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Bacchus

Podium Level Rydges South Bank Glenelg Street & Grey Street, 9 Glenelg St, South Brisbane QLD 4101, Australia

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Podium Level Rydges South Bank Glenelg Street & Grey Street, 9 Glenelg St, South Brisbane QLD 4101, Australia

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+61 7 3364 0800
HoursMonday: 6:30 – 10:00 AM Tuesday: 6:30 – 10:00 AM Wednesday: 6:30 – 10:00 AM Thursday: 6:30 – 10:00 AM Friday: 6:30 – 10:00 AM Saturday: 6:30 – 10:30 AM, 12:00 – 2:00 PM Sunday: 6:30 – 10:30 AM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Bacchus

Inside Rydges South Bank, Bacchus trades standard hotel dining for European gastronomy with real backbone. Multi-course menus move with deliberate precision. Regulars point straight to sommelier Rory, who customizes pours tableside to match personal tastes without an ounce of stiffness. Dietary adjustments are handled effortlessly, matched by weekend high tea platters baked fresh on-site. Plates progress steadily—warm house focaccia, champagne lobster with beurre blanc, and roasted venison followed by crisp apple accented with blue cheese.

  • Multi-Course Tasting Menus: Multi-course seasonal menus centered on traditional European technique, featuring standouts like house focaccia, champagne lobster, and venison rack.
  • Personalized Wine Pairings: Tableside wine service curated course-by-course and adapted to guest preferences by sommelier Rory.
  • Made-from-Scratch High Tea: Tiered weekend afternoon platters baked fresh on-site with bespoke substitutions for guests with dietary intolerances.
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Why Diners Choose Bacchus

Experience world-class degustation menus, bespoke sommelier pairings, and celebrated high tea in South Bank—reserve your table today.

  • Flawlessly Executed Multi-Course Degustations

    From intricate amuse-bouches to multi-course tasting journeys, the kitchen demonstrates masterly depth of flavor and seasonal precision across every course.

    An unforgettable culinary journey—every dish was a masterpiece!

    Coco Lam

  • Dedicated Sommelier-Led Wine Pairings

    Sommelier Rory curates and explains pairings tableside, adjusting selections dynamically to guest palates with exceptional cellar knowledge.

    The sommelier's personalized wine pairings complemented each course flawlessly, tailoring selections to our preferences with evident expertise.

    Kristy Lesslie

  • Deeply Personal and Unpretentious Hospitality

    Front-of-house staff strike an effortless balance between intuitive attentiveness and unobtrusive warmth, eliminating the stiffness common to haute cuisine.

    Ellie brought a personal warmth to our table that turned fine dining into something deeply human and memorable.

    damith thennakoon

  • Proactive and Seamless Dietary Care

    Kitchen and waitstaff effortlessly adapt fine dining tasting menus and tiered platters for pregnancy, coeliac disease, and strict intolerances without compromising quality.

    Service was excellent and they easily accomodated and modified the menu for my pregnant wife.

    Christopher Milo

  • Classic High Tea in an Elegant Setting

    Refined decor and tiered stands set the scene for leisurely daytime gatherings, complete with warm scones and clotted cream in an intimate room.

    Bacchus is beautifully presented from its refined decor to its lovely tiered stands for afternoon tea.

    Mae Lawrence

  • Freshly Made On-Site Tiered Menus

    Unlike venues serving frozen or pre-batched tiers, high tea selections are made fresh on-site with bespoke substitutions for group celebrations.

    The food was amazing, with most items freshly made on-site rather than being pre-made and frozen.

    Joanne Kim (JoanneK)

Explore the tasting journeys, signature desserts, and afternoon tea experiences most celebrated by guests, and reserve your table for a memorable culinary occasion.

  • Wine Pairing

    The wine pairing was on another level—Rory, with his incredible knowledge and passion, felt like an alchemist.

    damith thennakoon

  • Tasting Menu

    we went for the tasting menu.. every single dish was incredible.

    Isabella L

  • Apple Dessert

    To finish, I indulged in the Apple dessert with honey, cinnamon, and blue cheese, and it was on another level—an exquisite combination of flavors that left a lasting impression.

    Dan Crawford

  • High Tea

    Had a wonderful experience at this high tea spot! The food was amazing, with most items freshly made on-site rather than being pre-made and frozen.

    Joanne Kim (JoanneK)

Other favorites

From house-baked breads to savory sides and delicate sweets, book your table to experience every fine detail.

  • House-Made Focaccia

    Marco’s house-made focaccia with preserved tomatoes, which was incredibly light and fluffy yet had the perfect crunch.

    Dan Crawford

  • Miso Potatoes

    accompanied by delicious miso potatoes and broccolini.

    Kristy Lesslie

  • Hazelnut Dessert

    the hazelnut dessert was delicious

    Leisha Carter

  • Scones

    The scones were particularly delightful, served with clotted cream and jam.

    Mae Lawrence

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful, above-and-beyond hospitality details observed by dining guests

  • Custom Dietary High Tea Platters

    Guests navigating complex food restrictions receive thoughtful, made-to-order accommodations, including entire tiered high tea platters prepared with custom substitute items.

  • Tableside Sommelier Storytelling

    The in-house sommelier guides guests course by course, tailoring wine pairings to personal palates while sharing detailed stories behind each pour.

  • Anticipatory Table Care

    Floor staff deliver polished hospitality with subtle pacing, refilling glasses and anticipating needs without interrupting conversation.

  • Bespoke Tasting Menu Adaptations

    Tasting menus are modified smoothly on the spot for guests who are pregnant or coeliac, preserving the culinary flow without delay.

Before you head over

Practical advice on dietary accommodations, tableside wine pairings, and event pacing to make the most of your reservation.

  • Specify Dietary Needs at Booking

    Notify the team of allergies, pregnancy, or intolerances when reserving; the kitchen prepares tailored, freshly made substitutions across both tasting menus and high tea platters.

  • Opt for the Sommelier Pairing

    Rather than navigating the extensive cellar independently, select the sommelier pairing to experience personalized, course-by-course pours curated tableside to complement your menu choices.

  • Coordinate Timing for Evening Shows

    If you are attending an 8pm South Bank performance, opt for an early sitting or midweek menu—the staff pace courses promptly to ensure you depart on schedule. Book your table in advance for an impeccably orchestrated evening.

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