The highly anticipated Queen’s Wharf Brisbane precinct, a monumental $3.6 billion development, is set to begin its grand reveal with The Star Brisbane announcing its first phase of openings on Thursday, August 29, 2024.
- Sky Deck at Queen’s Wharf Brisbane, Artist Impression
“We are thrilled to be commencing our phased opening to coincide with Brisbane’s biggest party, Brisbane Festival. However, the transformed grassed public areas along the river, including The Landing and Finger Wharves, will open after Riverfire,” Mr Finch added.
Art lovers will be delighted to discover incredible artworks throughout the precinct, including a signature piece by renowned local artist Lindy Lee. The Event Centre, boasting a 1440-seat ballroom, pre-function bar, and outdoor terrace with views of the Story Bridge, is ready to host events and conferences starting early September.
The Star Brisbane is also preparing to welcome guests to the five-star The Star Grand hotel, with bookings opening soon. The hotel will offer 340 rooms, including four penthouses and three swimming pools, alongside the Japanese restaurant Sokyo.
A new live entertainment venue, LiveWire, is set to open as one of the first attractions, supporting Brisbane’s nighttime economy with a lineup of music, comedy, live acts, and late-night entertainment. “LiveWire will be a safe and vibrant venue bringing the soundtrack of Brisbane to life,” Mr Finch noted.
The phased opening approach aims to ensure a seamless experience for visitors. “We want to ensure our team members are prepared, our facilities have been tested, and our processes are right. Importantly, our guests will have an exceptional experience that they will talk about and come back to experience again,” Mr Finch said.
- Concept image – Render of The Star Brisbane, Grand, River Suite
Other venues set to open from day one include the Sports Bar, the reimagined Fat Noodle restaurant by celebrity chef Luke Nguyen, Japanese standout Sokyo, and Cherry. Additional dining and leisure experiences will be unveiled progressively, including restaurants and bars on Sky Deck and at The Terrace.
The Star Brisbane aims to contribute significantly to Brisbane’s growing reputation as a world-class city, creating thousands of jobs and attracting global attention. Mr Finch emphasised the importance of The Star’s remediation plan to transform its culture, governance, technology, and operations, ensuring the highest standards for the community, guests, and team members.
The phased opening will continue throughout 2024. Areas to open progressively from August into September and throughout the remainder of 2024 as part of the first phase of a multi-staged opening:
- Public Areas: 7.5 hectares of public space including Neville Bonner Bridge, upgraded Bicentennial Bikeway, Miller Park, Sky Deck viewing platform, Leisure Deck on Level Seven
- Newly created green space The Landing to open after Riverfire
- Sky Deck: Trio of restaurants will open progressively during first phase
- The Star Grand: 340 hotel rooms including four penthouses, three swimming pools, Sokyo restaurant (Japanese)
- Event Centre: 1,440 seat ballroom with pre-function bar, outdoor terrace and views to the Story Bridge
- The Terrace Dining, Level Four: restaurants will open progressively during first phase
- Level Five & Six: LiveWire, Sports Bar, Fat Noodle (South-East Asian), Food Quarter, Cherry, Main Casino Floor and Premium Gaming Rooms
- Leisure Deck: Gymnasium, more food & beverage outlets
Areas to open as progressively as part of the next phase of a multi-staged opening. - Dorsett and Rosewood hotel tower
- Velo Café end of trip facility
- Luxury Retail destinations
- The Terrace Dining, Level Four: Ice-creamery, Asian dining and more geographical themed dining
- Heritage buildings: Activated with experiences, retail and food & beverage
For more information on The Star Brisbane and to stay updated on the opening dates, visit The Star Brisbane and follow their social handles @thestarbrisbane and @queenswharf_brisbane.
About The Star Brisbane
Positioned at the heart of the Queen’s Wharf Brisbane precinct, The Star Brisbane will feature four world-class hotels, numerous new restaurants, bars, entertainment experiences, luxury retail, and a spectacular Sky Deck floating 100 meters above the Brisbane River. The Leisure Deck, a 12,000sqm open-air oasis, will offer an expansive public space. The Star Brisbane promises to celebrate the best of the river city, offering unique experiences for locals and tourists alike.
About Queen’s Wharf Brisbane
Set to commence a staged opening from August 2024, the Queen’s Wharf Brisbane development will blend contemporary architecture with restored heritage buildings and landscaped riverside parklands. Spanning over 12 hectares, it is expected to attract an estimated 1.4 million additional visitors each year, providing a pedestrian link between South Bank and The Star Brisbane via the Neville Bonner Bridge. The project is led by Destination Brisbane Consortium, a joint venture including The Star Entertainment Group and its partners, Chow Tai Fook Enterprises and Far East Consortium.
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