Rizla
ProHighlights
- Whole-venue hire for up to 45 standing or 40 seated
- Canapé packages from $52 to $85 per person
- Half-venue option on the alfresco side for up to 30 guests
About Rizla
Rizla is a wine bar and restaurant in the Mode3 building on Lonsdale Street, Braddon. Riesling is the centrepiece, with more than ten poured by the glass and a list of up to 70 bottles that leans on Canberra District producers. The venue mixes an indoor bar and bench dining with a mostly enclosed alfresco area. Booked as a whole, it takes 45 people on their feet with canapés, or 40 seated at tables. Smaller groups can take half the venue instead. The alfresco section running along Elouera Street holds about 30 standing or 22 seated, which keeps the spend down for a more intimate party. Canapé packages are priced between $52 and $85 per person and can be shaped around a theme. For sit-down dining with 12 or more guests, the kitchen offers custom set menus, starting with the Sort it Out menu at $88 per person and going up to $150. Drinks can run on a three-hour package, at $72 per person for the New Release selection or $89 for the Vintage list of premium local wines. Groups can also pay as they go or set a tab with a cap. Rizla does not charge a hire fee for its space. Instead, each booking carries a minimum spend that is set by the day, the time and the month, and the team quotes it on request.
Inclusions & amenities
Venue type
Budget
Food & drinks
Features
Pricing
Canapé packages cost between $52 and $85 per person. Custom set menus for seated groups of 12 or more range from $88 to $150 per person. Drinks packages are $72 or $89 per person for three hours, with extra hours at $18 a head, to a maximum of five hours.
Food
Seated groups of 12 or more can book a custom set menu built on the restaurant's seasonal share plates, which move from lighter seafood dishes in summer to richer plates and cheeses in the cooler months. Dietary needs are passed to the kitchen before the event.
Beverages
Alternatively, guests can pay as they order or the host can run a capped tab. Pay-as-you-go groups pick their wines and beers with the team in advance so enough stock is on hand.
Availability
Frequently asked questions
How many guests can Rizla host?
Hiring the whole venue gives room for 45 people standing with canapés, or 40 seated. Booking only the alfresco half suits about 30 standing or 22 seated.
Is there a venue hire fee?
No. Rizla sets a minimum spend instead, and the amount depends on the day of the week, the time of the booking and the month. The team confirms the figure when you ask about your date.
What food packages are available?
Canapé packages run from $52 to $85 per person, and menus can be tailored to your event. Groups of 12 or more can also book a custom sit-down set menu from $88 up to $150 per person.
How do the drinks packages work?
There are two three-hour packages: New Release at $72 per person and Vintage at $89 per person, both with beer, soft drinks and sparkling water included. Packages can be extended by $18 a head for each extra hour, up to five hours in total.
Can guests pay for their own drinks instead?
Yes. Guests can buy drinks as they order, or the host can open a tab with a set limit. Because storage is tight, pay-as-you-go groups are asked to choose their wines and beers with the team a week or two ahead.
Where we are
Suitable occasions
Lauren Crawford
a month ago
A must visit when you are in Canberra! The food was incredible, wine list is amazing and the service was impeccable. Special mention to Jessica and Bailey who were so wonderful and made the evening extra special. Very kn…
Gemma Everett
3 months ago
Lovely little wine bar that does really, really good food. Especially impressive considering their kitchen is TINY. We got the "Sort it out" set menu for 4 people. The portions were solid, the drinks we had were also de…
Claudia Munnings
3 months ago
Ok so even though Rizla is in plain sight in Braddon I would still call it a hidden gem - the food was AMAZING , Tommy was absolutely terrific - he knew every Riesling on the menu (there is 3 pages) and was able to pick…
Philippa B.
9 months ago
Long time follower, first time diner. Rizla did not disappoint. The wines were delicious as was the food and Andy and Tommy provided attentive but not intrusive service. I regret not coming sooner
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