Birdees Is Back After a Five-Year Hiatus, Bringing an Elevated Nightclub Experience to the Beaumont Beer Garden
The hole left behind by this storied venue's closure is now filled, with its triumphant return offering a more grown-up experience celebrating music culture.
For some, Birdees is an unforgettable institution. For others, perhaps those memories are better forgotten. Regardless, Brisbane nightlife icon Birdees is reborn after a five-year hiatus, and it's bringing a slightly more grown-up approach to its next chapter. Tucked below Fortitude Valley's Beaumont Beer Garden, this once untamed dance floor looks fresher than ever, with a multi-million-dollar renovation trading in the sticky floors for an elevated experience.
Carved into an old factory, a full-scale redesign blends this industrial history with forward-thinking features destined to produce bigger and better nights. Think immersive lighting, layered textures and a state-of-the-art sound system bound to shake the whole neighbourhood. Meanwhile, the entertainment lineup will overflow with curated DJ talent, live performances, retro tunes and underground house parties every Friday and Saturday night.
In fact, the new Birdees plans to be much more than just a raucous club frequented by late-night revellers and sun-seeking backpackers. Instead, expect an ode to music culture past, present and future, where innovation and nostalgia combine. The reimagined spot will focus more on audiovisual artistry, serving up a mix of house grooves, nostalgic R&B tunes and high-energy techno sets that celebrate the best of rhythm and creativity.
"Birdees is our love letter to music and the people who live for it," says Group General Manager Danny Webster-Clamp, who guided the venue's new approach. "It's where old-school soul and new-age sound collide, creating something Brisbane has never seen before."
Slotting into the recently opened Aussie-inspired Beaumont Beer Garden, this multi-level layout gives the place a dynamic atmosphere. When you need a breather, head upstairs to the Beaumont's terrace, primed for chilling out beneath festoon lighting and the night sky. This might be the perfect time to tuck into the gastropub-style fare, ranging from skin-on chips dusted in Vegemite salt to wagyu rib fillet with Granite Belt red wine jus.
Back at Birdees, the party will keep on keeping on throughout the night. Decked out with various spaces perfect for tailoring your shenanigans, slide into a cosy booth or challenge your pals at the pool tables. Of course, a sprawling dance floor will heave into the early morning. But this time around, Birdees regulars will notice this upbeat stomping ground doesn't have quite the same slightly concerning bounce.
Birdees is open Friday– Saturday nights from 9pm–3am at the Beaumont Beer Garden, 608 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley. Head to the website for more information.
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