Before Brisbane Festival's Skylore Drone Show lights up the sky at 7:15pm, 8:15pm and 9:15pm each night from 25 - 27 September, fuel your night with a seriously good feed at one of South Bank’s best. With the riverfront offering unbeatable views of the show, here’s where to settle in and soak up the pre-show vibes.
Baba Ganouj
Kick off your drone show night at Baba Ganouj with a premium banquet stacked with creamy hommos, cheesy Lebanese rolls, shish taouk skewers and spicy samke harra. Grab your fave drink and soak it all in before the sky puts on its show. Want to win this experience? Enter here or lock your table in here.
OTTO Ristorante
For luxe riverside vibes, OTTO’s your go-to. Their bold Italian flavours and sweeping views set the perfect tone before the drone show dazzles the night. Order the Mafaldine Puttanesca and sip your favourite drop while watching the city lights come alive. Book here to save your spot.
Popolo
Before the drones take flight, chill out at Popolo with crispy porcini arancini and gnocchi Sorrentina. It’s the laidback, tasty prelude to the big aerial party. Reserve your table here.
River Quay Fish
Seafood lovers, River Quay Fish nails the pre-show scene with seared scallops, grilled barramundi and a glass of chilled rosé. Perfect fuel to watch the sky light up. Book your table here.
The Jetty
The Jetty’s Moreton Bay Bug sliders and lemon meringue drop cocktail make it a riverside favourite for a pre-drone feast. Settle in and soak up the vibe before the lights start flashing. Lock in your spot here.
Poppies
Sip on cocktails and tuck into pork bao buns or snow crab linguine at Poppies before the drone show kicks off. It’s a stylish, flavour-packed start to your night. Reserve your table here.
Poca Madre
Poca Madre’s birria quesataco and margaritas are the ultimate combo for a pre-show feast. Slow-cooked brisket and sticky bone broth will have you ready for the sky’s big performance. Book here to save your seat.
OLÉ
Gather your crew for Spanish tapas and sangria at OLÉ before the drone show takes centre stage. Big flavours and good times guaranteed. Secure your spot here.
El Camino Cantina
Heading to the drone show with the family? Fuel up first with El Camino’s Tex-Mex Family Fiesta for $59. You’ll score a serve of combination fajitas or six tacos, two kids meals and two soft drinks or juices. It’s fun, flavour-packed and perfect for a pre-show feast. Lock it in here.
Fritzenberger
Before the drones light up, get stuck into Fritzenberger’s buffalo, smoky BBQ or Korean chilli wings. Burgers and beers seal the deal. Book here for a proper feed.
Vici
Classic Italian hits the spot at Vici pre-show. The capricciosa pizza loaded with ham, artichokes and olives is a crowd favourite. Pair it with a spritz and you’re set. Reserve your table here.
Ahmet’s
Take your taste buds to Turkey with Ahmet’s house-made breads, creamy dips and chargrilled meats. A flavour-filled way to start your drone show night. Book your table here.
South Bank Beer Garden
Fish and chips with a cold one at South Bank Beer Garden is the ultimate pre-drone combo. Crispy cider-battered barramundi and rosemary fries hit the spot every time. Lock in your table here.
Southbeach
Dine with views at Southbeach before the drone show starts. Pan-fried barramundi and a coconut lime margarita are the perfect way to soak in the city skyline. Book your table now here.
Barbossa
Barbossa’s Caribbean boil is a feast to fuel your night. Prawns, Moreton Bay bugs and chorizo simmer in spicy butter for the ultimate pre-show meal. Reserve your spot here.
Tippler’s Tap
For a casual pre-drone hang, Tippler’s Tap delivers with self-serve beers and pub eats like beer-loaded fries. Easy vibes just steps from the best viewing spots. Secure your table here.
Smokehouse
Smokehouse brings South African BBQ ribs that are worth every bite before the drones take over. Book your seat today here.
Brooklyn Depot
Burger lovers, Brooklyn Depot’s Depot Burger is your dream meal before the show. Double patties, crispy bacon and grilled pineapple for the win. Lock in your table now here.
The Charming Squire
Laidback and legendary, The Charming Squire’s double cheeseburger and signature brews are perfect pre-drone fuel. Reserve your spot now here.
Tai Tai
Spice things up with Tai Tai’s pork belly bao and marmite king prawns. The perfect way to get your taste buds buzzing before the show. Book now here.
Gnocchi Gnocchi Brothers
Gnocchi lovers, tuck into puttanesca gnocchi for $24.90 before the drone show starts. Soft, saucy and seriously comforting.
Zeus
Add Greek flavours to your drone show plans with Zeus’s pork, lamb or chicken wraps from $14.50 to $16.50. Easy to grab and go while finding your viewing spot.
