Sunlight bathes Howard Smith Wharves in Brisbane, Queensland, featuring riverside precinct buildings along the river with Story Bridge and the city skyline glowing in the afternoon background. © Howard Smith Wharves

Howard Smith Wharves, Brisbane, Queensland © Howard Smith Wharves

The unveiling of Howard Smith Wharves

Howard Smith Wharves (HSW) has been transformed by an A$110 million development project.

What is it?

Howard Smith Wharves (HSW), located in the heart of Brisbane right under the Story Bridge, are wharves originally constructed in the 1930s as a project by the Queensland Government to provide relief work during the depression years.

In 2017, work began on transforming the heritage listed 3.4 hectare (8.4 acre) site into the precinct that it is today – featuring the 5-star Crystalbrook Vincent event spaces including overwater bars and rooftop terraces, as well its own craft brewery, Felons Brewing Co.

Good to know

The whole site offers a full liquor licence, so whether you’re planning a cocktail event on the lawn or a sit-down dinner at Bougainvillea House, the team at HSW have you covered.
Want to own the town? The team at HSW can liaise with Brisbane City Council to customise coloured lights on the Story Bridge to match your event theme.
Location, location, location…as HSW is situated under Story Bridge, right on the Brisbane river front, so much of the site offers panoramic views of the river and city.

It’s very tasty

A waiter holds plates with fresh prawns and green salad, demonstrating fine dining service at Howard Smith Wharves in Brisbane, Queensland, surrounded by a stylish, contemporary restaurant setting. © Howard Smith Wharves

Howard's Hall, Howard Smith Wharves, Brisbane, Queensland © Howard Smith Wharves

One of the most critical components to any event is the food and drink. HSW Director of Culinary, David Finlayson has some serious street cred in Australia for working with restaurants including Melbourne's Chin Chin and Kisume.

Menus featuring produce sourced from Queensland’s best growers and makers are in keeping with the ‘fresh and local’ theme, and you can also take advantage of HSW’s on-site coffee roasters and their brewery, Felons Brewing Co.

HSW are also in the process of developing a permaculture program to cultivate organic produce on site, for use in their menus.

It’s a work of art

Architectural rendering of modern geometric buildings with lush greenery nestled beneath a massive bridge structure at Howard Smith Wharves in Brisbane, Queensland, featuring strolling pedestrians. © Howard Smith Wharves

The Fantauzzo Art Series Hotel, Howard Smith Wharves, Brisbane, Queensland © Howard Smith Wharves

The luxury on site six-storey Crystalbrook Vincent offers 166 contemporary suites hotel original artworks by Fantauzzo throughout. The hotel also has complimentary multiple restaurants and a rooftop pool and bar with views of the river.

It’s a workhorse

Great location – tick, luxury hotel – tick, delicious food – tick… But what about the event spaces? Let’s talk shop…

Felons Barrel Hall

The newest of the HSW venues is the Felons Barrel Hall.

Howard Smith Wharves boardwalk in Brisbane, Queensland glowing at dusk alongside the calm river, with orange canopy lights shining and the illuminated Story Bridge and city sky scrapers beyond. © Howard Smith Wharves

Howard's Hall, Howard Smith Wharves, Brisbane, Queensland © Howard Smith Wharves

Key features	Inspired by German Beer Halls Lined with stacked oak barrels Plenty of space to sit and stand Space for live entertainment
Capacity	264 seated capacity

East Lawn

East Lawn, one of three lawn spaces at HSW, enables your guests to kick off their shoes and enjoy Australia’s weather.

Key features	One of three lawn spaces Positioned on the riverfront
Capacity	400 seated capacity and 500 people for a cocktail style event

Rivershed

The heritage listed Rivershed is one of four original wharf buildings at HSW, now rejuvenated.

Key features	Exposed timber beams Flexible configuration that can be broken down into two smaller venues
Capacity	270 seated capacity and 310 people for a cocktail style event