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Entire Venue at El Ritmo

Bar
·
Whole venue
153 Wickham Street, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, 4006 –
Fortitude Valley, Brisbane
Up to 20
seats
Up to 60
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering allowed

About this space

A boutique wine and gin bar that also operates as a curated bottle shop, defined by an extensive, carefully selected spirits and wine collection.

Design: The venue presents a long, narrow plan under high ceilings, combining timber arched shelving, leather lounge seating and decorative chandeliers above a polished concrete floor for an old‑school pub look.

Features: The venue provides full bar service and a dedicated cocktail menu, with in-house platters and external catering able to be arranged. The layout comprises a main bar, a cosy cellar room and an outdoor seating area. The hire includes a PA system and speakers, permission for own music or a bring‑your‑own DJ, a small dancefloor, Wi‑Fi, air conditioning and step‑free, wheelchair‑accessible entry.

Ideal for: Intimate-to-mid-sized groups seeking a relaxed, social evening that combines seated areas and standing space for mingling and dancing.

What guests say: The venue delivers attentive, accommodating service and smooth event organisation. The space combines a cosy, characterful interior and an atmospheric outdoor area, paired with consistently well-made cocktails.

Prices

Sunday
4:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $1000 min. spend
Per session
4:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $1000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Monday
4:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $1000 min. spend
Per session
4:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $1000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Tuesday
4:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $1000 min. spend
Per session
4:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $1000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Wednesday
4:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $1000 min. spend
Per session
4:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $1000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Thursday
4:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $1000 min. spend
Per session
4:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $1000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Friday
4:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $2000 min. spend
Per session
4:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $2000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Saturday
4:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $2000 min. spend
Per session
4:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $2000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 6 months ago

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 60
  • Dining
    up to 20
  • Boardroom
    up to 16

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Mediterranean cuisine
External catering allowed Bring your own food or hire a caterer of your choice
Unavailable: Buyout fee for external catering
Unavailable: Kitchen facilities available for guests
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Flatscreen TV
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Air conditioner
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Backdrops Photography backdrops available
  • Quiet space
  • Dance floor Dedicated dance floor area
  • Mirrors Full-length mirrors available
  • Free on-street parking
  • Unavailable: Projector
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Photo equipment
  • Unavailable: Video equipment
  • Unavailable: Lighting equipment
  • Unavailable: Greenscreen
  • Unavailable: Storage space
  • Unavailable: Soundproof
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

  • Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
  • Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
  • No noise restrictions

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
  • Unavailable: Accessible toilets
  • Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
  • Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
  • Unavailable: Lift to all floors
  • Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
  • No wedding licence

Host rules

Normal RSA rules and common sense with dignity and respect applies. Our aim is to ensure you have an event to remember.
Dog Friendly
Dogs allowed

Reviews and ratings

(9 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.

JW
Julie W.
Verified review
Minimum Spend · 50 guests · April 2023

Friendly, clear and punctual communication from owner, who was accommodating and a pleasure to deal with. We loved the venue with its different spaces and style. Exceptional range of gins and excellent cocktails and wines. Service was outstanding.

We loved everything

5.0
JW
Julie W.
Verified review
Excellent communication

FAntastic communication. Clear, prompt and friendly.

5.0
MF
Murphy F.
Verified review
Birthday Party · 50 guests · August 2023
5.0
KL
Karen L.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

FAQ

No, there is no minimum-spend difference associated with the booking time unless only a couple of hours earlier in the afternoon are required.

The venue also has a live jazz band.

About El Ritmo

El Ritmo is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

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Location

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Meet your host

Bobby Andrews
Member of Tagvenue since April 2019
9 Reviews
5 Rating
4h Response time
95% Response rate

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