Terrace Room

A versatile function space in the heart of the St Lucia campus.

A room with a view

The University of Queensland's Terrace Room is a large multipurpose space ideal for seated or cocktail-style functions.

Located atop the Sir Llew Edwards Building, its stunning open-air terrace overlooks the St Lucia campus forecourt, with views out to Mount Coot-tha.

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A seated audience at an event in the Terrace Room

Flexible layouts

We offer a range of set-up options, including cocktail style, collaborative, theatre-style seating, boardroom and u-shape.

Premium catering

Impress your guests with breakfast, seated meals, delegate packages, cocktail receptions and more.

Audio visual

In-built AV, including motorised drop-down screen, projector and speakers.

Event planning

Let our staff handle all the details to ensure your event is memorable and stress-free.

With its spacious function room and adjoining terrace, the Terrace Room allows guests to move seamlessly between indoors and outdoors.

3 cocktail tables with flowers on the balcony of the Terrace Room. — The outdoor terrace can be styled with high tables for cocktail functions.

The outlook from the terrace. A bright blue sky and sandstone building is visible — The view from the outdoor terrace takes in the historic Michie building and UQ Art Museum.

An interior view of the Terrace Room, showing auditorium-style seating, with a screen at the front of the room — The room can be configured to seat a large number for a lecture or presentation.

An interior view of the Terrace Room, showing workshop-style table seating — The room can accommodate several tables for collaborative sessions.

An interior view of the Terrace Room, showing dry bars set up for a cocktail-style event — A cocktail set-up is ideal for networking events.

Elegant and versatile

From informal networking to stately sit-down dinners, the Terrace Room can be configured in a variety of ways. Let us tailor the space to suit your event.

Venue features

Abundant natural light via the terrace.
Controlled blackout blinds for presentations.
State-of-the-art audio-visual facilities and on-campus support.
Adjoining commercial reheat kitchen for in-house catering.

Capacity

Hosts up to 120 standing guests for a cocktail-style function.
Seats up to 100 guests in a theatre-style format for a presentation or seminar.
Seats between 36–54 guests at collaborative-style tables for a workshop.
Ideal for boardroom-style meetings for up to 26 guests, or 30 guests in a u-shape layout.
Seats up to 48 guests for a sit-down meal catered by Patina at Alumni Court.

Award-winning catering

Catering for your guests at the Terrace Room is easy.

The award-winning team at Patina at Alumni Court can cater for events of all sizes, with our range of fresh, quality dishes and exceptional service.

Discover Patina's catering options

Canapes prepared by Patina at Alumni Court

Bookings and enquiries

Use our online booking system to check availability, see more photos and features, and book spaces. You'll need to book at least 8 days before your event.

If you have any questions, contact the UQ Venues team. We're happy to help.

Email: venues@uq.edu.au

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