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The Royal Exchange Hotel is a historic and bustling pub in Toowong, Brisbane, Queensland.

Built circa 1886, the hotel was originally named the Railway Hotel and was renamed Royal Exchange Hotel by about 1887. It was designed by noted architect Richard Gailey and first licensed by William Robertson.

Among Gailey’s significant Brisbane-era creations (including the Regatta and Prince Consort hotels), the Royal Exchange stands out as a lasting social anchor in Toowong.

A traditional two storey brick building with ornate facades, verandahs, and a prominent street presence in the suburb’s commercial strip.

The Royal Exchange Hotel is well known for its giant beer garden, ice-cold beer on tap, and live music multiple nights a week, especially popular among locals, university students, and sports fans tracking games via large screens.

Bistro menu: Pub classics like steaks, seafood, burgers, and pasta made using Queensland-sourced ingredients. Open for lunch and dinner every day, with specials tailored to local tastes.

Offers good-value meals and drink deals.

Features include free off-street parking, wheelchair access, sports broadcasts, and occasionally themed events or student nights.