The Triffid is a live music venue, beer garden and kitchen at 7-9 Stratton Street in Newstead, in an old commercial hangar with WWII heritage. You can go for a gig in the live room, or for burgers and a drink in the beer garden without a ticket.
The venue describes itself as within walking distance of Fortitude Valley, so it can be paired with a night out there.
What is at The Triffid
The venue has a live music space, a beer garden, and a bar and kitchen. Its function pages list the Live Room with a mezzanine bar overlooking the main space, a foyer, a deck, and the garden, which has an outdoor stage and festoon lighting. The whole venue is listed with a cocktail capacity of 1,100 guests.
The Live Room
The Live Room is the main gig space. The venue lists it at 700 standing for a function, which is a guide to its size. It has a private bar, and the industrial heritage setting is part of the look.
The beer garden
The garden is the casual side. It has a small outdoor stage and is overlooked by the building’s Hero Wall, and the venue lists Friday “Sundowners” there from 5 pm, with DJs playing until late.
Food at The Triffid
Burgers are the feature, and the kitchen page lists a Triffid Classic burger and drink combo and a veggie burger. There is also a light lunch (a chicken salad), loaded chips, hot chips and croquettes. The kitchen has daily lunch specials, with steak on Thursday and a chicken schnitty on Friday.
Cocktails, beers and other drinks are on a separate drinks menu, which the venue publishes as a PDF. The kitchen page does not list individual drinks or prices, so check the PDF for what is poured.
Kitchen hours
- Thursday and Friday: 11 am to 3 pm, then 5 pm until late.
- Saturday and Sunday: 12 pm until late.
The kitchen hours are listed for Thursday to Sunday only. Check the Triffid website before you go.
When to go to The Triffid
The kitchen is open Thursday to Sunday, so those are the days for a meal. Thursday and Friday have a lunch window from 11 am to 3 pm and a second service from 5 pm until late, which suits a burger before a gig. On Saturday and Sunday the kitchen opens at 12 pm and runs until late, so a weekend afternoon in the beer garden is possible without a ticket.
If you are going to a show, tickets and event times are on each event’s listing on the website, which is the place to check door times, as they differ from night to night.
The website also has an account sign-in and a mailing list. The venue says joining the mailing list gives access to announcements and pre-sales, which is the easiest way to hear about shows before they go on general sale.
Is The Triffid dog friendly?
The venue’s kitchen page says it is a dog friendly venue. For rules on which areas, ask the venue before you bring a dog to a gig night.
Accessibility at The Triffid
The Triffid describes itself as an accessible and safe space for all, and says it is a certified sensory-inclusive venue through its partnership with Kulture City. The accessibility page links to an accessibility FAQ and Live Nation’s accessibility statement, so check there for what you need on the night.
Functions
The venue is also hired for weddings, corporate functions, cocktail parties and art exhibitions. The Live Room lists 270 theatre seated and 170 banquet, and the garden lists 180 for a function, with smaller areas called The Wall (30), The Wall and The Red Brick (100) and The Red Brick (70). Use the enquiry link on the Functions page for packages and prices.
Getting there
The Triffid is at 7-9 Stratton Street, Newstead, about 10 minutes by car from the Brisbane CBD centre. Plan your route before a big gig night.
Nearby
- Gasworks Newstead – dining and shops in the same suburb.
- Fortitude Music Hall – another live music room, in the Valley.
- The Tivoli – a Brisbane live music theatre.
- Fortitude Valley – bars, dining and Chinatown, within walking distance according to the venue.
- Newstead House – Brisbane’s oldest surviving home, in the same suburb.
- More venues: Theatres and live music and Brisbane.
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- Princess Theatre (Woolloongabba)
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Quick answers
Where is The Triffid?
7-9 Stratton Street, Newstead, in Brisbane, in a former commercial hangar with WWII heritage.
Does The Triffid serve food?
Yes. The kitchen is known for burgers, with sides, a light lunch and daily lunch specials. It is open Thursday and Friday for lunch and dinner and Saturday and Sunday from 12 pm until late.
How do I get tickets for The Triffid?
Tickets are bought through the “Book Now” button on each event listing on the venue’s website.
Is The Triffid dog friendly?
The venue says it is dog friendly.
Is The Triffid accessible?
It describes itself as accessible and is a certified sensory-inclusive venue through Kulture City. Details are on the venue’s accessibility page.
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