About Story Bridge Hotel
Story Bridge Hotel is a brisbane icon – a local pub that holds a special place in the heart of generations of Brisbane residents.
About Story Bridge Hotel
From the beginning, Story Bridge Hotel has been the place for great dining, great drinks and a great time! Local residents and visitors have enjoyed the various bars and restaurants housed at Story Bridge Hotel across the years, and our long standing history is a testament to our ability to ensure an excellent dining experience.
Awards & media
We are always striving to provide the best possible experience at Story Bridge Hotel and we are proud when we are recognised for that. Here are just some of our achievements and media stories below.
ANZ Bank
Winner of Best Casual Dining (2014)
The Shelter Bar Queensland Hotel Association Awards for Excellence
Australian Good Food Guide
Winner of Best Renovation >2 million (2014)
Deery's Restaurant & Main Street Eatery Queensland Hotel Association Awards for Excellence
Heritage City Local Heritage Places
Winner of Best Restaurant (2012)
Deery's RestaurantQueensland Hotel Association Awards for Excellence
Winner of Best Casual Dining (2014)
The Shelter Bar Queensland Hotel Association Awards for Excellence
Winner of Best Renovation >2 million (2014)
Deery's Restaurant & Main Street Eatery Queensland Hotel Association Awards for Excellence
Winner of Best Restaurant (2012)
Deery's RestaurantQueensland Hotel Association Awards for Excellence
Discover our complete history of hospitality below!
1886 - KANGAROO POINT HOTEL
The Hotel was built in 1886 and named the Kangaroo Point Hotel, it is one of the only seven, three story hotels in Queensland from that period.
1940 - RENAMED STORY BRIDGE HOTEL
After Story Bridge opened in 1940, the hotel was renamed The Story Bridge Hotel to honour the Bridge which connected Kangaroo Point to Fortitude Valley. entertainment.
1967 - PURCHASED BY THE DEERY FAMILY
The Deery family purchased the Hotel in 1967 and it soon became known as the ‘village pub’ as the suburb transformed from industrial to a popular residential location.
1978 - RESTORED TO ITS FORMER GLORY
Barrie Deery was inspired by a photo from 1912 to restore the hotel to its former glory. A process that took over a decade due to re tape and regulation.
1980 - THE BOMB SHELTER TRANSFORMED
The old WWII bomb shelter underwent further extensions and one of the most original and well- known pubs in town ‘The Bomb Shelter’. Home to quality live entertainment.
1994-HOME TO ICONIC EVENTS
Following a refurbishment, the Hotel was oficially reopened by the Lord Mayor, Cr. Jim Soorley. It then becamne home to some of Australia’s greatest special events
TODAY - REMAINING FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED
Barrie’s son and daughter, Richard and Jane Deery, continue to manage the hotel, making Story Bridge Hotel one of the last remaining family owned and operated hotels in Brisbane! The Hotel continues to make its mark as one of Brisbane’s most iconic and beloved venues with our enviable reputation for fine food, extensive range of beers, quality wines and spirits.