118 Eagle Terrace, Sandgate // Call: 07 3869 0544

JIM'S BAIT & TACKLE

Welcome to Jim's Bait & Tackle Bar

Nestled within the original Osbourne House built in 1867, Jim’s Bait & Tackle plays tribute to the Sandgate’s rich boating and fishing heritage. Preserving its charm, the space is filled with repurposed, restored, salvaged materials from the local area & South-East Queensland. Step inside and discover a 30-foot trawler, cozy booth and dining.

With a brand new TAB area, 100-inch TV, cold beers on tap, playful banter, and mouthwatering dishes – there’s something for everyone down at Jim’s! 

Celebrating Best Hotel Bar Metropolitan 2026

At the 2026 Queensland Hotels Association Awards for Excellence, the Full Moon Hotel was recognised with Best Hotel Bar for Jim’s Bait & Tackle.

“This award is especially meaningful because Jim’s Bait & Tackle is much more than a bar. It allowed us to bring our family’s story into the Full Moon in a unique and personal way. Named after my grandfather, Jim Dowling – a lifelong publican, passionate fisherman and legendary storyteller – it celebrates both our family’s hospitality heritage and the rich boating and fishing history of Sandgate. Every detail was designed to tell a story and create a genuine sense of place. To see that vision recognised is incredibly rewarding and a credit to everyone who helped bring it to life.” 

– Lucinda Dowling Black, Publican