Pioneering Brisbane-based, family-owned Ghanem Group has taken over the iconic Fox Hotel at Fish Lane in South Brisbane. The venue will reopen as a world-class, multi-level dining, events and entertainment precinct in late 2025, as the Group continues to grow its portfolio of venues across Queensland and Melbourne and adds to its diversity of cuisines from around the world.

The revitalisation of the heritage-listed landmark has been hotly contested not just due to its location on Melbourne Street, at the heart of the thriving Fish Lane arts, food and entertainment precinct, but also due to its beautiful architecture.

A full interior redesign and fit-out by Space Cubed Design Studio respects the hotel’s legacy, conserving heritage features and Art Deco charm to deliver an exciting collection of modern dining and drinking experiences and multiple cuisines under one incredible roof.

The guest adventure unfolds over four diverse floors, each of which captures an era of the hotel’s eclectic past, delivering a multi-venue experience at one outstanding location.

“This is our largest and one of our most exciting projects to date,” Ghanem Group Director Adonis Ghanem says. “The growing community of this area has long-awaited the return of this legendary venue, and to have the opportunity to bring the next era of dining and entertainment to this iconic site is a true honour. This is a project that we are very much excited about.”

From a new entry on Fish Lane, guests can choose their own adventure. Experiences range from a ground-level public bar with bistro dining, a gaming lounge with adjoining bottle shop, two dedicated function spaces, a sophisticated late-night cocktail lounge, and a stunning rooftop terrace with expansive views of Brisbane’s CBD and performing arts district.

Ghanem Group began in 2006 with the launch of Byblós Brisbane by brothers Adonis and Nehme Ghanem. The Ghanem family’s hospitality legacy dates back to 1978, when the brothers’ parents owned Lebanese restaurants across the city.

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