9 Best Places to Dine, Drink, and Enjoy A Front-Row View Of Riverfire 2024

With prime position on the Fridays’ terrace, you’re in for your best Riverfire yet! Combining unparalleled views of the spectacular display with the grooviest DJs and a gift on arrival, Fridays is the place to be before, during, and after the fireworks light up the night. Absolute bangers are on the agenda to have your crew dancing up a storm, against the breathtaking backdrop of the Story Bridge with the party kicking on till late. We recommend getting in early and fuelling up with a feed from Fridays’ new menu of hearty pub classics and comforting dishes, with a few cheeky cocktails on the side! 

Pull up to Brisbane Quarter this Riverfire and you’re in for a truly special night! Dig into a four-course menu at The Lex, a Japanese buffet at Tenya, or an Italian feast at Persone. Before and after the fireworks display, Phat Boy and Phoenix are waiting to fuel you up, or keep the party going overnight by booking a stay at W Brisbane, complete with exclusive access to WET Deck for poolside lounging, delicious cocktails, bites, and unrivalled views.

Take your Riverfire night to the wild side at Brisbane’s lushest rooftop escape! From 7pm to 10pm, Soko invites you and your crew to the jungle for an all-inclusive package complete with roaming Peruvian and Japanese canapés, free-flowing drinks, live entertainment, and unforgettable city views. With spicy tuna on crispy rice in one hand and house spirits in the other, groove to the beat of the live bongo players as Soko’s Latin dancers show you how it’s done. You can also expect a live chef’s station dishing up crispy pork belly yakitoris, while the house DJs will keep the fire burning all night long! 

Fuel up for your best Riverfire yet with an authentic Mexican feast at James Street’s intimate and irresistible Carmen before you head off to the big event. With dinner bookings available from 5pm to 8.30pm, bold flavours are on the cards across a delicious set menu featuring zesty guacamole, wagyu steak crudo taquitos, beef short ribs barbacoa, and more – whisking you away on a flavourful culinary journey. Paired with your choice of wine, beer or a Tommy margarita on arrival, this suave tequileria will serve as the perfect starting point for a vibrant night you’ll never forget! 

Soaking in Brisbane’s most dazzling night from a three-level waterfront bar? Don’t mind if we do! Undisrupted views of the Brisbane River and Story Bridge when the stunning display lights it up is just one of the ways this Eagle Street icon is making Riverfire the event of the year – with a two-hour all-inclusive food and beverage package also on the cards to ensure you’re fuelled up to party. Indulge in roaming canapes and live food stations, as live music and DJs provide world-class entertainment throughout the evening. But you better be quick, as tickets are selling faster than you can snap a firework pic!