Netherworld Brisbane

[Retropin]

Doesn't officially open till tomorrow but new Bar/Diner/Arcade open in Brisbane city corner of Brunswick st and St Pauls Terrace (opposite The Den).
Old QLD pub that has seen a few years and still retains the old ceramic tile horseshoe bar.
From what I can gather.. craft beer at the front, food and arcade at the back. I made some neon for the joint and will be siting a 50's/60's pinnie at some stage. VERY cool place with full on arcade at the back. Excuse the crap pictures, but im sure you get the jist...

[Cow Corner]

It's the old Shamrock pub at the top of the valley, we played quite a few gigs there in the 90's.
Might pop in and have a look at some stage, I just hope the craft beer doesn't = loads of bearded hipsters.

[Retropin]

Ha ha- yes the Shamrock. Had a few name changes since but I had 1 beer in there back in 96.. it was watered down with lemonade and ive never seen the women kick the shit out of the men.. men kick shit out of the women.. women against women.. men against men etc and then all sit down, order a beer and crack on again. Black eyes, broken teeth and blood all round the horseshoe bar. Place was f**kin unreal.

[Cow Corner]

Yep that's exactly how I remember it.
If we played a show and got out without a fight, all our gear intact and few bucks pay we considered ourselves very lucky indeed.
Good times!

[Crashramp]

Looks great. I have a mate who lives only a few blocks from there, I'll be checking it out next time I'm in town. Thanks for the heads up.

[Retropin]

Great line up of games.. lots of dedicated arcade cabs.. everything on a turn around of titles for those willing to site a game. No EMs though at the moment but im willing to put my 67 WMS Apollo in there if conditions are right. If that works out then ill consider something much earlier

[Strangeways]

Love the photos - they look like they were taken in the 90's 

[Retropin]

Love the photos - they look like they were taken in the 90's 

I ran out of flash cubes on my Kodak Instamatic..

[mickthepin]

I Just saw this come up on face book today. Does anyone know who has taken the plunge and opened a barcade?

[Retropin]

Guy is called Ben Nichols. I wish him all the best but ive got a feeling he'll do OK with the venture 

[mickthepin]

I just went down there for a look to see if I could get in for a sneak peek. No Dice. Talked to an Irish guy there with a beard, don't know if that's the guy retropin? It looks cool as. Location ....... Don't know. I am always on edge in the valley and that part of the valley in particular. But hey I guess im just an old pussy. 

[Retropin]

FB post says official opening Saturday.. last night was a private party.

Don't think about it as part of the Valley.. its St Pauls Tce which is more well to do..LOL.
You'll be right mate..perfectly safe in that part of the world

[Cow Corner]

The Valley is FUN, don't sweat it dude get out and enjoy it!
I will pop in for a quick gander Sat night before going to see some bands.

[Retropin]

Latest article relating to this:

https://theweekendedition.com.au/food-drink/netherworld-fortitude-valley/

[Strangeways]

Latest article relating to this:

https://theweekendedition.com.au/food-drink/netherworld-fortitude-valley/

James Angliss is one of the organizers behind the venture = Top Bloke. He helps out a LOT with comps etc.