The Wickham

Name: The Wickham
Address: The Wickham, Wickham Street, Fortitude Valley Brisbane, QLD, Australia, Brisbane
Telephone: +61 7 3051 7621
Rating: 4.1

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The Wickham, nestled in Brisbane's Fortitude Valley, has been a cornerstone of the city's LGBTQIA+ scene since the 1970s. Established in 1885, this heritage-listed venue underwent a significant $3.1 million renovation in 2023, blending its historic charm with modern flair.

The revamped beer garden is a highlight, featuring eclectic décor and a vibrant atmosphere. Patrons can enjoy live music, burlesque performances, and drag shows on the weather-proof stage, ensuring entertainment regardless of the weather.

Inside, The Peacock Room pays homage to the venue's iconic peacock, Frankie, with vintage furnishings and local artwork. Upstairs, The Garland Room hosts touring DJs and performers, offering a dynamic nightlife experience.

The menu caters to diverse tastes, featuring stone-baked pizzas, share plates like fried halloumi, and classic mains such as chicken parmigiana and chargrilled steaks. Vegetarian and vegan options are plentiful, and the dog-friendly policy includes a dedicated menu for canine companions.

Open seven days a week from 10 am until late, The Wickham continues to be a welcoming space for all, upholding its legacy as a proud supporter of Brisbane's LGBTQIA+ community.

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4.1

Based on 1680 reviews

Emily

14:08 07 Dec 24

Matthew, the functions coordinator, was SO welcoming and easy to work with. He made planning so easy and enjoyable! They helped us make our function run so smoothly. All my guests had positive feedback and a great experience. I would highly recommend choosing the Wickham for an event!

yvette buckley

23:40 02 Dec 24

We held our Christmas party at the Wickham and they truly went above and beyond. Matthew the functions manager was amazing, he was so accommodating, his communications was excellent and on the day, he and Nic our bartender made us feel so welcome. The food was so good, the perfect party snacks and the guys took delivery of our cake and presented and served it. If you're looking for a function venue that's great value for money with awesome customer service and a cool vibe, you can't go past Matt and the team at the Wickham.

Jack Bateman

04:22 21 Sep 24

Nice old fashioned pub.Popcorn Chicken Chips and Vegetables really quite good.

Ben

08:28 20 Aug 24

Went for a Tuesday night so I didn’t expect the vibes to be huge. But very disappointed when we went for the $15 burger deal + $5 schooner as advertised on the website. Turns out that is no longer available allegedly due to “new menu” and was charged the full price of $32 which is still outrageously overpriced for a standard chicken burger. Might I suggest an update on the website to ensure current deals ?

Thomas Dunn

02:30 02 Aug 24

Great service but the new food menu is very overpriced and disappointing. Paying $19 and getting more lettuce than popcorn cauliflower might be one of the most depressing experiences of my life. The photo attached is the entire serving. Won't be ordering food here again.

Maddie Browne

14:09 11 Jun 24

The Wickham is fantastic! Cozy atmosphere, friendly staff, and delicious food. Wagyu burger was perfect, and the chips were divine. Drinks were reasonably priced too. Highly recommend!

John Lobwein

22:00 07 Jan 24

Only been the once and the service was pretty average from the bar. The food service was fine though.The beer garden looked good and the general feel is quite good.Open to all and everyone but obviously has a speciality customer base but in no way did this vibe make anyone uncomfortable.And yes, in this era I was trying to make the point without offending anyone!

Michelle P.

00:52 19 May 22

Great place to meet friends have a nice meal and just relax. A long standing gay friendly venue which my partner and I always enjoy.

David S.

19:56 19 Jun 20

Now, this pub was really cool. It is basically one of those inner-city pubs that I absolutely adore. Honestly, I'm not even sure if I can actually fault...

Kelly B.

07:26 07 Jun 19

Disclaimer: I've only been here twice. And only for the Pub Quiz on Thursday nights. That being said, they were 2 of my favorite and most memorable nights...

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