Say hello to 3 glorious days away from the hustle and bustle of work, uni or just life in general. Thanks to the Queen’s Birthday holiday in Brisbane this weekend you have an additional 24 hours to make this weekend count. You have two options. 1. Pyjamas, pizza and Netflix by yourself for the entire 3 days or 2. Round up your mates, head to The Fox Hotel and make the most of the precious time given to us by dear old Queen Liz.

(1) Fill that fish lane sized hole in your stomach

If the way to your heart is through your stomach, there’s no shortage of opportunities to feed your soul, and with a whole 72 hours on your plate, you’ll have no trouble spending a little time getting to know Fish Lane Bistro. Make acquaintances with our incredible lamb shank pie, crunchy duck fat chips, or indulgent blue cheese soufflé.

(2) Party like it’s your birthday

Hop out of bed, ditch the daggy duds and make your way to Dandy’s Rooftop this public holiday. Brisbane’s hottest rooftop bar is always alive and kicking from 2pm with live DJ’s and good times for Soho Sundays. And with that extra day under your belt, there is plenty of time to take it easy over a drop of wine, many a specialty cocktail or explore all the beers on tap.

(3) Cure your footy finals fever. 

Footy, food and The Fox Hotel – it’s the perfect trio and cure to your finals fever. Join us for a long weekend of footy finals live and loud on the big screen. On Saturday 1st of October we’ll be streaming the AFL grand final live and loud, then back up with us on Sunday 2nd of October to watch the highly anticipated NRL grand final. We’ll be playing the footy live and loud all weekend long, and the best part is you have no excuse not to have a good time with a guaranteed Monday off.

(4) Take it easy

Use your extra day of freedom to get over your Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights shenanigans, sleep in late, and ride out the hangover with way too many fries, burgers and Southern fried wings at the Long Bar while tossing back a strategic beer or two, all while enjoying the company of your best mates.