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In Brisbane, private dining rooms offer control over the details: the menu, the mood and the pace of the occasion. Whether you’re celebrating a milestone, hosting a work lunch or gathering a select few, these spaces deliver the uninterrupted intimacy of a home-style affair, paired with the polished flair Brisbane’s best restaurants are known for.
From long tables in refurbished Art Deco apartments to relaxed riverside spaces, there are private dining rooms in Brisbane to suit every occasion. Our edit of the best private dining rooms in Brisbane spotlights stunning spaces where meaningful meals go hand in hand with exclusivity, privacy and that little touch of luxury.
Best private dining rooms for up to 10 guests
La Lune Wine Co
SOUTH BRISBANE
Paul McGivern and Bailee Dewes’ provincial wine bar on Fish Lane provides the perfect setting for a group gathering or celebration. A raised area in the main dining space seats up to eight guests and doubles as a semi-private dining room for groups, wine tastings and the like — allowing parties to soak in the atmosphere of the wine bar while still enjoying some privacy. Guests have the flexibility to dine on the à la carte menu or a five-course tasting menu at $95 per person – with the option of matched beverages for an additional $90 per person. With a minimum spend of $800, this is one of Brisbane’s more accessible semi-private dining experiences. For more information or to book La Lune Wine Co’s semi-private dining room, head to their website.
Penelope
FORTITUDE VALLEY
James Street’s Euro-leaning bistro and supper club is the ultimate destination for a spot of dining, drinking and dancing. Whether you’re looking to indulge in an intimate dinner with a few friends or scouting out a space for your next private event, Penelope’s private dining room is perfectly suited. Adjacent to the buzz of the main restaurant, the room has capacity for up to eight seated guests and comes with its own private entrance, a wet bar for beverage preparation and its own dedicated sound system. Select dishes from the à la carte menu or let the kitchen do the heavy lifting with their banquet options. A $1,000 minimum spend applies for your four-hour booking which is fully redeemable on food and beverages during your reservation. Book Penelope’s private dining room via SevenRooms.
Best private dining rooms for up to 20 guests
Southside
SOUTH BRISBANE
Situated beneath the train bridge in the urban oasis of Fish Lane, Southside offers a leafy escape for lovers of East-Asian cuisine. While the restaurant and its sister venue, KiKi, boast several private dining spaces, it’s the private dining room on the top floor that you’ll want to nab a booking at. Seating 8-24 patrons, it features a wraparound table for easy conversation, hanging lights and softly draped curtains for a sense of exclusivity, with minimum spends of $1,000. Choose from the signature or celebration banquet menus, starting from $75 per person and $99 per person respectively, and expect favourites such as Kingish sashimi with green chilli and kombu; pork and chives wontons in aged vinegar and crisp chilli oil, and egg fried rice with roast pork. Big believer in ambience? With the freedom to connect to the surround sound system, you can take the lead on the background music. Did we mention personalised service for you and your guests? For more information or to book Southside’s private dining room on level two, head to SevenRooms.
Central
BRISBANE CITY
Garnering multiple accolades at the 2025 Australian Interior Design Awards, this underground Hong Kong-inspired dumpling bar and restaurant delivers dinner with a side of theatrics. In a hidden corner behind draped curtains, you’ll find a romantic dining room that seats 11 of your nearest and dearest, available to book for three time slots daily. With two banquet options dishing up the likes of lobster and prawn har gow served in a rich bisque; crispy eggplant with fermented chilli and Moreton Bay bug “pasta”, the private dining space is primed for significant birthdays, intimate gatherings or even corporate lunches. For more information about Central’s private dining room or to book it, visit their website.
Pilloni
WEST END
Located in one of Brisbane’s more offbeat neighbourhoods, Pilloni brings a gregarious energy and laid-back charm to its beautiful corner spot. Showcasing Sardinian fare cooked over fire and wines weaving from Tuscany to Tasmania, it has all the charm of an Italian trattoria. Seating a maximum of 18 guests, The Cantina is Pilloni’s private dining space and wine cellar, tucked away from the bustle of the main dining area. Minimum spends start from $1,000 during the week and jump to $1,500 on Friday and Saturday evenings, and guests are treated to a family-style banquet menu from $99 per person. Expect a selection of antipasti followed by a smaller pasta dish, whole fish or lamb, and a Sardinian dessert. For that extra touch of luxury, diners can opt into add-on menu items, cooked on an open fire. Think Porceddu — a traditional Sardinian suckling pig or tropical blue lobster. For more information or to book The Cantina for you and your friends, visit their website.
Marlowe
SOUTH BRISBANE
You’ll feel right at home at Marlowe, Fish Lane’s Australian bistro housed in a refurbished Art Deco apartment block. Neutral walls lined with wine bottles, low lights and walnut furniture will have you feeling like you’ve walked into a friend’s dining room, while paper doilies and silver trays nod to the restaurant’s nostalgic core. Upstairs, the Common Room offers a private dining space, fit for 19 seated guests, while the Living Room across the hall seats a maximum of 17. For large groups, three set menu options are available, starting from $98 per person. To find out more about Marlowe’s private dining room options, or to book them, email the team at seatme@marlowebne.com.au
Best private dining rooms for up to 50 guests
Biànca
FORTITUDE VALLEY
Tucked away on a private balcony above the main restaurant, the private dining room at Biànca offers you and 35 guests seclusion without compromising on atmosphere. Set against a decidedly darker backdrop than the main dining room downstairs, two long tables hedged by Biànca’s signature blush chairs and décor fill the space. Pass around plates from the Italian-leaning set menus which start from $84 per person and include the likes of focaccia from Idle; smoked mortadella; calamari fritti; grilled King prawns and a series of pastas, before rounding out the celebrations with tiramisu. Want the whole restaurant to yourselves? The main dining rooms is available to reserve for up to 90 people. Read more about Biànca’s private dining room online, or make a booking via SevenRooms.
1889 Enoteca
WOOLLOONGABBA
Milestones deserve something special – say, a meal in the basement dining room at 1889 Enoteca. Set within Woolloongabba’s heritage-listed Moreton Rubber Works Building, 1889 Enoteca specialises in authentic Roman fare alongside organic and biodynamic Italian wines. Downstairs, The Cellar is an exclusive space hosting up to 39 guests around a long timber table framed by chandeliers, iron gates and floor-to-ceiling displays of vintage wine bottles. Parties of 8-24 guests can choose from alternate drops comprising of two entrees, two mains and two desserts. Alternatively, parties of 10–40 people can enjoy a traditional four-course family-style feast with optional sommelier-curated drink packages or pay-as-you-go options.
With AV, a floor to yourselves and a $1,500 minimum spend, it’s ideal for weddings, milestones or work events. Get more details about 1889 Enoteca’s private dining room online or book the private dining room via OpenTable.
Greca
BRISBANE CITY
Sitting beneath Brisbane’s Story Bridge at Howard Smith Wharves, this relaxed riverside taverna by Jonathan Barthelmess (Sydney’s The Apollo) champions simple Greek fare. Greca has several unique areas available to book, ranging from semi-private to private dining areas. “Riverside” offers exclusivity and panoramic views of the city skyline, with low-hanging pendant lights to set the mood and retractable awnings to ensure a good time whatever the weather. Seating 86, it treats guests to share-style set menus starting from $68 per person. Expect vibrant mezze, slow-roasted lamb and local seafood grilled over charcoal.
Upstairs, “The Mezz” is a private balcony strung with lantern lights that can be configured to suit any party. With space for 30 seated guests or 40 standing, it’s ideal for corporate events. For standing celebrations, Greca’s hero pantry flavours make their way through the room in bite-size portions, progressing to more substantial bowls. To find out more about Greca’s private dining rooms or to book, complete the form on their website.
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