Rydges South Bank Brisbane
- Bar, Ballrooms, Boutique Hotel...
- 1000 Max Attendees
- 18 km from Airport 11 miles from Airport
- 9 Event Rooms
- 304 Accomm. Rooms
Description
Rydges South Bank is one of the most popular function venues in Brisbane and offers a number of ways to accommodate every event. From executive boardroom meetings to conferences, trade shows, conventions and gala events, the venue can welcome up to 1,000 guests. Guests will love our location at the heart of Brisbane’s South Bank. The venue offers direct access to the Brisbane...
Rydges South Bank is one of the most popular function venues in Brisbane and offers a number of ways to accommodate every event. From executive boardroom meetings to conferences, trade shows, conventions and gala events, the venue can welcome up to 1,000 guests. Guests will love our location at the heart of Brisbane’s South Bank. The venue offers direct access to the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) and is on the doorstep of the South Bank Parklands.
Our function rooms and conference centre can be set up in a number of configurations to meet your exact needs. The venue also offers free Wi-Fi throughout, making Rydges South Bank Brisbane one of Brisbane’s most popular event locations. From 14 people in the executive boardroom to 600 people in our grand Podium rooms, our facilities cater to groups of any size. Guests have access to outdoor terraces, and state-of-the-art audio-visual technology is available.
The Level 12 Rooftop boasts panoramic views of the Brisbane River and city skyline. It can host up to 300 people for cocktail events and 250 people for weddings and banquets.
Our dedicated and professional event planners can assist in organising every detail, from catering menus to decorations, to fit all needs and budgets. We have an intimate knowledge of the local area and are experts in making your event a memorable occasion.
Frequently Asked Questions
Event Rooms
Pool Deck
Level Twelve
Level Twelve North
Level Twelve South
Executive Broadroom
Podium One
Podium Two
Podium Three
Podium Four
Podium Five
Podium One And Two
Podium Three And Four
Podium One-Four
Pool Deck Plus Bar
Soleil Pool Bar
Event Room Layouts
Accommodation
Standard Queen Room
Standard Twin Room
Superior Queen Room
Superior Twin Room
Deluxe Queen Room
Deluxe Twin Room
Junior Suites
King Suites
Deluxe King Suite
Packages
Rydges Full Day Delegate Package
Package includes arrival tea & coffee, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea. Read more
Package includes
- Arrival Tea and Coffee
- Morning Tea
- Gourmet Lunch
- Afternoon Tea
- Whiteboard OR Flipchart
- Rydges writing pads and Rydges pencils Iced water, organic cordial and Rydges mints
- Complimentary Wi-Fi for all delegates.
Rydges Half Day Delegate Package (AM)
Package includes arrival tea & coffee, morning tea and lunch Read more
Package includes
- Arrival Tea and Coffee
- Morning Tea (tea, coffee and 1 bakery item)
- Gourmet Working Lunch or Working Hot Buffet Menu
- Whiteboard OR Flipchart
- Rydges writing pads and Rydges pencils Iced water, Carlson’s organic cordial and Rydges mints
- Complimentary Wi-Fi for all delegates.
Rydges Half Day Delegate Package (PM)
Package includes arrival tea & coffee, lunch and afternoon tea. Read more
Package includes
- Arrival Tea and Coffee
- Gourmet Working Lunch or Working Hot Buffet Menu
- Afternoon Tea (tea, coffee and 1 bakery item)
- Whiteboard OR Flipchart
- Rydges writing pads and Rydges pencils Iced water, Carlson’s organic cordial and Rydges mints
- Complimentary Wi-Fi for all delegates.
Stars Align Wedding Package
Includes 4-hour Classic Beverage Package, Your Choice of Canape, decorations and setup for your special day Read more
Stars Align Wedding Package includes
- Full event coordination
- 4-hour Classic Beverage Package
- Your choice of 6 hot and 6 cold canapés
- Your choice of 3 substantial canapés
- Your choice of 1 dessert canapé (can be substituted for your wedding cake, served on platters)
- Your choice of floral centrepieces for cocktail tables (maximum of 6 based on 100 guests)
- White or black lycra chair covers
- Dressed cake table with tea light candles and cake knife
- Dressed gift table with tea light candles
- A deluxe King Suite on the night of the wedding for the couple
- Complimentary function room hire (minimum spends apply)
- Parquetry dance floor
- Red carpet for guest and wedding party entry
- Lectern and microphone
Menu Includes you choice of the following menu;
COLD CANAPÉS
Poultry
- Duck and pork rillettes with cornichons on toasted sourdough
- Cajun chicken and roasted corn tortilla, coriander and red pepper relish
- Peking duck crepes with cucumber and hoisin sauce (df )
- Chicken sushi (gf )
- Duck liver cornetto
Meat
- Thai spiced beef with papaya salad and nam jim (gf ) (df )
- Seared lamb loin with vine tomato and smoky
- babaganoush (gf ) (df )
- Teriyaki beef sushi
- Prosciutto and avocado on ciabatta toast
- Rare roast beef bruschetta
Vegetarian
- Roast capsicum basil and parmesan crostini
- Triple cream brie and quince paste on crisp toast
- Cherry tomato, cherry boconcini and basil brochette (gf ) (nf )
- Goats cheese mousse with tomato, thyme and white truffle
- California rolls (gf )
Seafood
- Prawn and mango salsa on toasted ciabatta (df )
- Smoked salmon and herb roulade on sourdough
- Sydney rock oyster with wakami (gf ) (df )
- Salmon mousse, spinach cornetto
- Crab sushi roll
- Prawn and chorizo with gremolata (gf ) (df)
HOT CANAPÉS
Poultry
- Tandoori chicken skewer with mint yoghurt (gf )
- Sweet corn and chicken fritters with chermoula (gf )
- Mini chicken and leek pie with jus
- Butter chicken roti with riata
- Butter chicken samosa with mint yoghurt
Meat
- Caramel pork belly with pineapple and star anise salsa (gf) (df ) (nf)
- Mexican spiced beef empanada with guacamole
- Mini Wagyu beef pies with tomato relish
- Lamb madras samosa with mango chutney
- Steamed BBQ pork buns with Chinese red vinegar
Vegetarian
- Caramelised onion and Roquefort tarts
- Sweet potato, cashew and basil moneybags
- Spring rolls with sweet sharp sauce
- Vegetable samosa
- Steamed vegetable shumai
- Pumpkin arancini
Seafood
- Thai fish cakes with dipping sauce (df )
- Prawns with thai green curry in panko crust
- Scallop and prawn shumai
- Prawn gow gee with water chestnuts
- Prawn and chorizo with gremolata (gf ) (df)
DESSERT CANAPÉS
- Chef ’s selection of boutique petite cup cakes
- Petite chocolate and orange tartlet
- Petite apple crumble tartlet
- Petite lemon meringue tartlet
- Petite caramel nut tartlet
- Petite blueberry friand
- Petite chocolate latte mousse cup (gf )
- Opera slice
- Vanilla cream puff
Beverage Package Includes
Non-alcoholic
- Orange juice & soft drink
Beer
- James Boags Premium Light, XXXX Gold,
- James Boags Premium
Red Wine
- Willowglen Shiraz Cabernet
White Wine
- Willowglen Semillon Sauvignon Blanc
Sparkling Wine
- Willowglen NV Sparkling
Time Stands Still Wedding Package
Wedding Package Time Stands Still start $145 per person Read more
Time Stands Still Wedding Package includes
- 30 min Chef’s Selection canapés for guests on arrival
- 5-hour Classic Beverage Package
- Two-course alternate service menu
- Wedding cake served as dessert
- Your creation of floral centrepieces for head and guest tables designed with our florist
- Head table dressed with linen and your choice of coloured swagging
- White or black lycra chair covers with your choice of coloured sash
- Dressed cake table with tea light candles and cake knife
- Dressed gift table with tea light candles
- Frame and easel for your seating chart
- Two customised menus per table
- Guest tables set with white linen, napkins, cutlery, crockery and glassware
- Parquetry dance floor
- Lectern and microphone
- Red carpet for guest and wedding party entry
- Complimentary function room hire (minimum spends apply)
- Dedicated wedding coordinator
- Deluxe King Suite on the night of the wedding for the couple
- One complimentary menu tasting
Beverage Package Includes
Non-alcoholic
- Orange juice & soft drink
Beer
- James Boags Premium Light, XXXX Gold,
- James Boags Premium
Red Wine
- Willowglen Shiraz Cabernet
White Wine
- Willowglen Semillon Sauvignon Blanc
Sparkling Wine
- Willowglen NV Sparkling
Perfect Moments Wedding Package
Wedding Package Time Stands Still start $145 per person Read more
Perfect Moments Wedding Package includes
- 30 min Chef’s Selection canapés for guests on arrival
- 5-hour Classic Beverage Package
- Three-course alternate service menu
- Wedding cake served on platters
- Your creation of floral centrepieces for head and guest tables designed with our florist
- Head table dressed with linen and your choice of coloured swagging
- White or black lycra chair covers with your choice of coloured sash
- Dressed cake table with tea light candles and cake knife
- Dressed gift table with tea light candles
- Frame and easel for your seating chart
- Two customised menus per table
- Guest tables set with white linen, napkins, cutlery, crockery and glassware
- Parquetry dance floor
- Lectern and microphone
- Red carpet for guest and wedding party entry
- Complimentary function room hire (minimum spends apply)
- Dedicated wedding coordinator
- Deluxe King Suite on the night of the wedding for the couple
- One complimentary menu tasting
Beverage Package Includes
Non-alcoholic
- Orange juice & soft drink
Beer
- James Boags Premium Light, XXXX Gold,
- James Boags Premium
Red Wine
- Willowglen Shiraz Cabernet
White Wine
- Willowglen Semillon Sauvignon Blanc
Sparkling Wine
- Willowglen NV Sparkling
Wedding Package - The Promise
Wedding Package The Promise start $165 per person Read more
30 min Chef’s selection canapés for guests on arrival
5-hour Classic Beverage Package
Buffet Menu (not available on Level 12 Rooftop)
Wedding cake served on platters
Your creation of floral centrepieces for head and guest tables designed with our florist
Head table dressed with linen and your choice of coloured swagging
White or black lycra chair covers with your choice of coloured sash
Dressed cake table with tea light candles and cake knife
Dressed gift table with tea light candles
Frame and easel for your seating chart
Two customised menus per table
Guest tables set with white linen, napkins, cutlery, crockery and glassware
Parquetry dance floor
Lectern and microphone
Red carpet for guest and wedding party entry
Complimentary function room hire (minimum spends apply)
Dedicated wedding coordinator
Deluxe King Suite on the night of the wedding for the couple
One complimentary menu tasting
The Big Day
Wedding Package - The Big Day
Christmas Cocktail Celebrations
Christmas Cocktail Package - Podium
Sit Down Christmas Celebration
Sit Down Christmas Party Package
Christmas Buffet Celebration
Christmas Buffet Package
School Formal
Deluxe School Formal Package
School Formal Platinum
Platinum School Formal Package
Rydges Full Day Delegate Package
Package includes arrival tea & coffee, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea. Read more
Package includes
- Arrival Tea and Coffee
- Morning Tea
- Gourmet Lunch
- Afternoon Tea
- Whiteboard OR Flipchart
- Rydges writing pads and Rydges pencils Iced water, organic cordial and Rydges mints
- Complimentary Wi-Fi for all delegates.
Rydges Half Day Delegate Package (AM)
Package includes arrival tea & coffee, morning tea and lunch Read more
Package includes
- Arrival Tea and Coffee
- Morning Tea (tea, coffee and 1 bakery item)
- Gourmet Working Lunch or Working Hot Buffet Menu
- Whiteboard OR Flipchart
- Rydges writing pads and Rydges pencils Iced water, Carlson’s organic cordial and Rydges mints
- Complimentary Wi-Fi for all delegates.
Rydges Half Day Delegate Package (PM)
Package includes arrival tea & coffee, lunch and afternoon tea. Read more
Package includes
- Arrival Tea and Coffee
- Gourmet Working Lunch or Working Hot Buffet Menu
- Afternoon Tea (tea, coffee and 1 bakery item)
- Whiteboard OR Flipchart
- Rydges writing pads and Rydges pencils Iced water, Carlson’s organic cordial and Rydges mints
- Complimentary Wi-Fi for all delegates.
Rydges Full Day Delegate Package
Package includes arrival tea & coffee, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea. Read more
Package includes
- Arrival Tea and Coffee
- Morning Tea
- Gourmet Lunch
- Afternoon Tea
- Whiteboard OR Flipchart
- Rydges writing pads and Rydges pencils Iced water, organic cordial and Rydges mints
- Complimentary Wi-Fi for all delegates.
Rydges Half Day Delegate Package (AM)
Package includes arrival tea & coffee, morning tea and lunch Read more
Package includes
- Arrival Tea and Coffee
- Morning Tea (tea, coffee and 1 bakery item)
- Gourmet Working Lunch or Working Hot Buffet Menu
- Whiteboard OR Flipchart
- Rydges writing pads and Rydges pencils Iced water, Carlson’s organic cordial and Rydges mints
- Complimentary Wi-Fi for all delegates.
Rydges Half Day Delegate Package (PM)
Package includes arrival tea & coffee, lunch and afternoon tea. Read more
Package includes
- Arrival Tea and Coffee
- Gourmet Working Lunch or Working Hot Buffet Menu
- Afternoon Tea (tea, coffee and 1 bakery item)
- Whiteboard OR Flipchart
- Rydges writing pads and Rydges pencils Iced water, Carlson’s organic cordial and Rydges mints
- Complimentary Wi-Fi for all delegates.
Stars Align Wedding Package
Includes 4-hour Classic Beverage Package, Your Choice of Canape, decorations and setup for your special day Read more
Stars Align Wedding Package includes
- Full event coordination
- 4-hour Classic Beverage Package
- Your choice of 6 hot and 6 cold canapés
- Your choice of 3 substantial canapés
- Your choice of 1 dessert canapé (can be substituted for your wedding cake, served on platters)
- Your choice of floral centrepieces for cocktail tables (maximum of 6 based on 100 guests)
- White or black lycra chair covers
- Dressed cake table with tea light candles and cake knife
- Dressed gift table with tea light candles
- A deluxe King Suite on the night of the wedding for the couple
- Complimentary function room hire (minimum spends apply)
- Parquetry dance floor
- Red carpet for guest and wedding party entry
- Lectern and microphone
Menu Includes you choice of the following menu;
COLD CANAPÉS
Poultry
- Duck and pork rillettes with cornichons on toasted sourdough
- Cajun chicken and roasted corn tortilla, coriander and red pepper relish
- Peking duck crepes with cucumber and hoisin sauce (df )
- Chicken sushi (gf )
- Duck liver cornetto
Meat
- Thai spiced beef with papaya salad and nam jim (gf ) (df )
- Seared lamb loin with vine tomato and smoky
- babaganoush (gf ) (df )
- Teriyaki beef sushi
- Prosciutto and avocado on ciabatta toast
- Rare roast beef bruschetta
Vegetarian
- Roast capsicum basil and parmesan crostini
- Triple cream brie and quince paste on crisp toast
- Cherry tomato, cherry boconcini and basil brochette (gf ) (nf )
- Goats cheese mousse with tomato, thyme and white truffle
- California rolls (gf )
Seafood
- Prawn and mango salsa on toasted ciabatta (df )
- Smoked salmon and herb roulade on sourdough
- Sydney rock oyster with wakami (gf ) (df )
- Salmon mousse, spinach cornetto
- Crab sushi roll
- Prawn and chorizo with gremolata (gf ) (df)
HOT CANAPÉS
Poultry
- Tandoori chicken skewer with mint yoghurt (gf )
- Sweet corn and chicken fritters with chermoula (gf )
- Mini chicken and leek pie with jus
- Butter chicken roti with riata
- Butter chicken samosa with mint yoghurt
Meat
- Caramel pork belly with pineapple and star anise salsa (gf) (df ) (nf)
- Mexican spiced beef empanada with guacamole
- Mini Wagyu beef pies with tomato relish
- Lamb madras samosa with mango chutney
- Steamed BBQ pork buns with Chinese red vinegar
Vegetarian
- Caramelised onion and Roquefort tarts
- Sweet potato, cashew and basil moneybags
- Spring rolls with sweet sharp sauce
- Vegetable samosa
- Steamed vegetable shumai
- Pumpkin arancini
Seafood
- Thai fish cakes with dipping sauce (df )
- Prawns with thai green curry in panko crust
- Scallop and prawn shumai
- Prawn gow gee with water chestnuts
- Prawn and chorizo with gremolata (gf ) (df)
DESSERT CANAPÉS
- Chef ’s selection of boutique petite cup cakes
- Petite chocolate and orange tartlet
- Petite apple crumble tartlet
- Petite lemon meringue tartlet
- Petite caramel nut tartlet
- Petite blueberry friand
- Petite chocolate latte mousse cup (gf )
- Opera slice
- Vanilla cream puff
Beverage Package Includes
Non-alcoholic
- Orange juice & soft drink
Beer
- James Boags Premium Light, XXXX Gold,
- James Boags Premium
Red Wine
- Willowglen Shiraz Cabernet
White Wine
- Willowglen Semillon Sauvignon Blanc
Sparkling Wine
- Willowglen NV Sparkling
Time Stands Still Wedding Package
Wedding Package Time Stands Still start $145 per person Read more
Time Stands Still Wedding Package includes
- 30 min Chef’s Selection canapés for guests on arrival
- 5-hour Classic Beverage Package
- Two-course alternate service menu
- Wedding cake served as dessert
- Your creation of floral centrepieces for head and guest tables designed with our florist
- Head table dressed with linen and your choice of coloured swagging
- White or black lycra chair covers with your choice of coloured sash
- Dressed cake table with tea light candles and cake knife
- Dressed gift table with tea light candles
- Frame and easel for your seating chart
- Two customised menus per table
- Guest tables set with white linen, napkins, cutlery, crockery and glassware
- Parquetry dance floor
- Lectern and microphone
- Red carpet for guest and wedding party entry
- Complimentary function room hire (minimum spends apply)
- Dedicated wedding coordinator
- Deluxe King Suite on the night of the wedding for the couple
- One complimentary menu tasting
Beverage Package Includes
Non-alcoholic
- Orange juice & soft drink
Beer
- James Boags Premium Light, XXXX Gold,
- James Boags Premium
Red Wine
- Willowglen Shiraz Cabernet
White Wine
- Willowglen Semillon Sauvignon Blanc
Sparkling Wine
- Willowglen NV Sparkling
Perfect Moments Wedding Package
Wedding Package Time Stands Still start $145 per person Read more
Perfect Moments Wedding Package includes
- 30 min Chef’s Selection canapés for guests on arrival
- 5-hour Classic Beverage Package
- Three-course alternate service menu
- Wedding cake served on platters
- Your creation of floral centrepieces for head and guest tables designed with our florist
- Head table dressed with linen and your choice of coloured swagging
- White or black lycra chair covers with your choice of coloured sash
- Dressed cake table with tea light candles and cake knife
- Dressed gift table with tea light candles
- Frame and easel for your seating chart
- Two customised menus per table
- Guest tables set with white linen, napkins, cutlery, crockery and glassware
- Parquetry dance floor
- Lectern and microphone
- Red carpet for guest and wedding party entry
- Complimentary function room hire (minimum spends apply)
- Dedicated wedding coordinator
- Deluxe King Suite on the night of the wedding for the couple
- One complimentary menu tasting
Beverage Package Includes
Non-alcoholic
- Orange juice & soft drink
Beer
- James Boags Premium Light, XXXX Gold,
- James Boags Premium
Red Wine
- Willowglen Shiraz Cabernet
White Wine
- Willowglen Semillon Sauvignon Blanc
Sparkling Wine
- Willowglen NV Sparkling
Wedding Package - The Promise
Wedding Package The Promise start $165 per person Read more
30 min Chef’s selection canapés for guests on arrival
5-hour Classic Beverage Package
Buffet Menu (not available on Level 12 Rooftop)
Wedding cake served on platters
Your creation of floral centrepieces for head and guest tables designed with our florist
Head table dressed with linen and your choice of coloured swagging
White or black lycra chair covers with your choice of coloured sash
Dressed cake table with tea light candles and cake knife
Dressed gift table with tea light candles
Frame and easel for your seating chart
Two customised menus per table
Guest tables set with white linen, napkins, cutlery, crockery and glassware
Parquetry dance floor
Lectern and microphone
Red carpet for guest and wedding party entry
Complimentary function room hire (minimum spends apply)
Dedicated wedding coordinator
Deluxe King Suite on the night of the wedding for the couple
One complimentary menu tasting
The Big Day
Wedding Package - The Big Day
Christmas Cocktail Celebrations
Christmas Cocktail Package - Podium
Sit Down Christmas Celebration
Sit Down Christmas Party Package
Christmas Buffet Celebration
Christmas Buffet Package
School Formal
Deluxe School Formal Package
School Formal Platinum
Platinum School Formal Package
