After a huge transformation, Hotel Allen is officially reopening – book now and be the first to check us out!
A pub on this corner since 1876
Friendly faces, cold drinks, and plenty of laughs – this is what North Queensland hospitality is all about. The Hotel Allen has been serving locals and visitors alike since 1959, right on this corner that’s been home to a pub since 1876. Plenty of stories have unfolded here… and we’re ready to add a few more.
Since 2024, we’ve been lovingly restoring this local icon – keeping its heart, history, and good vibes intact, ready for the next chapter. We can’t wait to see you back through our doors in 2026!
Pop in for a drink, pull up a chair, or plan your next stay with us.
Bookings now open!
We’re celebrating the return of Townsville’s iconic local the best way we know how – with a $500 food & beverage voucher up for grabs for one lucky local to spend when the new Hotel Allen reopens.
Think cold beers, classic pub feeds, long lunches, and big nights – all on us!
Want in?
Subscribe below and you’ll go into the draw to win a $500 voucher for the pub!
No fuss. No fluff. Just a bloody good prize at a bloody good pub.
Winner drawn on opening day. T&C’s apply.
Classic Aussie pub food, done properly.
The Bistro is all about the classics – honest, hearty pub meals made to be enjoyed with a cold beer and good company. Think parmas, steaks, seafood, and the kind of comfort food every local knows and loves.
There’s a very light nostalgic nod throughout the menu, keeping things fun and familiar, but always grounded in what a great pub does best: generous plates, quality ingredients, and food that brings people together.
Simple. Familiar. Bloody good pub food.
Cold beers. Big screens. Electric energy.
This is where Townsville comes to cheer. The Sports Bar delivers ice-cold beers, live sport, and the kind of atmosphere only a proper local pub can create.
Whether you’re at the stadium cheering on the lads, or in the bar watching the game together, this is where the town unites – especially when the Cowboys are running out. Same colours. Same chants. Same local pride.
Footy, cricket, racing or a midweek game – it’s loud when it needs to be, relaxed when it doesn’t, and always ready for a good night out with mates.
Out back is the heart of Hotel Allen – and it’s made for everyone.
This is a true North Queensland beer garden: sunny, social, and built for long afternoons that turn into laidback nights. A space where mates catch up, locals settle in, and families genuinely feel welcome.
At the centre of it all is our epic kids playground – giving parents space to relax, chat, and enjoy a cold drink while the kids play, climb, and burn off some energy. Add in the relaxed tropical atmosphere, and you’ve got a space where the whole family can actually enjoy their time out together.
It’s the kind of place where birthdays happen, weekends disappear, and memories are made – a backyard-style beer garden where everyone belongs.
The Allen beer garden is built for the North Queensland way of life.
Familiar comfort. Fresh new feel.
The gaming room blends local familiarity with a modern refresh – new machines, a clean contemporary look, and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere that feels easy the moment you walk in.
Designed as part of the broader Hotel Allen experience, it’s comfortable, social, and unmistakably local. A space that feels familiar, but better – refreshed, modern, and built for easy enjoyment
