Looking for a function venue near me in Brisbane? Factory 51 is a warehouse event space in Coorparoo — well-placed for businesses and individuals across the inner suburbs, south side, and eastern corridor. Use the guide below to find your suburb and drive time.
Factory 51 is at 51 Doggett Street, Coorparoo QLD 4151. The venue seats up to 200 guests for a formal function dinner, accommodates cocktail-style events for larger groups, offers authentic Italian food from an in-house restaurant kitchen, and holds a 4.5-star rating from over 1,100 Google reviews. Factory 51 regularly hosts corporate events, Christmas parties, milestone birthdays, private dinners, and team celebrations.
Factory 51 charges no venue hire fee — the cost of the space is included in the catering package. The kitchen is an in-house Italian restaurant running real service every week: handmade pasta, wood-fired dishes, cocktail canapes prepared on-site. The main floor is a 1940s warehouse with exposed brick and original timber beams, which means it works for formal dinners, cocktail parties, and corporate presentations without requiring extensive theming. The main floor seats up to 200 for a formal dinner.
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About Factory 51 as a Function Venue
Factory 51 is a warehouse function venue and Italian restaurant in Coorparoo, Brisbane. The 1940s industrial building has been converted into a restaurant and event space while retaining the original features — exposed brick walls, timber ceiling beams, polished concrete floors — that give it genuine character. The venue seats up to 200 guests for a formal function dinner and can be configured for cocktail-style events.
All catering is provided in-house by the Factory 51 Italian restaurant kitchen team. Factory 51 regularly hosts corporate functions, Christmas and end-of-year parties, milestone birthday dinners, private celebrations, team events, client entertainment, and product launches. The venue holds a 4.5-star rating from over 1,100 Google reviews.
For more information about booking Factory 51 for your event, visit the function venue Brisbane page, or contact the venue directly to discuss your requirements and arrange a site inspection.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Factory 51 from Brisbane CBD?
Factory 51 is in Coorparoo, about 4 kilometres south of Brisbane CBD. Most function bookings from the city, inner north, or south side are within a 10 to 15 minute drive.
Does Factory 51 charge a venue hire fee for functions?
No. There is no venue hire fee. The venue is provided as part of the catering package. This simplifies event budgeting and keeps the overall cost competitive compared with venues that charge hire fees separately.
What types of functions does Factory 51 host?
Factory 51 regularly hosts corporate events, Christmas parties, end-of-year celebrations, milestone birthday dinners, private dining, client entertainment, team events, and product launches. The venue accommodates groups from 20 to 200 for seated dinners, and larger groups for cocktail-style events.