Restaurants Near
Brisbane Convention Centre
Poppies Southbank is on Little Stanley Street in South Bank. If you're heading to a BCEC concert, expo, conference or public event, use the official event schedule to plan a meal before or after your visit.
Plan Your Evening
Dinner Before BCEC
Start with the official BCEC schedule, then choose a table time that works for your group. Allow extra time for walking, venue entry and event-night conditions.
1
Check the official event schedule
Confirm your BCEC venue, entry and start time
2
Choose a table time
Book Poppies around the plan that suits your group
3
Allow travel and entry time
Walking routes and venue entry points can vary
4
Head to BCEC
Use BCEC’s information for current event details
About the Venue
Brisbane Convention Centre
(Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre)
BCEC is one of Australia's premier event venues, hosting everything from international concerts and comedy shows to major expos, corporate conferences, and gala dinners.
If you're attending an event at BCEC, Little Stanley Street is a practical South Bank dining stop. Check the route, your venue entrance and current operating information before you go.
View the full BCEC event calendarConference & Corporate
Dinner Before a Conference at Brisbane Convention Centre
Poppies is a South Bank option for a meal around a conference schedule — whether that means breakfast, a working lunch or dinner after the day’s sessions.
Review the current menu and opening information before you make plans. For groups, send an enquiry with the date, guest count and the timing you are working around.
Book for Your ConferenceBreakfast Meetings
Check current opening information and the breakfast menu before you plan an early meeting.
Working Lunches
For group requirements, include your guest count and schedule in an enquiry so the team can confirm what is possible.
Post-Conference Dinners
A relaxed South Bank option for a meal or drink after a conference day. Check the current menu and opening information.
Group Bookings
Planning a group meal? Send an event enquiry with your date, numbers and requirements.
Concerts, Comedy & Events
What's On at Brisbane Convention Centre
Food & Hospitality QLD 2026
12–13 Oct 2026
A hospitality and food-service trade event listed on the official BCEC calendar.
Craft & Quilt Fair 2026
14–17 Oct 2026
A public creative event listed by BCEC for mid-October.
Society of Petroleum Engineers Queensland – APOGCE 2026 Dinner
14 Oct 2026
A BCEC dinner event listed on the official public calendar.
Good Food & Wine Show 2026
23–25 Oct 2026
A food and wine event listed on BCEC’s official public calendar.
Inked Tattoo Expo Brisbane 2026
29 Oct – 1 Nov 2026
A multi-day tattoo and culture event listed by BCEC.
Supanova 2026
6–8 Nov 2026
A pop-culture weekend listed on the official BCEC calendar.
Love Actually in Concert
14–15 Dec 2026
A live film-and-orchestra event listed by BCEC for December.
Poppies BCEC · South Bank route planning
Timing Your Visit
When to Arrive at Poppies
Before Your BCEC Event
Full Dinner
90 minutes before your event
A relaxed dinner with starters, mains, and a cocktail or two. Our most popular option for evening events.
Drinks & a Bite
45–60 minutes before your event
Quick share plates and a drink at the bar — perfect if you're short on time or prefer something lighter.
Full Dinner
Starters, mains & drinks
90 min
before your event
Drinks & a Bite
Bar snacks & cocktails
45-60 min
before your event
What to Order
Dinner & Cocktail Highlights
Browse the current food and drinks menus before you visit. Menus and availability can change.
Starters
Current food menu
Browse current dishes and dietary information before you visit.
Mains
Dinner menu
See the current dinner selection rather than relying on a seasonal guide.
Drinks
Drinks menu
Browse current cocktails, wine, beer and non-alcoholic options.
Menu items are indicative only. Our menu rotates seasonally and dishes may vary — please check the current menu or ask your server on the night.
Good to Know
Pre-Event Tips
The Walk to BCEC
Poppies is on Little Stanley Street in South Bank. Walking time can vary by the BCEC venue entrance, the route you choose and event-night conditions, so check the route and allow enough time for entry.
What to Order
Use the current menu as the source for dishes, dietary information and drinks. Menu items and availability may change.
After Your Event
If you are planning a post-event visit, check current opening information and booking availability first. Event finish times and venue access can vary.
Quick Tips from the Team
Check availability: Once you have your event plan, review the live booking options for your preferred date and time.
Share your timing context: You can add an event start time in booking notes, but leave enough time for the meal, route and venue entry.
Transport and parking: Check BCEC and South Bank’s current visitor information for event-night travel, parking and access details.
Dining near BCEC
BOOK YOUR TABLE
You can add an event time in booking notes; allow enough time for the meal, route and venue entry.
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Reserve your table before your BCEC event
Add your event time in booking notes and allow enough time for the meal, route and venue entry.
Book a TableAlso heading to QPAC?
See the QPAC Dining Guide for current programme links and practical planning information.
Heading to the footy?
See our NRL & AFL Game Day Guide — with upcoming fixtures, arrival times, and pre-game dining tips.
South Bank Parking Guide
Where to park near the BCEC and South Bank — closest car parks, live availability, and tips.
Planning a gallery day?
See our GOMA Dining Guide for brunch, lunch and the walk from QAGOMA.
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