Soleil Pool Bar
Podium Level, Rydges South Bank, 9 Glenelg St, South Brisbane QLD 4101, Australia
Open nowToday 12:00 – 22:00 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours



A relaxed South Bank pool bar — 4.2 stars from 120-plus reviews.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- FridayToday
- 12:00 – 22:00
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 22:00
- Sunday
- Closed
Menu
Menu link from the venue's own website. Prices and items can change — the venue's page is the source of truth.
Open menuWhy it's worth checking out
Soleil Pool Bar brings poolside drinks and event hosting to South Bank, Brisbane, with a setting designed for both daytime relaxation and evenings under the stars. The venue describes itself as a cocktail bar, wine bar and event space, giving guests the option of settling in for casual drinks or booking a more structured celebration.
The drinks list includes bespoke and classic cocktails, with bartenders who can tailor a creation to your preferred sweet, sour or spicy profile. There is also an extensive selection of beverages, including beer and wine. For something to eat, the venue offers share plates and grazing platters, along with broader food and catering options intended to complement private events.
Soleil caters for a wide range of gatherings, including birthdays, anniversaries, engagement celebrations, post-conference drinks, corporate events, product launches and weddings. Its team says it can accommodate small and large parties, with packages and tailored planning available for event requirements. That makes it a practical choice for groups wanting a drinks-focused venue with food options rather than a standard restaurant setting.
For a more informal visit, the poolside atmosphere suits a relaxed catch-up, a day or night out with friends, or drinks under the stars. The venue also positions itself as a place for special occasions and cocktail events, while its range of drinks and shareable food can work for groups with different tastes. Families are mentioned in the context of celebrations, although the website does not provide specific information about family facilities or general pool access.
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.2 from 129 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 66
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 64
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 30
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 18 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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