9 Best Places to Dine, Drink, & Enjoy A Front-Row View Of Riverfire 2026

Spend Brisbane’s most iconic night of the year at one of the city’s most iconic venues, Emporium Hotel South Bank. With two effortlessly curated experiences to choose from, Emporium is where you can rise above the crowds and enjoy a front-row seat to the fireworks. Book your spot at The Terrace Rooftop Bar for a four-hour all-inclusive package, where gourmet roaming canapés, charcuterie, and small plates pair perfectly with a curated beverage selection of wines, beers, signature cocktails, and Champagne. Toast to 180-degree views of the fireworks as live entertainment soundtracks the ultimate night on the town. Or, if a sit-down do is more your style, head to Firma Italian for a multi-course menu guaranteed to delight the whole family. Complete with an all-inclusive beverage package and spectacular river views from the 21st floor, this Riverfire celebration is equal parts relaxed and elegant.

What better way to watch the fireworks than with a front-row seat on the water? As one of Sydney’s hottest boat parties, SEADECK is returning to Brisbane for an unforgettable Riverfire celebration.

Alongside premium views of the fireworks, your ticket includes access to three levels of entertainment, non-stop DJ sets, a curated dining experience, and a welcome drink on arrival. From 4pm to 9pm move from floor to floor, soaking up the city skyline and the infectious energy of night, gearing up for the main event that’ll light up the sky.

From partners to your girl gang, this is the kind of evening that works for every kind of partygoer. For the ultimate Riverfire experience, upgrade to the VIP package, which when you book for 10, comes complete with priority boarding, cocktails on arrival, Belvedere Vodka, Moët & Chandon, unlimited mixers, a private booth, and your own VIP host.

This party sells out every year, so secure your spot before it’s too late.

Have the best seat in the house this Saturday 5 September with an epic Riverfire boat party, but be quick, it’s already 50% sold out. Step aboard the iconic river cruise OASIS and be met with the night of nights, where a unique celebration unfolds across multiple levels and live DJs light up the night just as much as the fireworks.

Whether you’re dancing the night away with friends or sharing a front-row view of the fireworks with your partner, OASIS is the perfect place to take it all in. You can also take the party up a notch with a VIP package, complete with a dedicated top deck table and VIP table host.

With a welcome drink and curated dining experience included in your ticket, all you have to do is step on deck and let the night unfold with 360-degree views, a pumping atmosphere, and the kind of energy you can only find on the water.

Looking for the ultimate spot to catch all the Riverfire action? Bar Pacino is where Brisbane comes to celebrate – and this year, it’s one of the hottest vantage points in town. Sitting pretty on the river’s edge, this iconic venue serves up front-row views of the fireworks, killer cocktails, tasty bites, and unbeatable vibes. Round up your crew and make a night of it with tailored event packages starting from just $69pp. With its luxe-yet-laid-back atmosphere and a serious rep for unforgettable celebrations, Bar Pacino is the place to be when the skies light up. Spots are limited, so lock it in now – because Riverfire at Bar Pacino? That’s a night you won’t want to miss.

Brisbane Quarter is pulling out all the stops this Riverfire, with front row views up for grabs across the precinct. Head up to The Lex or WET Deck at W Brisbane for rooftop drinks and unbeatable vantage points, tuck into new season plates at Persone Italian Restaurant, or go modern Japanese at Tenya, both serving up river views alongside their signature menus. The Lex is serving a New York inspired set menu with cocktail tasting flights and live jazz from 6 to 8pm before the fireworks hit, while W Brisbane guests get exclusive access to WET Deck for the ultimate rooftop celebration on the night. Craving something more low key? Annamese, Brisbane Phoenix, and Phat Boy have you covered with Vietnamese, Cantonese, and Thai flavours for a laid back pre or post show feed. However you play it, Brisbane Quarter has a Riverfire spot to suit.

Perched above Eagle Street Pier with front row views of the Story Bridge, Madame Wu is bringing serious glamour to Riverfire 2026. Doors open from 4:30pm on Saturday 5 September for premium views, exceptional food, and a night you won’t forget, with fireworks lighting up the sky from 7pm. At $275pp, tickets are limited, so lock yours in before they’re gone.

Looking for a front row seat to the action? This Riverfire, Queen’s Wharf’s sky high destination Azteca is once again serving up bold flavours, premium drinks, and some of Brisbane’s best views of the show. Saturday 5 September, restaurant, bar and terrace dining are all up for grabs, and it’s open late, so the party doesn’t have to stop when the sky does. Tuck into the full à la carte menu, or go all in on the exclusive Riverfire specials available to pre-order when you book.

There’s enjoying the Brisbane skyline – and then there’s doing it Soko-style, with a Peruvian-Japanese feast, flowing drinks, and electric live entertainment. This Riverfire, one of Brisbane’s hottest rooftop bars is turning things way up. Book in for a night on the wild side and feast your way through their a la carte menu with a vibrant culinary twist – think grilled street corn, bao buns, maki sushi rolls, sashimi, wagyu beef, teriyaki chicken and more. Sip on signature cocktails (hello, pisco!) while the sky lights up above you. Expect big beats, even bigger flavours, and unforgettable vibes. With epic live entertainment and fireworks to top it all off, Riverfire at Soko is one night you won’t want to come down from.