Overview
Cooler winter weather is starting to set in across Brisbane (well, Brisbane's version of cooler weather), which means it's time to bust out your warmer outfits once again. And if you're a fan of frostier climates, you might want to celebrate with some mates over a few beverages and a bite to eat — perhaps while partying in your own private igloo.
Dubbed Igloo Gardens, these winter wonderlands will take over not one, not two, but five beer gardens at pubs across Queensland. Last week, they took over the Cleveland Sands Hotel, now they've arrived at the Chancellors Tavern on the Sunshine Coast and the Bribie Island Hotel. From Monday, June 22, Kenmore Tavern and Springlake Hotel will join the igloo party, too.
With Queensland's current stage of eased COVID-19 restrictions allowing restaurants, bars, cafes and pubs to accommodate 20 patrons per area, it's a way for you to hang out with your mates in your own space while still being part of a socially distanced crowd.
Each igloo can fit between two-to-six people and comes with twinkly fairy lights. You can hire out them for a 90-minute or two-hour time slot, which includes a three-course meal and a cocktail, with drinks, food and price varying slightly at each venue. Igloos at both the Chancellors Tavern and Bribie Island Hotel will set you back $39. Packages for Kenmore and Springlake will be announced in the coming days.
So that you can not only enjoy a winter escape without having to leave the city, but can do so safely, Australian Venue Co's (who owns all the aforementioned pubs) COVID-19 policies include 30-minute cleaning breaks between igloo bookings, plenty of hand sanitiser on offer, floor markers for queueing and contactless ordering and payment.
Igloo Gardens are now available to book at the Cleveland Sands Hotel, Chancellors Tavern and Bribie Island Hotel, with Kenmore Tavern and Springlake Hotel set to launch on Monday, June 22. The gardens are set to stay until August.