The history of a Pub is integral to its character and personality, which we strive to honour as we move the establishment into its next phase with maintenance and refurbishment!
Offering authentic shoreside vibes with plenty of space to kick your feet up, enjoy the view,
have a boogie on our dance floor or just take it all in with a stellar 180 degree views of Bramble Bay.
Light-filled interiors and hand-picked furniture, our eatery has transformed to transport you to a coastal paradise. Curated to represent the heritage Queenslander homes and iconic legacy that is Sandgate and Shorncliffe.
Kick back, relax & indulge in one of 34 beers on tap, experience our wine list and explore cocktails, overlooking the picturesque bayside. Open from 10 am, no booking required!
Where it all started
It was built by Hiram Wakefield and William Cooksley, who both served as Mayor in the late 1800’s. The house was advertised for ‘Pleasure Parties’ in private sitting rooms with dinner provided.
Osbourne House
The Full Moon Hotel was built in 1867 as a
boarding house named ‘Osbourne House’, once an overnight stop for Cobb and Co coaches on route to Brisbane.
Osbourne Hotel
The boarding house later became the Osbourne Hotel. The brick building had balconies and verandahs at the front and back. In 1882, the proprietor added a large hall to the ground floor as a dining room — the first floor housed a spacious billiard room and four bedrooms.
The hotel has seen an evolution over the last 150 years with the hotel accommodation replaced by al fresco dining and all the amenities the hotel offers today.
The Hotel has been an integral part of the Shorncliffe / Sandgate community as a continuously operating licensed venue for 150 years. Pubs are a place of meetings and gatherings with loved ones and fun times — just think of all the happy moments that have taken place within these walls over the last 150 years, not to mention the changes from era to era, from the late 1800’s to today.
With the numerous renovations over the last 150 years, the original building remains. Recent renovations uncovered an original brick wall with hand painted lettering of ‘Osbourne House Hotel’ dating back to the late 1800’s. This has been exposed and is visible today, signifying the hotel’s historic past.
Drawing courtesy of the Sandgate Historical Society & Article by By Susie Laery and Sandgate Guide.