Keep Your Friends Close With Brisbane’s Best Private Dining Rooms

While the stunning Howard Smith Wharves precinct occupies a number of private event spaces, sometimes the atmosphere of a restaurant is what you’re really craving, and luckily, multiple venues at HSW offer just that! At Yoko, waterside Japanese dining and drinking are made all the more elite when you saunter upstairs to their hidden private room where records spin late into the night. With options and packages for every occasion and size, Yoko pulls out all the stops. If you’re hankering for a Mediterranean feast, Greca can seat multiple groups for a private event. Venture upstairs to their balcony-style mezzanine, which can host standing and seated affairs, or take over the entire venue and roam free with their abundant Greek-style fare. Equally show-stopping, Stanley, a moody Cantonese restaurant, has a private dining room dedicated to Peking duck and dim sum enthusiasts. Hidden upstairs with exclusive lift access, you and nine of your closest can enjoy exclusive use of their intimate and sophisticated space.

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!

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?

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!

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.

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!

Time to bring out the big guns? Impress even the pickiest of guests with a private dining suite at Customs House. Conveniently located right in the heart of the CBD with breathtaking views of the Brisbane River, this heritage venue is full of one-of-a-kind accents from crystal chandeliers to intricate silverware, marble fireplaces, and exquisite antiques. Available for groups between 6 and 24, Custom’s House’s carefully curated menus highlight only the very best in local seafood, produce, and cuisine.

Finding the perfect space to bring all your loved ones together for a special occasion can be tricky, but did you know the Port Office Hotel has nine private rooms you can book? From cocktail events in The Green Room to their Black and White themed room complete with a private bar and The Wine Room, the Port Office Hotel can cater to whatever you’re planning, and will help you organise it all to make sure it goes off without a hitch! Their highly trained and skilled staff will ensure all the details are covered, so you can enjoy hosting an event without the added stress.

With a sophisticated ambience and flair for service like no other, a private culinary experience at Hyatt Regency Brisbane will have you wining and dining in true style! Pull up a seat at Lennons Restaurant and Bar’s private dining room with floor-to-ceiling glass doors overlooking Queen Street Mall, and you’ll be treated to an elevated take on classic bistro fare with an open-plan presentation kitchen. Cocktails and canapes more your vibe? Then book a part of the terrace at Hibiscus Room, which embraces Queensland’s sunshine state of mind alongside overhead views of the outdoor infinity pool and Queen Street Mall. With Hibiscus Room catering for up to 150 guests, and their Lennon’s private dining room and Executive Studios available for up to 50, you’ll find everything you need for a perfect private occasion at Hyatt Regency Brisbane

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.