Collection: The Eight Mile Plains Hotel: Eight Mile Plains

The Eight Mile Plains Hotel, originally established in 1865 as Baker’s Hotel, was one of the earliest licensed premises in Brisbane’s southern districts. Located along the main route south from Brisbane, it served as an important stopping place for travellers, including Cobb & Co. coach services, where horses were changed and passengers refreshed before continuing their journey. The hotel played a key role in the development of the surrounding rural settlement, reflecting the importance of transport routes in shaping early communities. 

Over time, the establishment became known as the Eight Mile Plains Hotel and developed into a central meeting place for local residents. In 1927, new proprietors renamed the hotel “The Glen,” and the modern Glen Hotel now occupies the historic site. Despite these changes, the location maintains its long-standing association with hospitality, illustrating the continuity of Brisbane’s hotel tradition and the evolution of the area from a coach stop to a suburban centre.