Now Open: The Beaumont Is the New Rooftop Beer Garden That's Taken Over Birdees' Old Fortitude Valley Digs
If you're keen on Milo cocktails, crocodile and lemon myrtle spring rolls, and Vegemite fries from Brisbane's latest sky-high venue, head to Gipps Street.
Goodbye Birdees, hello The Beaumont Beer Garden: that's the new setup on Gipps Street in Fortitude Valley. A fresh name isn't the only change, following a hefty revamp and a switch of focus. Brisbane's latest rooftop bar takes inspiration from Australia, and The Great Dividing Range in particular. Among the drinks highlights: boozy Milos, a margarita made with bush tomato and chilli-infused agave syrup, and a gin and green chartreuse concoction garnished with lemon myrtle and pepperberry caviar.
Announced in March and open since Monday, April 7, 2025, The Beaumont Beer Garden aims to be the River City's new destination for sky-high sips. From its berth above the road that Wickham and Ann streets, it's splashing its love for Aussie flora, fauna, flavours and colours across its food and beverage range, and also its decor. Equally an influence: classic Aussie pubs, although most aren't found even a few levels about the ground.
To get inside, you'll be entering via BUNK's entrance at 21 Gipps Street, not on Ann Street. After heading up, expect eucalyptus plants, vintage signage, timber and iron accents aplenty — including wooden tables and benches — plus festoon lighting beneath the open sky. Outside, you'll also be located next to BUNK's pool.
If you're most excited about the drinks, they're all courtesy of Bar Manager Tiwene Kaimoana. Expect the Milo Flip made with spiced rum, Licor 43, Milo syrup, condensed milk and fresh egg to be a hit. The Outback Blaze Marg — crafted on tequila, cointreau, bush tomato and chilli-infused agave syrup and lime, with a chilli salt rim — is sure to become a favourite as well. So is The Last Cheers, which is where that mix of gin, maraschino, green chartreuse, lime juice, lemon myrtle and pepper berry syrup, with lemon myrtle and pepperberry caviar as a garnish, comes in.
Another cocktail to try is the Aussie Sunrise, as fashioned with vodka, amaretto, finger lime, lime, Kakadu plum syrup and lemonade. Or, the classics range spans everything from espresso martinis and negronis to old fashioneds and mojitos. Five types of spritzes are also on offer, alongside two-and-a-half pages of spirits, plus a range of vino and craft brews.
If the Milo Flip doesn't get you feeling nostalgic, the Vegemite fries among Head Chef Joshua Kelly's food options will. They're skin-on chips dusted in Vegemite salt, and they're ready to pair with a heap of other dishes. So, the Byron Bay burrata comes with chargrilled mango and witlof salad, the spring rolls feature crocodile and lemon myrtle, and the Mooloolaba king prawns are coated with red gum and garlic butter. There's a wagyu rib fillet with Granite Belt red wine jus, and the venue's hot dog is made with grilled kangaroo sirloin and bush chutney.
If you'd rather a pizza, topping combinations span chilli, chargrilled pineapple and prawns; grilled peaches and prosciutto; and lemon myrtle kangaroo with a Kakadu plum glaze.
Or, head by early for breakfast, where bacon, egg and hashbrown brekkie wraps sit beside Nutella croissants, smashed avo on sourdough, cinnamon raisin toast and more.
"The Beaumont Beer Garden pays homage to these 'beautiful mountains' through our menu and cocktail list, and our design aesthetic and colourings. We borrowed the earthy tones (burnt orange, eucalyptus green and navy) with playful pastel accents of Australian flora from these ancient mountains," says Danny Webster-Clamp, Group General Manager.
"The menu at The Beaumont Beer Garden shines the flavour light on Australia's rich culinary heritage, blending traditional flavours with modern twists," he continues.
"We have a commitment real to local and will showcase high-quality, locally-sourced ingredients and unique native produce. From grilled barramundi with finger lime and macadamia crumble to slow-cooked eucalyptus lamb, our mains have bold flavours."
Find The Beaumont Beer Garden at 21 Gipps Street, Fortitude Valley — open 12pm–late Monday–Friday and 11am–late Saturday–Sunday. Head to the venue's website for more details.
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