This hotel has undergone a bit of a refurbishment on the inside are (mainly the dining) and it looks good. Essentially it is really a 'working mans' pub. Parking could be a challenge- not a lot of space out the back to park. Food choices are what you would expect, standard pub food plus a few more options and the quality is above average. Beer selections are very mundane. No real good options there, unfortunately. Really limited. The staff are excellent. Polite, efficient, friendly and engaging. Service is very good.
Price per person
$20–40
Food: 3
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 2

If I could give this place more than 5 stars I would! Service was fantastic, from every single member of staff who went above and beyond to make sure our table and every other table was being looked after, doing anything they could to make our experience there a great one. Venue has clearly been renovated and is really nice. For the food; Portion sizes were massive, pricing was very good and they also were quite delicious. Was offered takeaway containers at the end, so now I'll have a delicious lunch for work tomorrow. Thanks very much, will certainly be back again!

Charmaine is the star of this hotel!!! She is absolutely amazing. We had a function there and she made sure everything ran so smoothly. Set the tables and decorated like a pro!! She went above and beyond anything I have ever seen before. Remembered everyone's name and order. Made sure everyone was happy. Made sure drinks were full and tables cleared, all very smoothly and with her beautiful smile. She was very friendly and professional at the same time. The food was great and great value. I would go back again and again. Thanks Rocklea but especially Charmaine!!!!

I have been going to the RH for over 3 years. Myself and my partner lived about 5 minutes away. After we got flooded and moved to Coorparoo we stll continued to go to the RH because of the vibes, food and the staff. Two bug selling points for me are the pool table and the ceaser salad. $18 for the best ceaser salad I have ever had is a no brainer. We even get take away from there from time to time because the food is so good and the proce is very reasonable. JR has done a great job with the place
Travel group
Couple
Service: 5

Great spot for a quick tasty lunch. We dropped in a week or so ago and found a bustling bar and dining room, with some nice tips of the cap to the Rocklea and Sherwood scene of the past. Service could not have been friendlier at the table or at the bar, and we had drinks and food brought to the table quickly. The happy hour was very well received and the lunch specials at $15 (had the fish and chips and schnitzel) were tasty and well priced. Beer selection very good. Look forward to coming back soon.

I’ve been a couple times now, and have the following views: - great parmi’s, but the chicken burger leaves a bit to be desired; - the hordes of young staff wandering around aimlessly and chatting (who offer varying degrees of friendliness and service) need more supervision - they can make simple things a bit frustrating; - beer could be a little cheaper given it’s not exactly a trendy inner-city spot. I’ll probably be back to give it another chance, but will go elsewhere if things don’t improve.

We went to the Rocklea Hotel for our sons birthday lunch on Sunday. The staff there were very friendly and accommodating. We were waited on with excellent personalities. The meals were delivered in a very prompt time, in the correct order and were perfect temperature for enjoying. We ordered salt and pepper calamari for entree (2 serves for 4 people) Nachos, Tas Salmon, 500G rump and 200g rump. I can speak that the S&P Calamari and the Tas Salmon was some of the best I have had. Thank you RH.

Service is good food is average for the price alcohol expenses. But the worst part why trying to understand the lay out to go from the pool table to the toilet I have to walk through the cramped dinning room. For a Saturday night it was a waste of money place was dead at 9pm you need live music or just music until they do some changes to layout I won't be returning
Price per person
$180–200
Food: 3
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 1
Recommended dishes
Salad

Great food with Wednesday specials (not advertised!), the vegetables are fresh not boring frozen ones (makes sense when fresh markets just up the road). Friendly, experienced & helpful staff. I was impressed with the recent renovations in respect to comfort & history (not the usual ubiquitous so-called upmarket hotel reno's). With thanks to owners for efforts to honour the hotel's historic character.
Travel group
Friends
Service: 5
Location: 5

Rocklea Hotel never disappoints! The food is always amazing, the customer service is the best, so friendly and kind! We used to live in Rocklea and this was our local, but sadly we got flooded and had to move and we are now in Coorparoo but even though its a 20min drive we will always come here!!!! ❤️
Travel group
Couple
Rooms: 5
Service: 5
Location: 5
Hotel highlights
Luxury, Romantic, Kid-friendly, Great value

Went here for a wake, Shimi was fantastic she looked after everyone and her personality was great. The food was plentiful and tasted great i would reccomend this pub to anyone who is after a great meal and atmosphere
Price per person
$200+
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot
Parking
plrnty of parking here and a drivethru at the back

Ordering two fish and chips meal for two people and it take more then an hour waiting for the food .. when asking the young lady waitress, she not event go and check the it in the kitchen and reply you got to wait for an hour. The table next to me have four people and they dining in half hour after we arrive and they get they meal after our meal serve. The service are bad. Food just average, not much different with normal pub meal.

For me the rocklea hotels establishment holds one of the best pub steaks I've ever had at a reasonable price also cooked to perfection (still running around the paddock for me ) and great choice of sides . Brilliant staff too!!
Price per person
$40–60
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes
Rib Eye on the Bone, Steak
Vegetarian options
You only live once. Treat your self to the steak

Everything about this place is amazing.! Food is absolutely delicious..! That "mushroom sauce" is the best i have tried in my life..! Wow..!! We are regular visitors here (especially on Wednesdays- love the steak and mushroom sauce) and we have always been served nice food with love..!! We have been amazed by the hospitality we receive at this place..! Absolutely fantastic people with brilliant attitude..!

This Pub has been renovated very well,but i miss the old Rocklea and the old menu. But it still has good food, good service and good atmosphere so can't complain. I would recommend popping in for a meal if you can.
Travel group
Couple
Service: 4
Location: 4
Food & drinks
Very nice steaks,cooked perfectly as requested Medium and a medium rare.
Hotel highlights
Great value

Went for a meal got a pizza bread tasted undercooked and just real doughy. Also got a steak sandwich that was soggy and the meat was terrible the reviews on food don’t seem bad for this place I either got a different cook/chef or just a bad night don’t think I’ll be back to find out I also mentioned to a staff member the meal wasn’t good he just replied owe that’s no good. Not the best experience

We decided to go to the Rocklea Hotel for a meal out of the blue. To our surprise, the service was great & the food were amazingly yummy. We ordered a 500gm Rib Eye on the bone & a Mediterranean Parmigiana. Steak was flavoursome & so tender, it melt in the mouth. The Parmi was one of the best we had in a very long time. Definitely will be coming back here again

Atmosphere was better than it was previously. There was 2 of us dining both steaks were asked for medium rare, both came out well-done. When we notified staff they gave attitude and eventually replaced the steak. The second steak came out cold like it was sitting on the side for 15 min. Wouldn't go back.
Food: 2
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4

Shout out to the hardworking chefs who were under the pump tonight, we had the most amazing dinner.. steaks, chips, salad & mushroom sauces! The Steak was cooked to perfection and the mushroom sauce was so tasty, one of the best. My partner and I thoroughly enjoyed our meals and the service, we're excited to come back again Thank you! Highly recommend

We won a $50 dinner voucher from the school mothers day raffle... the food and service was incredible. My children felt at ease with the friendly staff and enjoyed the food. Which left my children begging me to leave a happy review so everyone knows what a great experience we had tonight. :)
Travel group
Family
Service: 5
Location: 5

Shhhhh!!!!! Keep this to yourself. This place is great for a really nice, quiet family meal.... And the food is great. Took the wife on a Friday night for a casual meal and she thought the food was great, so did I. NOTE: Photo not really my meal but you get the idea.
Price per person
$20–40
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

I have not been to the Rocklea Hotel in ages.... my word was I surprised. The dining area and bar was absolutely fantastic. The food was amazing, top quality . The service was brilliant, Shimmy was next level and made you feel welcome and at home... a great asset to the Hotel. I will be back!!
Rooms: 5
Service: 5
Location: 4

This hotel is a anomaly. The Rocklea hotel has been around since day dot. BUT although the outside remains uninspiring, inside it is transformed. Great menu, with interesting twists. Still a bit 'pubby' but it a nice mix. The food is as good as them menu. Prepared well, tasty and affordable. Worth a try .
Service: 5
Location: 5

Had an amazing lunch here! The restaurant area has such an amazing ambiance and it is so relaxing. The staff are super nice and amazing as well. The food, PHENOMENAL!!!! I usually struggle finding good comfort food and here I found the best schnitty and Diane sauce! Reminded me of my small hometown pub. Felt super satisfied here

The food is fantastic, I really recommend the steaks but I have tried many things on the menu and it is all amazing. Really good size portions. great dining area. Sports Bar feels very welcoming and friendly. The smoking area is very nice and located away from common areas. The dart boards are a big plus. Would really recommend.

OMG table service for beer wow and the meals are wonderful. I thanked the chef and found out they make all there own sauces and prep meals themselves FRESH. No pre frozen like most pubs. Staff are super friendly and great historic photos on the walls. Lunch is a must
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Great food be and friendly service and atmosphere. nice relaxed enviroment, I'm definetly going back. Courtyard is a really nice place to have a gathering.
Travel group
Family
Service: 5
Location: 4
Food & drinks
Great food at reasonable prices.
Hotel highlights
Great value

This place has changed and improved alot, a good variety of food on the menu and at the end of our meal, the lovely lady that worked there for years was so nice me and my partner ended up having a good little chat with her before going home
Travel group
Couple
Service: 5
Location: 4

Best steak I have had in a long time. I ordered medium rare and was perfect, the creamy garlic sauce was also amazing. Came out bloody quick also considering how packed the place was. As I'm staying across the road I'm heading back again for the same tonight. Highly recommend if your a steak lover.

Stopped in for lunch after the Retro Market very pleasantly surprised. Chose the chef's Special. I had chorizo and chicken salad and my partner had the Chicken fettucine dish. The service was quick, the servings were filling, the food was hot and the meal was delicious. Five stars well deserved.

Great hotel bistro not offering up the usual fare. Delightful dining area with cosy but spacious table seating. Wednesday night steak special a must do at least once. Staff extremely polite and happy.
Price per person
$20–40
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4

What the worst experience of my life, straight up rude manager refused service for a meal. I'm 25 and couldn't get a simple feed at a pub with out a parent guardian being there keeping in mind it's 7pm and does not fit with any hospitality rules don't bother going here place is a flop

I only write reviews when I'm absolutely disgusted or amazed by the venue, so it's usually 1 star or 5. I'd give the Rocklea Hotel 7 starts if i could. Better service then you get from the high roller lounges at the Crown casinos!
Rooms: 5
Service: 5
Location: 5

Nice out of the way place. Staff friendly. The hotel clean and comfortable. Stopped at this place for the first time by accident as we had 2 hours wait until we could go to the wedding reception. Thanks staff.
Travel group
Friends
Service: 5
Location: 2

Getting in and out is a bit difficult and the staff weren't the best at keeping the drinks topped off, but overall it was a good meal.
Trip type
Business
Travel group
Friends
Rooms: 5
Service: 4
Location: 3
Hotel highlights
Great value

Great Food, great prices and great staff. We come here weekly. Recently we had wings and asked if they had anything other than BBQ ribs. The chef made a new off-menu Sicilian style sauce for us and the wings were excellent. Going to be a repeat customer as long as possible.

Incredible food, good amount and super cheap, the dinks all taste amazing and the staff are all really lovely and like to check up on you every now and then. Had a wonderful time there and I will definitely be going back again and I highly recommend this place to anyone.

Passed the place a million times but this was our first time to go in and eat. Expectations were not high but we were delighted. The barramundi was perfectly cooked, moist with crispy skin. Staff were delightful and the atmosphere was good. Give it a try. We'll be back.

A surprisingly top pub. Great service, lovely staff and good tucker. Can get busy at times.
Price per person
$20–40
Food: 5
Service: 5
Service: 5
Location: 4
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Steak Special, Steak Sandwich

Exceptionally good salads and food in general. Well done Rocklea Hotel.
Price per person
$20–40
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Rib Eye on the Bone, Salad, Chicken Snitzell, Battered Fish and Chips, Steak Sandwich

Great food, great service. Definitely worth a visit. Everything was fantastic...especially the Crispy Skin Barramundi.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Crispy Skin Barramundi, Chicken Parmigiana, Steak, Steak Sandwich

Food would be 5 ⭐ if it was more consistent. Nice place and can get busy, make sure you book.
Price per person
$20–40
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Chicken Snitzell, Sauces, Chicken Parmigiana, Steak Special

Best steak I've eaten in a very long time. They do $15 250gram rumps on Wednesday and its absolutely delicious. The mushroom sauce is off tap too. The customer service is brilliant and there's even a pool table to top it all off. This is my new favourite local

Totally enjoy the Saturday afternoon punting session with the mates in the TAB section of the public bar. Great staff and steaks are excellent. Hotel has the atmosphere of a country pub so close to cbd.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Thank you to the great staff for the preparation of the table for my birthday. Food was served incredibly fast, about 10 mins for 5 mains, but the downside is it was not cooked on demand, so the taste was not great. But overall we had a good experience.

This hotel has turned itself into a gem along the edge of the industrial estate. Food is high quality and tasty. Delightful setting with the fascinating old photos . Staff are quick to serve and happy to see you.
Service: 5
Location: 5

It is a great place to catch up with old friends I always run into people i know from years ago. Last night myself and 3 good friends had a few beers and dinner. The meal was fantastic never had a bad feed out of the rocklea hotel 10 out of 10

Great hotel, fantastic service and tasty food at great prices. Hotel has kept its old charm while taking you back to days gone by. I Highly recommend you get off the highway and relax with people who remember what good service really is.

Visited the new refurbished Rocklea Hotel last night. I thoroughly enjoyed a pumpkin and haloumi salad and my husbands steak and mushroom sauce was tender and tasty. Fabulous friendly service and great food and ambience. For anyone who

Second time here and absolutely blown away by the food quality, portions, atmosphere and customer service. Special shout out to Bella for being an absolute delight. Best pub experience I've had in years and credit where it's due …

Such a great pub! We frequently head here, the food is great (especially sticky date pudding!) and the staff are outstanding! Such friendly, personalised service. Love this place and highly recommend it, I’d give more stars if I could!

This place is absolutely brilliant. Top staff, locals drinking and eating. Visitors from the motel across the road eating and drinking. NRL on the TV. Foods top notch. Beers crisp and cold. A lovely surprise in Brisbane. I'll be back.

Fantastic little pub. Service has a personal feel to it, staff are all friendly, food is fantastic for pub style with great prices. Worth stopping in if your in the area looking for a feed. Some truck parking across the intersection.

The 500g rump steak was cooked to my required medium to rare perfection. It was served with crunchy chips and garden salad. I had diane sauce with my steak. I didn't even need salt and pepper. The buffalo wings were also very tasty.

Quick seating, meals came out in a reasonable time and were good pub meals. Service was impeccable.
Price per person
$60–80
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Chicken Snitzell

They were out of parmis, what pub doesn't order enough parmis? I was devastated. Steaks are good, good medium rare, but a parmi on that rainy Wednesday night would've made me ascend to the stars.
Travel group
Friends

Haven't been here for quite a while, and I was surprised, the place has cleaned up nicely, very friendly and nice atmosphere. My biggest surprise were the meals they were incredible, super tender steak cooked perfectly

Dropped in for weekday pub lunch. Amazing service from friendly staff. Best steak sandwich I've had in a very long time. Thanks.
Price per person
$20–40
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4

First time at the Rocklea Hotel. Five of us had lunch. The food was well cooked, tasty and the service was excellent. Will definitely be coming back.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Amazing service, very friendly service
Price per person
$1–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot

Love the place. The new look is great. Quality and price of food, presentation and service of staff etc. The staff make the place just that bit better than any other hostelry in a large radius.

They did well for we had around 10 people for a mother's day lunch. The meals were a good size and very tasty, and to top it off the price at the end was spot on. So 5 stars from me. Cheers.

We stopped in tonight as a last minute dinner solution. My husband & I were absolutely blown away by the excellent service, speed & quality of the food on offer! Keep up the excellent work!

Omg the food was so delicious. We both had the steak which was so tender and well cooked. Their mushroom sauce really is as good as they say! We will be back regularly from now on. Yummm!

Comfortable, friendly interior and dining room. Great food. Schnitzel and Barra were cooked to perfection. The service and staff are excellent, both at the bar and in the kitchen-dining.

Came for Mother’s Day lunch … The staff made us feel like we were in their home !!! Wonderful food!!! Wonderful service!!! Just a wonderful time was had by all!!! Our new regular!!!!!!!

Have the steak on a hot rock!! You will now regret it. It not go the crispy skinned barramundi!!
Price per person
$20–40
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Been there 3 times recently after the refurbish and haven't been disappointed. Rib fillet was well cooked , steak sandwich supeb and chicken parmi was great. Good happy hour prices.

Fantastic meal. Great menu, great prices and a seriously friendly pub. The staff were fantastic from start to finish. Exactly the kind of little local pub grub we were after! Thanks

Hidden secret. I tell people about this place & they say “Really “ All I can say is “ Just go “ Decor amazing for a pub. Staff super helpful & friendly. Love the Hot Rock Steak

I had the 350g rib fillet today. As usual the steak is cooked to perfection and full of flavour. Great staff as well. Chimmy is a circus and really looks after her customers.

Walked in and was immediately taken too our table,the service was very prompt and friendly, the food was absolutely amazing and well priced . Thankyou ,we will be back again

Went here in a whim and so glad we did. Definitely be back great food great service and love the atmosphere well done guys obvious you all have a lot of pride in your work.

Great food, awesome staff. Lots of onsite parking!!! Lunch specials and happy hour is 12-1pm and then again later on in the afternoon.
Service: 5
Location: 5

The steak sandwich is the best I’ve had in a long time it just feels a little off inside very old and outdated.
Price per person
$20–40
Recommended dishes

Went for lunch only ,good food at reasonable prices. I don't know how long ago it was renovated but it looks good whilst not being over the top .Staff are very friendly

The best steaks from a pub that you will get. I have basically tried every steak on the menu and haven't been disappointed yet. I highly recommend having a meal there.

Held a work event on a busy Saturday Night. Fantastic venue, great staff & excellent food. The service from the staff was amazing. We will be back for our Xmas Party.

Top ratings. All round a good pub!!!
Price per person
$20–40
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Chicken Parmigiana

Staff were wonderful and polite, food was not so great. Most on our group table didn't finish their meals as they were not tasty
Service: 5
Location: 3

Took my mate on a Wednesday for cheap steak night. Steak was beautifully cooked, great price, great staff, Can't fault. Will be back soon. Thank you :) More

Like a country pub in the city. Awesome value meals and great service
Price per person
$40–60
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4

Come here with a client for lunch and wow the service was great the food was fantastic very happy and will be back
Service: 5
Location: 5

2021 - still the best hotel venue for excellent meals in Brisbne!!! The best pork sirloin steaks in south east queensland! Best Value! Awesome on

Great place, great food, great service and a great time. Thoroughly enjoyed my time here.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

$5 happy hour. 12pm-1pm. Cheapest beer in town.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Steak Special

Always a blast. The beer variety is just as good as their retro game variety. First date, or catch up with friends, this is your venue.

The customer service is excellent and the fresh food and well designed menu always has us coming back. It's a great pub for our suburb.

Absolutely fantastic venue with the best Rump steak my family and I have had in years. Staff are very well trained and a delight. 5/5!

We had dinner here Friday night the food, atmosphere and staff were all fantastic could not recommend enough ❤️
Service: 5

Staff were very friendly, great value meals
Price per person
$20–40
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4

A well run pub with above average food. Nicely fitted out and popular as indicated by the numbers of patrons on the night.

Great food deals, especially the steak deal. Was well worth the wait and the staff were very friendly. Highly recommended

Great clean place nice staff had a few drinks pokies and the best feed after helping my man wash his truck I deserved it

Food was great very nice staff
Price per person
$80–100
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Rocklea Hotel Bistro has a modern fresh atmosphere. Guinness pie and Barra Burger were excellent. Thanks guys.

Always the best food, service and atmosphere!!
Price per person
$20–40
Recommended dishes
Steak

Food was great, service was amazing. shout out to Chimmy she was fantastic and the star of the bistro ❤️

Food and service were great and prices were good.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Great meals and friendly staff. Reasonable prices
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5