Strangers' Restaurant Gourmet Dining Experience for Two within Historic Parliament House
Delight your senses with an elegant dining experience at Strangers’ Restaurant in Queensland Parliament House, featuring modern Australian dishes made using the highest quality local produce. Choose from cheese, charcuterie and cocktails at Lucinda Bar, a three-course lunch with an accompanying drink each, a five-course dinner with a drink each or the ultimate indulgence – a delicious five-course dinner with paired wines. You’ll delight in the delicious seasonal fare, as you and your dining companion spoil your tastebuds like never before. Throughout this unique dining experience, you will gain a rare glimpse into the Queensland Parliament’s grand, historic heritage dining room, usually reserved for Members of Parliament and their guests.
Inclusions
Cheese, Charcuterie Board and Four Cocktails at Lucinda Bar:
- Valid for two adults (18+)
- Cheeseboard, comprising local Queensland cheeses
- Various charcuterie items
- Your selection of four drinks per couple – choice of cocktail, beer or wine
- Two-hour dining time
- Available: Friday: 4.30pm or 6.30pm booking time
- Bookings valid from 3 May 2023 to 28 July 2023
Three-Course Lunch with Drink:
- Valid for two adults (18+)
- Three-course lunch: Choice of entree, main and dessert each
- Your selection of a cocktail, beer or wine on arrival each
- Barista tea and coffee included
- Available: Wednesday – Friday: 12pm or 12.30pm booking time
- Bookings valid from 3 May 2023 to 28 July 2023
Five-Course Dinner with Drink:
- Valid for two adults (18+)
- Five-course dinner tasting menu
- Your selection of a cocktail, beer or wine on arrival each
- Barista tea and coffee included
- Available: Friday: 6pm booking time
- Bookings valid from 3 May 2023 to 28 July 2023
Five-Course Dinner with Paired Wines:
- Valid for two adults (18+)
- Five-course dinner tasting menu
- Selection of paired wines for each course
- Barista tea and coffee included
- Available: Friday: 6pm booking time
- Bookings valid from 3 May 2023 to 28 July 2023
Sample Three-Course Lunch Menu:
- Course One: Crab salad, witlof, ruby grapefruit, bisque, potato wafer, saltbush dukkah (GF, DF)
- Course Two: Roast lamb rump, charred cabbage, parsnip crisp, blood plum ketchup (GF, DF)
- Course Three: Coconut panna cotta, yuzu curd, compressed pineapple, black sesame (VG)
Sample Five-Course Tasting Menu:
- Course One: Roast cauliflower, chermoula spice, caper and raisin purée, cashew sour cream (GF, VG)
- Course Two: Kangaroo fillet, Davidson plum, riberry salsa, bunya nut pesto, buckwheat cracker (GF, DF)
- Course Three: Pan-fried cobia, lemon grass broth, shaved fennel, snow peas, samphire (GF, DF)
- Course Four: Roast lamb rump, charred cabbage, parsnip crisp, blood plum ketchup (GF, DF)
- Course Five: Dark chocolate pavé, air chocolate, feuilletine, smoked yoghurt, rosella jam
Pricing & availability
Parliamentary Annexe, Cnr of Alice & George St, Brisbane, QLD
Things to know
- Your reservation time will be confirmed by Queensland Parliament upon receipt of your booking. Please note that your requested booking time is not guaranteed, and will be confirmed by Queensland Parliament
- Bookings are essential at least 24 hours in advance. Should Strangers Restaurant need to contact you regarding your reservation, they will do so via the email/phone number you have supplied upon making your booking
- Present printed or smartphone voucher upon arrival
Things don’t always work out, so enjoy peace of mind knowing that the following cancellation options are available to you.
100% refund to your original payment method or credits
- Up to 7 days after purchase
Selected days
Availability:
- Cheese, Charcuterie Board and Four Cocktails at Lucinda Bar Available: Friday: 4.30pm or 6.30pm booking time
- Three-Course Lunch with Drink Available: Wednesday – Friday: 12pm or 12.30pm booking time
- Five-Course Dinner with Drink OR Paired Wines Available: Friday: 6pm booking time
- Not valid: Saturday – Thursday and on parliamentary sitting days. Three-Course Lunch with Drink not valid: Saturday – Tuesday and on parliamentary sitting days
- Bookings valid from 3 May 2023 to 28 July 2023
- Valid for the dining experience selected at the time of purchase – please make your selection carefully
Important:
- Valid for dine-in only
- Must be aged 18+ for alcohol consumption
- Dietary requirements can be accommodated with 14 days’ prior notice. Please advise at the time of booking in the ‘Special Comments’ field
- Please note that dietaries cannot be accommodated when booking the tasting menu
- Parking is not available at Queensland Parliament House. The closest car parking facilities are located at QUT Gardens Point Campus or on-street metered parking in nearby George or Alice Streets
- Upon entry, you may be required to present photo ID (such as a driver’s licence)
- Maximum sitting time for Cheese, Charcuterie Board and Four Cocktails experience is two hours
- Set menu restrictions apply
- Menu is seasonal and subject to change. Images and menu descriptions have been provided as an example
- Additional surcharges may apply to specific menu items, payable directly to Strangers’ Restaurant in Queensland Parliament House
Please Note:
- The minimum number of guests required for this experience is two guests
- Maximum purchase limit of two per person applies for the following package options: Cheese, Charcuterie Board and Four Cocktails at Lucinda Bar, Five-Course Dinner with Drink and Five-Course Dinner with Paired Wines
- Maximum purchase limit of five per person applies for the following package options: Three-Course Lunch with Drink
- Entire value must be used in one visit; any unused portions will be forfeited, and cannot be used at a later date
Important:
- The venue you are attending may have health, insurance and vaccination requirements in place. Please ensure you stay up to date with any requirements prior to your visit
- Full terms and conditions are located on the terms and conditions page of our website
Strangers’ Restaurant Queensland Parliament House
Make your reservations at Strangers’ Restaurant in Queensland Parliament House for a dining experience shrouded in history. Take a seat in the heritage dining room, which retains much of its original charm, with early Australian cedar yoke back chairs and interior decor reflecting the late Victorian era of its construction. Dine in elegant surrounds of white-linen tables, timber arched windows and Art Deco-style pendant lights.