Marlowe is a modern Australian bistro and bar in a restored 1930s Art Deco apartment block on Fish Lane, South Brisbane. Its nine rooms include former apartments, sunrooms and small private nooks, with original cornices set against a muted palette. The menu reworks Australian classics: coral trout takes the place of beef in a Wellington served with caviar butter sauce, while a prawn cocktail becomes a tartlet. Look for local producers highlighted on the menu, then save room for a rhubarb and macadamia trifle.
A bistro across nine rooms
Marlowe occupies a heritage-listed 1930s apartment block on the corner of Fish Lane. The building has been converted into a multi-level bistro and bar, with nine distinct rooms. Sunrooms, former apartments and smaller private nooks give the dining areas different shapes and moods.
The restoration keeps details from the original Art Deco interior, including its cornices. A muted colour palette brings those older features into a contemporary setting. If you are planning a special occasion or prefer a more private table, ask about a window seat when you book.
Australian classics, reworked
The kitchen takes inspiration from vintage Australian cookbooks and gives familiar dishes an elegant update. Its coral trout Wellington swaps fish for the traditional beef and comes with caviar butter sauce. A prawn cocktail is recast as a tartlet, while the trifle layers rhubarb jelly with macadamia sponge.
The menu also highlights local producers. Head chef and co-owner Ollie Hansford has described sourcing jumbo yabbies from a farm near Gympie and heritage-breed chickens from Joyce’s Gold in the Scenic Rim. Check the current menu for what is available during your visit.
Preguntas frecuentes
Where is Marlowe Restaurant?
It is at 105 Melbourne Street, South Brisbane, on Fish Lane.
Is Marlowe open on Mondays?
No. The restaurant is closed on Mondays.
Should I book dinner at Marlowe?
Dinner reservations are recommended.
