Naldham House
Brisbane CBD
Updated: Jun 20, 2024
Brisbane landmark, heritage-listed Naldham House, will open next month, when it is set to become the city’s hottest new dining, drinking and events destination.
The iconic three-storey building will be home to three unique venue concepts, with the first two, Naldham House Brasserie & Terrace and Club Felix, to open in mid-July.
Naldham House is the latest venue from DAP & Co, co-owned by Andrew Baturo, Denis Sheahan and Paul Piticco (the trio behind Popolo, Walter's Steakhouse and Gresham Bar), who specialise in respectfully restoring and refurbishing heritage-listed buildings in Brisbane to create impressive hospitality concepts.
The 140-year-old heritage listed Mary Street building will be a major milestone of Dexus’s $2.5 billion Waterfront Brisbane project on Eagle Street. The revitalised precinct will deliver a global-standard business and tourist destination that aims to maximise its prime riverside location with enhanced open spaces, amenities and a revitalised premier dining hub.
In complete juxtaposition to the building’s stark white exterior, the fun, bold interiors have been designed in
collaboration with renowned interior designer, Anna Spiro, known for her use of vibrant colour, patterns and textiles. Each level will have its own unique identity and eclectic, romantic charm that will be completely different to anything else currently on offer in Brisbane.
On the ground floor will be Naldham House Brasserie and Terrace, inspired by grand hotel lobbies of the world and the culinary delights of the fine brasseries of Europe. The warm and inviting space will embody the sophistication and class of yesteryear, serving up a truly unique dining and drinking experience with pan-European cuisine and old fashioned service. Set to become the go-to spot for afterwork drinks and dinner, the venue can hold 95 inside and 120 outside on the expansive terrace complete with its own bar.
Level one will be home to Club Felix, a late-night cocktail bar and luxurious lounge open until 2am serving world-class drinks with small plates and charcuterie to compliment. The sexy supper club-style venue will be an inviting home-away-from-home, showcasing a Champagne list like no other in Brisbane, expertly crafted cocktails, and a French-leaning menu until late. The space, which can hold 150 standing and 110 seated, can be transformed for a range of premium events including weddings, launches and for special occasions. The most playful of the venues, Club Felix will be perfect for those who love a late night libation.
