In 1884 Hotelier John Lennon built the stylish Lennons Hotel, a 3-storey building on George Street. In 1972 the building was knocked down while the new site was being prepared, this site you join us on, Queen Street; at the time was the tallest building in the city. The Lennons Hotel brand was a true icon in Queensland.
Lennons Hotel was “the” place for VIPs, with iconic global VIP’s regularly in house. Sir Charles Kingsford-Smith, Australian Operatic Soprano, Dame Nellie Melba, Prime Minister, Sir Robert Menzies, President Lyndon Johnson, US General Douglas MacArthur, telephone inventor, Alexander Graham Bell and The Beatles. Many locals enjoy sharing their Lennons stories and is now our pleasure to continue to celebrate this treasured brand for a new era with Lennons Restaurant & Bar.
History of Lennons Restaurant & Bar
Take a trip down memory lane as we share some incredible images from the archive demonstrating the rich and varied history the Lennons building has had, dating all the way back to 1884.
Lennons Hotel - Film stars Gary Cooper and Una Merkel lunch in private suite - 1943
Hotel’s exterior - 1972
Hotel exterior - 1884
Room Service - 1965
Lennons Hotel - Retirement Dinner for Lord Mayor Clem Jones - 1975
Lennons Hotel - Retirement Dinner for Lord Mayor Clem Jones - 1975
Original Lennons Hotel
The Beatles - 1964
Matchbox from the first year the hotel opened, in 1884
Hotel exterior - 1941
Lennons lavish hotel breakfast - 1965
Country Women’s Association Meeting - circa 1950
Hotel exterior - 1950
The Chifley at Lennons - 2003
Lennons Hotel - Dining Room circa 1965
Lennons Today
With a nod to its rich history, Lennons Restaurant & Bar offers a contemporary dining experience in the heart of Brisbane. Housed in the city’s tallest building on Queen Street Mall, the open plan design boasts high ceilings and floor-to-ceiling glass windows, creating a sophisticated atmosphere from which to enjoy a delicious meal.
The seasonal menu reflects the vibrant culinary experience. Entrees like Winter Vannella burrata Grilled Western Australia octopus are perfect to whet your appetite. Choose from a selection of main dishes or a delicate cut of meat from the grill, topped with a sauce of your choice.
Whether you are a local looking for a relaxed meal in a sophisticated setting or a visitor wanting to experience Queensland’s culinary offerings in one location, Lennons Restaurant & Bar has you covered.
