Pokies Locations · Queensland
Pokies Near Me in Brisbane, Queensland
If you’re looking for pokies in Brisbane, you have plenty of venues to explore across the city and surrounding suburbs. From traditional hotels and pubs to community clubs and larger gaming venues, you can find different types of pokies venues depending on where you are and what kind of venue suits you.
Queensland Government gaming statistics list 159 gaming machine sites within the Brisbane Local Government Area, with 8,468 approved electronic gaming machines (EGMs). The government updates this information monthly.
Location search
Finding Pokies in Brisbane
When searching for pokies in Brisbane, location is usually the first thing to consider. You may want a venue close to home, near the Brisbane CBD, or somewhere convenient after work or while visiting another suburb. Enter a street or suburb below and choose a category.
Brisbane areas
Pokies Venues Across Brisbane
You can find pokies venues in Brisbane across areas including:
- Brisbane City
- Fortitude Valley
- New Farm
- Toowong
- Woolloongabba
- Red Hill
- Coorparoo
- Chermside
- Nundah
- Sunnybank
The Queensland Government’s official list includes hotels, clubs, sporting organisations and community venues with approved electronic gaming machines. This gives you a more reliable starting point than relying only on general online listings.
City centre
Pokies Venues in Brisbane CBD
Brisbane CBD has several hotels and pub-style venues with gaming facilities, around George Street, Elizabeth Street, Ann Street and the surrounding precinct. Public transport is convenient, with Central, Roma Street and other nearby stations providing access to different parts of the city.
Rather than travelling across Brisbane specifically to find a venue, you can start with locations close to your existing plans and then check the venue’s current facilities and trading arrangements.
| Venue | Address | Status | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criterion Tavern | 239 George Street, Brisbane City QLD 4000 | Current OLGR listing | CBD pub with dining, sports, gaming and other hospitality facilities. |
| Embassy Hotel | 214 Elizabeth Street, Brisbane City QLD 4000 | Current OLGR listing | Central Brisbane hotel venue close to Queen Street Mall and the CBD retail precinct. |
| Grand Central Hotel | 270 Ann Street, Brisbane City QLD 4000 | Current OLGR listing | CBD pub and hotel venue near Central Station with dining and sports facilities. |
| Victory Hotel | 127 Edward Street, Brisbane City QLD 4000 | Current OLGR listing | Established CBD hotel with dining, sports and gaming facilities. |
| Irish Murphy’s Brisbane | 175 George Street, Brisbane City QLD 4000 | Current OLGR listing | Irish-style city pub with food, drinks, entertainment and gaming facilities. |
Listings are based on gaming-site data from Queensland’s Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation (OLGR), which is updated monthly and includes approved EGM numbers. Check current opening hours and gaming availability before travelling.
Entertainment precinct
Fortitude Valley Pokies Venues
Fortitude Valley has a strong concentration of hotels, bars and entertainment venues, with several licensed gaming sites listed by the Queensland Government. The area is convenient for visitors already exploring Brunswick Street, Wickham Street and the surrounding entertainment precinct.
The Royal George Hotel is one of the area’s better-known venues; its venue information lists gaming facilities, and OLGR records 45 approved EGMs for the site. Hotel Wickham and the Empire Hotel are also included in the Queensland Government’s gaming-site data.
| Venue | Address | Status | Approved EGMs | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal George Hotel | 327 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006 | Current OLGR listing | 45 | Large Fortitude Valley hotel with dining, entertainment and gaming facilities. |
| Hotel Wickham | 308 Wickham Street, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006 | Current OLGR listing | 30 | Central Valley hotel and entertainment venue with gaming facilities. |
| Empire Hotel | 339 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006 | Current OLGR listing | 40 | Established Fortitude Valley hotel with hospitality, entertainment and gaming facilities. |
The number of approved EGMs is a regulatory figure rather than a guarantee that every machine will be operating when you visit.
Hotel venues
Pokies Hotels in Brisbane
Hotels make up a significant part of Queensland’s gaming-machine network. Queensland Government data distinguishes hotel gaming sites from club sites and publishes approved EGM numbers for individual venues. The machine count is only one useful detail: location, food, parking, sports facilities, entertainment and opening arrangements may be equally relevant.
| Venue | Address | Status | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criterion Tavern | 239 George Street, Brisbane City QLD 4000 | Current OLGR listing | Central CBD hotel-style venue with food, drinks, sports and gaming facilities. |
| Embassy Hotel | 214 Elizabeth Street, Brisbane City QLD 4000 | Current OLGR listing | CBD hotel venue in the Elizabeth Street entertainment and retail area. |
| Grand Central Hotel | 270 Ann Street, Brisbane City QLD 4000 | Current OLGR listing | City-centre hotel and pub near Central Station. |
| Victory Hotel | 127 Edward Street, Brisbane City QLD 4000 | Current OLGR listing | CBD venue with dining, sports, entertainment and gaming facilities. |
| Royal George Hotel | 327 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006 | Current OLGR listing | Fortitude Valley hotel with a dedicated gaming offering and broader entertainment facilities. |
| Hotel Wickham | 308 Wickham Street, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006 | Current OLGR listing | Inner-city hotel and entertainment venue in Fortitude Valley. |
| Hotel West End | 10 Browning Street, West End QLD 4101 | Current OLGR listing | West End hotel and pub with food, drinks and gaming facilities. |
| Shafston Hotel | 3 Lytton Road, East Brisbane QLD 4169 | Current OLGR listing | East Brisbane hotel with dining, bar and gaming facilities. |
| Pineapple Hotel | 706 Main Street, Kangaroo Point QLD 4169 | Current OLGR listing | Kangaroo Point pub and hotel with dining, sports and gaming facilities. |
| Sunnybank Hotel | 275 McCullough Street, Sunnybank QLD 4109 | Current OLGR listing | Southern Brisbane hotel with dining, bar and gaming facilities. |
Listings are based on Queensland Government OLGR gaming-site data for the Brisbane LGA.
Club venues
Pokies Clubs in Brisbane
Brisbane also has a substantial network of league clubs, RSLs, sporting clubs and community clubs with approved gaming facilities. Depending on the venue, facilities may include restaurants, bistros, sports bars, function rooms, live entertainment, community activities and other recreational facilities.
| Venue | Address | Status | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos Club | 98 Fulcher Road, Red Hill QLD 4059 | Current OLGR listing | Large leagues club associated with the Brisbane Broncos, with dining, sports and entertainment facilities. |
| Carina Leagues Club | 1390 Creek Road, Carina QLD 4152 | Current OLGR listing | Large eastern-suburbs leagues club with dining, sports and family facilities. |
| Easts Leagues Club | 40 Main Avenue, Coorparoo QLD 4151 | Current OLGR listing | Established Brisbane leagues club with dining, sports and entertainment facilities. |
| Kedron-Wavell | 21 Kittyhawk Drive, Chermside QLD 4032 | Current OLGR listing | Large northern Brisbane social club with dining, sport, bingo and function facilities. |
| Arana Leagues Club | 247 Dawson Parade, Keperra QLD 4054 | Current OLGR listing | Western Brisbane leagues club with dining, sports and entertainment facilities. |
| Aspley Leagues Club | 29 Kirby Road, Aspley QLD 4034 | Current OLGR listing | Northern Brisbane sporting and leagues club serving the local community. |
| Geebung RSL | 323 Newman Road, Geebung QLD 4034 | Current OLGR listing | RSL club with dining, social facilities and gaming. |
| Norths Devils Leagues Club | Franklin Street, Nundah QLD 4012 | Current OLGR listing | Nundah sports and leagues club with hospitality and gaming facilities. |
| Souths Sports Club | 174 Mortimer Road, Acacia Ridge QLD 4110 | Current OLGR listing | Southern Brisbane sports club with dining, live entertainment and gaming facilities. |
| Southern Cross Sports Club | Cnr Klumpp & Logan Roads, Upper Mount Gravatt QLD 4122 | Current OLGR listing | Upper Mount Gravatt sports club with dining, entertainment and gaming facilities. |
The Queensland Government’s Brisbane gaming-site data lists these clubs and their approved EGM numbers. Club facilities and membership arrangements can differ, so check the individual venue before visiting.
Pubs and taverns
Pokies Pubs in Brisbane
Many Brisbane pubs and taverns also operate gaming facilities. In Queensland’s official gaming statistics, these venues are generally recorded as hotel gaming sites, even when customers commonly call them pubs or taverns.
| Venue | Address | Status | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irish Murphy’s Brisbane | 175 George Street, Brisbane City QLD 4000 | Current OLGR listing | Central Irish-style pub with dining, live entertainment and gaming facilities. |
| Brunswick Hotel | 569 Brunswick Street, New Farm QLD 4005 | Current OLGR listing | Historic New Farm pub with dining, bars, entertainment and gaming facilities. |
| Caxton Hotel | 38 Caxton Street, Petrie Terrace QLD 4000 | Current OLGR listing | Long-established Brisbane pub with dining, TAB, gaming and entertainment facilities. |
| Stones Corner Hotel | 346 Logan Road, Greenslopes QLD 4120 | Current OLGR listing | Southside pub and hotel with food, drinks and gaming facilities. |
| Story Bridge Hotel | 200 Main Street, Kangaroo Point QLD 4169 | Current OLGR listing | Kangaroo Point pub close to the Story Bridge with dining and entertainment facilities. |
| Oxford 152 | 152 Oxford Street, Bulimba QLD 4171 | Current OLGR listing | Bulimba pub with dining, bar facilities, sports and gaming. |
| Paddington Tavern | 186 Given Terrace, Paddington QLD 4064 | Current OLGR listing | Paddington pub with dining, live sports, entertainment, functions and gaming facilities. |
| Stafford Tavern | 51–55 Webster Road, Stafford QLD 4053 | Current OLGR listing | Northern Brisbane pub with food, drinks and gaming facilities. |
| Crown Hotel Lutwyche | 446 Lutwyche Road, Lutwyche QLD 4030 | Current OLGR listing | Lutwyche hotel and pub with dining, bar and gaming facilities. |
| Normanby Hotel | 1 Musgrave Road, Brisbane QLD 4059 | Current OLGR listing | Established inner-Brisbane pub with dining, sports viewing and gaming facilities. |
OLGR Brisbane data lists approved EGM figures for these venues. For example, the Caxton Hotel states that its gaming room has 25 gaming machines, matching the Queensland Government’s approved EGM figure, and the Paddo Tavern confirms that it provides gaming facilities at 186 Given Terrace, Paddington.
Before you go
Choosing a Brisbane Gaming Venue
The number of gaming machines can be useful when comparing venues, but it should not be the only factor. Depending on what you are looking for, you may also want to consider:
- Distance from your location
- Public transport access and parking
- Dining options
- Sports facilities and live entertainment
- Accommodation and function facilities
- Accessibility
- Opening hours and current gaming availability
You can also compare the number of approved EGMs at different venues using the Queensland Government’s gaming statistics, which identify each site and its approved machine count.
Terminology
Understanding Gaming Machines in Brisbane
Terms such as gaming machines, electronic gaming machines, EGMs and gaming machine venues generally refer to the electronic gaming machines available at licensed Queensland venues. A pokies machine is an electronic gaming machine that uses a programmed game system, and different machines can have different themes, layouts, features, denominations and game mechanics.
Always check the information displayed on the machine before playing, including the available stake options, game rules and any relevant instructions. Past results do not determine future results: a machine that has recently paid a prize is not more likely to pay another, and a machine that has not paid recently is not “due” for a win. Learn more in our pokies terminology guide and RTP explained guide.
Checklist
What to Check Before You Visit
A good pokies Brisbane search should go beyond simply finding the nearest venue.
Operating status
Confirm that the venue is currently operating and check its published opening hours. Gaming availability can vary between venues.
Location and access
A venue that appears close on a map may not be the most convenient option depending on traffic, parking or public transport.
Gaming information
Some locations focus heavily on gaming, while others combine their gaming room with dining, entertainment, sports and community activities.
Age and rules
Gaming is an adult activity. Venues have age and participation requirements, and responsible-gaming rules apply.
Find Pokies Near You in Brisbane
Brisbane has a broad range of gaming venues, from CBD hotels and Fortitude Valley venues to suburban clubs and community venues. Official Queensland Government data is a useful way to understand where approved EGMs are located, while individual venue websites help you check current facilities and opening information. Use the map above to search nearby pokies venues, and see our responsible gambling page if you need support.
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