Get VIP Treatment With Brisbane’s Best Private Dining Rooms

Keep it intimate


By Style Journo | 14th June 2024

Picnics in the park are cute, but a long lunch with your buds can’t be beat. If you’re craving a group gathering of the fancier kind where wicker baskets and gingham rugs don’t feature, hit up the group text and book one of Brisbane’s best private dining rooms below.

By the way, we consider everyone in this list the best of the best! To make finding your next favourite that much easier, we’ve ordered the list alphabetically by suburb and also have filtering tabs for your convenience. Did we miss someone from the list? Let us know here!   

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Montrachet

Bowen Hills

As Queensland’s most acclaimed French restaurant, Montrachet is an unbeatable option for those looking to bring the wow factor to an event. Like a scene straight out of a Parisian film, Montrachet is known for its impeccable service and superb dining experience, and owners Shannon and Clare Kellam have created a culinary experience like no other. While the restaurant offers bistro dining to its patrons, their private dining room can be booked for up to 18 guests and has an exclusive, elevated fine dining feel. With its own private entry, your guests will be treated to the finest service and melt-in-your-mouth dishes all while sipping France’s best wines.

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Biànca

Fortitude Valley

Born out of the desire to bring the essence of a classic Italian trattoria to the streets of The Valley, Biànca focuses on perfecting traditional Italian dishes whilst paying homage to the Australian dining sphere. With aromas of fresh, in-house made pastas and bread permeating the atmosphere, you and your gang will feel warm and welcomed surrounded by the contemporary architecture and terracotta tones James Street is famous for! For seven or more guests, choose out of their $75 or $110 set menus featuring all their menu standouts! Biànca also has a private dining room option that can accommodate up to 36 seated guests, perfect for large corporate functions or extended family gatherings!

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sAme sAme

Fortitude Valley

Located in the architectural finesse of James Street, sAme sAme restaurant has three stunning spaces that can cater for a range of events up to 140 people, including a private dining room, the Los Cocktail Bar, and, if you want to be extra bougie, the entire restaurant! If you haven’t thought about it yet, here’s your sign – why not add a bit of exotic spice to your next event?

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Donna Chang

Brisbane City

Capture the excitement within the Sichuan and Cantonese restaurant from the secluded heights of the mezzanine level at Donna Chang. Choose one of three intimate and private banquet spaces, specially designed with suave, contemporary furniture amidst the Victorian era architecture. Each room is capable of hosting a variety of numbers, with the largest holding 67 guests!

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1889 Enotecca

Woolloongabba

The allure of old-world charm and a candle-lit dinner brings us into the heart of the antique quarter of Woolloongabba. Burrowed within the heritage-listed Moreton Rubber Works building, 1889 Enoteca is a private basement-level wine cellar offering you traditional Roman cuisine served famiglia style, alongside an extensive list of hand-picked organic, biodynamic and naturally made Italian wines. So, whether it’s a corporate event or just your classic family holiday get-together, this antiquated and unique space has the ability to cater for your specific needs, offering a range of dining packages to suit as many as 40 guests.

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Agnes

Fortitude Valley

Getting a booking at Agnes is one of life’s greatest challenges, but get enough people together and you might have more luck. Their private dining room is located upstairs beside their outdoor bar area, and is just as aesthetically pleasing as the rest of the venue. Seating up to 22, you’ll be privy to your own staff, and a set menu featuring all of their best dishes.

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Za Za Ta

Fortitude Valley

Got some veggie lovin’ friends? Take them to where cultures collide at Za Za Ta with their Middle Eastern-meets-Mediterranean vegetarian menu – perfect for a not-so traditional Christmas feast! Inspired by the artistic nuances of the Ovolo Hotel in which it’s found, choose from a variety of modern and lively rooms such as The Grand Hall and The Games Room, or simply just book out the restaurant for up to 242 guests!

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E’cco Bistro

Newstead

Renowned for its fresh and simplistic style, award-winning E’cco Bistro is definitely the spot to go to if you’re after a sleek and sophisticated affair. Depending on your party size, E’cco has a range of function rooms to fit as little as four guests and as large as 100, with your choice of a sit-down multi-course feast, cocktail canapes, or free-flowing drink packages.

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Customs House

Brisbane CBD

Inside the heritage-listed Customs House are an ornate selection of private dining rooms, where you can expect award-winning cuisine and timeless style. Whether you choose to host your guests on the silky oak drop-leaf table of The Reid Room or dine under the crystal chandeliers of The Sylvia Jones Boardroom, Customs House’s renowned service and tailored approach will ensure a meal to remember. With an emphasis on fresh and quality seasonal produce, your menu will be impeccable in both flavour and presentation, while the team’s commitment to excellence makes for a truly refined event. Pair that with the spectacular panoramic views of the Brisbane River and Story Bridge, and you have yourself the recipe to success!

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Bar Pacino

Brisbane City

Combining unbeatable views of the Brisbane River with a dedication to impeccable service, Bar Pacino on Eagle Street serves as the perfect location for a memorable dining occasion. Their famous Story Bridge room can house up to 60 seated and 110 cocktail-style, with a range of packages from formal alternate drop menus with multiple courses to feasting-style seated menus to be shared. Featuring elegant marble fixtures, high ceilings, and floor-to-ceiling glass windows, Bar Pacino’s private dining room is beautiful enough to be left untouched (while letting the view speak for itself) or as the canvas to execute your dream vision.

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Bacchus

South Bank

It’s a truth universally acknowledged that hosting your event at Bacchus is nothing short of extraordinary. As the perfect place for intimate affairs and suave soirees alike, this South Bank gem never fails to impress its guests. Their private dining room boasts lavish interiors amongst an opulent atmosphere, complete with world-class service and indulgent flavours. Or, if lounging with cocktails and canapes is more your style, opt for the Bacchus Bar on a backdrop of gold, burgundy, and marble. To truly up the ante, book out the Bacchus’ dining room and experience luxurious exclusivity alongside bespoke seasonal menus and customised wine selections – making for a celebration where everyone will want to be on the guestlist! 

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Emporium Hotel South Bank

South Brisbane

Combining breathtaking design with culinary masterpieces, locking in one of Emporium Hotel’s many opulent private dining rooms never misses. With an array of their dining destinations offering exclusive spaces for you and yours, finding the experience to suit your preferences is truly effortless here. Foodies need look no further than the award-winning Signature restaurant’s private dining room, adorned in a curated wine display and a 150-year-old Parisian stained-glass window. Host up to 12 guests for a scintillating and intimate occasion, led by Signature’s incredibly talented chefs. Alternatively, sit down dinners and social soirees are made truly exquisite at Belle Époque, complete with classic black-and-white mosaic flooring, a handcrafted bronze champagne bar, and stunning French furnishings. Throw in the dazzling patisserie, and you have yourself everything you need to impress! 

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