CELLAR the Cellar Is Our Most Intimate and Private Function Room
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CELLAR The Cellar is our most intimate and private function room. Traditionally used to store boutique wines, the cellar was recently updated to offer an exclusive dining experience. It is ideal for small meetings, private lunches, dinners, or small networking receptions. Did you know? CAPACITY The cellar has been a feature in Parliament House Banquet since its construction in 1882. Originally used for the storage of provisions, two of the three access hatches still survive. Today the cellar is fitted with a bar and dining space. 12 SPEAKER’S DINING ROOM This beautiful light-filled room offers guests a sophisticated dining experience. The Speaker’s Dining Room offers views of Speaker’s Green and Parliament House. Ideal for board meetings, private dinners, workshops or breakout rooms. Did you know? CAPACITY This exclusive room has seen its fair share of VIPs as it is Banquet commonly used for lunches with Ambassadors and High Commissioners. 22 PREMIERS’ HALL* Boasting a permanent stage, lofty ceilings, wood CAPACITY paneling and an array of historical artworks, the Premiers’ Hall is an impressive venue. Ideal for seminars, Cocktail Theatre product launches, medium-sized cocktail receptions, and board meetings. *Can be combined with the Speakers’ Hall for 400 standing 170 150 guests, 310 in theatre style or 176 seated at tables. Banquet Classroom Did you know? 80 64 The Premiers’ Hall features portraits of Queensland’s Cabaret Boardroom Premiers. These portraits were scattered around the precinct until 2005-06 when Speaker McGrady arranged to have these works brought together. 60 40 SPEAKERS’ HALL* Adjacent to the Premiers’ Hall, The Speakers’ Hall is a CAPACITY: stately room offering space and versatility. On its own, the Speakers’ Hall is ideal for conferences, seminars and Cocktail Theatre workshops. However, when combined with the Premiers’ Hall, it offers the perfect location for large cocktail receptions, gala dinners, awards nights, conferencing 200 160 and more. *Can be combined with the Premiers’ Hall for 400 standing Banquet Classroom guests, 310 in theatre style or 176 seated at tables. 96 70 Did you know? Cabaret Boardroom The gallery outside the Speakers’ Hall features portraits of former Speakers of Queensland Parliament. For some time Parliament has been supporting its heritage 72 40 through the commissioning of these portraits. GREEN DECK* With sprawling views of Parliament House, the newly renovated Green Deck offers a unique outlook taking in the CAPACITY Speaker’s Green, gardens and the internal facade of Parliament House. Suitable for cocktail functions, receptions or Cocktail informal barbecues. This venue has a maximum capacity of 280. Theatre Did you know? 280 140 The Green Deck is located on level 7 of the Parliamentary Annexe. When the Annexe was built in 1979, this location contained an inbuilt swimming pool and squash court for the exclusive use of members during their stay in the Parliamentary accommodation during sitting weeks. RIVER DECK* With breathtaking views of the Brisbane River, the eponymously named River Deck is a venue like no other. Recently CAPACITY renovated, the deck features an in-built speaker system, dining tables, high bars and lounges. Perfect for cocktail functions, receptions or informal barbecues. Cocktail Theatre Did you know? 320 160 The River Deck is located on level 7 adjacent to the Green Deck, overlooking the Brisbane River and Southbank. It is a vantage point for Brisbane City firework displays, including the Sunsuper Riverfire firework display, presented by Brisbane Festival. The roof of the Parliamentary Annexe is often used as a launching pad for fireworks. DANDIIR ROOM The Dandiir Room is the perfect option for smaller CAPACITY functions, providing an intimate setting for meetings, conferences and seminars. The Dandiir Cocktail Theatre room features a projector screen, permanent stage, smart lectern, microphone and audio system. 70 70 Did you know? The word dandiir is from the Durubul dialect of the Yagara language. Dandiir is taken from the phrase Tago Dandiir – Tago meaning altogether and Dandiir being the action of meeting or coming together. UNDUMBI ROOM The Undumbi Room boasts a fantastic range of features CAPACITY including a large projector screen, permanent stage, smart lectern, microphone and audio system. Located Cocktail Theatre in the Parliamentary Annexe, this space is ideal for conferences, seminars and large receptions. 250 230 Did you know? Cabaret Classroom Queensland Parliament invited the Yagera and the Turrbul people to submit names for the room, after which elders from the indigenous community in Brisbane 100 90 decided on the name Undumbi. Undumbi means the gathering of the Aboriginal clans from the Moreton Bay Banquet Boardroom coastal area. 150 40 THE SPEAKER’S GREEN The largest event space in Queensland Parliament, the prestigious Speaker’s Green is located at the heart of the Parliamentary Precinct. The picturesque outdoor venue features a perfectly manicured lawn, surrounded by heritage stone-masonry and lush gardens. It is ideal for gala dinners, award nights, product launches, large cocktail receptions and more. Did you know? The Speaker’s Green is an area of high significance within the grounds of the Parliamentary Precinct. Since 1895 the Speaker’s Green has been used for ceremonial functions and is frequently seen in the news as the location of many press conferences. CAPACITY Cocktail Theatre Banquet Cabaret 1000 700 450 270 LUCINDA BAR Steeped in history and character, the Lucinda Bar is an CAPACITY elegant room with a coffered ceiling, walls ornamented with pilasters and a long, curved bar. The Lucinda Bar Banquet Cocktail is the perfect location for networking events, private lunches or small cocktail receptions. 20 60 Did you know? The Lucinda Bar is named after the Queensland Government’s paddle-steamer, the Lucinda, and was constructed using timber from the original ship. Early drafts of the Australian Constitution were drafted aboard the Lucinda ship by Sir Samuel Griffiths. STRANGERS’ DINING ROOM One of the most popular rooms in Parliament House, CAPACITY The Strangers’ Dining Room features intricate parquetry floors and stunning period details such as early Banquet Cocktail Australian cedar yoke back chairs. The high ceilings and large floor space make this a perfect setting for dinner receptions, gala events and cocktail receptions. 80 100 Did you know? The Strangers’ Dining Room is the one of the largest rooms in Parliament House, containing many of its original late nineteenth-century furnishings, fittings and robustly detailed plasterwork. During sitting weeks, this room is unavailable. Capacities & Venue Hire Prices Theatre Classroom Cabaret Banquet Boardroom U- Shape Cocktail Price Cellar 12 $100 Speaker’s Dining Room 22 $200 Lucinda Bar 20 60 $100 Undumbi 230 90 100 150 40 36 250 $1000 Premiers’ Hall 150 64 60 80 40 24 170 $400 Speakers’ Hall 160 70 72 96 40 36 200 $400 Speakers’ & Premiers’ 310 176 400 $800 combined Green Deck** 140 280 $200 River Deck** 160 320 $200 Speaker’s Green** 700*** 270*** 450*** 1000 $1000 Strangers’ Dining Room 80 100 $500 All venue prices are available upon request. Contact [email protected] or call 07 3553 6377 ** Wet weather contingency plans need to be in place when hiring these venues. Please speak to the Functions Team about wet weather options. *** A rental company would need to be utilised for table and chair hire on the Speaker’s Green The Kitchen The Parliamentary Kitchen features a wide variety of menus to suit any occasion, style or budget. With a focus on sustainability and quality produce, the kitchen sources the freshest ingredients from local suppliers to create a unique dining experience. Our Parliamentary kitchen team have a wealth of experience and can cater for small to large functions for all occasions and budgets. Our Executive Chef oversees the menus for every function hosted in the Parliamentary Precinct and takes pride in working one- on-one with clients, upon request. Menus Our Parliamentary chefs are constantly adapting our menus to include the freshest seasonal produce. The following menus outline some of the fantastic options available. We cater to all dietary requirements. The Queensland Parliamentary Service is also pleased to offer custom menu options. We work with you to create a menu specific to your needs. Simply contact the Function Coordinator to discuss a customised menu. BREAKFAST From $21pp* Minimum booking 20 people MORNING TEA From $9.50pp* Minimum booking 5 people AFTERNOON TEA From $9.50pp* Minimum booking 5 people CANAPÉS From $30pp* Minimum booking 20 people BARBECUE** From $30.00pp* **River Deck and Green Deck only Minimum booking 20 people BANQUET From $77.00pp* Minimum booking 8 people WEDDING BANQUET $150.00pp* Minimum booking 50 people BOARDROOM AND COMMITTEE From $18.00pp* Minimum booking 10 people *Prices correct as of 20 June 2019. Beverages BASIC BEVERAGE PACKAGE* Includes: Minimum spend and Responsible Service of Alcohol conditions apply to the service of all beverages. Our Functions Team are here to assist with Cascade Light, XXXX Gold, XXXX Bitter, VB the suitability and selection of your preferred option. Please be aware that no alcohol is to be served without catering. Ballandean Semillon Sauvignon Blanc Ballandean Shiraz Durif Clovely NV Sparkling Somersby Cider Soft Drink, Juice, Still and Sparkling water. DELUXE BEVERAGE PACKAGE* Includes: Hahn Premium Light, Newstead Session ale, Corona, Peroni. Symphony Hill Reserve Sauvignon Blanc, Punt Road Chardonnay, Ballandean Shiraz, Josef Chromy Pinot Noir, Pikes Eastside Shiraz Symphony Hill Pinot Noir Chardonnay, Squealing Pig Sauvignon Blanc, Soft Drink, Juice, Still and Sparkling water. PREMIUM BEVERAGE PACKAGE* Includes: Hahn Premium Light, Newstead Session ale, Newstead Pale Ale, James Boags Premium Larger White wine – Selection on request Red Wine - Selection on request Sparkling - Selection on request Soft Drink, Juice, Still and Sparkling water. * Minimum booking 20 people. Beverages subject to change and availability. Add Ons: Premix spirit - Canadian Club & Dry, Bundaberg Rum and Cola, Jim Beam & Cola, Smirnoff Red Ice.