The Plough Inn Tavern

What The Plough Inn Tavern does

The Plough Inn is a privately operated gastro pub located at 29 Stanley St Plaza within Brisbane's South Bank Parklands, Queensland, Australia. The venue operates a single integrated hospitality offering combining daily food and beverage service (a bistro and bar with weekly specials across Monday-Thursday), live music every day, and sports broadcast programming spanning AFL, NRL, and the 2026 World Cup. Five distinct function spaces — The Boardroom, The Arbour Bar, The Arbour Bar + Boardroom combined, The Deck, and The Banksia Lounge — accommodate groups of 20 to 300 guests for corporate meetings, weddings, birthdays, engagements, and Christmas parties. The venue also hosts signature programming including Friday night community raffles and the annual Riverfire all-inclusive event at $119 per person, with tickets distributed via Moshtix. Online gift cards are sold through ploughinn.com.au, which also serves as the primary booking and function enquiry channel. Operating hours run 11am to late daily for the hotel, with bistro closing between 9pm and 9:30pm depending on the day. The venue's web infrastructure (privacy policy and responsible service policy links) points to a probable affiliation with Redcape Hotel Group, though no formal parent-subsidiary relationship is disclosed. There is no proprietary technology, AI/ML capability, app, or disclosed headcount in the available data; revenue and ownership structure are not publicly disclosed.

Name

The Plough Inn Tavern

Legal name

The Plough Inn

Website

https://ploughinn.com.au

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Plough Inn is a privately operated iconic gastro pub in Brisbane's South Bank Parklands, serving food, beverages, daily live music, sports viewing, and private functions for 20-300 guests across five event spaces.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pub, Function Venue & Hospitality Services

NAICS

Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (722410)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Pubs & Gastropubs (THAFAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bars & Pubs (Non-Music) (MPAGAIAC), Neighborhood & Sports Bars (THAFAEAA)

Keywords

• Pub food service
• Function venue hire
• Live music entertainment
• Sports bar viewing
• Event hospitality

Headquarters

HQ city

South Brisbane

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Food and Beverage Sales: Core revenue from selling pub food, beer, wine, cocktails, and weekly specials through the bistro and hotel bar operations.
2. Function and Event Hire: Revenue from hosting private events including corporate meetings, birthdays, weddings, engagements, and Christmas parties in function spaces accommodating 20-300 guests.
3. Event Ticketing: Revenue from ticket sales for special events such as Riverfire, featuring all-inclusive packages at $119 per person.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Plough Inn operates an iconic gastro pub in Brisbane's South Bank Parklands serving quality pub food, beer, wine, and cocktails alongside daily live music and sports viewing (AFL, NRL, World Cup). The venue also hosts private functions and events across five dedicated function spaces for groups of 20 to 300 guests, and runs signature events including weekly Friday raffles and the annual Riverfire celebration.

Product overview

The Plough Inn is an iconic gastro pub in Brisbane's South Bank offering a unified hospitality experience combining quality food and beverage service with entertainment and private event hosting. The core offerings include daily live music, sports viewing (AFL/NRL/World Cup), and weekly specials, supported by five distinct function spaces (The Banksia Lounge, The Boardroom, The Arbour Bar, The Deck, and combined Arbour Bar + Boardroom) that accommodate groups from 20 to 300 guests for events ranging from corporate meetings to weddings. The venue also hosts signature events including the annual Riverfire celebration and Friday night raffles, with gift cards available for purchase.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Food and Beverage Service Quality pub food, beer, wine, cocktails, and weekly specials (Monday pork ribs $28.50, Tuesday any pizza $18, Wednesday 250g Grange Rump, Thursday golden chicken schnitzel) served in a gastro pub setting with Brisbane city views. Available to walk-in diners, table bookings, and casual patrons daily in the bistro.
• Live Music Programming Live music entertainment every day of the week featuring local talent, providing an ambient entertainment layer for diners and bar patrons.
• The Boardroom Function Space Corporate meeting and private dining venue with state-of-the-art AV equipment, natural light, and private balcony access. Capacity: 30 cocktail, 20 seated. Targeted at business meetings, workshops, and intimate dinners.
• The Arbour Bar Function Space Second-floor heritage venue with panoramic Brisbane views and private bar. Capacity: 80 cocktail, 30-50 seated. Suited to celebrations of life, christenings, engagements, and family reunions.
• The Arbour Bar + The Boardroom Combined Combined Arbour Bar and Boardroom for larger events. Capacity: 50-110 cocktail, 30-60 seated. Features AV equipment, natural light, and balcony access for wedding receptions, corporate events, birthdays, and product launches.
• The Deck Function Space Outdoor deck with panoramic city skyline and South Bank views, featuring a private bar and bandstand view. Capacity: 30-150 cocktail, 30-80 seated. Suited to milestone birthdays, engagements, and casual cocktail evenings.
• The Banksia Lounge Function Space Ground-level heritage function space with soaring ceilings and grand staircase. Capacity: 30-70 cocktail, 30-40 seated. Features AV equipment and exclusive hire options for birthdays and intimate dinners.
• Function and Event Hosting Services Private event and function hosting services for groups of 20-300, including corporate meetings, birthday parties, engagements, weddings, reunions, and Christmas parties across the venue's five function areas.
• Riverfire All-Inclusive Event Package Ticketed annual Brisbane fireworks celebration featuring a 3-hour food and beverage package, exclusive Level 2 Deck access with panoramic river views, and live entertainment, priced at $119 per person plus booking fee.
• Friday Night Raffles Weekly Friday night raffles from 5PM featuring meat tray prizes, with proceeds supporting local sports teams and community causes.
• AFL Season Sports Viewing Live broadcast of 2026 AFL season games on big screens with pub food and drinks service for sports fans.
• NRL Season Sports Viewing Live broadcast of NRL matches on screens with cold drinks and pub classics for rugby league supporters.
• World Cup Sports Viewing World Cup sports viewing from 12 June to 20 July with hearty pub food, city views, and cold drinks for football supporters.
• Gift Cards Gift cards for The Plough Inn, available for purchase online through the venue's website.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Australian Venue Co. Large-scale Australian pub and hospitality operator with a portfolio of gastro pubs and bars; comparable as a broad incumbent in the same category with similar bistro, bar, and function offerings.
• Redcape Hotel Group: Likely affiliated Australian pub operator (per venue's privacy policy link) running a portfolio of pubs and venues; comparable as the broader group context for The Plough Inn's operations and procurement.
• ALH Group (Endeavour Group): Australia's largest pub operator (part of Endeavour Group) running thousands of venues with sports bar, bistro, and gaming operations — the dominant incumbent in the same competitive set.

Direct peers

• Pig 'N' Whistle (Brisbane): Multi-location Australian gastro pub chain with Brisbane venues combining pub food, sports viewing, live music, and function/event spaces — overlapping offer in the same market.
• Story Bridge Hotel: Multi-level Brisbane pub and function venue with sports bar, bistro, and large private event spaces, directly competing for the same walk-in, sports, and function customer base.
• Breakfast Creek Hotel: Historic Brisbane pub famous for its function and event spaces, steakhouse, and live music — directly comparable in heritage positioning and function/event business mix.
• Regatta Hotel: Iconic heritage riverside pub in Brisbane's Toowong with multiple dining and function spaces, sports viewing, and live entertainment — the closest comparable Brisbane gastro pub and event venue.

Regional players

• The Brunswick Hotel (Melbourne): Long-running Melbourne pub with bistro, function rooms, sports viewing, and live music — directly comparable heritage gastro pub/function venue in a different Australian city.
• The Morrison (Sydney): Iconic Sydney gastro pub with heritage positioning, multiple function spaces, sports viewing, and live entertainment — comparable Australian gastro pub/function venue operating in a different geography.

Emerging players

• Brisbane Brewing Co. Brisbane-based brewpub/bar combining on-site brewed beer with pub food and events — an emerging competitor in the gastro pub/function space with overlapping target customers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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