9 Best Places to Dine, Drink, & Enjoy A Front-Row View Of Riverfire 2025
Best seats in the house
By Bianca Licina | 30th July 2025Some featured businesses are sponsored and proudly endorsed by Style. We only promote businesses we love and think our readers will love too!
Ready for an absolutely explosive night out? Riverfire is back on Saturday 6 September, bringing with it a sky full of wonder you’ll want to watch with your own eyes and not just your phone’s camera.
The key to the perfect Riverfire night is finding the ultimate vantage point to experience it from, which is why Brisbane’s riverfront, rooftops, and ravishing venues are set to host you and your crew. Alongside delicious dining and the quenchiest drinks packages, check out where to spend your Riverfire night in Brisbane below.
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Eagles Nest at The Point Brisbane Hotel
Kangaroo Point
Brisbane’s most iconic night deserves an equally iconic view – and Eagle’s Nest is delivering. Perched on the rooftop of The Point Brisbane Hotel, this sleek Riverfire party is serving four hours of eats, drinks, and uninterrupted firework action high above the city. Expect live tunes, a photo booth to capture the chaos, and vibes as elevated as the view. Book the General Package ($229pp) for all-inclusive food and drinks from 5pm, or level up with the Platinum Package ($299pp) – think signature cocktails, spirits, champagne, balcony seating, and full table service all night long. Wanna keep the buzz going? Add an overnight stay with brekky included from $339. Alert the group chat and reserve your prime position.
Rydges South Bank
South Brisbane
Get ready for Brisbane’s biggest night of fireworks, feasts, and fizz as Riverfire comes to Rydges South Bank! Whether you’re indulging in High Tea at Bacchus, celebrating under the stars at Soleil Pool Bar with cocktails and a live DJ, or soaking up panoramic city views from our exclusive Rooftop Viewing Party, Rydges is the ultimate location to experience Brisbane’s most iconic night. Enjoy all-day dining and live music at CBD Cafe Bar Dining or book one of our limited balcony rooms for unbeatable front-row views of the fireworks. However you choose to celebrate, make it a night to remember at Rydges South Bank.
Lina Rooftop
South Brisbane
When it comes to watching Riverfire, Lina Rooftop is one of the hottest tickets in town. Perched above South Brisbane with 180-degree views of the city skyline, it’s the ultimate spot to take in every sparkling moment of the show. This year, they’re serving up a three-hour premium food and beverage package from 5pm to 8pm, complete with roving canapés, a live food station (hint: it involves oysters), Laurent Perrier champagne, top-shelf spirits, and Revel Brewing Co. beers. With resident DJs setting the vibe and an afterparty that kicks on late into the night, Lina is where Riverfire goes luxe. Saturday 6 September, $225 per person – booking now.
Soko Brisbane
Fortitude Valley
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.
Azteca
Brisbane City
Talk about front-row seats…This Riverfire, elevate your night at Queen’s Wharf’s sky-high destination, Azteca. Perched above the city with sweeping views of the skyline, Azteca invites you in for an unforgettable evening of Latin-Asian fusion fare, flowing cocktails, a pumping DJ set, and one of Brisbane’s best vantage points for the big show. Before the fireworks light up the sky, let the flavours take centre stage – think zingy ceviche, smoky pinchos, loaded tacos, and bold bites that bring the heat. Set within a moody, vibrant space draped in greenery and rich textures, Azteca feels like a sultry South American escape in the heart of the city. Whether you’re dancing between courses or sipping cocktails under the stars, this is the Riverfire experience you’ll want to lock in early.
Oasis Brisbane
Brisbane City
Where better to watch Riverfire than right on the river itself? Step aboard Oasis Brisbane – the city’s premier entertainment vessel – and set sail for an unforgettable night under the stars and fireworks. Be front and centre to all the action as Oasis cruises along the river, giving you the perfect view of the spectacular ADF flyover followed by the dazzling fireworks lighting up the sky. Enjoy a four-hour all-inclusive cruise package featuring a curated selection of bubbles, wine, and beer paired with delicious canapés. You’ll have full access to all three levels of the boat, where Oasis’s resident DJs will keep the party vibes flowing throughout the night. Whether you choose general admission or want to go all out with a VIP booth – which includes priority boarding, a dedicated host, exclusive drinks and canapés, plus access to all levels – every ticket guarantees an unforgettable Riverfire experience. Forget the crowds and the hassle; this is Riverfire like you’ve never seen it before. With Oasis offering arguably the best vantage point in town, tickets are selling fast. Don’t miss your chance to be part of Brisbane’s ultimate Riverfire party.
Howard Smith Wharves
Brisbane City
Riverfire 2025 is coming in hot this September – and the best seat in the house? That’s Howard Smith Wharves. Tucked beneath the iconic Story Bridge, this buzzing riverside precinct delivers front-row fireworks views, unbeatable eats, and a party atmosphere that kicks off in the afternoon and rolls well into the night. Want to start your evening the Italian way? Head to Ciao Papi and lounge in the Garden with a spritzes on arrival and share-style antipasti to start the evening. Prefer an elevated experience? Over at Stanley, the dining room is still taking bookings for the Riverfire Banquet – opt in for a luxe drinks package and put your name on the afterparty guestlist at Stan’s, the upstairs hideaway ready to keep the good times going. For those chasing dancefloor energy, Mr Percival’s will be firing up the decks with DJs, cocktails, and tasty bites from sunset ’til late. After something a little more laid-back but still lively? Felons Brewing Co. is pouring icy-cold beers and dishing out a pub-style set menu, while Barrel Hall brings the party with VIP beanbag lounges, DJ sets, and Thai-inspired eats the whole crew will love. Craving the classics? Crowd favourites Greca and Yoko are serving up shared banquets, refreshing cocktails, and prime riverside seats – both outdoors and undercover. No matter your Riverfire vibe – chill or charged – Howard Smith Wharves has your night sorted. But spots are going fast, so book now before they vanish in a blaze of fireworks.
Fiume
Brisbane City
Want the ultimate Riverfire 2025 experience? Head up to Fiume – right above the buzzing Howard Smith Wharves – where the views are next-level and the vibes are high. Think uninterrupted views of the fireworks lighting up the Brisbane sky while you sip on slick signature cocktails and snack on tasty roaming canapés. Add live tunes to the mix and you’ve got yourself the city’s hottest rooftop party. Whether you’re rolling in with General Admission or going all out VIP (yes, oysters and caviar bar included), this is where you want to be when the sky goes boom. And here’s the kicker – the party keeps going long after the fireworks fade. Fiume stays open late for those who want to keep the good times flowing. Tickets are disappearing fast, so grab yours now and make your Riverfire night absolutely unforgettable at Fiume.
Bar Pacino
Brisbane City
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.
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