural skills back in 1890 by his awe-inspiring creation: The Gresham Hotel. It sat behind you now, on the corner of Adelaide and Creek. A building so rich with history met its end in a similarly striking fashion. The great 1974 flood damaged the Gresham Hotel so dramatically, it was demolished. We don’t want to demolish any memories of the Gresham Hotel. We want you to soak up the history that surrounds you – and maybe a few whiskies as well.

There's nothing worse than getting on packed public transport in the rain. hang out with us until peak hour passes.
23/10/2026

There's nothing worse than getting on packed public transport in the rain. hang out with us until peak hour passes.

21/10/2026

What's your number 1?

We have drinks, you have free will. See you soon xx
19/10/2026

We have drinks, you have free will. See you soon xx

Wet weekends call for wet martinis. The Minor Interlude was inspired by the Brisbane floods of '74 so you know it's goin...
17/10/2026

Wet weekends call for wet martinis. The Minor Interlude was inspired by the Brisbane floods of '74 so you know it's going to deliver.

Wow this photo from our tenth birthday was taken exactly 3 years ago today!? (Totally not fishing for a "Happy Birthday"...
15/10/2026

Wow this photo from our tenth birthday was taken exactly 3 years ago today!? (Totally not fishing for a "Happy Birthday" or anything but like if you wanna come in and say it you can)

The only thing more beautiful than a shelf full of wh***ey is a glass full of wh***ey. (we've got both).
10/10/2026

The only thing more beautiful than a shelf full of wh***ey is a glass full of wh***ey. (we've got both).

The afternoons are getting longer, put those extra hours to good use 👀
07/10/2026

The afternoons are getting longer, put those extra hours to good use 👀

06/10/2026

This weather + a toastie and a dram.

Join us at The Gresham on Thursday 29 October for an evening exploring Nikka Wh**ky, as we are joined by Marcus Parmente...
05/10/2026

Join us at The Gresham on Thursday 29 October for an evening exploring Nikka Wh**ky, as we are joined by Marcus Parmenter, the Nikka Wh**ky Brand Ambassador and explore the full range in depth.

Nikka Wh**ky TastingFive whiskies. A little discovery. A very good Thursday evening.Join us at The Gresham on Thursday 29 October for an evening exploring Nikka Wh**ky. Settle into the bar’s historic surrounds and taste your way through five expressions, with cheese and charcuterie to enjoy along ...

Good luck to today's Greenhorn finalists! Don't forget to tag us in any cool stuff you post 👀
03/10/2026

Good luck to today's Greenhorn finalists! Don't forget to tag us in any cool stuff you post 👀

Address

308 Queen Street
Brisbane, QLD
4000

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 2am
Tuesday 11am - 2am
Wednesday 11am - 2am
Thursday 11am - 2am
Friday 11am - 2am
Saturday 3pm - 2am

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