Adopting the British tradition of private clubs for influential members of the community, it provided a recreational venue and accommodation for men of common interests and socio-economic backgrounds.

[1] In September 1888 the club purchased the adjoining site in Alice Street for £4,000, and stables, laundry and a bottle house were erected.

[2] In 1985 a fire caused damage to the club premises and changes to the room layout of the upper floor bedrooms were carried out in conjunction with the repair work.

[1] The Queensland Club, located on the corner of Alice and George Streets diagonally opposite Parliament House, is a three-storey rendered brick building incorporating Italianate elements.

[1] At the end of each wing is a projecting bay window on the ground and first floor level with open balustrade above.

[1] Both street frontages are fenced with a low rendered masonry retaining wall with square piers and cast iron balustrade infill.

The Alice Street main entrance features an ogee shaped cast iron arch with a central light fitting and swing gates.

The building demonstrates the principal characteristics of a nineteenth century purpose built, exclusive men's club based on British tradition.

The Queensland Club exhibits particular aesthetic characteristics valued by the community through its contribution to the streetscape at Alice and George Streets, and to Parliament House and the Botanic Gardens.

[1] The place has a special association with the life or work of a particular person, group or organisation of importance in Queensland's history.