Are you planning a low-cost event in the Capital of Queensland – Brisbane? Luckily, we gathered a list of 9 low-cost venues in the city to help you plan a successful budget-friendly event in Australia’s third-largest city! Check out our extensive list below.
This first event space is situated above a boutique bar. It boasts high ceilings reaching up to 4 metres and bright white walls paired with timber floors. It has plenty of natural light, making it a brilliant space for your event. Overall, it has an area of 5m x 20m, including a balcony that overlooks Stanley Street. It also offers other amenities such as a kitchen that you can use for your caterers. After or before the event, guests can also stop by the coffee shop below. The space is available for rent all day, every week.
Location: Stanley Street, 598, Brisbane, 4102
Capacity: 15 to 80 guests
Price: £18 per hour
Travel: Nearby Stanley St near Raymond Tce Bus Stop
The Boardroom is a perfect space to host your business meetings, presentations, product launches, or training sessions. It comes complete with all tables and chairs whilst also giving you access to a TV, Wifi and access to tea and coffee making facilities. The space has a modern office design with 65 square meters of space that you can customise according to your event requirements and the number of guests attending. This includes theatre style, Boardroom, U-shaped, and classroom, standing the space can accommodate 40 guests.
Location: City Road, 91, Brisbane, 4207
Capacity: 20 to 40 guests
Price: £18 per hour
Travel: Nearby Kokoda St near York St Bus Stop
Mantra on Edward is newly refurbished, offering a sleek and stylish space. Situated at the very heart of the city, you are close to all the iconic attractions, including Eagle Street Pier, the Queen’s Plaza, Southbank Cultural Precinct, and Fortitude Valley. In addition, the building has a variety of event spaces such as the Observatory room, Edward Suite, Pool Deck, and the Pre-function area. They also offer many packages to cater to your event, starting from £8 per person.
Location: City Road, 91, Brisbane, 4207
Capacity: Up to 22 guests
Price: from £8 per person
Travel: Nearby Upper Edward Street and Windmill Bus Stops
The Australian National Hotel is located directly opposite the Brisbane Cricket Grounds, just on the northern edge of Woolloongabba. It has two private function spaces to choose from, which can cater to different types of events. The first venue is the National Secret room, a luxurious room for all occasions. It has a large dance floor, complete with audiovisual equipment, and even a DJ booth. The space can take up to 200 guests. On the other hand, there’s the Courtyard venue, great for intimate get-togethers up to 50 people.
Location: 867 Stanley StreetWoolloongabba, Brisbane
Capacity: 50 to 200 guests
Price: from £6 per person
Travel: Nearby Stanley St at East Brisbane School Bus Stop
Mantra South Bank Brisbane is another event space belonging to the Mantra Hotels, Resorts, and Apartments chain. Here, they help you host well-organised events such as business conferences, meetings, presentations, dinners, and more. It is ideally located, within only walking distance of the South Bank railway station. The venues are spacious, air-conditioned, and equipped with audiovisual equipment with wireless connectivity. They can also cater to your delegates with a wide range of menus to choose from.
Location: 161 Grey Street, South Bank QLD
Capacity: 15 to 80 guests
Price: from £8 per person
Travel: Nearby Mantra South Bank Brisbane Bus Stop and South Bank Busway Train Station
6. Factory 51
Factory 51 offers a rustic industrial feel to your events. The building is a handsome red brick warehouse restored as a bistro, bar, and elegant function venue. Inside, you’ll find an exquisite visual appeal that will be perfect for your event. The function room boasts a dazzling chandelier supported by rustic steel beams. The venue also features polished concrete floors, a green marble bar, and a private terrace. The ‘Workshop’ function room can accommodate 200 guests and customise it to suit your event requirements.
Location: 51 Holdsworth Street, Coorparoo, QLD
Capacity: Up to 200 guests
Price: from £5 per person
Travel: Nearby Coorparoo Square – Holdsworth St Bus Stop
Mantra on Queen is the last item on the list that belongs to the Mantra Hotels, Resorts, and Apartments chain. Just like the previous Mantra spaces, Mantra on Queen also offers a range of event spaces to choose from. This includes the Queen Room, Ann Room, Queen-Ann Room Combined and the Cook & Co-Bar & Grill venues. As always, you can also choose to customise the space to fit your event requirements and the number of guests.
Location: 570 Queen Street, Brisbane QLD
Capacity: Up to 140 guests
Price: from £10 per person
Travel: Nearby Queen Street Stop 67 near Ann St (Orient) Bus Stop
8. 111 Eagle St
If you’re looking for an event space to host a smaller conference meeting, this modern venue located at the 111 Eagle St building is a great choice. It can accommodate up to 12 guests in a boardroom style layout. In addition, it boasts penthouse features with 3m high ceilings that let natural light in and offer majestic river views. Nearby, award-winning restaurants, cafes, and relaxing bars where your delegates can stay pre-event or during breaks. The venue also offers audiovisual equipment, internet connectivity, and more.
Location: 111 Eagle St, Brisbane City QLD 4000
Capacity: Up to 12 guests
Price: from £43 per hour
Travel: Nearby Eagle Street Stop 152 at Riverside Centre Bus Stop
9. 17 Gould Rd
This final venue is a versatile space that can accommodate different events, such as business meetings, workshops, training sessions, conferences and more. You can customise it to 6 different layouts to suit your event requirements. Besides complete audiovisual equipment, you can also use break-out spaces, and an event manager can assist you. Its key features include tea and coffee access, a fully equipped kitchen, easy access to public transport, free parking (depending on availability) and more.
Location: 17 Gould Rd, Herston QLD 4006
Capacity: 28 to 60 guests
Price: from £35 per hour
Travel: Nearby Butterfield St at Butterfield PreSchool and Butterfield St at Aberleigh Road Bus Stops
Like many other major cities globally, it’s not easy finding venues for your event that will fit your budget. However, we hope that our list can help you hunt for the right venue to fit your event requirements. Before planning your event, it’s also best to reach out to the venue to get the correct estimates and costs. Happy event planning!
