The Barracks is one of the best spots in Brisbane to enjoy Brisbane Festival’s QBE Riverfire. With uninterrupted views of the river you can enjoy the spectacular in style followed by a night of entertainment.

After the fireworks display Palace Barracks Cinemas will be hosting an exclusive preview of The Girl Who Plays With Fire. The evening will begin with a glass of wine sponsored by Brown Brothers and tapas on arrival.

Brisbane Stylist Di Cant paid a visit to The Barracks on Tuesday 13th July, and hosted our “Ladies Pamper Night”. With over 40 years experience advising Brisbane women how to add style to their lives, Di covered everything from interior design to fashion to ensure guests left feeling their most stylish. The night included champagne and canapes by FAB, French Twist, Hogs Breath, Bittersweet and Barracks Coles. There were lots of prizes won on the night including a BMW X1 for a weekend and a personal styling session with Di.

Mother’s Day High Tea

Dining: Pimms Royale will be served on arrival and guests will be treated to a delicious afternoon tea of cupcakes, pastries, quiches, traditional finger sandwiches and more. The High Tea will run from 2.30pm – 3.30pm on Sunday 9th May.

Viewing: Following afternoon tea, guests will be seated for an exclusive movie screening of Letters to Juliet which will conclude by 6pm.

Pricing: Tickets are just $30 (plus $1.95 processing fee) and lucky door prizes will be drawn on the day. Prizes include massage vouchers, a BMW for the weekend and beautiful flower bouquets. To purchase tickets visit:

Location:  Palace Cinemas, The Barracks, Petrie Terrace

To book tickets please visit:   https://thebarracks.eventarc.com/615/

Tickets are strictly limited so get in early!

Although reading can be a fantastic solitary pleasure, when it comes to dissecting the plot, characters and themes, sometimes it’s just not as much fun doing it solo.

For people seeking a more social approach, Coaldrake’s Bookshop at The Barracks provides the perfect forum for likeminded bookworms, at The Edmund Burke Bookclub.

Edmund Burke was an Irish philosopher renowned for his literature on politics, strong convictions and conservatism.

Inspired by Burke’s dictum that “fiction lags after truth”, the bookclub discusses a variety of non-fiction reads on the first Wednesday of every month from 6:30pm.

Coaldrake’s is the perfect setting to unwind and engage in intelligent conversation, with exceptional coffee from the Espresso Bar serving as the perfect partner to a good read and stimulating company.

Covering a variety of topics, from politics to travel, all are welcome to participate in this informal and intimate group, either regularly or occasionally to suit their personal taste and timetables.