River Quay

River Quay's design was unveiled to the public in December 2009 and its construction began in February 2011.


The amphitheatre and green space were officially opened by Premier Anna Bligh in June 2011 and the area's first four restaurants, Stokehouse, River Quay Fish, The Jetty South Bank and Popolo began trading in late 2011. Aquitaine, the fifth and final restaurant, opened in 2012.


River Quay's stunning location provides uninterrupted views of the Brisbane River and provides the people of Brisbane with a unique place to relax and enjoy the quintessential Queensland lifestyle.

Since its opening, River Quay has won several awards including:

  • Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) Queensland Award for the retail/commercial category
  • Property Council of Australia (Qld) - Excellence in Presentation (2013, 2014, 2018)
  • Australian Institute of Architects Qld Awards - Urban Design Award and Commercial Architecture Award, awards to Rivery Quay Architect - Arkhefield (2012)
  • Planning Institute of Australia National Award for Urban Design - Delivered Outcome - Small Scale (2012)
  • Planning Institute of Australia National Award Commendation - The Great Place (2013)