From dog-friendly weekend brunches to intimate birthday celebrations, corporate team breakfasts to leisurely gluten-free dining — there's a way for everyone to find their bliss on the river.
Bliss on Riverside at 101/197 King Arthur Terrace, Tennyson QLD 4105, offers six distinct dining experiences: a dog-friendly outdoor deck, extensive gluten-free brunch options, curated birthday celebration packages, structured corporate breakfast packages, private function hire, and Brisbane's premier southside riverside brunch. Open 7 days from 7:00am. Book online or call +61 7 2100 0101.
Our Experiences
Six distinct ways to enjoy Brisbane's most beautiful riverside setting — all with the same unhurried, considered hospitality we're known for.
Pet Friendly
Brisbane's best-loved pet-friendly cafe — your dog is as welcome as you are. Our alfresco riverside deck has plenty of space, water bowls on arrival, and brunch that's as good for you as the view is for both of you.
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Dietary Inclusive
An extensive, clearly labelled gluten-free menu built for those who want more than an afterthought. Staff trained in dietary needs, cross-contamination awareness, and the knowledge to guide every guest safely.
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Celebrations
Make the moment memorable. A riverside table, a personalised touch, and a shared meal that actually means something — whether it's a group of three or a long table of fifteen, we handle the details so you don't have to.
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Corporate
A productive morning starts with the right setting. Team breakfasts, client entertaining, and off-site strategy sessions — structured packages for groups of 8 to 50, with AV capability and private deck hire available.
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Southside Favourite
The brunch Brisbane's south side has been waiting for. No queues up north, no long drives — just stunning river views, a considered seasonal menu, and single-origin coffee five minutes from Yeronga, Moorooka and Rocklea.
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Private Hire
The full Bliss experience, exclusively yours. Engagement parties, baby showers, farewell dinners, networking events — full venue hire or semi-private sections with bespoke menus, styling, and service packages.
Enquire about functionsAlfresco deck directly on the Brisbane River — the kind of view that makes every occasion feel special without trying.
Single-origin espresso program, seasonal rotating beans, crafted by baristas who care. Not just a cafe — a specialty coffee destination.
Modern Australian brunch designed around seasonal produce, with genuine dietary options — not just ticked boxes.
A team that actually wants your occasion to go well — attentive, unhurried, and able to accommodate what the big chains can't.
Tucked along the Brisbane River in Tennyson, Bliss on Riverside has built a reputation not as one thing, but as the right place for many things. The combination of a genuinely beautiful setting, a kitchen that takes dietary diversity seriously, and a team that treats events as more than a booking number has made it one of Brisbane's most talked-about cafes — not just for standard brunch, but for the experiences that matter most.
Whether you've found us searching for a dog-friendly cafe in Brisbane, planning a birthday brunch, or looking for the best brunch on Brisbane's southside, the river will still be there when you arrive, doing what it does — turning an ordinary Tuesday into something worth remembering.
The question we hear most often isn't about the menu — it's "is it okay if...". Is it okay if I bring my dog? Is it okay if half the table is gluten intolerant? Is it okay if we want a semi-private section for a birthday? The answer, almost always, is yes. Our gluten-free menu is extensive and clearly labelled. Our outdoor deck welcomes well-behaved dogs. Our team can set aside tables, add personal touches, and build a breakfast or brunch around what your group actually needs.
Brisbane's corporate breakfast scene has a problem: most venues designed for work events weren't designed for eating well. Bliss on Riverside flips that. Our corporate breakfast packages are built for teams who want a productive start to the day in a setting that doesn't feel like a hotel conference room. Groups of 8 to 50, private deck hire available, structured menus, and the kind of service that keeps things moving without being rushed.
Some occasions deserve more than a standard booking. Our private functions capability covers engagement parties, baby showers, milestone birthdays, farewell events, and corporate entertaining — either as full venue hire or semi-private sections depending on group size. Bespoke menus, custom styling, and dedicated service make the experience seamless from the first enquiry to the last bite.
We're at 101/197 King Arthur Terrace, Tennyson QLD 4105 — 400 metres from Tennyson Train Station (Brisbane City line), with parking available on-site. Open 7 days: Mon–Fri 7:00am–3:00pm, Sat–Sun 7:00am–3:30pm. Call us on +61 7 2100 0101 or book your table online.
Reserve a table, enquire about a function, or just turn up — the river will be waiting.