Private Events · Fortitude Valley
A European supper club in the heart of James Street. Four distinct spaces, from an intimate eight-seat dining room to exclusive use of the whole venue, all in one place.
The Spaces
Whether it's an intimate dinner for eight or a party of a hundred, there's a room at Penelope shaped to the occasion.
Up to 8 seated
Tucked beside the main restaurant with its own laneway entrance, wet bar and dedicated sound system. A quiet room for intimate dinners, milestone celebrations and small private gatherings, where stories are told and memories are made.
8 or more guests
Gather your people in the heart of the bistro. Groups of eight or more dine on our seasonal share-style banquet, Penelope's Preferred, so the table stays full and the night flows. (Groups of thirteen or more, send an enquiry and we'll take care of the rest.)
25 to 30 standing
The bar area, partitioned just for you. A stand-up gathering with a thoughtfully curated canapé menu and drinks poured all night. Sophisticated, seamless and effortlessly social, right in the middle of the room.
Up to 100 guests
The entire venue becomes yours for the night. Mid-century interiors, personalised service and a menu tailored to your event, whether that's canapés on the floor or a seated banquet. The whole supper club, just for your guests.
At a glance
Every space side by side, so you can see at a glance which one suits your occasion.
| Space | Style | Capacity | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private Dining Room | Seated | Up to 8 | Intimate dinners & celebrations |
| Group Dining | Seated, share-style | 8 or more | Birthdays & work dinners |
| Cocktail Event | Standing | 25 to 30 | Cocktail parties & launches |
| Exclusive Use | Seated or cocktail | 55 / 100 | Whole-venue events |
How it works
Tell us the occasion, your date and rough numbers. One short form, below.
Our events team replies within two business days with the right space, menu and pricing for your event.
Arrive to a room set for you. We handle the details, you enjoy the night.
Why Penelope
Penelope is a classic bistro at heart with a touch of European supper club: mid-century interiors, warm and attentive service, and honest, considered cuisine. It sits in the heart of James Street, Brisbane's most celebrated dining precinct, and it was named among The Weekend Edition's Best of 2025.
It's a room built for a good night. Which makes it a very good place to host one.
Good to know
From an intimate eight in the Private Dining Room, up to one hundred guests for exclusive use of the whole venue. Every occasion in between, from group dinners to cocktail parties, is covered too.
Minimum spends vary by space, date and event type. Send an enquiry with your details and we'll include everything, spaces, menus and pricing, in your tailored proposal.
Yes. Choose our seasonal share-style banquet (Penelope's Preferred), a curated canapé menu, or work with our team on something bespoke. Dietary requirements are always catered for.
Absolutely. Let us know in your enquiry and our kitchen will tailor the menu to suit your guests.
The sooner the better, especially for Friday to Sunday dates and the end-of-year season. Popular dates book out early, so send your enquiry as soon as you have a date in mind.
We reply to every enquiry within two business days. If your event is time-sensitive, call us on 07 3473 3588 and we'll help straight away.
Enquire
One short form. A tailored proposal within two business days.
Event enquiry
Prefer to talk it through? Call 07 3473 3588 or drop past 15 James St. We reply to every enquiry within two business days.