Winter Reloaded at Wet Deck

Overview

When it's summertime and the weather is fine, W Brisbane puts its poolside area to work hosting shindigs with a splash. Now that the frosty seasons is definitely upon Brissie, however, it's going in the opposite direction. At Winter Reloaded at Wet Deck, rugging up, getting cosy, eating stomach-warming bites and knocking back toasty cocktails are all on the agenda — and making the most of an après-ski pop-up, too.

Pretend you're in the Swiss Alps without leaving Brisbane, with ski gondolas, firepits and wintry decor all part of the fun. To hang out in one of the gondolas, though, you'll need to book in for a VIP experience. It costs $89 per person, requires between two and four people and will get you your own gondola for 90 minutes. And, it includes gruyere fondue, plus Veuve Clicquot Brut with spoons of yuzu and orange caviar.

Otherwise, you can simply stop by until Wednesday, August 31, get comfy under knit blankets and on cushions, and make your way through the menu. As well as that fondue, which comes with sourdough, chorizo and broccolini dippers, there's also prawn and chorizo paella, lamb shepherd's pie, slow-cooked brisket cheeseburgers, lobster mac 'n' cheese, and baked brie with caramelised onions and pistachios, pickled figs and baguette crisps.

Drinks-wise, opt for a pumpkin spice cocktail made with rye whiskey, pumpkin, pineapple, five spice, egg whites and toasted marshmallow — or a miso old fashioned made with whisky, sake, miso, shitake mushroom, soy milk, seaweed and narutomaki. There's also a French-spiked chocolate chaud, which takes a Valrhona hot chocolate topped with hazelnut orgeat foam, and adds Hennessy cognac and Frangelico.

Entry to the ski lodge-style experience is free — other than that aforementioned VIP package — and you'll pay as you sip and eat.