History of Lennons Restaurant & Bar

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

Lennons Hotel - Retirement Dinner for Lord Mayor Clem Jones - 1975

Lennons Hotel - Retirement Dinner for Lord Mayor Clem Jones - 1975

Matchbox from the first year the hotel opened, in 1884

Country Women’s Association Meeting - circa 1950

Lennons Hotel - Reception Area 1965 Lisa-Maree Travia.PNG

Lennons Today

Lennons Restaurant and Bar serves up an all-day classic bistro menu 7 days a week. Whether you are after a fresh and wholesome breakfast, lunch or elevated dinner menu, we have what you need. The menu showcases a modern spin on familiar classics and service promises to make all guests feel relaxed, comfortable and effortless at the same time.

Lennons Restaurant & Bar is serving up classic bistro fair, Australian wines and spirit-forward cocktails.