Summer Pub: Elephant Hotel

Address: 230 Wickham St, Fortitude Valley

What makes your place better in summer? More sun, more schooners.

Speedos or board shorts? Board shorts for sure. The vibe is unpretentious and chilled. Then the live music kicks in and we take our board shorts off, down to our speedos, and we dance.

It's 35 degrees — what drink would you suggest? A pint of Carlton Dry/Stone & Wood or a house Tommy's Margarita.

Tell us a few highlights of your summer menu. Our outside kitchen will be spinning our roast spits every Friday and Saturday afternoon, plus margaritas and cold beers.

Do I need to change out of my beach gear to get in? No! Relaxed dress code all day.

Can I get a tan in the beer garden and then cool off inside? Enter the pub through our air-conditioned Public Bar which leads out into our beer garden where there is plenty of sun shining but also plenty of umbrellas and undercover area.

Will you have any summer activities? $12.50 lunch specials every week day. Monday nights: outdoor cinema, playing cult movies in our beer garden. Block Party: Australia Day eve celebrations — live acts from 5pm until 5am.

When's the best time to visit? Best time to visit is midday for our $12.50 lunches.

What's a cool thing to do nearby before or after we visit you? Great for a pre-drink before a gig at our mate's place The Foundry, which is next door.

Website for more info: elephanthotel.com.au