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Koala Tavern

36-40 Moreton Bay Rd, Capalaba QLD 4157, Australia

Recommended by 19 people

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36-40 Moreton Bay Rd, Capalaba QLD 4157, Australia

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+61 7 3051 7634
HoursMonday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 AM Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 AM Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 AM Thursday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 AM Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 AM Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 AM Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 AM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Koala Tavern

Koala Tavern delivers an easygoing bushland escape where classic pub feeds meet dedicated open-air space for the whole crew. Settle into the leafy beer garden out back while the kids tackle the adjoining playground within full sight of your table. Regulars lean into hearty tavern staples—from crisp chicken parmi to chargrilled steaks—ordered straight from table QR codes without interrupting the afternoon flow. Between weekend live acoustic sets, family day entertainment, and dog-friendly lawns, it balances lively energy with room to linger over a cold drink.

  • Playground by the Tables: Enclosed play space sits directly beside outdoor tables, letting parents relax over lunch while toddlers play.
  • Dog-Friendly Bush Garden: Expansive, tree-lined garden welcomes dogs and offers plenty of room to unwind outdoors.
  • Coordinated Group Functions: Dedicated event planning support and private space for milestone celebrations, wakes, and large family parties.
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What's On at Koala Tavern

Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.

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Why Choose Koala Tavern

Why guests choose Koala Tavern for family dining, celebrations, and entertainment

  • Family Dining with Dedicated Kids Playground

    Families can dine together while children play in the dedicated playground within clear sight of the dining areas.

    There is a large outdoor area out the back with a great playground to keep the kids entertained.

    Emma Baillie

  • Expansive Pet-Friendly Bush Garden

    Spacious bush garden setting provides plenty of room outdoors that also accommodates pet dogs.

    Outdoor area is huge and dog friendly.

    Maui 4114

  • Coordinated Private Events & Celebrations

    Dedicated event coordinator ensures milestone celebrations, wakes, and private functions run smoothly.

    Sandy the Event coordinator was great to deal with and looked after our party.

    Simon Byron

  • Seamless Large Group Function Hosting

    Spacious reserved areas accommodate large parties comfortably adjacent to family amenities.

    We had a party of over 30+ including the kids and were so accomodating.

    Mon

  • Live Music & Tribute Performances

    Weekend pub atmosphere is enlivened with live musicians and bands in spacious settings.

    plenty of space to dance in comfort & room for everyone to sit & chat.

    Suzanne Gordon

  • Interactive Family Fun Day Activities

    Family fun days feature activities including wildlife shows, face painting, and balloon animals.

    The wildlife show, face painting and balloon animals were a huge hit with the kids

    Nat M

Pub classics and crowd favourites enjoyed by the whole family

  • Steak

    i recommend everyone come try there steak

    BIG ANDO

  • Chicken Parmigiana

    chicken parmigiana I had was just awesome!

    Neil Finlayson

  • Chicken Burger

    best chicken burger from a pub in a long time

    Maria Russell

  • Barramundi

    We had the pasta 🍝 barramundi 🐟 and the best bacon cheese and garlic bread

    Freda Ruka

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful touches, family entertainment, and attentive event care that elevate visits to Koala Tavern.

  • Mobility-Minded Table Planning

    Table reservations accommodate mobility needs with dedicated space set aside near the entrance for walkers, alongside thoughtful surprises like visiting animal encounters during family holiday events.

  • Tailored Event Coordination Support

    For celebrations and memorial gatherings, dedicated coordinator Sandy organizes private designated areas with tailored seating arrangements and dedicated tea and coffee setups.

  • Complimentary Kids' Day Entertainment

    Family events include complimentary entertainment touches such as balloon animal makers, face painting, and visiting wildlife presentations to keep toddlers and young children delighted.

  • Wednesday Parmi Koala Donations

    Midweek dining includes an environmental giveback touch, directing a donation toward koalas for every chicken parmigiana ordered on Wednesdays.

Before you head over

Helpful recommendations for table seating, functions, and smooth ordering at Koala Tavern.

  • Book Near the Playground

    Reserve outdoor seating ahead of time if dining with family so you can sit right next to the playground while enjoying live music.

  • Coordinate Group Events

    Work directly with the on-site event coordinator Sandy to arrange dedicated spaces, seating layout, and share platters for private gatherings.

  • Use Table QR Ordering

    Order directly from your table using the scanned QR code to get food and drinks delivered quickly without waiting at the bar counter.

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