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Venues
14 available
Capacity
Max 600

Make your next social event one to remember at Rydges South Bank. Our versatile event spaces, stunning views, and award-winning catering make us the perfect choice for any occasion, from birthdays and anniversaries to reunions and celebrations.

Enviably located in the heart of Brisbane’s arts and entertainment precinct, Rydges South Bank has a wide range of venues and options to suit every celebration. No matter if you are looking to celebrate a birthday or engagement, or host a gala dinner or formal – we have something for everyone.

At Rydges we pride ourselves on delivering outstanding personalised service, our team will be on-hand every step of the way to ensure your event is delivered exactly how you envisioned.

Whether you’re planning a small gathering or a large party, our experienced events team can help you create the perfect event.

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Celebrations & Milestones

At Rydges South Bank, we’re all about turning your life’s special moments into an epic celebration!

Whether it’s a blowout birthday, a fabulous anniversary, a triumphant graduation, or any other big bash, our fantastic venue and enthusiastic team are ready to sprinkle some magic and transform your celebration into an unforgettable, downright awesome experience!

School Formals

Make your school formal an unforgettable occasion at Rydges South Bank Brisbane.

With breathtaking views from our Level 12 Rooftop and the elegant ambience of our Podium Ballroom, we offer the perfect backdrop for both semi and senior formals. Our all-inclusive catering packages make planning easy, with tailored food and beverage options to suit your style and budget.

Each year, we proudly host schools from across Brisbane and beyond, delivering polished, memorable experiences for students, parents and coordinators alike. Let us help you create a night to remember.

Festive Season

Make your festive season event truly magical at Rydges South Bank!

Our versatile event spaces, stunning views, and award-winning catering are the perfect ingredients for a festive celebration to remember. Whether it’s a staff holiday party, end of year bash, or a festive family gathering, we have everything you need to make the season bright.

Menus

Breakfast
  • Continental Breakfast
  • Plated Breakfast
  • Networking Breakfast
High Tea

Served with continuous Harney & sons fine teas

Sample Menu;

  • Tuna sandwich, watercress, capers
  • Salmon bun, cream cheese, cucumber
  • Chicken on cocoa bread, spice, spinach
  • Mac & cheese croquette
  • Passion fruit & rhubarb gel cake
  • Ruby chocolate, raspberry madeleines
  • Lemon curd tart with cream
  • Cannolo with ricotta, pistachio
  • Seasonal macaron
  • Scones with jam & cream
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Two or Three Course Menu

Includes freshly baked bread rolls, butter to start, and pickwick’s tea, piazza d’oro coffee & rydges belgian chocolates to finish

Canapés
  • 1/2 hour: selection of 2 hot & 2 cold (4 items per person)
  • 1 hour: selection of 3 hot & 3 cold (6 items per person)
  • 2 hours: selection of 3 hot, 2 cold & 1 dessert (12 items per person)
  • 3 hours: selection of 3 hot, 3 cold & 2 dessert (60 items per person)
Grazing Platters & Stations
  • Sandwiches
  • Crispy Selection
  • Antipasto & Cheese
  • Seafood Station
  • Sushi Platters
  • Churros
  • Petit Fours

5 Venues

Capacities
List
Room/space Area Ceiling height Capacity Banquet Theatre Classroom U-shape Boardroom Cocktail Cabaret
Podium Ballroom
580 m2 3.5 m 600 380 500 200 N/A N/A 600 304
Podium Room 5
64 m2 3.5 m 20 N/A N/A N/A N/A 20 N/A N/A
Level Twelve
400 m2 2.65 m 300 250 N/A N/A N/A N/A 300 200
Soleil Pool Bar
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 350 N/A
Bacchus
N/A N/A N/A 80 N/A N/A N/A N/A 150 N/A
Podium Ballroom
chair 500
man 600
Area: 580 m2
Max Capacity: 600
chair 500
man 600

At home on the beautifully appointed Podium Level at Rydges South Bank is the Podium Ballroom. Opulent and elegant, it features four breathtaking chandeliers, custom-designed mother-of-pearl wall features and is underlined by exclusive art-deco styled carpeting. This space can cater for up to 350 guests seated, or 500 cocktail.

Podium Room 5
chair 20
Area: 64 m2
Max Capacity: 20
chair 20

Featuring a rich chestnut and candlelit interior with throws of deep mahogany and marble, the intimacy and elegance of the Podium 5 private dining room is magnificent. The room is intrinsically special, where a celebration of vows and the future can be captured perfectly. Luxuriously intimate, this is a room to remember and can cater for up to 20 guests seated or 30 cocktail.

Level Twelve
chair 250
man 300
Area: 400 m2
Max Capacity: 300
chair 250
man 300

Level 12 Rooftop, the most spectacular venue in the city. Panoramic windows provide the most magnificent, uninterrupted views of the Brisbane River and
city skyline – creating picture perfect frames to capture the moments of your celebration. This space can cater for up to 220 guests seated or 300 cocktail.

Soleil Pool Bar
chair 0
man 350
chair 0
man 350

The award-winning Soleil Pool Bar is a rooftop tribute to the stars and one of Brisbane’s leading homes of cocktail creativity and music.

Bacchus
chair 80
man 150
chair 80
man 150

Bacchus is Brisbane’s home of refined indulgence, blending elegance with contemporary flair. Known for its award-winning wine list and bespoke dining experiences, Bacchus sets the…

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  • 25 mins from airport
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