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Bar Alto

119 Lamington St, New Farm QLD 4005, Australia

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119 Lamington St, New Farm QLD 4005, Australia

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+61 7 3358 1063
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 5:00 PM Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM Thursday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM Friday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM Saturday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM Sunday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Bar Alto

Powerhouse regulars know the move—grab a table out on the deck above the water, where the floor team clocks orders to curtain calls with zero anxiety. The Italian kitchen delivers on pace and craft, with diners singling out the pork belly and fig ravioli alongside plates of spanner crab pasta. Step off the CityCat at New Farm, pull up a riverfront perch, and settle in over a pot of steamed mussels with cold Pinot Gris.

  • Riverside Balcony: Breezy deck seating right over the Brisbane River, ideal for relaxed weekend lunches after arriving by ferry.
  • Pre-Show Pacing: Attentive floor service coordinates courses and wine pairings to clear easily before showtime curtains.
  • Standout Pasta: Handmade pasta dishes like the pork belly and fig ravioli draw consistent praise from regulars.
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Why Diners Choose Bar Alto

From curtain-timed dining to sun-drenched afternoons by the river, book your table at Brisbane Powerhouse.

  • Showtime-Synchronized Service

    Attentive floor staff pace dishes and wine recommendations around Brisbane Powerhouse performance times so theatergoers never feel rushed before curtain call.

    Everything came out perfectly timed, before attending the show.

    Patricia

  • River Hub & Ferry Waterfront Access

    Directly connected to the New Farm Park River Hub and CityCat ferry pontoon, the venue offers easy maritime arrival and waterside docking right outside.

    If you arrive by boat the New Farm Park River Hub provides safe, clean, and modern berths and you can ask for a table with a view of your boat.

    Ian Sampson

  • Sunlit Riverfront Deck Dining

    An open-air terrace looking out over the Brisbane River provides a scenic, breezy backdrop for leisurely weekend lunches and aperitivo.

    sitting on the outside area looking over the river on a sunny Sunday made it a great place to eat and relax.

    Richard Spalding

  • Dedicated Seasonal Ingredient Features

    Seasonal culinary initiatives celebrate single-ingredient showcases like Crabfest and mollusc features alongside handmade pastas and seafood specialties.

    The 'Month of Molluscs' menu is inspired!

    Chrissie Hudson

  • Effortless Milestone Celebrations

    Dedicated spaces, versatile set banquet options, and considerate service staff ensure family milestone gatherings and birthdays run seamlessly.

    We look forward to celebrating many more birthdays with you!

    Amy Kelley

  • Destination Hosting for Visitors

    The waterfront location and generous Italian shared plates make hosting visiting family and out-of-town guests an easy, crowd-pleasing choice.

    there aren’t many Brisbane restaurants on the river, so this was a no-brainer for out-of-town guests.

    Sherry Mackay

Standout Italian classics and seasonal seafood celebrated by Powerhouse diners

  • Pork Belly and Fig Ravioli

    The pork belly and fig ravioli is definitely up there as one of my all time favourite dishes.

    Nicholas Penfold

  • Lamb Shoulder

    The lamb shoulder was superb.

    Anne-Maree P

  • Spanner Crab Gnocchi

    The gnocchi was light and pillowy, the sauce tasted of fresh, delicious crab, and the broth/sauce was so tasty and not overpowering, leaving the taste of crab floating delicately on your tongue.

    Sherry Mackay

  • Mussels

    You cannot go past the Mussels and a glass of Pinot Gris.

    C Swann

Other favorites

Desserts and specialty refreshments that round out the dining experience.

  • Cannoli

    shared a dessert which was a delicious cannoli

    C Bartlett

  • Crostata di Mela

    Crostata di mela - crispy and warm at the bottom, cold gelato on the top, one of the best dessert combination!

    Sour Bitters

  • White Chocolate Granita

    This dessert was so pretty, and so sweetly delicious; we were all fans.

    Sherry Mackay

  • Mocktails

    Mocktail x 2 it's great! Not many restaurant can serve good mocktail but this one does!

    Sour Bitters

Beyond the menu

Attentive service gestures that elevate dining beyond the expected

  • Show-Synchronized Drinks and Pacing

    Staff proactively track theater schedules and provide performance-ready takeaway cups so guests can transition straight into the show without abandoning their drinks.

  • Tailored Medical and Allergy Care

    The kitchen actively accommodates nuanced post-surgery needs and multi-allergy dining, tailoring dishes across dietary constraints.

  • Bespoke Off-Menu Drink Crafting

    When specific bottled mixers were unavailable, bar staff custom-crafted an impromptu house version to ensure guests had the exact drink profile they wanted.

  • Personal Care for Sentimental Keepsakes

    Demonstrating meticulous hospitality, floor staff ran outside the building to return a sentimental playing card dropped by a young guest at the table.

Before you head over

Essential tips on transit, pre-show timing, and dietary planning—book your table in advance to secure the perfect riverfront visit.

  • Arrive by River to Avoid Parking Hassles

    Parking around the Brisbane Powerhouse can be tight on show nights. Take the ferry to New Farm Park for a relaxed walk upstairs, or moor at the New Farm Park River Hub pontoon if arriving by private vessel.

  • Coordinate Showtime Pacing and Drinks

    Alert your waitstaff if you have a curtain call so they can pace your courses seamlessly. If you want to take your drink into the performance, ask the bar for a plastic cup.

  • Share Complex Dietary Requests Early

    If you have multi-allergy restrictions—such as gluten, dairy, and shellfish—or post-medical dietary needs, notify the team when ordering for tailored dish modifications.

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