Restaurant
The American Bourbon Bar & Grill
14 Carol Ave, Springwood QLD 4127, Australia
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14 Carol Ave, Springwood QLD 4127, Australia
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Springwood tucks away a genuine slice of Americana loaded with slow-cooked brisket, towering burgers, and serious moonshine. Step inside and the vintage automotive signs immediately set the tone for a hearty diner meal. Regulars point to the 18-hour smoked brisket and tender baby back ribs—paired alongside warm slabs of sweet cornbread. The kitchen builds plates for serious appetites, from skillet-crisped sides to monstrous cheeseburgers stacked tall. Behind the bar, a dedicated spirits list showcases hard-to-find American ryes, whiskeys, and flavoured moonshine alongside icy pints. Finish the evening over warm house-baked cherry pie or a snickerdoodle cookie fresh from the oven.
- Authentic Barbecue Cuts: Tender 18-hour brisket, full racks of baby back ribs, and skillet-style cornbread anchor the smokehouse menu.
- Curated Spirits Library: A dedicated back-bar features rare American bourbons, ryes, and multiple varieties of flavoured moonshines.
- Oversized Diner Plates: Supersized cheeseburgers, generous steak cuts, and piled baskets deliver serious diner portions.
What's On at The American Bourbon Bar & Grill
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Why Dine With Us
Why patrons choose The American Bourbon Bar & Grill for hearty smokehouse meals, rare spirits, and memorable gatherings
Authentic Smokehouse Barbecue & Comfort Staples
Diners enjoy slow-cooked meats, tender BBQ baby back ribs, and authentic sides prepared with traditional smokehouse recipes.
His favourite being a good corn bread. It didn't dissapoint. We ordered the brisket and BBQ ribs as our mains. Flavours were good, meats were tender.
Wendy Friedberg Supersized American Diner Portions
Generously stacked diner burgers and plates arrive in massive, satisfying portions that offer remarkable value.
The wings were succulent and the burgers we got were juicy and supersized (biggest cheeseburger I've ever had!) with crispy chips on the side.
David Te Specialist Bourbon & Moonshine Library
Patrons explore an extensive curated spirits list featuring rare American bourbons, ryes, and authentic flavored moonshines.
They also had another menu for bourbons , moonshine etc. So much variety to choose from!
Mrs Temple Retro Automotive Culture Aesthetic
The dining room is decorated with classic American automotive culture memorabilia, creating an immersive roadside diner atmosphere.
Such a quaint little spot in a hotel with classic American automotive culture styling, it was like being in an authentic American diner.
David Te Welcoming Celebrations & Group Gatherings
The venue accommodates birthday parties and group functions with attentive hospitality, shared platters, and festive service.
Steven was kind enough to accomodate our late booking for 15 people for my nephews 18th. Right from the moment we arrived the lovely young girl (I'm sorry I can't remember your name) who greeted, seated then served us, was bubbly, attentive and efficient.
Jessica Vescovi Attentive Staff for Seamless Group Meals
Friendly table service and a communal atmosphere ensure family dinners and company meetings feel thoroughly looked after.
Just held our staff meeting here. Sunny and the team really looked after us well and the food was fabulous.
Cameron Monley
Most popular items
Hearty smokehouse staples and diner favorites
Brisket
The brisket was the best meal by far
Jessica Henderson (Percy) Baby Back ribs
a full rack of Baby Back ribs, and we were not disappointed with all of them!
Dominic Ong Death Wings
We ordered the Death Wings
Dominic Ong Philly cheese steak
the deliciously cheesey philly cheese steak
Jessica Vescovi
Other favorites
Traditional sides and homemade desserts
Corn bread
His favourite being a good corn bread. It didn't dissapoint.
Wendy Friedberg Mac and cheese
The brisket was the best meal by far, followed by the Mac and cheese.
Jessica Henderson (Percy) Cherry pie
The desserts (we had the Cherry pie) was such a nice change from all the frozen commercial cakes you see at every cafe.
Nat Berry Snickerdoodle cookie
The food was scrumptious, especially the Snickerdoodle cookie for dessert!
Dianne Rogers
Before you head over
Practical tips on location, portions, and spice levels to help you plan your visit.
Come with a big appetite or plan to share
Burgers and barbecue platters come in massive, supersized proportions—with diners noting items like the BBQ bacon cheeseburger can easily be shared among several people.
Spotting the hotel location
Set inside the Gloria Hotel rather than directly on a main road, this unassuming spot feels like a hidden gem tucked away in a quiet location.
Heed the heat level on Death Wings
While mild wings and ribs please most palates, take note that the signature Death Wings pack serious heat that can overwhelm even seasoned chilli lovers.
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