Discover Customs House, Brisbane’s distinguished address for corporate events that transcend the ordinary. Whether you’re planning a critical strategy day, an impactful product launch, a vibrant staff party, or a prestigious awards night, our iconic riverside venue seamlessly blends historic grandeur with contemporary functionality to create an unforgettable experience.
Designed to captivate your attendees and streamline your planning, our diverse event spaces, exceptional bespoke catering, and dedicated team ensure every corporate function, from intimate board meetings to large-scale conferences, is executed with precision and unparalleled sophistication.
Our Event Spaces
The Long Room
Commanding attention with its magnificent copper dome and grand columns, The Long Room offers an unparalleled setting for corporate events. This expansive, versatile space effortlessly transforms to accommodate large-scale conferences, gala dinners, major presentations, or elegant networking receptions.
Layout Options and Capacities:
- Theatre: 200 guests
- Banquet: 220 guests (pending set up requirements)
- Cabaret: 130 guests
- Cocktail: 300 guests
Its inherent grandeur and historic details provide an inspiring backdrop, ensuring your brand and message resonate with authority and prestige. The cruciform layout naturally encourages interaction while offering flexible configurations to meet your specific event needs. Featuring direct access to the Coles Myer Balcony, guests are able to enjoy this outdoor space while being treated to panoramic river views either on arrival or during catering breaks.
The River Room
Perched at river level with stunning views of the Brisbane River and Story Bridge, The River Room combines contemporary design with abundant natural light, creating an inviting and dynamic atmosphere. This space is perfectly suited for engaging workshops, impactful training sessions, stylish product showcases, or vibrant corporate celebrations.
Layout Options and Capacities
- Theatre: 120 guests
- Banquet: 120 guests
- Cabaret: 96 guests
- Cocktail: 200 guests
Guests benefit from direct access to the River Room Terrace, offering an elegant breakout space or an opportunity for fresh air and picturesque vistas. Integrated, state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment ensures your presentations and discussions proceed with seamless professionalism.
Customs House Corporate Events Catering
Elevate your corporate function with a bespoke culinary experience crafted by the esteemed Executive Chef and our dedicated catering team. At Customs House, we understand that exceptional food is integral to a successful event. Our menus feature premium, seasonal, and locally-sourced ingredients, transformed into exquisite dishes that beautifully complement the sophistication of your occasion.
We have thoughtfully curated our menus to ensure every attendee enjoys a remarkable dining experience. From daily delegate packages to cocktail catering and plated meals, our menus provide variety and flexibility with options to suit all dietary needs. To discuss how our culinary excellence can enhance your next corporate event.
Everything ran super smoothly, food and service were great overall. The Banquets Manager was awesome, very easy to deal with and super-efficient. It was lovely being able to arrive at the venue and everything was already done for us and ran like clockwork. The serving staff should also be commended – they were excellent too. From my end with regard to coordinating from Sydney it was very straightforward, deadlines and requirements were clearly outlined and easy to follow. It was a pleasure working with Customs House.
– Kaplan Professional
Thank you and the team for such a wonderful night – the food was amazing, staff were very attentive and all around the event went very well. Our guests have been raving about the night and how much they would love to come back. Both the Events and Banquets teams are huge assets to Customs House and I cannot thank you all enough for your hard work.
– Australian Institute of Architects
Last night was absolutely 10 out of 10. Everything was as I hoped for and the team, food and service was wonderful. THANK YOU, we will absolutely be back. The board and executives were most impressed with the food, beverage, room and of course the views.
– GHD
FAQs
Is Customs House accessible for people with disabilities?
Everyone is welcome at Customs House, and we take pride in ensuring our spaces are accessible to all guests. Disabled and wheelchair access to the building is available throughout the building, along with accessible lifts, and bathroom facilities. For events where wheelchair or walking aid users will be in attendance, we will ensure that your chosen space is laid out in a way that can be navigated easily. Please ensure this is communicated to your events coordinator once your event details are confirmed.
What is the venue’s cancellation policy?
We understand that plans can change. Should any issues arise or amendments be required, we recommend contacting your dedicated event coordinator as soon as possible.
Are there nearby hotel options?
Customs House’s central CBD location provides exceptional convenience for events with travelling parties. Brisbane’s city center offers numerous accommodation options to suit various preferences and budgets, from luxury hotels to boutique lodgings, all within walking distance of our venue. This accessibility makes Customs House an ideal choice for travelling guests.
Is there on-site parking or nearby parking options?
While Customs House does not offer on-site parking, we permit temporary vehicle access for equipment and supply drop-offs. Several public parking facilities are available within short walking distance of the venue. Our events team can provide recommendations for the most convenient parking options based on your specific requirements, or you can find more parking information on our Contact page.
Can we bring our own AV equipment?
We understand that some events may require specialised equipment. You are welcome to bring additional AV equipment to supplement our existing systems. We recommend discussing your specific technical requirements with your event coordinator during the planning process to ensure seamless integration.