Inside Ashton and Old, tables are topped with white milk jugs, walls are covered with a collection of old black-and-white photographs of Brisbane, and large windows cast light throughout. Baskets of fruit, bread and homemade preserves lie on the front benches, reflecting Ashton and Old’s passion for homely food. Order a coffee and settle in for a satisfying meal. For breakfast, savour the Spanish Omelette with Smoked Trout, Potatoes, Rocket and Beetroot Jam. For lunch, try the Spanner Crab, Prawn and Sweet Corn Risotto with Chive Cream or the Pan-fried Haloumi and Mediterranean Vegetable Salad with Dukkah.