Festive Menus, Live Music and Family-Friendly Feasts: What's On This Easter Long Weekend In Brisbane
Easter is just around the corner, so be the hero of your group chat and get some Easter weekend plans sorted.
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The Easter long weekend is easily one of our favourite times of the year. If you were clever enough to plan ahead and score 10 glorious days off by only taking a mere three, go you. But if you didn't get it sorted in time to jet off on an escape, don't worry. There is no shortage of awesome things happening in and around Brisbane to bolster your Easter long weekend.
Whether you're spending it with mates, family, or have the kids in town, we've rounded up four historic Brisbane pubs celebrating the Easter long weekend, delivering a festive lineup of seasonal farm-to-table menus, atmospheric live music, chocolate high teas, oyster and champagne specials, hamper giveaways, kids' colouring-in competitions, adorable animal farms, and, of course, a visit from the Easter Bunny.
The Everton Park Hotel, Everton Park
After undergoing an extensive revamp and re-opening its doors earlier this year, The Everton Park Hotel is firmly back in Brisbane's family-friendly pub scene, and this Easter long weekend is the perfect time to get reacquainted with it. And unlike a lot of pubs, it's, thankfully, open all Easter long weekend, including Good Friday.
Undeniably a pub for young parents, The Everton Park Hotel knows how to deliver good times with your pint-sized sidekicks. Lean into al fresco autumn dining and sip on one of six frozen cocktails to kick-start your long weekend in the freshly renovated chic beer garden while the little ones run wild. The Easter Bunny is dropping by both Saturday and Sunday at 1pm, and the kids—and young at heart—can enjoy a hands-on adorable animal farm on Easter Monday from 11am.
The Regatta Hotel, Toowong
Brisbane's iconic Regatta Hotel, perched across from the banks of the Brisbane River, needs no introduction, and this Easter, it's proudly flinging its doors open on Good Friday and serving up a string of festive offers and events. From casual all-day dining to elevated high teas and menus, the Regatta Hotel really does cater to all, and this Easter long weekend is no different.
Sip & Shuck takes place in The Courtyard on both Saturday and Sunday afternoons, offering indulgence that only oysters and champagne can bring. Rally your fancy friends and settle in for a laidback afternoon of freshly shucked oysters and premium champagne to a backdrop of lively yet relaxed music. Bookings aren't required, so it's ideal for a last-minute get-together.
Passionate Head Chef Amy Baard and her team are flexing their culinary skills with a special Easter long weekend seasonal menu at The Regatta Hotel's on-site fine-dining restaurant, The Boatshed. Expect a smorgasbord of premium seafood and decadent Easter-inspired dishes with serene, sprawling water views. Bookings are essential, so get in quick.
Speaking of decadent, to cap it all off, The Regatta Hotel is hosting an Easter Sunday Chocolate Orange High Tea on level two. Relish all the sweet spoils of the season with a revolving mix of chocolate treats for just $89 per person.
The Royal Hotel, Nundah
Traditionally, pubs aren't open on Good Friday, but if you're northside this Easter, there's one pub that always delivers fun, flavour and feel-good vibes and is open: Brisbane's beloved Royal Hotel Nundah. Open daily (and until late) across the entire Easter long weekend, feast on chef and cocktail specials while trying your luck at bringing home one of the many hampers it's giving away.
Known for its legendary live music, The Royal Hotel Nundah will be kickin' all weekend long with buzzing live music. Pull up a chair and tuck into comforting autumn fare—think classic braised lamb shanks, pappardelle pasta marinara, and tender roasted chicken thighs—while soaking in the soundtrack of talented local acts. Catch sets on Saturday from 5-9pm, Sunday from 1-4pm, and Monday from 1-4pm. Plus, you can keep the little ones entertained with colouring in competitions and more.
The Kenmore Hotel, Kenmore
If you're craving good ol' fashioned family pub fare, The Kenmore is your go-to watering hole this Easter long weekend. Open from 11am on Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, the venue is serving up its signature mix of live and loud football across four massive screens in the Sports Bar, plus a jam-packed weekend schedule of live music and kids' activities.
Feast your way through The Kenmore's brand new menu, packed with classic bistro favourites and elevated flavours designed to share. Think mouth-watering T-Bone steak, rich and tender chicken ballotine, and a new dessert line-up worth saving room for, like poached pear or a perfectly crafted crème brûlée. All are served up alongside the smooth sounds of live local bands from 7pm on Saturdays and 1-5pm on Sundays.
Sort your Easter long weekend plans by booking a table at The Regatta Hotel, The Royal Nundah Hotel, The Everton Park Hotel, or The Kenmore—visit the websites for more information or to make a booking.
By Elise Cullen
