Brisbane’s premier restaurant, events and heritage destinations.
The University of Queensland’s Customs House is one of Brisbane’s premier restaurant, events and heritage destinations. Behind the grand Corinthian columns you will find exquisite boardrooms, a stunning ballroom, seminar rooms and a restaurant.
Customs House is regarded as one of Brisbane’s most awarded function venues. Customs House caters for both corporate and private functions and is a spectacular venue for a wedding reception. The restaurant provides seating inside in beautiful heritage surroundings or outside on the terrace overlooking the river and the Story Bridge.
Awards
- 1985 National Trust John Herbert Award for excellence in Queensland Heritage Conservation
- 1999 Queensland Tourism Award (Heritage & Cultural Tourism)
- 1999, 2000 & 2001 Brisbane Tourism Award for Heritage & Cultural Tourism and induction into Hall of Fame
- 2010 Restaurant & Catering (Qld) Brisbane & Darling Downs Awards for Excellence; Winner “Contemporary Australian Restaurant – Informal (50-100 seats)”
- 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014 Restaurant & Catering (Qld) South East QLD Awards for Excellence; Winner “Wedding Caterer in a Function Centre”
- 2013 Restaurant & Catering National Awards for Excellence; Winner “Caterer of the Year, Function/Convention Centre Caterer, and Wedding Caterer”
- 2013 and 2014 Restaurant & Catering (Qld) South East QLD Awards for Excellence; Winner “Caterer of the Year and Function/Convention Centre Caterer”
- 2015 Savour Australia™ Restaurant & Catering HOSTPLUS Awards for Excellence for Queensland & Northern Territory; Winner “Contemporary Australian Restaurant – Formal”
- 2016 Restaurant & Catering (Qld) QLD/NT Savour Australia™ Awards for Excellence; Winner “Caterer of the Year and Function/Convention Centre Caterer”
- 2016 Restaurant & Catering Savour Australia™ National Awards for Excellence; Winner “Caterer of the Year and Function/Convention Centre Caterer”
- 2017 Restaurant & Catering (Qld) QLD/NT Savour Australia™ Awards for Excellence; Winner “Caterer of the Year and Function/Convention Centre Caterer”
Visitors
Public areas of Customs House are limited but are open to the public. As you absorb the history, style and grandeur of the building, your every sense will be stimulated by a presence of the past. As a visitor for business, education, music, art, entertainment, or as a curious sightseer, you will enjoy the splendour of this magnificent building’s origins.
History
Customs houses were built in all major Australian ports in the nineteenth century. Customs and excise duties were an important source of revenue, levied on goods from overseas and in some cases from other colonies.
Other Historical Buildings
If you are interested in other historical buildings and sites in Brisbane, click the button below to access Brisbane’s Living Heritage Network Ltd. website.
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Customs House with its magnificent architecture and stunning location is the most iconic venue for your next event.
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