Emporium Hotel South Bank Brisbane Events
Ideally located on Brisbane’s vibrant South Bank, Emporium Hotel offers a modern and sophisticated setting for your next event. This boutique five-star hotel is home to a grand ballroom, three state-of-the-art boardrooms and 143 luxurious guest suites, making it a popular choice for weddings, corporate functions, and social events in Brisbane.
Larger events and weddings take place in the grand Frangipani Ballroom at Emporium Hotel South Bank. This versatile, pillarless space can be configured to suit any style of event, with moveable dividing walls, neutral colour schemes and the latest audiovisual equipment. The Frangipani Ballroom is ideal for hosting awards nights, elegant weddings, and lavish birthday celebrations in Brisbane.
If you’re planning an intimate celebration, private dinner party or cocktail soiree, there are a number of stylish event spaces to choose from at Emporium Hotel Brisbane. Options include the glamorous 1920s-inspired Reserve Wine Bar, the Terrace Rooftop Bar & Restaurant, a fabulous French brasserie called Belle Époque, and the hotel’s blush pink Signature Restaurant.
Emporium Hotel’s talented resident chefs and dedicated event planners are on hand to bring your Brisbane event to life in the most seamless and stress-free way possible. They’ll help you curate every detail of your event at the hotel, from venue styling to decadent food and beverage menus and everything in between.
Highlights of Emporium Hotel Brisbane Events:
- Ideally located on Brisbane’s iconic South Bank
- Grand, pillarless Frangipani Ballroom
- Three boardrooms and four bespoke event spaces
- 143 luxurious guest rooms and suites
Capacity
Up to
260
Sitting 
Up to
400
Standing Facilities
Spaces At This Venue
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The Frangipani Ballroom
The grand, pillarless Frangipani Ballroom can accommodate 260 seated guests or up to 400 guests for cocktail events. This versatile and elegant space features mirrored walls, a state-of-the-art lighting and sound system, moveable dividing walls, and a stylish neutral colour scheme.
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Reserve Wine Bar
Exuding old-world glamour, The Reserve Wine Bar combines a modern nod to the speakeasies of the 1920s with vinous delight. Features include an extravagant wine wall and tasting table, lush furnishings, custom chandelier, backlit bar and a 5.4m projector screen. The Reserve Wine Bar welcomes events of 80 cocktail style.
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FIRMA Restaurant
FIRMA Italian offers an inviting setting within Emporium Hotel South Bank, ideal for hosting memorable events. Renowned for its authentic Italian cuisine, FIRMA Italian highlights the rich traditions of Italy using the finest local and imported ingredients. One of its standout features is a full-sized wine cellar, showcasing an exclusive collection of Italian and international wines. Our sophisticated private dining room accommodates up to 12 guests, providing a perfect space for intimate gatherings, important client dinners, or cherished occasions. FIRMA Italian is also well-suited for larger events, comfortably hosting up to 50 guests for any seated occasions. The FIRMA menu is available only for dinner, with lunch bookings offering selections from our Events Collection.
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Belle Époque
Belle Époque is a fabulous French brasserie and patisserie that’s perfect for hosting stylish high teas or boozy long lunches. Every element of the menu is skillfully crafted every day by the hotel’s dedicated in-house team, bringing a taste of Paris to Brisbane’s South Bank. There’s space for up to 60 guests for cocktail events and 30 on long banquet tables.
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The Terrace
From business functions and lunches to cocktail parties, The Terrace is ideal for hosting an array of events. This stylish rooftop space features lush tropical landscaping, elegant styling, and incredible views over Brisbane. The Terrace can accommodate up to 40 guests for cocktail events.
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Orchid Room
Ideally located on the Level 1 conference floor and overlooking the heart of South Bank, the light-filled Orchid Room is ideal for board meetings, with a seating capacity of up to 16 guests. The room is fully equipped with executive leather chairs, the latest conferencing technologies, and tea and coffee facilities.
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The grand, pillarless Frangipani Ballroom can accommodate 260 seated guests or up to 400 guests for cocktail events. This versatile and elegant space features mirrored walls, a state-of-the-art lighting and sound system, moveable dividing walls, and a stylish neutral colour scheme.
Guest Capacity
Dinner & Dance: 0 - 260Standing: 0 - 400
Theatre: 0 - 360
Cabaret: 0 - 208
Features
Wi-FiProjector
Whiteboard
Audiovisual (AV) equipment
Air conditioning
Accessible venue
Dance floor
Stage
Exuding old-world glamour, The Reserve Wine Bar combines a modern nod to the speakeasies of the 1920s with vinous delight. Features include an extravagant wine wall and tasting table, lush furnishings, custom chandelier, backlit bar and a 5.4m projector screen. The Reserve Wine Bar welcomes events of 80 cocktail style.
Guest Capacity
Standing: 0 - 80Features
Wi-FiProjector
Audiovisual (AV) equipment
Air conditioning
Accessible venue
FIRMA Italian offers an inviting setting within Emporium Hotel South Bank, ideal for hosting memorable events. Renowned for its authentic Italian cuisine, FIRMA Italian highlights the rich traditions of Italy using the finest local and imported ingredients. One of its standout features is a full-sized wine cellar, showcasing an exclusive collection of Italian and international wines. Our sophisticated private dining room accommodates up to 12 guests, providing a perfect space for intimate gatherings, important client dinners, or cherished occasions. FIRMA Italian is also well-suited for larger events, comfortably hosting up to 50 guests for any seated occasions. The FIRMA menu is available only for dinner, with lunch bookings offering selections from our Events Collection.
Guest Capacity
Dinner & Dance: 0 - 50Features
Wi-FiAir conditioning
Natural light
Accessible venue
Belle Époque is a fabulous French brasserie and patisserie that’s perfect for hosting stylish high teas or boozy long lunches. Every element of the menu is skillfully crafted every day by the hotel’s dedicated in-house team, bringing a taste of Paris to Brisbane’s South Bank. There’s space for up to 60 guests for cocktail events and 30 on long banquet tables.
Guest Capacity
Dinner & Dance: 0 - 30Standing: 0 - 50
Features
Wi-FiAir conditioning
Natural light
Accessible venue
From business functions and lunches to cocktail parties, The Terrace is ideal for hosting an array of events. This stylish rooftop space features lush tropical landscaping, elegant styling, and incredible views over Brisbane. The Terrace can accommodate up to 40 guests for cocktail events.
Features
Wi-FiNatural light
Accessible venue
Ideally located on the Level 1 conference floor and overlooking the heart of South Bank, the light-filled Orchid Room is ideal for board meetings, with a seating capacity of up to 16 guests. The room is fully equipped with executive leather chairs, the latest conferencing technologies, and tea and coffee facilities.
Guest Capacity
Dinner & Dance: 0 - 16Features
Wi-FiProjector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Audiovisual (AV) equipment
Conference call facilities
Air conditioning
Natural light
Accessible venue
Events Catering
Location
Attractions nearby:
- South Bank Parkland
- Brisbane City Botanic Gardens
- The Wheel of Brisbane
- Kangaroo Point Lookout
Nearby restaurants:
- Popolo Italian Kitchen and Bar
- River Quay Fish
- Harajuku Gyoza South Bank
- OTTO Ristorante
Venue Testimonials
THE BEST WEDDING VENUE IN BRISBANE!!!! They were the most competent, creative and professional team I have ever dealt with. From the very beginning, the Emporium Hotel catered to our every need, explaining the detail each step of the way. The food was AMAZING and very high quality. The bar and service were 10/10. We were considering other venues in Brisbane, however, we thank our lucky stars that we chose the Emporium Hotel.
Jonathan P.
The whole team at Emporium Hotel helped us create an unforgettable wedding day, it was everything we could have imagined and more. The incredible views from the 21st-floor penthouse certainly set the scene for our guests as they enjoyed cocktail hour at sunset on the balcony followed by a stunning 5-course dinner. We could not fault a thing on the day, the food, service and set-up was exceptional. Thank you!
Brittney R.
I recently had my wedding at the Emporium Hotel and would just like to say thanks to the awesome team there! The customer service level at the hotel is extremely high and everything from the night stays to the coordination and run of the wedding on the day/evening was perfect! If you are looking for a wedding venue where everything can be in one spot - this is it. I have always been worried about the rain and of course, it rained on the entire day of my wedding and we were so lucky to have a beautiful setting of the hotel to get photos inside.
Sam A.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Cocktail Reception Package is $140 per person, the Enchanted Reception package is $170 per person, and the Exquisite Reception Package is $220 per person. Package prices outlined are from prices, and minimum spend amounts apply to each function space at the hotel.
The Frangipani Ballroom at Emporium Hotel can accommodate up to 260 seated guests and 400 guests for cocktail events.
Yes, Emporium Hotel offers complimentary wedding menu tastings for two people. Tastings typically take place two to three months before the wedding.
Weddings at Emporium Hotel must end by midnight.
Weddings here are modern and luxurious, housed within a five-star hotel on Brisbane’s iconic South Bank. There’s a grand ballroom for elegant wedding receptions, bespoke wedding packages with both cocktail and sit-down menu options, and dedicated event managers to ensure everything runs smoothly.
Yes. Emporium Hotel has three state-of-the-art boardrooms that are ideal for hosting corporate events in Brisbane. Emporium’s elegant and versatile Frangipani Ballroom is a popular choice for gala dinners, large conferences, product launches, and awards nights.
This five-star hotel on Brisbane’s South Bank features 143 luxuriously appointed suites, with stylish interiors, state-of-the-art technology including Bose audio systems, Molton Brown amenities, and large marble ensuites with double vanities.
Yes, the hotel offers valet parking.
Emporium Hotel South Bank’s exceptional catering menus focus on showcasing fresh, Australian-sourced ingredients. Choose from an array of impressive menu options, including delicious bite-sized canapés and decadent sit-down menus.
