The Fox Hotel Is Making A Comeback As Hotel Terminus – Here’s What To Expect
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Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll know that the iconic Fox Hotel has been in the hands of Brisbane hospitality heavyweights, the Ghanem Group – and they’ve been quietly cooking up its most exciting chapter yet. After putting the new name to a public vote, it’s officially returning to its roots as Hotel Terminus. A homage to where it all began, and a nod to the era that’s about to unfold.
If you grew up in Brisbane, you know the Fox wasn’t just a venue – it was a rite of passage and quite literally shaped an entire chapter of the city’s nightlife. And since its closure in 2022, something’s been missing.
But with a major revamp underway and a mid-2026 reopening locked in, consider this your sign to start planning the group chat. Girls’ night is officially back on the cards.
A new era for Hotel Terminus
The Fox – now Hotel Terminus – will be reborn bigger, bolder, and more Brisbane than ever. Under Ghanem Group’s vision (the team behind Donna Chang, Byblos, Bisou Bisou), the heritage-listed landmark will transform into a four-level dining, entertainment and events precinct anchoring the heart of Fish Lane.
Choose your own adventure
The revived Hotel Terminus will offer a choose-your-own-adventure experience, with multiple levels all under one roof. Expect the venue to take you from weekday knock-offs to all-out celebrations.
Ground floor
The ground level brings back the beloved public long bar, restored for after-work beers and easy weekend sips. A new Fish Lane entrance, an 18-metre atrium, a gaming room and a bottle shop round out the space – classic Brisbane energy with a fresh twist.
First floor
Upstairs, it’s all about the celebrations. Think two large event spaces and an entire private dining level – perfect for parties, corporate gatherings, and everything in between.
Vixen Room
Paying tribute to the hotel’s past, the Vixen Room is where things get sultry. A moody, late-night hideaway dressed in the hotel’s original architectural charm, offering craft cocktails, plush seating, and a smooth rotation of DJs and live entertainment. Expect to linger.
Fox Rooftop
From the Vixen Room, you’ll ascend to the reborn Fox Rooftop, taking over the entire top floor. If you spent any time up here in the 2010s, you already know: this rooftop had a chokehold on Brisbane nightlife. And now, it’s back with elevated views of the CBD and cultural precinct, classic cocktails, live tunes, and those balmy Brisbane sunsets we’re all hopelessly devoted to.
Opening mid-2026, stay tuned for more details.
