Sister Act is about to hit QPAC’s Lyric Theatre from 8 February to 19 March, and trust us—this is the show of the season. To keep your night as iconic as Deloris Van Cartier herself, we’ve rounded up the best spots for pre-show bites.
Embers
Set the tone with Embers express pre-theatre menu. For $65pp, treat yourself to dishes like buttery gnocchi, crispy barramundi, and melt-in-your-mouth slow-cooked beef. A guaranteed standing ovation before the show even starts. Book your table here.
Barbossa
Barbossa is serving up Caribbean vibes, perfect for pre or post-theatre hangs. With rum-glazed pork, pan-fried barramundi, and a killer seafood boil on the menu, your tastebuds are in for a tropical treat. Flash your QPAC ticket for an exclusive discount—dinner just got better.
Tai Tai
Directly across from QPAC, Tai Tai has pre-show dining on lock. Think pork belly bao, sweet and sour barramundi, and their legendary deep-fried ice cream. It’s all about indulgence before showtime, and we are here for it.
Poca Madre
Poca Madre is South Bank’s newest Mexican digs and your perfect pre-theatre pit stop. Devour their famous birria quesa tacos, savour the pollo y maíz, or go all in on the grilled wild mushroom tacos. Pair it with their epic agave spirit line up—trust us, it’s a vibe.
River Quay Fish
Seafood lovers, assemble. River Quay Fish’s towering platters of oysters, prawns, grilled fish, and calamari are the stuff of pre-show dining dreams. Add Brisbane River views and a cocktail, and you’re winning.
Baba Ganouj
Level up your pre-theatre game with a Middle Eastern banquet at Baba Ganouj. Their share plates are packed with flavour, and the spring cocktail menu by mixology guru Carlos Hurworth is guaranteed to steal the show.
