If you want delegates to enjoy the best that Brisbane has to offer and see the city from another perspective, you can’t go past a rooftop reception. Here’s a selection of venues that will provide the perfect backdrop for an event they’ll never forget.   

Sky Room & Terrace – BCEC, South Bank   

There’s a reason the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre (BCEC) has a global reputation for excellence. BCEC won the AIPC APEX World’s Best Convention Centre Award from 2016 to 2018, and it’s no surprise why, with spaces like The Sky Room and Terrace overlooking South Bank, the Wheel of Brisbane and across to the CBD.   

For maximum effect, time your event to coincide with a fireworks display – your guests will be amazed at the view from this vantage point.   

Great for: Large-scale events that look to leave a lasting impression.   
Capacity: 300 cocktail  

Rooftop Terrace – Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm   

The city’s home for contemporary culture, Brisbane Powerhouse has embraced Brisbane’s outdoor lifestyle with a year-round outdoor cinema and a new alfresco theatre. It’s also home to the Rooftop Terrace, overlooking New Farm and the river, with an adjoining indoor space complete with heritage-listed graffiti.   

Great for: An event space with character in an iconic Brisbane building, it’s a great option post-formalities.   
Capacity: 150 cocktail   

Roof Terrace – GOMA, South Bank  

One of the most visited cultural venues in Australia, the Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA) is a true Brisbane landmark. GOMA’s rooftop terrace also boasts breath taking views of the CBD, and offers protection from the weather, just in case your event falls on one of the odd occasions that it actually rains. With an elegantly crafted menu of gastronomic treasures highlighting Queensland’s best growing regions, GOMA’s corporate catering is second to none.   

Great for: GOMA is the place where cuisine and art combine, so the views are just the icing on the cake.   
Capacity: 200 cocktail 

Hibiscus Room – Hyatt Regency, Brisbane City   

A space with a long and storied history, the Hibiscus Room at the Hyatt Regency Brisbane on Queen Street is a playful throwback to a time when the site was known as Lennons Hotel. The old Hibiscus Room at Lennons was the city’s leading bar, dining and musical venue throughout the 1970s and ‘80s, and now the Brisbane icon has been revived with poolside cocktails and a nostalgic food offering.   

Great for: Vibrant events and stylish sunset cocktails, imbued with the spirit of a simpler time.   
Capacity: 80 cocktail   

Eagles Nest – The Point, Kangaroo Point   

Perched 12 floors up on the rooftop of The Point Brisbane, the panoramic view of the city skyline and Story Bridge from Eagles Nest makes an incredible backdrop to any function – day or night. Events at Eagles Nest feel truly exclusive, since the venue only opens to the public twice a week.   

Great for: A sunset event when the afternoon light is just right.   
Capacity: 120 cocktail   

Sixteen Antlers – Pullman King George Square, Brisbane City   

Perched atop the Pullman King George Square, Sixteen Antlers can be found 16 floors up, looking out over the magnificent Brisbane City Hall, public square and across the city skyline. The venue’s name is taken from the custom-designed awnings that actually look like antlers, and the bar has an impressive shelf of drinks available.   

Mouths will water at the smell of the chefs cooking a barbecue on the rooftop for group events, and we can guarantee the venue won’t turn into a pumpkin and guests into mice when the City Hall clock strikes midnight.  

Great for: Mixed age groups to mingle in the heart of the city.   
Capacity: 150 cocktail  

Soleil Pool Bar – Rydges South Bank, South Bank   

The views from Soleil Pool Bar will impress many an out-of-towner. Soleil, meaning sun, shines bright on the pool terrace of Rydges South Bank, which overlooks South Bank across to the CBD. Think canapes and cocktails poolside, or wine and nibbles under the heating lamps if the temperature drops.  

Great for: Large functions, pre-dinner drinks or a nightcap after a show at QPAC.  
Capacity: 400 cocktail  

Limes Rooftop Bar, Fortitude Valley   

Proudly claiming the title of Brisbane’s first rooftop bar, Limes feels like the deck of a cruise ship by day. By night, it’s a sultry, modern setting for a cocktail or two. The terrace is laid with vivid green astroturf and has two plunge pools surrounded by wooden decking and green vines. Take a small group for afternoon drinks or book out the whole venue for up to 80 guests cocktail-style. There’s even a cinema screen.  

Great for: Drinking champagne and cocktails at dusk; playing movies on the screen.  
Capacity: 80 cocktail 

Stock Exchange, Brisbane City   

The Stock Exchange building has been standing since 1863, and a visit to the rooftop terrace is considered to be a rite of passage to any Brisbane resident and visitor. Its multi-million-dollar refurbishment has turned the rooftop into a large, fairy-light lit terrace with hanging plants that highlight the venue’s laid-back atmosphere perfectly.  

Great for: Fun and relaxed functions on the beautiful rooftop of a historic pub.   
Capacity: 600 cocktail 

Maya Mexican, Fortitude Valley   

Step out of the elevator on the 11th floor and you’ll immediately be swept away to Mexico. Brought to you by the team behind Eleven Rooftop Bar, which used to occupy the same space, this little patch of South America in the sky was born from a love of artisanal tequila and a deep appreciation of regional Mexican cuisine, filtered through Queensland’s globally acclaimed local produce.   

Great for: Savouring city views while enjoying lashings of tequila, mezcal and sotol and transporting guests to the balmy coastal regions of Mexico.   
Capacity: 90 cocktail  

Lina Rooftop, South Brisbane   

Lina brings the feeling of a Mediterranean beach club to a rooftop in South Brisbane, with an Instagram-worthy infinity pool surrounded by poolside daybeds and sunken lounges, a chic indoor/outdoor restaurant serving up out-of-this-world canapes and a breezy open-air terrace and sunken rosé lounge.   

Great for: Sunset cocktail-sipping after a hard day’s conference.   
Capacity: 480 cocktail  

Valley Hops Brewing, Fortitude Valley   

With freshly crafted beer on tap, tasty eats, cosy booths and plenty of shady covered areas for anyone who needs a break from Brisbane’s signature sunshine, this rooftop brewpub located above iconic Fortitude Valley venue Cloudland is a lively place that plays host to even livelier people.   

Great for: Intimate functions that’ll leave your delegates feeling like they’re sharing a beer at a mate’s place.   
Capacity: 350 cocktail    

Iris Rooftop – Hotel X, Fortitude Valley   

With a sophisticated and earthy Mediterranean aesthetic and a menu to match, Iris Rooftop overlooks Hotel X’s pool and Brisbane’s famed Story Bridge and offers stunning 360 degree views of the city. Operated by The Ghanem Group, who are also behind a number of other well-established Brisbane restaurants and bars at street level, this is a breathtaking destination your delegates will delight in.   

Great for: Picturesque city views with an urbane, metropolitan edge.   
Capacity: 250 cocktail  

The Terrace – Emporium Hotel, South Bank  

Take the elevator all the way to the 21st floor, make your way to the expansive balcony and soak in unrivalled views across South Bank Parklands, Brisbane River and beyond. The bespoke retractable ceiling and operable glass roof makes The Terrace a true all-weather bar, while the locally sourced produce and expertly curated list of wines, cocktails and premium spirits from around the world ensure an epicurean experience for your delegates that matches the stunning setting.   

Great for: Seeing Brisbane and beyond from the top of the world, with ample greenery to provide a luxe subtropical atmosphere.   
Capacity: 22 cocktail