Have you been (somehow) left in charge of your work office party or girls’ get-together and are really feeling the pressure as the festive season quickly approaches? No fear, we’re here to dish out some of the best spots for nibbles and sips that Brisbane has to offer!
FESTIVE FRIDAY LUNCHES AT BACCHUS RESTAURANT | NOV 1 – DEC 13
Why wait for Santa when Bacchus Restaurant’s Festive Friday Lunches are already delivering the goods? Perfect for long lunches, merry mingling and escaping the gift-wrapping chaos, the Bacchus team have crafted a menu to delight every palate. You can choose from a kingfish sashimi or burrata entree, risotto or duck main and two award-winning desserts to finish. Treat yourself—you’ve been mostly nice this year, so book your table now and let the feasting begin.
FIT IN YOUR WHOLE SCHOOL OF FISH AT ONE FISH TWO FISH
Looking for an easy, breezy spot to wind down with everyone nearest and dearest in your life for a relaxing end to 2024? One Fish, Two Fish has got you sorted with their exclusive venue hire offer of their absolutely gorgeous classic Queenslander and Christmas Eve lunch plan – it’s guaranteed to please even the pickiest family members.
KICKSTART A ‘BUON APPETITO’ AT THE 203
The 203’s motto is ‘good wine, good food, good friends’ and we reckon that rings true with their warmly lit, terracotta dining setting and Italian/steak fusion offerings – rope in your cherished ones and book here for a cosy, welcoming night.
DINE RIVERSIDE AT RIVERBAR AND KITCHEN
For the true Brisbanites, Riverbar And Kitchen have an extensive function list for those looking to gaze at the iconic Brisbane River and Story Bridge as they yap about their torrid 2024 happenings (what happened in 2024, stays in 2024). Check out their function offerings here and get ready for stunning 180-degree waterfront views!
GET YOUR CREATIVITY (AND APPETITE) FLOWING AT BAR ALTO
Struggling to find the perfect venue for a function with your snobby art friends? Look no further as the Bar Alto at the Powerhouse has your night sorted. Get your creativity flowing (and pretend you can understand the multi-syllable, intellectual words your companions pepper throughout the dinner conversation) as you dine in this grungy, industrial setting – check out the information here.
AWAKEN YOUR INNER FOODIE AT BOS BRISBANE
Looking to impress the higher-ups for your office party? BOS Brisbane makes all your culinary dreams come true with their premium steak offerings that are sure to impress even the choicest meat connoisseur – find out more right here.
LIVE OUT YOUR ITALIAN SUMMER DREAMS AT BAR GUSTO
Bar Gusto has all you need for a night of Euro Summer vibes, perfect for a friends and family gathering! Dine alfresco – an Aperol spritz in hand, of course – under a sparkly fig tree as you reminisce with your loved ones about the year gone by. See what package suits your function best right here.
BREAK OUT YOUR BEST SWING AT VICTORIA PARK
Looking for something a little more adventurous to mark the end of a fabulous year? We’ve got just the thing – spark some friendly competition with a game of putt-putt at Victoria Park! Head out on the range with exclusive use of the space if you book the Putting Lounge, or check out Victoria Park’s other extensive event spaces here.
DINE IN STYLE AT HILLSTONE ST. LUCIA
Dreaming of a sparkling, sophisticated space to host your (very) extended family Christmas gathering? Hillstone in St. Lucia has all that along with picturesque views to keep your loved ones from enquiring about your (perhaps non-existent) relationship and/or job status – no judgement, we get it. Contact Hillstone via this link to find out what they can do for you.
CHEW THE PHAT AT CHU THE PHAT
Chu the Phat has got everything you need for an eclectic girls’ night out to gossip about your 2024: funky and moody decor, mouth-watering Asian dishes and cocktail jugs, and unique spaces like a laneway or outdoor bar. Have a scroll through their venue offerings to see what suits your vibe best!
PARTY AWAY AT CLOUDLAND
Wanting to dig out your coworkers’ party side? Look to Cloudland to get the office talking about how dang good the end-of-year work party was (and maybe expect an email from HR in your inbox…). With venue spaces like the glitzy cocktail bar Crystal Palais, or something a bit more sophisticated with the Cloudland Garden for Mediterranean-inspired bites, Cloudland has your end-of-year celebration sorted – have a look through this link for more info!
EXPERIENCE ONLY THE BEST AT MONTRACHET
Want your 2024 celebrations to be the cream of the crop? Montrachet is sure to meet your expectations and more with its luxurious and exclusive private dining experiences in your very own intimate wood-panelled room. Enquire right here to book your function date before their availability runs out.
There’s nothing quite like the feeling of knowing you’ve thrown an excellent event, so choose any of these at random and you’re pretty much set.
