Social

Location

9 Glenelg Street, South Brisbane, QLD 4101 Get Directions

Venues

13 available

Capacity

Max 300

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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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.

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!

Menus

Breakfast
Continental Breakfast

Plated Breakfast

Grand 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, Pickwick’s tea, piazza d’oro coffee & Rydges Belgian chocolates
Grill Buffet
Cold Selection

Chef’s salad selection

Potato salad with red onion, chives & sour cream dressing

Tri colour coleslaw

Selection of bread rolls

Assorted mustards, BBQ sauce, tomato relish, dill pickles, olives & mint sauce

HOT SELECTION

Smoked Texas style beef ribs

BBQ chicken drumsticks

Barramundi with herb butter, fennel & swiss chard

Assorted grilled root vegetables with garlic & thyme

DESSERTS

Pavlova with fresh berries, passionfruit pulp & chantilly cream

Classic lemon meringue tart

Chocolate mud cake with strawberries & coulis

Seasonal fruit salad
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Canapés
1/2 hour: selection of 3 hot & 3 cold (6 items per person)

1 hour: selection of 4 hot & 4 cold (8 items per person)

2 hours: selection of 4 hot, 4 cold & 1 substantial (9 items per person)

3 hours: selection of 4 hot, 4 cold & 2 substantial (10 items per person)

4 Venues

Room/space	Area	Ceiling height	Max capacity (people)	Banquet	Theatre	Classroom	U-shape	Boardroom	Cocktail	Cabaret
Podium Ballroom	N/A	3.5 m	N/A	380	500	200	N/A	N/A	600	N/A
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

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.

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.

New Year's Eve 2016 - Skyline with Ferris Wheel

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.