Special Occasions
venues & spaces for hire

From its upper-level vantage point, the Mezzanine captures the excitement from the restaurant below whilst offering a more exclusive and intimate setting in three private function spaces. The decadent rooms, offering luxe decor and finishes, can be partitioned and booked individually or completely opened and utilised as one larger event space.

Byblos Bar & Restaurant on the Yarra River offers event spaces for up to 450 guests, featuring a private bar, Riverside Terrace, Dining Room, and Harem Lounge. Enjoy stunning views, exquisite Lebanese cuisine, and personalised service for any occasion. Our events coordinator will assist with AV, theming, lighting, and entertainment.

The outdoor courtyard is perfect for casual-cool occasions. An outdoor smoker and a menu of American-South inspired BBQ meats, makes for a unique event with BBQ theatre. Festoon lighting adds sparkle to the party spirit.

Byblos offers exclusive venue hire with customizable event packages, perfect for both seated dinners and cocktail-style functions for up to 300 guests. Enhance your event with standout entertainment options like fire twirlers, snake charmers, and fairground rides. The venue can be transformed to fit themes such as Moulin Rouge, Arabian Nights, and Winter Wonderland, and we partner with top DJs and live musicians to ensure an unforgettable experience.

Located on the ground floor, alongside the Foyer Bar, the Harem Lounge boasts floor-to-ceiling, bi-fold doors that look out onto the Yarra River. Couch seating around the edges creates a perfect spot for smaller-sized cocktail events.

Enjoy full privacy, convenient AV equipment, and the sophisticated French menus that Bisou Bisou is renowned for. Perfect for smaller corporate events and special occasions. Accomodates 40 guests.

A fully private space on the mezzanine features a balcony looking out to Brunswick Street. With full AV equipment it's ideal for corporate events and conferencing, as well as special occasion celebrations such a weddings and big birthday events. Accommodates 60 guests.

Create a dramatic, versatile and larger rooftop cocktail event by combining the striking Sunset Lounge with the Cabanas. Guests can sashay around the semi-private space, to the backdrop of city-scape views and lounge vibes.

Inspired by the street food of Japan and influenced by Australia's finest local produce, indulge in a private dining experience where both cuisines blend effortlessly. Enjoy authentic sashimi, yakitori plates, and bold dishes meticulously curated by Executive Chef Jake Nicolson. For an intimate and exclusive culinary journey, Boom Boom Room’s Brisbane Japanese Restaurant is the perfect choice.

Embrace the rooftop action and cool cabana vibes by combining all three elegantly-styled elevated spaces for a semi-private event for up to 40 guests.

Full of character, the Absinthe Lounge is a fully private space, with exposed brick walls and charming features. A New Orleans-inspired fit-out creates a unique events space.

Soak up the splendid city skyline views from a semi-private space within a beautiful Spanish beach-inspired cabana setting. Each cabana boasts elevated wood decking, comfortable lounges, and elegant linen fabrics. Accomodates 10 guests.

As an exclusive venue hire, the main dining room provides a vibrant atmosphere, heritage features, and grand high ceilings. Ideal for private events and large celebrations, the space features cozy booth sections and versatile seating options. Our dedicated Events Team will help finalise personalised floor plans.

Let the good times roll and enjoy the full Le Bon Ton experience with a whole-of-venue function that allows guests to embrace the New Orleans' party vibe, and American South menu flavours.

If you’re planning on going all out for an extra special birthday party, book out our stunning riverview room. The riverview room offers a vast space for any kind of large exclusive gathering, complete with its own bar and full 180 degree views of the Brisbane River, the Story Bridge and Kangaroo Point Cliffs, the Riverview room is a fantastic location for large banquets or even larger cocktail events. For a large group, the Riverview room is one of the best birthday party spaces Brisbane has to offer.

With a blend of American South-inspired charm and Melbourne elegance, the whole venue - including rooms with exposed brick walls and a warm ambience - can be tailored to your needs. We offer bespoke packages for groups of all sizes, ensuring a memorable experience where the good times roll and our Southern barbecue flavours and hospitality shine.

Looking for a breathtaking wedding venue in Brisbane? Look no further. Located in the heart of Brisbane, Blackbird is one of the most stunning wedding venues Brisbane has to offer. Impress your guests with views from floor-to-ceiling windows providing breathtaking panoramic views of the Brisbane River, Kangaroo Point cliffs and the Story Bridge. Our events centre is a blank canvas on which you can craft a truly special wedding reception with the help of our fantastic team.

Y sits in the middle of X & Z, a fully private space with projector and offers a medium-sized obstruction-free space for a range of events, perfect for conferencing

Blackbird Bar & Restaurant is the premier choice for exclusive venue hire in Brisbane CBD, featuring breathtaking décor, exceptional service, and stunning riverside views. Exclusive venue hire accommodates up to 900 guests, cocktail style, with the versatile space able to be tailored to any occasion.

Entertain your guests, and elevate your event through an exclusive takeover of the main dining room, with its maximalist interior aesthetic and a visual feast of bold styling.

The French Quarter is a fully private area with a dedicated bar, which is perfect for both sit-down and cocktail events. Exposed brick walls and candle chandeliers combine to create a cosy feel within a spacious, characterful room.

Breathtakingly beautiful, the light-filled Sunset Lounge is a fully private indoor undercover space with views out to the rooftop. A fully mirrored back wall maximises the indoor-outoor feel, adding sparkles of natural light, and a brilliant cascadence from overhead pendants.

Secreted away in the original vaults of the former Queensland Government's Savings Bank is a semi-private space full of history and original features, including the original old bank vault doors. Enjoy an intimate gathering in a unique and splendidly ambient setting.

Dial up the cocktail party elegance with an exclusive event in the impressive Bar, which is a tribute to The Great Gatsby era. With180-degree riverside views, luxe interior design, and an award-winning bar list, a whole-of-bar function promises to be the most talked about event in Brisbane all year.

Enjoy a unique rooftop event from an intimate cabana, which picks up the buzz of the breathtaking outdoor action whilst offering semi-privacy. Accommodates 10 guests.

The Riverside Terrace features stunning views of the Brisbane River, the CBD skyline, and out to Moreton Bay. The area can accommodate both seated events and cocktail-style functions.

Book The Boom Boom Room exclusively for your special occasion, accommodating up to 300 guests in a cocktail-style setting. Reserve the entire function venue in Brisbane and collaborate with our dedicated events team to tailor the space to perfectly suit your needs.

Hidden towards the back of the restaurant, behind a curtain is a semi-private space with French-inspired décor and the back-drop of a beautiful courtyard.

The Banker's Lounge is dramatically sectioned off from the main restaurant by beaded drapes, giving guests a private hideaway in an opulent setting. Two long tables are perfect for bigger sit-down groups, or dining settings can be removed for larger cocktail functions - either way, the luxurious space is an impressive group event destination.

For medium to large-scale events and functions, Byblos' water-facing dining room offers a dynamic space for many sizes and occasions. Boasting floor-to-ceiling doors that bring the outdoors in, the Byblos dining room offers an elegant experience.

For large-scale events, Byblos offers a versatile range of standing and seated event options. Experience exceptional hospitality in a prime waterfront location and show-stopping Lebanese cuisine.

Dial up the wow-factor with a whole-of-venue function or event in the spacious and spectacularly stylish surrounds of Lúc Lắc, perfect destination for all group occasions.

Enjoy an exclusive bar event, with a celebratorary, casual-cool vibe. Soak up a mellow ambience, inspired by low ceilings, flickering candles, and an old-school, New Orleans inspired fitout.

Soak up the lush, tropical-chic ambience of this splendidly conspicuous outdoor events space, that promises to turn heads and help make memories of a lifetime.

Exclusive venue hire for up to 450 guests, overlooking the picturesque Yarra River, and conveniently located on the CBD fringe, sets the stage for a memorable experience. The main restaurant and dedicated event spaces with private bar and balcony cater to large group celebrations, with imaginative Lebanese and Mediterranean menus available.

Enjoy your next event cabana-style. Located a little further away from the outdoor action, this semi-private cabana offers a space to lounge alfresco-style, while taking in spectacular city-scape views. Accomodates 15 guests.

Add a touch of the dramatic to a group event hosted in the stunning central bar, which is back-lit with jade onyx stone slabs and features charmingly oversized custom rattan pendant lights floating overhead.

Iris Rooftop's main dining area, the Terraza, boasts sensational views of the Brisbane skyline and Story Bridge. The indoors-outdoors space is fully undercover, ensuring an event of great dining and dramatic vistas. Perfect for large dining or cocktail groups.

Maximise the wow factor with a whole-of-venue function at Blackbird Bar & Restaurant, which boasts breathtaking riverside views and an elegant setting. One of Brisbane's most talked-about event spaces for exclusive hire occasions, Blackbird functions are renowed for their finesse, as well as fine menus overseen by an award-winning culinary team.

Two plush private dining rooms on the Mezzanine level combine to create a larger, impressive events space. Deep red velvet upholstering, beautiful chandeliers, heritage features, and an impressive wine cellar on display create elegant surrounds for upscale events.

Located on the mezzanine level of Hotel X, Bisou Bisou event spaces boast 190 square metres of uninterrupted space, which opens to 50-square metre of terrace overlooking Brunswick Street. Modular arrangements enable custom-designed event spaces, that can be split into three separate private spaces boasting natural light, state-of-the-art AV inclusions and all-inclusive catering packages.

Half of the Riverside Terrace offers a more intimate yet equally stunning setting, with breathtaking views of the Brisbane River and skyline. Perfect for smaller functions or events, it provides a versatile space for both seated gatherings and cocktail-style occasions, while maintaining a unique connection to the outdoors.

Looking for a larger space with an indoor/outdoor option? Our terrace room is perfect for big birthday gatherings, boasting the same sweeping Brisbane river views, but with a private undercover terrace area looking out to the Kangaroo Point cliffs. The terrace is a perfect space to break away from the crowd and quietly enjoy the riverside views. The terrace room also offers a fixed marble bar, so you can keep your party separate from the rest of the venue and enjoy your own private bar experience.

With spectacular views of the Story Bridge an event held on the Speakeasy Deck includes a generous section of the opulent Blackbird bar, bringing a flexible indoor-outdoor feel to cocktail soirees. Soak up the bar's intoxicating Great Gatsby ambience while taking in one of Brisbane's best vistas.

Bisou Bisou offers a stylish French-inspired, refined setting for group events and functions. With elegant décor and a versatile menu, this stunning restaurant setting can be tailored to suit intimate gatherings and grand celebrations. Soak up the sophistication in Fortitude Valley’s premier French bistro, where every detail will make your event exceptional.

With floor-to-ceiling windows and sweeping views of the Brisbane River, the Story Bridge and the Kangaroo Point cliffs, Blackbird’s heritage room is perfect for medium to large gatherings. With a pop-up bar and your very own bartender for the occasion, you can be assured that you will be served promptly and keep the event all in one space. Choose from a seated banquet option or a cocktail style event, the heritage room is your blank canvas.

Enjoy a fully private event in the Trumpet Room, which is separated from the restaurant in a dedicated room of its own. The décor is opulent, the ambience is dark and moody, the setting is discrete, and the service is refined. Ideal for small-group private dining around a central round table, or for a larger cocktail event.

For larger events that are sure to impress, secure the entire Iris Rooftop for an exclusive celebration. This stunning venue, with its sweeping 360° views of Brisbane City, offers a luxurious and unique setting that will elevate any occasion. From private dinners to grand events, enjoy the sophistication of a full rooftop experience, complete with expertly crafted cocktails and an exceptional Spanish-inspired menu tailored to your needs.