About HSW — Howard Smith Wharves

Our Story

We know Brisbane means many things to many people.

A foodie haven, a hotbed of creativity, a playground for nature lovers—all with its iconic river acting as the thread that winds through it all.

Here we play, we revel, we indulge and embrace life to its fullest.

That’s why we built Howard Smith Wharves to be an ever-evolving dining and entertainment destination that brings this diversity of food, music and community together.

By taking the artefacts of Brisbane’s wharfage history, we’ve tied together Brisbane’s working heritage to the thriving modern city it has become today.

Located beneath the Story Bridge, our waterfront home boasts 13 restaurants, cafes, bars, event spaces and a hotel. Along with the multi-awarded Felons Brewery at our heart, we’re dedicated to raising the bar on hospitality.

Led by our founder Adam Flaskas and brought to life by our passionate team, we’ve built a precinct that celebrates Brisbane’s magnetic energy—harnessing it for all to enjoy, from day to night.

Our Vision

To create a vibrant playground for lovers of the good life.

When the heat kicks in we turn up with ice-cold beers and fresh local fare, then as the cool temps take over, we take full advantage of our golden ray days with uninterrupted city and water views right here on the Brisbane River.

The HSW vision is about heralding a new era of flavours and ideas, reflecting the city’s status as Queensland’s home of arts, culture and creativity, while still respecting and celebrating our heritage.

More than a foodie precinct, we’re in pursuit of bringing together the best of the city into a single thriving destination.

Be it fine-dining or casual catch-ups, HSW is where the city comes to unwind, unite and say cheers to the best life this city provides.

Our History

01 - Heritage The mettle of Brisbane is in every nut and bolt of Howard Smith Wharves.Built alongside the Story Bridge in the 1930s as a relief project for locals during the great depression, the wharf was then leased to shipping company Howard Smith Co Ltd.When the port moved downstream in 1960, Howard Smith Wharves stood quietly for decades, hiding a goldmine of striking historical artefacts just waiting to be restored.In 2018, the ambitious Howard Smith Wharves redevelopment found a two-storey office building with storage sheds and wharfage intact—a rare surviving example of early infrastructure building in the city.Today, these structures act as a thriving hub of restaurants and spaces that celebrate its history, waterfront location, and the spirit of the local community.

02 - The Wharves Now The site’s rich history is incorporated into our venues, landscaping, signage and public spaces. All heritage buildings have been retained and are central to the charm of the site and visitor experience. As part of our improvement process, we continue to develop innovative ways to integrate the site’s rich heritage into our visitor experience.Howard Smith Wharves is the first site in Brisbane to achieve Heritage Hero Status by the National Trust and is currently the only precinct in Queensland to meet this benchmark of excellence.This accolade is awarded for excellent acumen in management of a development that impacts on all three aspects of heritage — built, environmental and cultural.We are proud of this accolade which is testament to our outstanding heritage preservation and commitment to opening up previously dormant artefacts so they can be enjoyed and appreciated by the whole community.

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