The Workshop at Factory 51

Brisbane’s private wedding and event venue — where great food is genuinely part of the deal. Down a lit laneway in inner-city Coorparoo: crystal chandelier, jade marble bar, polished concrete floors and an in-house Italian kitchen. 10–180 guests. No venue hire fees.

THE SPACE

A Space That Does the Work

The Workshop is the kind of venue that needs very little styling. The bones do the heavy lifting.

The crystal chandelier dominates the room and is spectacular under evening light. The jade green marble bar is private to your event — it becomes the natural gathering point from the moment guests arrive. Exposed steel beams from the original warehouse have been preserved, not hidden. The private alfresco terrace is perfect for cocktail hour or a quiet moment away from the dance floor.

Guests arrive down a private lit laneway, completely separate from the street. It sets the tone before they are even inside.

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THE KITCHEN

An in-house Italian kitchen. Not an outside caterer.

Handmade pasta. Wood-fired dishes. Italian feasting boards made fresh for your event — the same kitchen that runs our restaurant every night. Our 21 five-star Easy Weddings reviews mention the food in almost every single one.

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CEREMONY + RECEPTION

One location. One team.

The Workshop can take you from ceremony through to last dance without your guests travelling anywhere. Guests arrive down the private laneway and are seated chapel-style for the ceremony. Afterwards they enjoy drinks at the marble bar while the team resets the room behind black velvet curtains.

When the curtains are drawn back — the room is fully transformed. One location, one team, no logistics.

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LOVED BY BRISBANE COUPLES

21 five-star reviews on Easy Weddings.

“The room looked spectacular, the food was amazing, and the evening ran like clockwork. Nothing was too much trouble.”

“Everyone was raving about how perfect the venue was. The food and delivery was impeccable.”

“We had the best time. Our guests were so impressed at how attentive everyone was.”

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THE VENUE

At a Glance

Location: 51 Holdsworth St, Coorparoo — 12 min from Brisbane CBD
Capacity: 10–150 seated · up to 180 cocktail
Venue style: Restored industrial warehouse
Chandelier: Crystal centrepiece, spectacular under evening light
Bar: Jade green marble — private to your event
Terrace: Private alfresco courtyard with retractable roof
Catering: In-house Italian kitchen — no external caterers
Coordinator: Dedicated from first enquiry to final song
Setup access: From 10am on the day
Venue hire: No venue hire fees — minimum spends apply

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Workshop at Factory 51?
The Workshop is Factory 51’s dedicated private function room in Coorparoo, accommodating up to 150 guests seated or 180 cocktail-style, with its own marble bar, AV system and in-house Italian kitchen.

Is there a venue-hire fee for The Workshop?
No — The Workshop runs on a minimum spend rather than a venue-hire fee, so your budget goes toward food, drinks and the experience.

What events can you host in The Workshop?
Engagement parties, milestone birthdays, christenings, corporate dinners, hens nights, memorials and private celebrations from 10 to 180 guests.

Is catering done in-house?
Yes — every event is catered by the same in-house Italian kitchen that runs the restaurant, with shared feasting menus, handmade pasta and wood-fired pizza.