Published:
June 29, 2024
About RQ'S Tavern
Spacious, contemporary pub serving familiar comfort food, plus a gaming room and a cocktail lounge.
Dine in
Takeout
Delivery
Service Options
Highlights
Bar games
Great cocktails
Karaoke
Live music
Live performances
Sports
Offerings
Alcohol
Beer
Cocktails
Food
Food at bar
Hard liquor
Wine
Atmosphere
Casual
Cozy
Planning
Accepts reservations
Parking
Free parking lot
Free street parking
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Wheelchair accessible restroom
Wheelchair accessible seating
Amenities
Restroom
Crowd
Groups
Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Map
RQ'S Tavern Reviews
We went for dinner, I order a medium/well done steak that arrive in a pool of blood on my plate and was medium rare. The salad was disgusting, mainly cabbage thrown on my plate, undressed as this had soaked into my fries as they tasted of it rather than the salad. After waiting 10 minutes to find a staff member to order and then for it to seem so inconvenient to that staff member, all and all terrible food, drink prices and service . It's a shame as it was once pretty good.
- D Bevan
5 Fri 2024 at 11.59 pm
Went on Parmi Thursday and had the $15 bolognese and the seafood parmi. 4 meals in total. There was also a Bangers and Mash which I'm told was great.
Hardly anyone around at 6pm. Clean and staff were great. I joined the rewards program using the link on the menu. Received the members discount immediately.
- Bryan Chester
5 Fri 2024 at 11.59 pm
Went here for Lunch, a great reasonbly priced "Lunch Menu", if you are a Member (which is free to join), $14.95 for a good variety.
Staff were lovely, friendly and obliging.
Recommend.
- Claire Smallhorn
5 Fri 2024 at 11.59 pm
We live around the corner from RQs, the staff are lovely but unfortunately it has most likely the worst food I have had on the Gold Coast and the beers are more expensive than a classy restaurant. We go out of our way not to go to this venue for these reasons. Such a shame
- Antonella Jones
5 Fri 2024 at 11.59 pm
We had great service from harriet tom and the lady in the bar who hooked us up with amembers card - the food was absolutely delicious so compliments to all the kitchen crew and we will definitely be back and recommend you to all our family and friends- though times for everyone at the moment but great job to all of you - cheers nells n dav
- Angie Leech
5 Fri 2024 at 11.59 pm
We enjoyed the buy one get one free meal deal on Friday night. It's just a casual pub vibe, but the food was great, service was extremely friendly and who can pass up a free meal!!
Got the lamb rack and the schnitzel and both were great!! Would recommend!
- Joao Lemos
5 Fri 2024 at 11.59 pm
We came with a big group for the rib night special (advertised on the website and also at the tavern) but they didn’t allow us to get the deal. I ask the manager Bella for the correct price advertised but she was vague and treated her staff poorly. All we got was that “she could not change the price on the system and therefore would have to send an email to management in order rectify it”. No point having a manager that can’t fix problems or deal with a half full restaurant… I never write bad reviews but this one was deserving
- R R
5 Fri 2024 at 11.59 pm
Very popular end of the week and weekends and generally need to book.
- Chris Zed
5 Fri 2024 at 11.59 pm
Our family would regularly dine here on either a Monday or Wednesday night a couple years ago (prior to the renovation) and was always buzzing and full. Fast forward to now and its clear its going downhill. The place was empty.
I never post reviews, however our experience on Monday night was so disgusting that I have to let this rip. JESSICA, you have no place in any customer facing role, period. The attitude and outright disrespect you showed towards us was absolutely disgusting. To tell a mother ordering her food at the counter with a baby in hand "To please leave the counter because we can't have children here" and then to yell at a 5yo child for approaching the counter to ask for a straw is just despicable.
PAUL, your attempt to resolve this was also pathetic and clearly shows there is no leadership within this establishment.
Jessica deserves nothing more than to have been fired on the spot. And if she somehow still has her job, then you guys have a big problem on your hands. All the best, however we will NEVER be back.
- nicky price
5 Fri 2024 at 11.59 pm
Nice place to get a bite over the weekend. The chef did a great job on our meal. Highly recommended. I had a Caesar salad which I added an extra order of chicken breast plus salt & pepper squid. My wife had ribreye steak 250gramm mashed potatoes and vegetables. 2 beers total 43aud on the weekend half price deal.
- TheGreekStig
5 Fri 2024 at 11.59 pm
Love this place ! Friendly Staff and always consistent yummy food. Steak night is the best !
- BaileyFisher68
5 Fri 2024 at 11.59 pm
I was extremely excited to visit the pub and they LIED about there closing time, I’m extremely disappointed in the fath late night drinkers, because this is Australia an we need our drink at anytime anywhere anyplace and when they lie about their closing time it it set me back to many drink because this Australia and need our drinks an pool games to keep us sane an in lane for the train because this bar gives me pain in my brain and that plant is to blame. If you feel me an you feel the same, don’t be ashamed to put the bar to flames 🔥😈
- Julia Lee
5 Fri 2024 at 11.59 pm
I really liked the decor as I like the Hawaiian theme..The staff are friendly and quick with service..The home-made lasagna was very tasty..I had garlic prawns but sorry to say the prawns were overcooked ..As a local pub it is a great place..There is a pokie room in between the resturant and the public bar..All the people seemed very friendly.
- Tracey Holwell
5 Fri 2024 at 11.59 pm
I had my 50th birthday there last Saturday night - in the Alfresco area. All my guests commented how good the food was. Karaoke was awesome
- The1aboveall 21
5 Fri 2024 at 11.59 pm
Guy that took the order had no idea what he was doing I had to coach him through it so he didn't mess up my order. Fish & chips costed $27 and I got 3 flathead that would normally be served in other taverns for the kids men.
- Wayne Taylor
5 Fri 2024 at 11.59 pm
Great value food, especially when you register as a Member, good quality meal, prompt, friendly service, plenty of parking.
- Martin Frinking
5 Fri 2024 at 11.59 pm
Great staff, very friendly, and the best steak I’ve had in a long time. Wasn’t expecting much but couldn’t fault the food and the friendly staff really made this place
- Angela Bird
5 Fri 2024 at 11.59 pm
Great pub. Steaks were fab and cooked just how I like. Good job.
- Nick Richardson
5 Fri 2024 at 11.59 pm
Great little pub. Friendly service. Great atmosphere.
- Anthony Chadwick
5 Fri 2024 at 11.59 pm
Friends catch up...never been before but really glad we did. Doesn't look much from the outside but inside bistro had a really nice feel about it. Great background music terrific service. Meals were delicious and really well priced. Highly recommended.
- Rhonda Bloomfield
5 Fri 2024 at 11.59 pm
Food has improved, changes to menu more often would be greatly appreciated by regular customers. Staff helpful and courteous as well as friendly. Feels nicer with the changes to dining area, gives a more welcoming feeling and "cleaner" appearance
- Dick D
5 Fri 2024 at 11.59 pm
Family, friendly. Attended for lunch 4 adults 2 children. Good variety menu catered for children. Four different meals chosen. All very well presented and prepared. Exstensive menu. All were happy with meals. Service excellent, staff attentive. Plenty of seating room with good atmosphere. Have been there on a few occasions with different people. Well liked by all. Can recomend for any occasion.
- Shirley
5 Fri 2024 at 11.59 pm
Enjoyed our lunch thanks to Chef German
- jacqui skerke
5 Fri 2024 at 11.59 pm
Don't waste your time or money going here..
The food was horrible and price was disgusting NO specials there.
I've been to a few taverns and sadly this tavern has been a disappointment. Food orders were wrong, and tasted awful, steak tough. Mashed potato was 5$ extra
What a shocker!!
Honesty, don't bother wasting money.
No recommendations for any food or drink at this place.
- Jacob Ambach
5 Fri 2024 at 11.59 pm
Been coming here nearly every Saturday night for karaoke for 2 years. It offers 2 bars from both entrances, a pokies section and one of the bars is a restaurant section. There are daily specials such as 2for1, steak night and more. Food Is quite good. Lunch offers roast. Staff are very friendly and approachable. Recommended for a visit especially for karaoke seeing the wonderful singers!
Update: came here again for the first time in 4 years they offer meal specials such as on Saturday 2 for 1 deal and karaoke night is still on Saturdays.
- Sharan Wall
5 Fri 2024 at 11.59 pm
Beautiful food, great prices being half price, very friendly service and lovely atmosphere...will definitely be back
- Gavin Smith
5 Fri 2024 at 11.59 pm
Awesome food, Awesome staff
- M B
5 Fri 2024 at 11.59 pm
About what you expect from a pub. Had the Hawaiian pizza, which was a good size and good price ($15). They have pool tables as well which is a big plus. Staff were all pleasant. Would recommend 👍
- Tash Murphy