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

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 structu

re 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.

08/09/2026

Come and say hi 👋

05/09/2026

Blackberries, vanilla, lime and spiced rum work together to serve up a chilly cocktail that'll warm up your evening, Big Time.

03/09/2026

The moment when you realise it's your turn to get the next round

31/08/2026

Whether you call it "Maximalism" "Being Eclectic" or "Hoarding", we've managed to collect some pretty cool stuff over the years. Come and view our personal museum on the wall of The Gresham.
Best enjoyed while wandering with a drink in hand.

28/08/2026

Getting the chat to find a day that works for everyone is hard. Finding the right place to catch up is not. See you soon.

27/08/2026

"Sorry Boss I can't stay late tonight, I've got a lot lined up for the evening"

24/08/2026

Us when you bring all your dogs to our terrace on Dog Day 🐾
August 26th, 3pm-8pm

22/08/2026

We don't take kindly to you asking for your highball with no ice in these here parts 🤠

(Don't worry, Cowboy Jacob can't hurt you, we took his hat)

20/08/2026

Hot Dogs, Cold Drinks, Cool Pets. It's Dog Day next Wednesday, August 26 so bring those fur babies on down to our outdoor area to say hi!

19/08/2026

Don't overthink your lunch. Toasties available at the Gresh from 11am weekdays and 3pm Saturdays.

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

Website

http://www.thegresham.com.au/

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