BRISBANE : HERE & NOW
Explore this , eat here
Good meeting planners know that you should try to get your delegates out of the host venue for a night or a welcome break . And Brisbane certainly has you covered to do just that .
The city offers plenty of first-class restaurants for welcome drinks or special events , with dozens just a hop , skip or CityCat ride away .
Go Italian at La Costa in Fortitude Valley ’ s newest multifaceted dining destination , which pays homage to the northern Italian coastline . La Costa has four venues — La Costa Bar and Restaurant , Cielo Rooftop & La Valle Wine Bar and Bottle Shop — offering a space for all occasions and preferences . For larger groups the entire venue can be hired exclusively .
The Iris Restaurant and Bar on the Hotel X rooftop is described as “ Brisbane ’ s most luxurious rooftop bar and restaurant ” with stunning 360 degree views of the city and beyond , serving up tasty Mediterranean fare sure to tantalise the tastebuds of even the most discerning diner .
Also available at Hotel X , The Bisou Bisou function space is another great option for small to medium size groups of up to 160 guests for cocktail functions and 110 for seated functions . There is also an intimate dining space for up to 24 guests .
Cloudland is another popular space for special events of all styles and sizes , offering seven designated function spaces ranging from the cellar room for private dining to the large and opulent Madame Hedges Bar and the recently renovated Rose Room . A new rooftop space and microbrewery opening in November .
If you were picking a restaurant because of its quirky name then Boom Boom Room Izakaya would have to be the top of your list . The Japanese restaurant and bar is located in an underground bank vault of the heritage listed Adina Hotel building and offers not only stunning food but a large selection of rare and unique Japanese whiskeys and sakes and specially curated cocktails .
Time to relax and explore When you ’ ve eaten too much , listened too much , and are in need of a break or a good ole team activity , Brisbane has you covered with that as well . Experiences can be as hard core or relaxing as you want them to be .
Hit the Brisbane Distillery and learn about the history of gin before creating your own blend . Create your own wine at the City Winery , or strap on a harness and abseil down the cliffs at Riverlife .
On the water you can cruise the river with a cocktail in hand — with River to Bay new tours — or jump in a kayak or water bike for a paddle with your fellow delegates .
Back on dry land join the team at Brisbane Street Games where you ’ ll be tasked with finding your way out of an escape room before taking off on a two-hour scavenger hunt around the city .
And for something completely different check out Maniax Axe Throwing where you ’ ll — you guessed it — become an axe-wielding aficionado . S
You ’ ve read some of what Brisbane has to offer for meetings and events so what are you waiting for ? For support and information on hosting a business event in Brisbane , visit choosebrisbane . com . au or contact the team on email businessevents @ brisbane-eda . com . au .
28 Executive PA | Summer Issue 2021