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Restaurant 1889, Townsville, AU-QLD

Restaurant 1889

4.9 (97)
$40 and under
Modern Australian
252 Flinders St, Townsville, AU-QLD 4810

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2 people
7:00 PM

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for craft beers
Located in the former Townsville Post Office (circa 1897), this heritage landmark complete with the town's only surviving clock tower, now is the home of the Townsville Brewing Co. Modestly called The Brewery. Restaurant 1889 is located inside this building. Experience our uniquely historic Restaurant 1889. Restaurant 1889 blurs the line between traditional bistro and fine dining establishment. A bit flash, but not hoity-toity.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Townsville CBD
  • Cross street
    Flinders Street, Denham Street, Ogden Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Bus
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 97 people are saying

Restaurant 1889 reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 5.0Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.9Value

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  • Townsville

    Most Booked

97 Reviews
  1. Darren

    Brisbane1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The winter menu was fantastic. Entrees, mains and desert did not disappoint. Fantastic service and great atmosphere.

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  2. Sue

    Tropical North Queensland1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Went for the first time, how did we miss this place, the food & service was outstanding will be definitely going back there again.

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  3. Sally

    Tropical North Queensland1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed an excellent meal here with generous servings. The service was also top notch and we will definitely eat here again. I would not hesitate to recommend restaurant 1889 at The Brewery in Townsville to others. Highly recommended.

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  4. Colleen VIP

    Tropical North Queensland10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service, although we would have liked to order meal a little earlier

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  5. Jean

    Tropical North Queensland2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful food and great service. One of Townsville's finest!!

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  6. Christine

    Tropical North Queensland17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant is a true hidden gem that deserves to be discovered. It boasts an extensive wine selection paired with dishes to suit every palate. Standout highlights include the haloumi appetiser, the duck main, and the gnocchi—all flavourful, satisfying, and expertly crafted. The portions are generous, the flavours exceptional, and the prices competitive for fine dining, all without compromising on quality. We've never been disappointed and can't wait to return!

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  7. Tristan

    Tropical North Queensland2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Deliciously delicious couldn’t be happier with the experience and for a fair price too

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  8. Tara

    Tropical North Queensland1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent service. Delicious food with very generous serving sizes. Quiet atmosphere. Highly recommend.

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  9. Tristan

    Tropical North Queensland2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best dinner I’ve ever had. Couldn’t expect any more

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  10. Sharne

    Tropical North Queensland3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely exceptional YET AGAIN!!! Thankyou to the wonderful staff, so knowledgeable about the wines they serve, I trust them to guide us on what we should pair with our food because they really are knowledgeable about the wine and the beer…my partner always pairs his food with beers… Anyway cannot recommend R1889 enough!!! Just seriously the BEST place to dine in QLD. Thank you again guys !! WE WILL BE BACK!!!

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Restaurant 1889 is rated 4.9 stars by 97 OpenTable diners.

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  5. Townsville CBD

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2 people
7:00 PM
Google Map for Restaurant 1889

252 Flinders St, Townsville, AU-QLD 4810

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Flinders Street, Denham Street, Ogden Street
  • Neighborhood
    Townsville CBD
  • Hours of operation
    Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Modern Australian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Bus
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Adam Fitzgerald
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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