Shingle Inn City Hall

3.3(299)

Hall King George Square, 64 Adelaide St, Brisbane City, Queensland, 4000

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Services:Custom Cake OrdersGluten-Free OptionsDeliveryTakeawayDine-In

Fresh From the OvenKnown for SourdoughKnown for PiesCustom CakesGood ValueFriendly Staff

Known for

SconesHigh teaDevonshire teaTakeawayDine-inCoffeeCateringBreakfast

Why Choose Shingle Inn City Hall?

A heritage café housed inside Brisbane City Hall, Shingle Inn serves scones, Devonshire tea and high tea in a beautifully preserved art deco setting with period timber, stained glass and chandeliers. The kitchen handles fresh lunches and cakes too, drawing locals and visitors alike for a leisurely sit-down experience rather than a quick grab.

About Shingle Inn City Hall

Shingle Inn City Hall is a heritage cafe inside Brisbane's City Hall, in Brisbane City, Queensland. It carries on the name of a cafe that first opened in 1936, and the old timber, stained glass and chandeliers give the room a real step-back-in-time feel.

The cake carousel is the centrepiece, and this is a place for a slow sit-down more than a quick grab. Scones, Devonshire tea and high tea appear on the menu. One regular recommends the banana bread served warm with butter, and another took a fruitcake home to Perth and then went hunting for more. The kitchen also does lunches, including a chicken and avocado sandwich on Turkish bread that gets a good word, and there's a Teddy Bear High Tea for kids. They're known for sourdough and pies, so it's worth asking what's out that day.

Beyond dining in, they take custom cake orders, offer gluten-free options, and do takeaway and delivery. You can also order through their online shop for click and collect. The cafe offers breakfast, brunch and catering, takes reservations, and is set up for families and wheelchair access, including seating and toilets.

It's a compact room and can be busy, so expect a wait at peak times, and booking ahead for high tea makes sense. If you have a booking, ask about the sitting length when you reserve. If you have food allergies, speak to the staff before you order so they can confirm what the kitchen can make. Check the opening hours before you head in.

Location

Premium Leaf Tea
$6
English Breakfast
a traditional blend of Sri Lankan broken-leaf teas with a bright and brisk flavour; perfect any time of the day
Earl Grey
A Sri Lankan black tea combined with the citrus delights of bergamot, generating an elegant and balanced full flavoured cup
French Earl Grey
a medium-bodied black tea base with pretty petals and notes of fruit that play with classic bergamot in an inspiring bold and refined infusion
Chai
complex, spicy and incredibly tasty, our signature chai blend is a unique classic
Sencha
a delicate aroma and sweet, smooth, grassy flavour to be enjoyed daily
Chamomile
gently aromatic, smooth on the palate and calming
Peppermint
cool, clear mint flavour with refreshingly clean aftertaste
Lemongrass & Ginger
fresh & zesty with the warming spice of ginger
Packs A Peach
a sweet brew of peach, papaya, apple & roasted chicory

ALL DAY BREAKFAST

Goodness Bowl
poached eggs, with cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, spinach, quinoa, smashed avocado and sprinkled with pinenuts with Turkish bread (1 slice)
$23
Eggs Benedict
two poached eggs served with fresh spinach and hollandaise sauce atop lightly toasted Turkish bread
$23

ALL DAY DINING

Beef & Cheese Burger
prime Angus beef pattie, tomato relish, Swiss cheese, dill pickle, salad greens & red onion served with beer-battered chips sprinkled with Cajun & rosemary salt
$26
Grilled Chicken Burger
grilled chicken breast, avocado, tomato, lettuce, red onion, beetroot & mayo served with beer-battered chips sprinkled with Cajun & rosemary salt
$26
Chicken & Mushroom Lasagne
served with a delicious salad of mesclun lettuce, red onion, cherry tomato, cucumber and carrot with a house-made honey mustard dressing
$24

CHIPS

Bowl Of Chips
crispy beer-battered chips with tomato sauce
$12

SAUCES

Aioli, Sweet Chilli, Bbq, Tartare, Tomato Sauce, Gravy, Hollandaise, Tomato Reli
$2

GOURMET SANDWICHES

New York Club With Chips
turkey, bacon, fried egg, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise
$25

SALADS + BOWLS

Shingle Inn Avocado Caesar Salad
$26
Shingle Inn Chicken Caesar Salad
$27

SIDES

Blistered Cherry Tomatoes (4)
$5
Hash Browns (2)
$6

HIGH TEA

Traditional High Tea
Mini frittatta, mini sausage roll and three ribbon sandwiches Sandwich varieties include Tasmanian Smoked Salmon, rocket & capers Free range egg, mayonnaise & p
$60
Grand Duke High Tea
Traditional High Tea served with Jansz Premium Cuvee Non-Vintage
$70
St. Catherine High Tea
Traditional High Tea served with Pol Roger Brut Reserve Non-Vintage French Champagne
$80
The Churchill High Tea
Traditional High Tea served with Pol Roger Brut Reserve Vintage French Champagne
$95

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Menu as published at shingleinncityhall.com on 28 October 2026. Prices change; confirm with the shop.

What Customers Say on Google

Pastries

“The scones were fresh and warm, and the cheesecake was light and delicious.”

Value

“Food was fresh. Service was quick, and prices were very reasonable.”

Staff

“It has all the charm of yesteryear including the quiet and polite service.”

Source: Google Reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shingle Inn City Hall

: Shingle Inn City Hall is a heritage cafe inside Brisbane's City Hall, known for scones, Devonshire tea and high tea, along with sourdough and pies. The cake carousel is a centrepiece, and the old timber, stained glass and chandeliers give the room a step-back-in-time feel. It suits a slow sit-down visit rather than a quick grab.
: Yes, gluten-free options are available at Shingle Inn City Hall, alongside custom cake orders. Given that one diner with food allergies found the menu quite limited, it is worth calling ahead or checking with staff about specific requirements before you visit, especially for high tea or group bookings.
: Yes, high tea and Devonshire tea are both offered and can be booked online, with reservations accepted generally. Some visitors have noted that sittings run to a set time limit, so it pays to confirm session length and check the hours before you arrive, particularly for a booked high tea slot.
: Yes, Shingle Inn City Hall offers takeaway, delivery and dine-in, plus catering for larger needs. The cafe also does lunches and breakfast items such as sandwiches on Turkish bread. It's located along a corridor on the first floor of Brisbane's City Hall in Brisbane City, Queensland.
: Many visitors describe Shingle Inn City Hall as good value with friendly, polite service, fresh food and a charming 1930s atmosphere complete with stained glass and chandeliers. It is also listed as good for kids and wheelchair-accessible, with accessible entrance, seating and toilet, making it suitable for a relaxed family outing in Brisbane City.