Here Are The Brisbane Pubs Where You Can Play Two-Up This ANZAC Day
ANZAC Day is around the corner and the public holiday just wouldn’t be complete without a game or two of two-up in celebration of our honoured diggers. Popularised by Australian soldiers during World War I, two-up has continued to be a firm tradition in ANZAC Day festivities nationwide.
Want to try your hand? Here are the pubs in Brisbane putting on a traditional game of two-up this ANZAC Day:
Howard Smith Wharves
5 Boundary St, Brisbane City
Howard Smith Wharves is joining the two-up game this ANZAC Day, while supporting and honouring veterans in the community with historic vehicle displays, a raffle with amazing prizes, and donations raising funds for City-New Farm RSL. After a hearty lunch from one of the venues, all of which will be open for the day, you can head to the Felons Chipper Lawn for a game of two-up from 12pm to 4pm, then stay for live music from 4pm at Felons Barrel Hall.
Regatta Hotel
543 Coronation Dr, Toowong
Brews and bites are the name of the game when it comes to ANZAC Day at Regatta Hotel, but two-up is definitely also on the agenda. Opening from 6:30am for all your post-dawn service feed needs, they'll be dishing up barista-made coffee and brekky muffins in the morning before switching to hearty favourites like sausage rolls and parmi burgers. As for two-up, that kicks off from 1pm.
The Prince Consort
230 Wickham St, Fortitude Valley
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The Prince Consort will be hosting a day filled with mateship, complete with two-up from 1pm. The kitchen will be heating up from 11am with pub classics on the menu, plus there'll be live music taking over from 5pm.
The Glen Hotel
24 Gaskell St, Eight Mile Plains
Southsiders, don’t fret, there are plenty of two-up opportunities for you at The Glen Hotel without the dreaded trek into the city. The Glen’s bistro and bar will be open from 11:30am, with the iconic two-up tournament kicking off at 1pm. Keep an eye out for donation tins raising funds for RSL Queensland, plus live music will ease you into the evening from 4pm to 8pm.
The Boundary Hotel
137 Boundary St, West End
A West End institution, The Boundary Hotel will be opening doors from 10am on ANZAC Day for you to enjoy a post-service meal or relaxed lunch. Once it hits 1pm, their backyard area will be the place to be for two-up, accompanied by live music all afternoon.
Jubilee Hotel
470 St Paul’s Terrace, Fortitude Valley
The Jubilee Hotel will be swinging doors open from 12pm on Anzac Day, with two-up in the courtyard from 2pm. Their restaurant menu will also be available, so you can sink your teeth into pizza and pub classics in between rounds.
Riverbar & Kitchen
71 Eagle St, Brisbane City
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Riverbar & Kitchen knows more than a thing or two about Australia’s favourite ANZAC tradition. Starting from 12pm, a round of two-up here comes with sweeping river views, before the BBQ at 1pm fills you up with grilled beef sausages and pulled lamb shoulder burgers. Plus, $1 from every Balter XPA schooner sold will be donated to Legacy Australia.
The Colmslie
Cnr Wynnum & Junction Rd, Morningside
Try your luck in the classic Aussie tradition with good company at The Colmslie. The bistro will be open from 10am, with two-up starting at 2pm hosted by comedian Lindsay Webb. There will also be live music if you stick around from 4:30pm.
Landers Pocket
40 The Cct, Brisbane Airport
It's Landers Pocket's first ANZAC Day since opening at the tail-end of last year, and they're getting in on the action with two-up from 1pm. The precinct will be open from 10am, so you can enjoy a meal and a frothy one at 4 Pines in the alfresco, beer garden or restaurant.
Story Bridge Hotel
200 Main St, Kangaroo Point
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There’s no better place to partake in ANZAC Day than right in the heart of Brisbane, at the iconic Story Bridge Hotel. Swing by after the Dawn Service for breakfast from 6:30am or settle in for a long lunch in the arvo under the bridge. Two-up starts at 2pm, plus there'll be AFL and NRL on the big screens.
The Paddo
186 Given Terrace, Paddington
Pop by The Paddo this Saturday 25 April for two-up at 2pm, hosted by comedian Mike Van Acker. The bistro will also be open from midday so you can enjoy hearty fare with the local community and raise a glass in remembrance of our fallen heroes.
Osbourne Hotel
766 Ann St, Fortitude Valley
After The Last Post at 2pm, The Osbourne invites you to enjoy a traditional game of two-up. Doors open from 11am so we recommend swinging by early to grab a table with regular trade from 1pm and live music in the evening.
Breakfast Creek Hotel
2 Kingsford Smith Dve, Albion
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The Brekky Creek Hotel has always been the place where Aussie spirit thrives, so you can expect a big day of two-up from 1pm to 7pm. Footy will also be taking over the big screens from 2pm, plus pizza, pub fare and steakhouse feeds.
The Caxton
38 Caxton St, Petrie Terrace
As a Brissy icon for over 150 years, it's no surprise that The Cax gets around a round of two-up. The Caxton Street institution will be opening its doors from 1pm, with two-up kicking off at 2pm—plus catch your favourite games live and loud in the evening.
The Normanby Hotel
1 Musgrave Rd, Red Hill
The Normanby is prepared for a full day of activities this ANZAC Day, ready to host you from 11am. The two-up arena will take over the car park from 2pm, giving you plenty of time to get in a round. Live music will also be on hand to set the scene, plus pop-up bars and sports on the big screens.
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