Eat

Food and drink

The Cultural Centre has something for all tastes. Soak up the sunshine and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere over an al fresco lunch by the Brisbane River, enjoy family friendly cafes, the perfect morning or afternoon tea or a drink before an evening show.

The Cultural Centre is also the ideal location for a family picnic with shaded lawn areas along the Brisbane River boasting outstanding city views.

Cafes and Restaurants

The Café at QPAC

Al fresco dining every day in an urban oasis. Open early for Fix Rainforest Alliance certified coffee and muffins, café lunch or relaxed, stylish dinners. Dine under the stars on innovative and healthy, modern Australian fusion food showcasing local ingredients. The Café is fully licensed and situated under the glass roof on the Melbourne Street grass plaza and alongside main entrance to QPAC.

Venue: Queensland Performing Arts Centre

Website: www.qpac.com.au

Open hours: Lunch 11.30am-2.30pm daily; Dinner 5.30pm-9.30pm Tue-Sat; Supper 10pm-midnight Tue-Sat.

Lyrebird Restaurant

Enjoy fine À la carte dining at QPAC's flagship restaurant before or after your performance. Delicious menu choices from Head Chef, Linda Franz include entrees of vitello tonnata and seared cuttlefish and main courses including slow cooked beef cheeks with soft polenta, Swiss brown mushrooms and fresh horseradish and seared Atlantic salmon with crushed avocado, roasted peppers, white anchovies and lemon. Accompanied by one of Brisbane's most extensive wine lists.

Open hours coincide with Lyric Theatre and Concert Hall performances.

Licensed

Bookings essential

Venue: Queensland Performing Arts Centre

Phone: (07) 3840 7598

Website: www.qpac.com.au

Open hours: Open daily from 11.30am for Lunch (except where indicated) Open from 5.00pm for Pre-Show Dinner where indicated

Foyer Bistro

The Foyer Bistro at the Gallery of Modern Art overlooks the Brisbane River with absolutely views to Mt Coot-tha. The Bistro offers a modern menu based around fresh seasonal produce and a refreshing wine and cocktail list. Enjoy our summer menu featuring contemporary Australian flavours.

Licensed

Gallery of Modern Art
Stanley St
South Brisbane 4101 QLD

Venue: Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA)

Phone: 07 3842 9916

Website: http://qag.qld.gov.au/about_us/visiting_the_gallery/gallery_cafe

Open hours: Open daily: 9am - 4pm (Bookings available)

River Café

Perched on the banks of the Brisbane River on the park level of GoMA, this outdoor and indoor self-service cafeteria has fresh, fast and healthy offerings which change daily. Selections include sandwiches and seasonal salads along with hot food, cakes and coffee.

Gallery of Modern Art
Stanley St
South Brisbane 4101 QLD

Venue: Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA)

Phone: 07 3842 9906

Website: http://qag.qld.gov.au/about_us/visiting_the_gallery/gallery_cafe

Open hours: Monday to Friday: 9am - 4pm, Saturday and Sunday: 7am - 4pm (Breakfast served weekends only from 7 am - 11 am)

Watermall Café

The Watermall Café is near the Stanley Place entrance to the Queensland Art Gallery.

Open each morning for coffee, fresh muffins and toasted sandwiches, the cafe also has an extensive lunch menu with daily specials and treats for afternoon tea.

Venue: Queensland Art Gallery

Phone: 07 3840 7145

Website: http://qag.qld.gov.au/about_us/visiting_the_gallery/gallery_cafe

Open hours: Monday to Friday: 10am - 4pm; Saturday and Sunday 9am - 4pm

Tognini's

Part of Brisbane's famed delicatessen and café group, Tognini's boasts gourmet salads, sandwiches and light meals, luscious pastries and cakes and delicious coffee in a luxurious setting. The cafe also specialises in lunches for children and families.

Licensed

Level 1, State Library of Queensland

Stanley Place

Venue: State Library of Queensland

Phone: 07 3840 7546

Website: www.togninis.com

Open hours: Open daily

Museum Café

THE MUSEUM CAFE IS CURRENTLY CLOSED FOR RENOVATIONS AND WILL REOPEN IN FEBRUARY 2012.

The family-friendly Museum Café will reopen in February 2011 with a new menu and and a focus on casual dining.

We look forward to serving you in the near future.

Level 2, Queensland Museum South Bank
Corner of Grey & Melbourne Streets, South Brisbane

Venue: Queensland Museum South Bank

Phone: 07 3840 7555

Open hours: Open daily. Monday - Friday 10am - 3.30pm Weekends: 10am - 4.30pm

Playhouse Coffee Bar

Located on the Box Office Level of the Playhouse, the coffee bar is open for snacks, sweet treats and drinks one hour before performances in the Playhouse.

Licensed
Box Office Level, Playhouse

Queensland Performing Arts Centre

Corner Grey and Melbourne Streets, South Brisbane

Venue: Queensland Performing Arts Centre

Open hours: One hour before performances at the theatre.

The Bistro at QPAC

For fast, economical dining in a casual outdoor setting that is just moments away from your theatre seats.

Enjoy quick and generous hot and cold meals including pasta, Asian noodle dishes, chicken and seafood. The indoor bar serves a wide selection of wines by the glass. The courtyard seating can accommodate large crowds and the trading hours align with events in the Lyric Theatre and Concert Hall.

Licensed
Melbourne Street

Venue: Queensland Performing Arts Centre

Website: www.qpac.com.au

Open hours: Open two hours prior to all performances in the Lyric Theatre and Concert Hall and after the show for drinks, snacks, dessert and coffee.

The Bar at QPAC

This stylish new bar, centrally located on the ground floor at the main entrance to QPAC, is a great place to meet for a drink whether or not you are coming to a show.

Enjoy specially selected wines and Champagne and boutique beers from around the world, accompanied by a selection of tasty Pinxtos.

Venue: Queensland Performing Arts Centre

Website: www.qpac.com.au

Open hours: Before and after performances in the Lyric Theatre and Concert Hall