Rydges South Bank Brisbane

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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...

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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.

Features & Facilities

Facilities

Airport Shuttle .glyphicons-bus
Air Conditioning .glyphicons-heat
Audio Visual Equipments .glyphicons-projector
Business Center .glyphicons-briefcase
Ceremony On Site .glyphicons-ring
Disability Access .glyphicons-person-wheelchair
Internet Access .glyphicons-globe
Wifi Access .glyphicons-wifi
Outdoor Area .glyphicons-tree-deciduous
Parking Available .glyphicons-cars
Stage .glyphicons-keynote
Dance Floor .glyphicons-global
Smoking Areas .glyphicons-smoking
Open 24 Hours .glyphicons-clock
Near Public Transport .glyphicons-train
Easy Parking .glyphicons-cars
City Views .glyphicons-building
Outdoor Space .glyphicons-sun
Rooftop .glyphicons-temple-buddhist

Event Guidelines

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Underaged Birthday Parties .glyphicons-ok-2
Underage Events .glyphicons-ok-2
Third Party AV Companies .glyphicons-ok-2
Alcoholic Events .glyphicons-ok-2
BYO Food/Drink .glyphicons-ban
DIY Theming .glyphicons-ok-2
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Wedding .glyphicons-ok-2

Catering Options

Bar Tab
Private Bar
Gluten Free
Vegetarian / Vegan
Indian
Halal
BBQ
Liquor Licence
Restaurant On Site

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, there is valet parking available at the Hotel or public parking at the Brisbane Convention Centre located next door to the Hotel.
Yes, our Chef's can cater for most dietary requirements, providing they are given sufficient notification and information
South Bank has numerous public transport options - train, bus, city cat. All the stops are located within walking distance to the Hotel's front door.

Event Rooms

Podium One-Four

Max 600 people

Podium One

Max 160 people

Podium Two

Max 140 people

Podium One And Two

Max 300 people

Podium Three

Max 150 people

Podium Four

Max 150 people

Podium Three And Four

Max 300 people

Podium Five

Max 20 people

Executive Broadroom

Max 15 people

Level Twelve

Max 300 people

Level Twelve North

Max 100 people

Level Twelve South

Max 70 people

Pool Deck

Max 80 people

Pool Deck Plus Bar

Min 1 people, Max 150 people

Soleil Pool Bar

Min 1 people, Max 350 people

Bacchus Restaurant

Min 35 people, Max 50 people

Bacchus Bar

Min 20 people, Max 35 people

Event Room Layouts

Theatre
Classroom
U-Shape
Cabaret
Boardroom
Banquet
Cocktail
Hollow Square
Exhibition
Podium One-Four 580m² 6243ft²
500
200
-
304
-
380
600
-
-
Podium One 155m² 1668ft²
135
40
35
64
30
80
160
40
-
Podium Two 138.5m² 1491ft²
140
50
40
64
35
80
140
45
-
Podium One And Two 293.5m² 3159ft²
285
99
-
120
-
150
300
-
-
Podium Three 140.5m² 1512ft²
140
50
50
64
40
80
150
50
-
Podium Four 147m² 1582ft²
140
50
50
64
40
80
150
50
-
Podium Three And Four 287.5m² 3095ft²
270
117
-
128
-
160
300
-
-
Podium Five 64m² 689ft²
-
-
-
-
20
-
-
-
-
Executive Broadroom
-
-
-
-
14
-
-
-
-
Level Twelve 400m² 4306ft²
-
-
-
200
-
250
300
-
-
Level Twelve North 150m² 1615ft²
100
50
35
64
25
80
100
40
-
Level Twelve South 100m² 1076ft²
70
40
30
48
24
60
70
35
-
Pool Deck
-
-
-
-
-
-
80
-
-
Pool Deck Plus Bar
-
-
-
-
-
-
150
-
-
Soleil Pool Bar
-
-
-
-
-
-
350
-
-
Bacchus Restaurant
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Bacchus Bar
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Theatre
Classroom
U-Shape
Cabaret
Boardroom
Banquet
Cocktail
Hollow Square
Exhibition
Podium One-Four580m²
500
200
-
304
-
380
600
-
-
Podium One155m²
135
40
35
64
30
80
160
40
-
Podium Two138.5m²
140
50
40
64
35
80
140
45
-
Podium One And Two293.5m²
285
99
-
120
-
150
300
-
-
Podium Three140.5m²
140
50
50
64
40
80
150
50
-
Podium Four147m²
140
50
50
64
40
80
150
50
-
Podium Three And Four287.5m²
270
117
-
128
-
160
300
-
-
Podium Five64m²
-
-
-
-
20
-
-
-
-
Executive Broadroom
-
-
-
-
14
-
-
-
-
Level Twelve400m²
-
-
-
200
-
250
300
-
-
Level Twelve North150m²
100
50
35
64
25
80
100
40
-
Level Twelve South100m²
70
40
30
48
24
60
70
35
-
Pool Deck
-
-
-
-
-
-
80
-
-
Pool Deck Plus Bar
-
-
-
-
-
-
150
-
-
Soleil Pool Bar
-
-
-
-
-
-
350
-
-
Bacchus Restaurant
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Bacchus Bar
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

Accommodation

Standard Queen Room

97 Rooms
3 Adults

Standard Twin Room

36 Rooms
4 Adults

Superior Queen Room

24 Rooms
3 Adults

Superior Twin Room

20 Rooms
5 Adults

Deluxe Queen Room

20 Rooms
3 Adults

Deluxe Twin Room

24 Rooms
5 Adults

Junior Suites

22 Rooms
4 Adults

King Suites

30 Rooms
4 Adults

Deluxe King Suite

12 Rooms
4 Adults

Two Bedroom Suite

12 Rooms
4 Adults

JS2B

10 Rooms
4 Adults

Packages

2024 Rydges Full Day Delegate Package

Package includes Arrival Tea and Coffee Morning Tea  Gourmet Lunch Afternoon Tea  Whiteboard OR Flipchart Rydges writing pads and Rydges pencils Iced water, Rydges mints Complimentary Wi-Fi for all delegates. Read more

2024 Rydges Full Day Delegate Package

Package includes

  • Arrival Tea and Coffee
  • Morning Tea 
  • Gourmet Lunch
  • Afternoon Tea 
  • Whiteboard OR Flipchart
  • Rydges writing pads and Rydges pencils
  • Iced water and Rydges mints
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi for all delegates.

 

A$95 per person

2024 Rydges Half Day Delegate Package

Package includes Arrival Tea and Coffee Morning Tea Gourmet Lunch Whiteboard OR Flipchart Rydges writing pads and Rydges pencils Iced water, and Rydges mints Complimentary Wi-Fi for all delegates. Read more

Package includes

  • Arrival Tea and Coffee
  • Morning Tea 
  • Working Lunch 
  • Whiteboard OR Flipchart
  • Rydges writing pads and Rydges pencils
  • Iced water and Rydges mints
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi for all delegates.

 

A$85 per person

Rydges Half Day Delegate Package (PM)

Package includes Arrival Tea and Coffee Gourmet Lunch Afternoon Tea Whiteboard OR Flipchart Rydges writing pads and Rydges pencils Iced water, and Rydges mints Complimentary Wi-Fi for all delegates. Read more

Package includes

  • Arrival Tea and Coffee
  • Gourmet Lunch
  • Afternoon Tea
  • Whiteboard OR Flipchart
  • Rydges writing pads and Rydges pencils Iced water and Rydges mints
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi for all delegates.

 

A$85 per person

Rydges Lunch

Three course lunch Read more

Includes freshly baked bread rolls, butter, pickwick’s tea, vittoria coffee & Rydges Belgian chocolates
please create your menu by choosing on entrée, two mains & one dessert
alternate served main course is complimentary, entrée and dessert selections are available to be alternatively served at +$6 per person

 

A$96 per person

Rydges Dinner

Three course dinner Read more

Includes freshly baked bread rolls, butter, pickwick’s tea, vittoria coffee & Rydges Belgian chocolates
please create your menu by choosing on entrée, two mains & one dessert
alternate served main course is complimentary, entrée and dessert selections are available to be alternatively served at +$6 per person

 

A$96 per person

Rydges Buffet

Buffet Read more

Package includes

Breads, cold station. cold seafood, hot station, sides, desserts

A$99 per person

Wedding Package - Banquet Reception

Banquet Reception

A$155 per person

Wedding Package - Banquet Reception

Banquet Reception

A$125 per person

Wedding Package - Banquet Reception

Banquet Reception

A$155 per person

2024 Christmas 3 Course Package

Set 3 Course Meal, festive cocktail on arrival, Christmas theming Read more

Amuse Bouche 

Tasmanian Oyster with smoked soy sauce and cucumber pearls 

 

Entrée 

Christmas Ham hock terrine, Pickled fennel and golden raisin puree 

 

Main Course 

Fillet of Beef, Mushroom and tarragon cream sauce, potato and parmesan pave, Asparagus 

Or (alt drop) 

Pan seared Chicken Supreme with a chorizo, saffron and smoked sundried tomato Risotto 

 

Dessert 

Christmas themed Petit fours 

A$143 per person

2024 Christmas Canape Package

Set Canape Package, festive cocktail on arrival, Christmas theming Read more

COLD 

Miniature prawn and Bowen mango cocktails 

Pork and Pistachio terrine, green apple puree, beetroot and fennel cracker 

Whipped fetta, fresh mint and macerated Turkish fig tarts 

 

HOT SELECTION 

Beef wellingtons with onion marmalade 

Cajun crusted Prawns with lime mayonnaise and fresh herbs 

Tempura Pumpkin flowers with Romesco sauce 

 

SUBSTANTIAL 

Warm Christmas ham brioche slider, Adelaide hills triple cream brie, cranberry chutney 

 

DESSERT 

Selection of Macaroons  

 

A$128 per person

2024 Christmas Buffet Package

Set Buffet, festive cocktail on arrival, Christmas theming Read more

Bakery Basket 

Assorted freshly baked bread rolls with butter and Australian olive oil 

 

Seafood selection 

Smoked Salmon, Mooloolaba Prawns and Pacific oysters served with citrus and condiments 

 

Hot Selection 

Apricot and Maple Glazed leg of Ham 

Roasted Sirloin of Beef 

Root vegetables with Rosemary and confit garlic 

Steamed green seasonal Vegetables with evoo and sea salt 

Red wine jus, Dijon mustard and onion marmalade 

Salads 

Stone fruit salad with buffalo mozzarella, basil and rocket 

Green leaf salad with french dressing 

Classic ceasar salad 

 

Dessert Buffet 

Petit pavlovas with Crème Chantilly and berry compotes 

Fresh festive fruit platters 

Selection of Christmas themed petit fours 

Fruit mince pies  

A$193 per person

School Formal - Deluxe

2024 Deluxe School Formal Package Read more

2023 Deluxe School Formal Package:

Inclusive of:

2024 Three Course Menu

Non Alcoholic Beverage Package (5 hours)

DJ (5 Hours)- Onstage Entertainment

Red Carpet

Dance Floor

Lectern and Microphone

1 Speaker PA 

Balloon Centerpiece

White linen Table Cloths

Napkins 

A$119 per person

School Formal - Platinum

Platinum School Formal Package

A$139 per person
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2024 Rydges Full Day Delegate Package

Package includes Arrival Tea and Coffee Morning Tea  Gourmet Lunch Afternoon Tea  Whiteboard OR Flipchart Rydges writing pads and Rydges pencils Iced water, Rydges mints Complimentary Wi-Fi for all delegates. Read more

2024 Rydges Full Day Delegate Package

Package includes

  • Arrival Tea and Coffee
  • Morning Tea 
  • Gourmet Lunch
  • Afternoon Tea 
  • Whiteboard OR Flipchart
  • Rydges writing pads and Rydges pencils
  • Iced water and Rydges mints
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi for all delegates.

 

A$95 per person

2024 Rydges Half Day Delegate Package

Package includes Arrival Tea and Coffee Morning Tea Gourmet Lunch Whiteboard OR Flipchart Rydges writing pads and Rydges pencils Iced water, and Rydges mints Complimentary Wi-Fi for all delegates. Read more

Package includes

  • Arrival Tea and Coffee
  • Morning Tea 
  • Working Lunch 
  • Whiteboard OR Flipchart
  • Rydges writing pads and Rydges pencils
  • Iced water and Rydges mints
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi for all delegates.

 

A$85 per person

Rydges Half Day Delegate Package (PM)

Package includes Arrival Tea and Coffee Gourmet Lunch Afternoon Tea Whiteboard OR Flipchart Rydges writing pads and Rydges pencils Iced water, and Rydges mints Complimentary Wi-Fi for all delegates. Read more

Package includes

  • Arrival Tea and Coffee
  • Gourmet Lunch
  • Afternoon Tea
  • Whiteboard OR Flipchart
  • Rydges writing pads and Rydges pencils Iced water and Rydges mints
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi for all delegates.

 

A$85 per person

Rydges Lunch

Three course lunch Read more

Includes freshly baked bread rolls, butter, pickwick’s tea, vittoria coffee & Rydges Belgian chocolates
please create your menu by choosing on entrée, two mains & one dessert
alternate served main course is complimentary, entrée and dessert selections are available to be alternatively served at +$6 per person

 

A$96 per person

Rydges Dinner

Three course dinner Read more

Includes freshly baked bread rolls, butter, pickwick’s tea, vittoria coffee & Rydges Belgian chocolates
please create your menu by choosing on entrée, two mains & one dessert
alternate served main course is complimentary, entrée and dessert selections are available to be alternatively served at +$6 per person

 

A$96 per person

Rydges Buffet

Buffet Read more

Package includes

Breads, cold station. cold seafood, hot station, sides, desserts

A$99 per person

Wedding Package - Banquet Reception

Banquet Reception

A$155 per person

Wedding Package - Banquet Reception

Banquet Reception

A$125 per person

Wedding Package - Banquet Reception

Banquet Reception

A$155 per person

2024 Christmas 3 Course Package

Set 3 Course Meal, festive cocktail on arrival, Christmas theming Read more

Amuse Bouche 

Tasmanian Oyster with smoked soy sauce and cucumber pearls 

 

Entrée 

Christmas Ham hock terrine, Pickled fennel and golden raisin puree 

 

Main Course 

Fillet of Beef, Mushroom and tarragon cream sauce, potato and parmesan pave, Asparagus 

Or (alt drop) 

Pan seared Chicken Supreme with a chorizo, saffron and smoked sundried tomato Risotto 

 

Dessert 

Christmas themed Petit fours 

A$143 per person

2024 Christmas Canape Package

Set Canape Package, festive cocktail on arrival, Christmas theming Read more

COLD 

Miniature prawn and Bowen mango cocktails 

Pork and Pistachio terrine, green apple puree, beetroot and fennel cracker 

Whipped fetta, fresh mint and macerated Turkish fig tarts 

 

HOT SELECTION 

Beef wellingtons with onion marmalade 

Cajun crusted Prawns with lime mayonnaise and fresh herbs 

Tempura Pumpkin flowers with Romesco sauce 

 

SUBSTANTIAL 

Warm Christmas ham brioche slider, Adelaide hills triple cream brie, cranberry chutney 

 

DESSERT 

Selection of Macaroons  

 

A$128 per person

2024 Christmas Buffet Package

Set Buffet, festive cocktail on arrival, Christmas theming Read more

Bakery Basket 

Assorted freshly baked bread rolls with butter and Australian olive oil 

 

Seafood selection 

Smoked Salmon, Mooloolaba Prawns and Pacific oysters served with citrus and condiments 

 

Hot Selection 

Apricot and Maple Glazed leg of Ham 

Roasted Sirloin of Beef 

Root vegetables with Rosemary and confit garlic 

Steamed green seasonal Vegetables with evoo and sea salt 

Red wine jus, Dijon mustard and onion marmalade 

Salads 

Stone fruit salad with buffalo mozzarella, basil and rocket 

Green leaf salad with french dressing 

Classic ceasar salad 

 

Dessert Buffet 

Petit pavlovas with Crème Chantilly and berry compotes 

Fresh festive fruit platters 

Selection of Christmas themed petit fours 

Fruit mince pies  

A$193 per person

School Formal - Deluxe

2024 Deluxe School Formal Package Read more

2023 Deluxe School Formal Package:

Inclusive of:

2024 Three Course Menu

Non Alcoholic Beverage Package (5 hours)

DJ (5 Hours)- Onstage Entertainment

Red Carpet

Dance Floor

Lectern and Microphone

1 Speaker PA 

Balloon Centerpiece

White linen Table Cloths

Napkins 

A$119 per person

School Formal - Platinum

Platinum School Formal Package

A$139 per person
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