The Wickham
Corner pub on Wickham Street with a garden bar and the Peacock Room, long celebrated as a gathering place for Brisbane's LGBTQIA+ community.
- Big group
- Late night
Booking via sevenrooms · checked 2026-08-24
The story
Welcome to Wickham Hotel, your iconic Fortitude Valley destination where history meets hospitality in a vibrant, inclusive atmosphere. Wickham Hotel has long been celebrated as a gay-friendly gathering place, particularly from the mid-1970s onward. It became a welcoming haven for Brisbane's LGBTQIA+ community, with vibrant events and resident DJs, shaping its open-hearted culture. Today, Wickham Hotel harmoniously blends heritage charm with modern warmth. Its intricate facade—ornamental cast-iron balustrades, press-metal awnings, and elegant arched windows—stands as a tribute to its architectural legacy. Inside, original features like plastered ceilings, timber staircases, and period doorways offer a journey back in time, while updated areas including bars and service zones invite contemporary comfort.
In their words, from their site· checked 2026-08-24
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Licensed
- Outdoor seating
- Dog friendly
- Paid parking nearby
- vegetarian
- vegan
- gluten-free
"Parking is available at Valley Metro Carpark, 52 Alfred Street Fortitude Valley Qld. 4006 with access available via Alden Street or Alfred Street."
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