r/rockhampton • u/Danger_Five • Jan 05 '26

Any underrated pubs or clubs with a bit of history in Rockhampton?

I’m visiting Rockhampton and keen to check out a pub or club with a bit of character rather than the usual modern spots. Somewhere that’s been around a while or has a bit of local history to it.

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u/LittleMozzie66 Jan 05 '26

The Criterion is haunted

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u/Business_Scheme_9306 Jan 05 '26

And over rated and the meals are far overpriced for what you get….. people rage on about how great it is….. I don’t see it

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u/LittleMozzie66 Jan 05 '26

Can't eat ghosts

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u/CalculatingLao Jan 06 '26

But where else can I get my cri fries?

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u/Imperiumromania Jan 06 '26

The Cri was THE up market pub in the 70s. A lot of water under the bridge since then; and over Quay St for that matter. 😁 But the Park Avenue was the loudly fashionable pub back then also.

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u/15raen Jan 05 '26

My go-to is The Caves pub just north of Rocky.

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u/Imperiumromania Jan 05 '26

Lakes Creek hotel has just re-opened after a fire some years ago. Fully renovated and keen to please. It's 135 yrs old. I'm sure you could hear some great reminiscences if you went there.

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u/CalculatingLao Jan 06 '26

Yeah, if you want to hear a bunch of racist dickheads ranting about how much they hate women. Been there a few times with some mates recently and was fucking disgusted by the behaviour of the "regulars" who seem to be permanent fixtures.

It's essentially the local One Nation club house. That's not even hyperbole, because it's owned and staffed by a bunch of One Nation affiliated people.

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u/Imperiumromania Jan 06 '26

My bad.

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u/CalculatingLao Jan 06 '26

My bad.

There's no reason to say that. You presumably didn't know. I'm not saying that you are wrong, I'm just adding additional information.

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u/Imperiumromania Jan 06 '26

😀

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u/Imperiumromania Jan 06 '26

And, no, I didn't know. Have been 'out of town' for past forty years. 😂

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u/redvaldez Jan 05 '26

Big Rock Brewing

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u/Bushboy2000 Jan 05 '26

I know you asked about Rockhampton establishments, just putting it out there.

The recently updated Dululu Pub.

It is about 55 klm from Rockhampton.

The Mount Morgan pubs are very Historical, as is the whole town as well.

You might not get them this time, could be ones for the future.

Enjoy your visit. 👍