Collins Place Is About to Be Relaunched as Contemporary Party Pub Little Big House

Southpoint's heritage-listed Collins Place is about to add another chapter to its eclectic history with Solotel — the Matt Moran-led hospitality group behind Riverbar & Kitchen, Aria and a multitude of Sydney venues — set to relaunch the venue as a contemporary party pub called Little Big House.

Having previously operated as a private residence, the former home of the South Bank Police Station and Spaghetti House restaurant during World Expo '88, the iconic Queenslander is now being earmarked by Solotel as 'Brisbane's newest house party destination'. The group's opting for an old-meets-new aesthetic, bringing in palm trees, lush foliage and strings of fairy lights to complement the 128-year-old building's historic facade.

According to Solotel Director Bruce Solomon, the offering will be unlike anything else in the area. "This is my third venture in Brisbane with Matt and we can't wait for the locals to see what's inside," he said. "The building and its history really demanded we create something special."

Full menu details are being kept under wraps for now, though punters can expect a drinks list that heroes seasonal Queensland ingredients, alongside an offering of rotisserie chicken, meats and seafood from the kitchen. Regular events will be announced soon too — by the sounds of things, we can expect club nights, DJs and plenty of parties.

Little Big House will open at 271 Grey Street, South Brisbane in December. We'll update you with more information when we can — in the meantime, visit littlebighouse.com.au.