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El Ritmo

Bar

#21 of 160 Bar venues in Brisbane
#2 of 191 Drinks Reception venues in Brisbane
  9 reviews  â€“ 
153 Wickham Street, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, 4006 –
Fortitude Valley, Brisbane
From $250
min. spend
Up to 20
seats
Up to 60
standing
Venue offers catering
Mediterranean
cuisine
Parking available
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Bobby Andrews
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Venue overview

El Ritmo, a hidden gem in Fortitude Valley, boasts a historic cellar and a charming fairy-lighted courtyard. Perfect for intimate gatherings, engagement parties, and festive celebrations with a focus on exceptional gin and boutique wines. Guests love the outstanding service and top-notch drinks.

This is an AI-generated summary based on client reviews and venue profile

Spaces for hire at El Ritmo

Entire Venue at El Ritmo
Entire Venue
Bar
·
Whole venue
20 seats
60 standing
The perfect option for maximum space, total privacy and complete flexibility for music options (have a live band, DJ or play your own lists), decorations and lay out. Whole venue hire lets you take over the whole bar for an evening, and use all of our facilities. Whether it’s for a work event, a birthday, your engagement or anniversary……this is a...
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from $1000 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 1 week ago
Enquire now
The Boardroom at El Ritmo
The Boardroom
Dining Room
·
Private space
16 seats
22 standing
Our Boardroom is home to our drinks library and is perfect for small groups of up to 16 people seated or 20 standing. Perhaps a company meeting with style, birthday gathering with grace, or just a get-together with friends. This cosy room is tucked away to the side and can be completely shut off from the rest of the bar if you need to have some pri...
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am
Alcohol licence extension
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from $400 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 1 week ago
Enquire now
Courtyard and Boardroom at El Ritmo
Courtyard and Boardroom
Outdoor Space
·
Private space
16 seats
50 standing
Our Courtyard is a perfect picturesque space for mid-size groups of up to 30 people. The area has a real charm to it, with lush green palms, wooden timber tables, and fairy lights under the Brisbane sky - a tropical oasis in the middle of Fortitude Valley. Our Boardroom is home to our drinks library and is perfect for small groups of up to 16 peopl...
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am
Alcohol licence extension
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from $600 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 1 week ago
Enquire now
The Attic at El Ritmo
The Attic
Lounge
·
Private space
10 standing
Our most sought after space is a charming private room tucked away at the top of a narrow staircase, overlooking both the main bar on one side and the Courtyard on the other. Perfect for small groups up to 10 people, this intimate space provides a quiet cosy hideaway for you and your friends to enjoy a relaxed chat, the perfect glass of wine and...
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am
Alcohol licence extension
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from $250 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 1 week ago
Enquire now

Reviews and ratings

5.0
Amenities
5.0
Cleanliness
5.0
Location
5.0
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Catering
5.0
Communication
5.0
Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
GD
Ginny D.
Verified review
Private Dining · 16 guests · July 2024
Excellent all round - will book again. Great venue, friendly and helpful staff, great food and of course the GIN.
5.0
JJ
Jessica J.
Verified review
Function Room · 30 guests · June 2023
Excellent venue - Bobby was extremely helpful with organising the event and ensuring everything went smoothly on the night.
5.0
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

Prices and opening hours

Sunday
3:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $600–$1000 min. spend
Courtyard and Boardroom
3:00 pm – 8:00 pm
from $1000 min. spend
The Boardroom
3:00 pm – 8:00 pm
from $600 min. spend
Entire Venue
4:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $1000 min. spend
Monday
4:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $400–$1000 min. spend
Courtyard and Boardroom
4:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $600 min. spend
The Boardroom
4:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $400 min. spend
Entire Venue
4:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $1000 min. spend
Tuesday
4:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $400–$1000 min. spend
Courtyard and Boardroom
4:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $600 min. spend
The Boardroom
4:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $400 min. spend
Entire Venue
4:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $1000 min. spend
Wednesday
3:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $250–$1000 min. spend
Courtyard and Boardroom
4:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $600 min. spend
The Boardroom
4:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $400 min. spend
Entire Venue
4:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $1000 min. spend
The Attic
3:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $250 min. spend
Thursday
3:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $250–$1000 min. spend
Courtyard and Boardroom
4:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $600 min. spend
The Boardroom
4:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $400 min. spend
Entire Venue
4:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $1000 min. spend
The Attic
3:00 pm – 10:00 pm
from $250 min. spend
Friday
3:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $500–$2000 min. spend
Courtyard and Boardroom
4:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $1200 min. spend
The Boardroom
4:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $600 min. spend
Entire Venue
4:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $2000 min. spend
The Attic
3:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $500 min. spend
Saturday
3:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $500–$2000 min. spend
Courtyard and Boardroom
4:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $1200 min. spend
The Boardroom
4:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $600 min. spend
Entire Venue
4:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $2000 min. spend
The Attic
3:00 pm – 12:00 am
from $500 min. spend
Pricing updated by venue 2 weeks ago

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

Up to 60
standing
Up to 20
seats
In-house catering
Mediterranean
cuisine
External catering allowed
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About El Ritmo

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

El Ritmo Gin Bar is a stunning oasis, set in a heritage listed building with over 100 years of history. Located in the heart of Fortitude Valley & a short stroll away from Chinatown. The perfect place to escape from the outside world and relax over a gin & tonic – select from our list of more than 280 gins from all corners of the globe, or enjoy a bottle of artisan, hard to find wine, hand selected from our travels around Australia and the world. Or just sit back and let our staff prepare a unique and inspiring house-cocktail. Of course, we open our shelves to some desirable rums, delicious whiskies and other classics. We even offer craft beer…

FAQ

Bar service offers various bar tab options, including split tabs, minimum tabs, and shared tabs.

A range of soft drinks and mocktails are supplied.

At El Ritmo, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available
  • Bringing your own catering/food is allowed

  • Free on-street parking is available

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at El Ritmo:

  • Entire Venue hosting 40 guests: $1919.60
  • Courtyard and Boardroom hosting 30 guests: $400
  • The Boardroom hosting 12 guests: $391.60

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

El Ritmo is located at 153 Wickham Street, in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane.

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  • Bus Brunswick Street Stop 212 200 m
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  • Train Fortitude Valley 200 m
  • Train Exhibition station 950 m
  • Taxi Taxi Zone 1.2 km
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