Brisbane’s Eagle Street Pier Riverland redevelopment revealed

The popular Eagle Street Pier bar and kitchen opens next week following a $3.5 million renovation, including a mega riverfront deck and two new food concepts. TAKE THE VIDEO TOUR

The popular Eagle Street Pier bar and kitchen will open doors to patrons next week following a its $3.5 million renovation.

Riverland, as it’s called, will reveal its dramatic transformation on Monday, May 22, including a 800 sqm riverfront deck and two new food concepts.

Brisbane’s Eagle Street Pier Riverland. Picture – contributed.

The waterfront venue underwent an 800 sqm extension of the existing riverside deck to create a sprawling outdoor drinking and dining area with uninterrupted views of Story Bridge and the Brisbane River.

Brisbane’s Eagle Street Pier Riverland redevelopment revealed. Picture – contributed.

With a 1000-person capacity, each level of the three-tiered venue is built to cater for a range of group sizes and occasions and includes: Sky Deck, an exclusive space perched on top of one a container bar, offering uninterrupted Story Bridge views; Promenade Deck, with direct access to the Eagle Street Pier riverfront; a new live music stage; and a big screen for sporting events.

Brisbane’s Eagle Street Pier Riverland. Picture – contributed.

The bar and kitchen will also offer guests an exciting dining experience from two new unique kitchen concepts operating out of sea containers.

The Queenslander container will serve modern pub fare with a focus on Queensland produce. Dishes include chicken wings with pineapple rum BBQ glaze and fermented lime aioli, mango salad with crushed macadamia dressing and cured Tin Can Bay cuttlefish with brioche and lemon myrte salt, alongside pub favourites like the Queensland fish and chips, parmies, and burgers.

Drone view. Picture – contributed.

The Traveller container venue will meanwhile bring flavours of the world right to Eagle Street, serving a rotating menu of global street foods.

The Traveller’s first destination is Mexico, bringing a menu of fried tortillas with guacamole, cured red emperor tostadas, jalapeno poppers and a range of soft shell tacos.

The new beverage menu offers fresh cocktails, an extensive wine list, and a broad range of beers.

Brisbane’s Eagle Street Pier Riverland. Picture – contributed.

Signature cocktails include the spicy watermelon margarita and the burst my bubble, with Husk Ink gin, lemon, apple and raspberry.

Live acoustic music and DJs will entertain Wednesdays to Sundays.

Chief Operating Officer Craig Ellison said the redevelopment was an exciting moment for the Eagle Street precinct.

“Eagle Street is back,” Mr Ellison said

“With views of the iconic Story Bridge and Brisbane River, the open plan design and subtropical landscaping, and The Queenslander kitchen, Riverland is a quintessentially Brisbane destination.”

Riverland drone view. Picture – contributed.

Food and beverage led hospitality operator Australian Venue Co has been investing heavily in revitalising the Queensland pub landscape, with Riverland joining the growing list of renovation projects including The Wickham in Fortitude Valley, Crown Hotel in Lutwyche, Cleveland Sands in Cleveland and the Gold Coast’s Burleigh Town Tavern and Coomera Lodge Hotel.

Riverland. Picture – contributed.

This major opening follows the Waterfront Brisbane’s $2.5 billion five-year construction/redevelopment. With the demolition of part of the Eagle Street Pier beginning in January this year.