Alchemy Restaurant and Bar Brisbane

Alchemy Restaurant and Bar brings riverside dining to Brisbane City, with a setting on the Brisbane River and an atmosphere described as relaxed elegance. The venue is suited to diners who want a refined meal without a formal or hurried feel, whether that means a business lunch, a client meeting, a midweek catch-up or time by the water. Its river position and views are a central part of the experience, giving the restaurant a clear sense of place in the CBD.

For a shorter weekday meal, the Express Lunch is available from Tuesday to Friday. It is designed for diners who want a polished riverside experience within a more manageable timeframe, with a rotating selection of seasonal dishes. The offering may include house-made pastas, fresh seafood, vibrant salads and other elevated lunch favourites, served with a glass of house wine. This makes it a practical option for working lunches as well as a relaxed midweek outing.

Alchemy’s Shared Menu takes a more communal approach, available for lunch and dinner from Tuesday to Saturday. The menu is built around generous seasonal dishes intended to be enjoyed together, making it a natural fit for celebrations, long lunches, relaxed dinners and casual catch-ups. Named highlights include house-made focaccia with tomato, Kalamata olives and rosemary; house-made tagliatelle with pesto, pine nuts and stracciatella, served for two; and 24-hour braised lamb shoulder with Greek salad, also served for two. Pre-booking is essential for this experience.

The restaurant’s story is closely connected with chef Brad Jolly, who is described as an influential Australian chef with national and international accolades. His background includes working alongside Marco Pierre White, Eric Chavot and Jamie Oliver, as well as winning four first-place titles in the La Chaine des Rotisseurs in Paris. That culinary pedigree informs Alchemy’s focus on carefully prepared food, while the shared dining format keeps the experience conversational and social. With options for both a time-conscious lunch and a more leisurely group meal, Alchemy suits business diners, couples and groups looking to eat by the river in Brisbane CBD.