The Coronation Hotel was built in 1891 to a design by prominent Brisbane architect FDG Stanley. It was originally called the Montague Hotel.
At the time of its construction the hotel stood near the heart of the prospering South Brisbane commercial and residential areas. Its first proprietor was George Lotz. In 1953 it was renamed the Coronation Hotel after the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. From the early 1970s the last licensee was rugby league personality Ripper Doyle.
In 1987 the hotel was acquired for redevelopment by neighbouring QUF Industries. The redevelopment did not eventuate and it operated as a backpackers hostel during Expo 88 and for some time afterwards.
It was developed in the 2000s as a venue called the Joynt, hosting various local and/or independent music shows supported by Brisbane's community radio station 4ZZZ. In 2015 the hotel was sold and renamed the Milk Factory in reference to the neighbouring Paul's Milk Factory adjacent the road.
Source: Queensland Heritage Register.
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