The Brisbane Hotel

The Food
There weren’t many vego options on offer at the Brisbane. Other than the standard salads, the only meat free options were pizzas. Having become a recent convert to the wonders of Pad Thai, we enquired as to whether the prawn Pad Thai could possibly be made up in a vegetarian friendly version. The waiter was pretty confident that this was not possible. I therefore was cornered into ordering the roasted pumpkin, caramelised onion and goat cheese pizza ($19.50). It was beyond fantastic. The amount of toppings was perfectly rationed with the strong goat cheese balancing out the pumpkin and onion.


The Beverages
I had been to a wine bar a few days before visiting the Brisbane, and to my surprise, the Brisbane managed to have a far wider and better selection of wines than the specialised bar. The range of beers on offer was also pleasing.


Atmosphere/service
Our waiter was a very pleasant young guy who took our orders unaided by pad or computer. The atmosphere was a bit stifled, with a small, slightly more upper class, lunch crowd enjoying their Friday afternoon beverages and meals. The decor sat perfectly within the character of the Brisbane, with contemporary charm and cool.

In General
I have a new found love affair with the Mount Lawley/Highgate area so the Brisbane was high on my list of restaurants to try out. The revamped building presents one of the most appealing layouts and decor in the area. The pizza was great, although the options were quite limited, and if you’re looking for something more substantial than pizza or salad, perhaps the Brisbane is not for you. But in general I really enjoyed dining at the Brisbane and am keen to revisit the hotel some time soon.

Food 9/10
Value 8/10
Service 7/10
Atmosphere 6/10

The Brisbane Hotel
292 Beaufort Street (Corner Brisbane Street)
Highgate, Western Australia