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Celebrating Queensland’s vibrant lifestyle with a playful sense of nostalgia, Hibiscus Room at Hyatt Regency Brisbane is set to be the city’s new go-to for cocktails, classic Aussie fare and a grand old time, opening December 8, 2021.
The 90-seat restaurant and bar, which surrounds the hotel’s pristine infinity pool overlooking Queen Street Mall, some of Brisbane’s most iconic heritage buildings, and takes inspiration from the site’s remarkable history as Brisbane’s premier lifestyle destination.
First established in 1884, Lennons Hotel opened at the current Hyatt Regency Brisbane site on Queen Street in 1972, hosting world-renowned guests including Alexander Graham Bell, Sir Charles Kingsford-Smith, Dame Nellie Melba, President Lyndon B. Johnson and The Beatles.
Located originally on levels 25-26, Hibiscus Room was the city’s leading bar, dining, and musical venue.  Throughout the 70’s and 80’s other venues could only be second best to the celebration and finesse of Hibiscus Room.
“We are proud to revive the joyous story of Hibiscus Room, a Brisbane icon at Lennons Hotel. In our design we will deliver the best of the Queensland lifestyle with a fun nostalgic twist, having taken the time to listen to the special stories of the Lennons past from locals across the decades.  The menu will showcase simple and delicious locally sourced food from this amazing region, wines both locally and old world and a little nod to the past with inspired cocktails,” says Hyatt Regency Brisbane General Manager, Saraid Carey.
The shag carpets and vinyl of the ’70s and ’80s are long gone, Hibiscus Room has been refreshed by award-winning Brisbane architects Cameron & Co with laid-back patterns, a neutral colour palette of corals and greens, along with custom and sustainable, Australian-made furniture by Tait.
As well as the restaurant with indoor and outdoor settings, Hibiscus Room – Events offers a unique venue for private events for bespoke meetings for 65 guests, or up to 150 guests for cocktail parties; an ideal central setting for social celebrations and corporate meetings and events, with full exclusive event hire available.
Hibiscus Room food and beverage offering pays homage to the best of signature cuisine classics of the ’70s and ’80s with a modern twist. Head Chef Ricky Cheung having recently joined, will spotlight sustainable local produce and showcasing technique that he’s honed in roles at the acclaimed Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong, Nobu Melbourne, and previous hotel restaurants.
“I’ve always been passionate about using seasonal and local produce, so it’s wonderful to get to work with Queensland’s best, from seafood to beef and tropical produce,” says Chef Ricky.
“Hibiscus Room’s menu balances the era of ’70’s inspiration while being a modern dining experience that looks as beautiful as it tastes, taking our guests on a journey of the past or certainly new for our younger guests with each meal and share plate enjoyed.”
Signature dishes a must to experience include; entrée of chilled Moreton Bay bug cocktail and free-range pork and cage free scotch egg. Quintessential BBQ grill of local King prawns with chilli and mango salsa, Rockhampton beef rump cap and Southern Queensland lamb loin chops. Chef’s signature casserole du jour over the summer months feature a seafood pot with light herbaceous flavours, then transitioning with the season into winter classics. Desserts showcase an iconic Black Forrest Trifle, rice pudding with butterscotch and Crêpe Suzette.
Following Hibiscus Room’s opening on the evening of December 8, Brisbanites can look forward to a calendar of regular events, kicking off over summer with a family-friendly Boxing Day BBQ Brunch at $79 per adult or $35 per child aged 6 to 12 years. New Year’s Eve celebrations include a three-course premium dinner and four-hour beverage package for $229 per adult, or two-hour drinks and bites package from 10 PM for $79 per adult, with exceptional 8 piece band to bring in the new year — more details on events can be seen here.
Offering memorable dining experiences, laid-back weekends and special events, Hibiscus Room is carrying on its namesake’s reputation as the place to dine, drink, celebrate and be seen in the true heart of Brisbane City.