We pay our respects to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ancestors of this land, their spirits and their legacy. The foundations laid by these ancestors gives strength, inspiration and courage to current and future generations, both First Nations and non-First Nations peoples, towards creating a better Queensland.

click anywhere to continue

QPAC

Acknowledgement of Traditional Custodians

Please email us at re.enquiries@qpac.com.au if you have any questions.

With a contemporary menu and impeccable service, the Lyrebird is the perfect place to start your evening at QPAC. Taste the flavours of Italy prepared by the Lyrebird's passionate chefs, and led by our head chef from Rome, Italy.

Set alongside the lively Cascade Court, savour the anticipation of the night ahead while you relax and enjoy the surrounds.

Lyrebird is currently featuring a series of contemporary indigenous artwork by three renowned artists – Michael Nelson Jagamara, Gloria Petyarre and Joanne Currie Nalingu. Telling the story of QPAC’s location – an original meeting place for the local Indigenous population – and its connection to rivers, leaves and storms; these works entwine the Lyrebird with Brisbane’s heritage. The colour palette in the series of artworks reflects a distinctively Australian aesthetic, mirroring QPAC’s aspirations for the Lyrebird and its food.

The quintessential QPAC experience begins at the Lyrebird.

Lyrebird Signature High Tea

Available on selected shows

Enjoy a delicious touch of elegance before your matinee show with a Lyrebird High Tea.
$25 per person or $30 per person including a glass of bubbles.

High tea service only before matinee shows. Available for pre-purchase during your booking for selected matinees, otherwise please contact the restaurant to check availability and make a booking.

Embark on an Italian culinary journey, savouring our Moreton Bay bug Malfadine through to Slow-Cooked Oxtail Red Wine Rigatoni.
Indulge in an exquisite selection of carefully curated Lyrebird desserts.
Enjoy a delicious touch of elegance before your matinee show with a Lyrebird High Tea.
Spanner crab potato crostini, finger lime, caviar, lemon myrtle entree.
Lyrebird selection of contemporary entrees.
Enjoy drinks while relishing the delightful Lyrebird surroundings before the show.
The quintessential QPAC experience begins at the Lyrebird.
Warm olives, mandarin, hand rolled grissini entree.
Shucked oysters, lemon + chardonnay vinegar, finger lime entree.
Buffalo burrata, beetroot, radish, nasturtium entree.
Moreton bay bug malfaldine pasta with herb crumb, bottarga.
Rigatoni slow cooked oxtail, red wine, pecorino pasta.
Spaghetti calamari bolognese, skull island tiger prawn, chilli.
Queensland blue pumpkin risotto, burrata, pepitas.
Black Angus Scotch fillet, served with grilled broccolini, watercress, lemon, red wine jus.
Longreach Lamb shoulder 18-hour slow cooked with turnip, carrot salad, baby onion.
Grilled Barramundi, charred lemon, caviar butter sauce, watercress.
Affogato, house-made biscotti, Frangelico dessert.
Chocolate cheesecake, strawberries, raspberry, hazelnut ice cream dessert.
Mango sorbet, bbq pineapple, coconut gel dessert.
Semifreddo coffee, tahini, puffed buckwheat, blood orange sorbet dessert.
Pineapple, custard, coconut, macadamia, lime sorbet dessert.
Pineapple, custard, coconut, macadamia, lime sorbet dessert.
A High Tea experience like no other.
Lyrebird High Tea, Brisbane's best kept secret.

More Dining Options

The Ring Cycle Dining Experiences

We're excited to take your experience to new heights by intertwining culinary delights with the grandeur of the Ring Cycle world. Designed to seamlessly align with the performance schedule, our dining packages come with precisely timed options to accommodate intervals, allowing you to comfortably return to your seat in ample time.

Bistro by QPAC

Nestled just steps away from the Brisbane River in the salmon-hued, open-air Cascade Court, Bistro by QPAC unveils a captivating menu and exceptional selection of authentic Asian-inspired street food dishes, infused with the distinct flair of Queensland.

Russell Street Wine Bar

Set at the southern end of QPAC, alongside the Playhouse Theatre, is the charming Russell Street Wine Bar. It boasts spectacular views of South Bank and The Wheel of Brisbane.

Theatre Bars

Our theatre bars offer a great selection of sparkling and still wines, beers and ciders, spirits, and an ever-changing cocktails menu. Drinks may be consumed while seated in the foyer or in the theatre.