Elevated dining for your lunch break

Enjoy a refined lunch experience in the heart of Parliament House with our Express Lunch for $42 per person. Perfect for a midweek catch-up, business lunch or a quick city escape.

What’s included

Your Express Lunch includes:

  • Chef’s snacks
  • Freshly baked bread
  • Main course – selected from our menu
  • One drink – choose from a glass of our Winery of the Season wine, beer, soft drink or juice.

Dining at Parliament House

Thoughtfully prepared with quality seasonal ingredients, our Express Lunch is designed to deliver a memorable dining experience when time is short but expectations are high.

Set within the iconic surrounds of Queensland Parliament House, Strangers’ Restaurant offers a unique Brisbane dining experience that pairs exceptional service with a distinctive setting.

Price

$42 per person

Book your table

Book your table today and enjoy lunch at one of Brisbane’s iconic destinations.

 

We recommend arriving 15 minutes early to allow for arrival registration and security checks.

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Lunch available Wednesday to Friday
Parliamentary Annexe,
69 Alice Street, Brisbane, QLD 4000
$42pp
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Frequently Asked Questions:

What do I need to bring with me?

Queensland Parliament House is a working parliament, as such strict security procedures are in place. All attendees must provide valid photo ID upon entry to the precinct.

What time should I arrive?

Please arrive 15 minutes before your selected booking time for security and registration processing, guests will be escorted by Parliamentary staff from the foyer.

How do I find the Strangers’ Restaurant?

Guests must enter the Parliamentary Precinct via the Parliamentary Annexe, located on Alice St. For security reasons, guests are not permitted to leave the Annexe foyer area without an escort. A member of staff will collect guests from the foyer of the Parliamentary Annexe and escort them to the Strangers’ Restaurant.

Do I need to book the tour of Parliament House?

Yes, due to restricted numbers on tours you will need to select a time when purchasing your tickets. Tours run for approximately 40 minutes and guests will be collected from the restaurant.

What are my parking options during the event?

Guests arriving by car must make their own parking arrangements, as there is no visitor parking available at Queensland Parliament House. The closest paid parking facilities are located next door at QUT.

What is the cancellation policy?

We request you cancel your booking at least 7 days prior to the event to avoid any cancellation fees.

What is the dress code?

The dress code for High Tea is smart casual.

How can I contact the organiser with any questions?

Please feel free to call or email us with any questions you may have on 07 3553 6377 / function.bookings@parliament.qld.gov.au

Looking for a private dining experience?

Queensland Parliament offers a wide variety of spaces available for private dining ranging from an intimate experience for 10 guests in our private Cellar room through to our Speaker’s Dining Room, sprawling with natural light, overlooking the Speaker’s Green that can accommodate up to 20 guests.

Speak to our friendly team to discover the possibilities.